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SUMMARY:Aya Yoga Oasis to host New Year’s Day practice focused on intention setting and 108 sun salutations
DESCRIPTION:SPONSORED: \nAya Yoga Oasis will host an all levels New Year’s Day practice focused on intention setting\, journaling and 108 sun salutations on Thursday\, Jan. 1\, 2026\, according to information from the studio.  \nThe two hour event begins at 9:30 a.m. in the main studio and is led by instructor Carrie Johnson. \nAccording to the event description\, students will flow through 108 sun salutation variations and have time for journaling and discussion. Organizers said the practice is designed to help participants clarify intentions for the new year and release tension and habitual movement patterns. The studio noted that negative energy can become trapped in the body\, and that sun salutations help “stimulate stuck energy and help to clear obstacles that are no longer serving you\,” a process they described as an important step in creating space for new intentions. \nParticipants will be offered modifications and breaks between modules. Students are asked to bring two pieces of paper and a pen\, along with a yoga mat\, towel\, water and any props they prefer. \nThe studio said the practice will run Monday\, Jan. 1\, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and costs $45. Two 50 percent off spots are available\, and those interested can email info@ayayogaoasis.com. \nSpace is limited. The event listing said cancellations must be made at least 12 hours in advance by email to receive a refund or future credit. Cancellations made less than 12 hours before the start time will not be eligible for refunds or account credits. \nRSVP Here\n \nEDITOR’S NOTE: Sponsored Posts like this are paid\, “Native Advertisements” that help businesses and organizations improve their internet presence and all-important SEO. South King Media also underwrites fundraisers from local nonprofits. To learn more about how your business or organization can directly reach our expanding\, engaged audience in South King County\, please email Theresa Schaefer at vtheresa@comcast.net.
URL:https://b-townblog.com/event/aya-yoga-oasis-to-host-new-years-day-practice-focused-on-intention-setting-and-108-sun-salutations/
LOCATION:Aya Yoga Oasis\, 155 SW 152nd Street\, Burien\, WA\, 98166\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alki Beach Polar Bear Swim returns New Year’s Day with 10 a.m. plunge
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Jan. 1\, 2026\n \n \n\nNew Years Day Alki Beach Polar Bear Swim\n \n \n\nWe go into the water at 10:00 am sharp!\n \n \n\n(After the countdown from 10\, 9\, 8 . .)\n\n\n\n\nBring good water shoes\, warm clothes to change into\, a towel and your hopes and dreams for 2026. Holding hands with your neighbors as you go in\, always makes it easier!!\n\n\n\n\nNew Request: \n\n\n\n\nPlease bring a donation for our local food banks. Drop them in the Costco black tubs that will be placed all along the sidewalk.\n\n\n\n\n\nMessage of thanks to the good people of West Seattle and White Center:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“My amazing\, beautiful wife Lois Schipper and I would like to thank you all\, from the bottom of our hearts\, for always being so kind to us during our three decades here.  And for being such great neighbors too.    Between our many friends\, family\, and so many great public school teachers\, you all have helped us nurture our two boys to adulthood and made our lives so much fuller.\n\n\n\n\n\n“For Lois and me\, 2025 has been especially difficult.  Lois\, my executive functioning spouse\, has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers disease.  We are crushed.    Also\, we both spent many years working with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)\, providing humanitarian assistance in Africa\, the Middle East\, South Asia\, and the former Soviet Union before we moved to West Seattle.   Lois is a Public Health Nurse and expert on at-risk moms and babies\, and I worked on food security and democratic pluralism efforts.\n\n\n\n\n\n“For those who might have missed\, USAID was the federal entity that Elon Musk “fed to the woodchipper” earlier this year.  The entire USAID world-wide staff of over 10\,000 good Americans all lost their jobs in one day.  Like us\, these professionals dedicated their lives to helping the most vulnerable around the world on behalf of the American people.\n\n\n\n\n\n“So\, for Lois and me\, we will be holding hands\, and as we go running into Puget Sound\, we will be washing away the stain of our spiritually-crippled President and his spineless Republican party.\n\n\n\n\n\n“And what we want from the New Year is to pack our remaining healthy time together with every service adventure we can fit in\, and every day\, be thankful that we are blessed to live in this generous\, wonderful community with all of you good people.\n\n\n\n\n\n“Last year\, over 1\,500 went into the water.  So come on down and join us on Thursday\, January 1.  Bring your food bank donation and get there a little early\, as we go into the water at 10:00 am sharp after the countdown.  And remember\, don’t waste a day.  Our lives are shorter than we think.\n\n\n\n\n\n“Be strong in 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n“Sincerely\,\n“Mark L. Ufkes and Lois A. Schipper”
URL:https://b-townblog.com/event/alki-beach-polar-bear-swim-returns-new-years-day-with-10-a-m-plunge/
LOCATION:Alki Beach
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SUMMARY:Plunge into 2026 at the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Des Moines Beach Park
DESCRIPTION:The annual Polar Bear Plunge will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Thursday\, Jan. 1\, 2026\, inviting community members to kick off the new year with a chilly dip in Puget Sound\, local event organizers say. \nThe free event\, hosted by Destination Des Moines\, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Beach Park Event Center (map below)\, where participants will bravely wade into cold waters to “cleanse” themselves and mark the start of 2026. \nOrganizers encourage all ages and experience levels to take part\, whether plunging fully\, wading in shoulder deep\, or simply cheering on friends and neighbors. \nPolar bear plunges have become a popular community tradition across south King County\, drawing participants from surrounding areas for a festive and invigorating start to January. \nIn fact\, the truly brave might be able to attend all of the trifecta of plunges in our area on Jan. 1\, including: \n\n11 a.m.: Normandy Park Community Club to host third annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day\nNoon: Start the New Year with a cold splash at Three Tree Point’s annual Polar Bear Plunge\n\nNOTE: If you happen to do the trifecta of plunges\, please let us know – send a photo from each one along with your experience(s) to scott@southkingmedia.com and we’ll consider posting!\nOrganizers say that all plunges will take place rain or shine\, and participants are urged to bring warm towels and dry clothing for after the swim. \nVideo\nHere’s a video of the 2023 plunge in Des Moines:
URL:https://b-townblog.com/event/plunge-into-2026-at-the-polar-bear-plunge-on-new-years-day-at-des-moines-beach-park/
LOCATION:Des Moines Beach Park\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
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SUMMARY:Normandy Park Community Club to host third annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day
DESCRIPTION:The Normandy Park Community Club (aka “The Cove) will host its third annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday\, Jan. 1\, 2026\, inviting residents to kick off the New Year with a cold water dip. \nThe family-friendly event is scheduled for 11 a.m. (which means you can also plunge at Three Tree Point at Noon!) and is open to all ages. \nOrganizers said participants can choose their comfort level\, from wading in up to their shoulders or doing a full plunge to dipping their toes or simply watching from shore. \nThe plunge will take place regardless of weather conditions\, including rain\, snow or wind\, according to the Normandy Park Community Club. \nOrganizers offered several tips for first time participants\, including wearing water shoes to protect feet and bringing a bathrobe\, towel or blanket to warm up after exiting the water. \nParticipants are encouraged to park in the Cove Building parking lot. If that lot is full\, additional parking will be available at the Normandy Park Swim Club. \nOrganizers advised allowing extra time for parking\, especially for those who want to plunge with the main group at 11 a.m. \nMore info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/857495500154151/
URL:https://b-townblog.com/event/normandy-park-community-club-to-host-third-annual-polar-bear-plunge-on-new-years-day/
LOCATION:Normandy Park Cove\, 1500 SW Shorebrook Drive\, Normandy Park\, WA\, 98166\, United States
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SUMMARY:Start the New Year with a cold splash at Three Tree Point’s annual Polar Bear Plunge
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to celebrrrrate the New Year of 2026 at Noon on Thursday\, Jan. 1\, 2026\, with a refreshing Polar Bear Plunge into the frigid waters of Puget Sound in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood. \nBurien’s annual plunge will be held at the south beach in Three Tree Point (map below) at Noon – rain\, floods\, snow\, clouds\, wind chill\, ice storm or sun – and as usual will involve a costume contest. \n“Hey Three Tree Point/Burien community – come ring in the new year together – we had record turnout last year! Let’s welcome 2026 with a great community turnout!” organizers said. \nParticipants are strongly encouraged to practice safety protocols\, including wearing waterproof footwear to protect your soles from sharp rocks and shells\, bringing big towels or blankets for drying off and warming up afterwards\, watching out and taking care of each other\, as well as plenty of courage and joy. \nAnd did we mention that there’s a Costume Contest? Wear something fun and clever (this contest is for plungers only)\, or appropriate to the times we live in. A winner of the coveted Polar Bear Plunge trophy will be determined by a small group of organizers. \nThree Tree Point’s south beach is located at the intersection of Maplewild Ave SW and SW 172nd Street (be sure to get there early though\, as parking is limited).
URL:https://b-townblog.com/event/start-the-new-year-with-a-cold-splash-at-three-tree-points-annual-polar-bear-plunge/
LOCATION:Three Tree Point South Beach\, Maplewild Ave SW & SW 172nd Street\, Burien\, WA\, 98166\, United States
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