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e garden uses 2.5 percent of the space of a traditional farm, energy-efficient LED lights, and a computerized water-filtration system to produce enough greens for 1,600 bowls of salad a month. e greens are used to feed homeless and jobless visitors at the Millionair Club shelter, with the rest being sold to local restaurants. e 93-year-old Millionair Club provides employment opportunities, meals, and other social services to thousands of people a year. e money raised from selling the produce will be used to enhance the club's successful jobs training program, which now includes teaching hydroponic farming. Join us as Bajuk takes us on a tour of the Millionair Club and his hydroponic farm. Everyone will get to take home a plant. After the tour, optional lunch is two blocks away at Six Seven at e Edgewater Hotel. Transportation is not included. 10:30 am–1 pm; $28 for tour and lunch, $10 tour only; cancel by May 16 ESCAPADES Off to the Races! at Emerald Downs Saturday, May 17 Off to the races we go. e sound of pounding hooves and hearts give the sport of thoroughbred racing its own rhythm, intensity, and even its own language. Take in all of the glory of horse racing at Emerald Downs. You'll enjoy all the sights and sounds of race day from a Triple Crown Suite, which will feature private wagering, stunning views of the race track, as well as a full buffet brimming with iced prawns and flank steak. Business- casual dress is a must. Event includes round-trip transportation, full buffet, two beverages, and other race-day amenities. 1–7:30 pm; $115; Cancel by May 2 Urban Farming at the Millionair Club Wednesday, May 21 ere's excited buzz and media coverage about something new in Belltown's Millionair Club Charity: a hydroponic farm in the basement. Chris Bajuk, Millionair Club Urban Farming Initiative manager and founder of UrbanHarvest, has created a 250-square-foot soilless garden growing extremely healthy, leafy greens that are pesticide-free. SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 July 8–13 | We Will Rock You N E W 9 | WAC Link Quarterly 16 | Putt Putt at The Rusty Putter N E W 17 | The Lighthouse for the Blind Inc. 25 | Scavenger Hunt on Lake Union N E W 26 | Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade Let's Go to the Rodeo! Saturday, September 6 e Washington State Fair Rodeo is welcoming the top cowboys and cowgirls in the country as they compete in the Justin Boots Playoffs at the Puyallup fair- grounds. e Northwest's biggest rodeo includes the dangerous and physically demanding sports of bull riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, team roping, and more. You'll see it all from premium Golden Saddle seating in the lower grandstand. Start with a dinner buffet in the private Fair View Club, where you'll enjoy views of the grandstand and central hub of the fair. We've selected a classic western menu that includes pulled chicken, hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, salads, watermelon, cookies, and soft drinks. A cash bar will also be available. en, head to your seat for the rodeo and watch the best athletes and stock compete for the largest purse in the Northwest. You'll also have access to the Bucking Chute Saloon beer garden at the north end of the arena. After the rodeo's action-packed fun, stick around for a concert by country artist Colt Ford, who will have you dancing in your seat or down in the dirt arena. If you prefer, wander the fairgrounds, buy scones, go on rides, or check out the great displays and animals. Our package includes: motor coach from the WAC (meet us there if you prefer), admission to the fair, western buffet dinner, and seats for the rodeo and concert. is event requires at least 40 people to reserve, so round up your family and friends, and get ready for a wild show! 4–11:30 pm; $75; cancel by August 4 C A R O LY N H O J E M 36 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | MAY 2014 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net