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This week on The Pop-Up!, result maker and room shaker Jessica B. Thiessen joined the show to discuss the upcoming SunRise Fair Be Well Festival taking place this Saturday. The event will feature a solar-powered farmers market, connecting people with sustainable initiatives in the name of community and fun.

The SunRise Fair is happening tomorrow, Saturday, July 4th in Auburn, Washington at 37308 212th Way SE. Get your FREE tickets today at www.sunrisefairs.com

Watch Jessica’s full interview alongside South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green at tinyurl.com/MarcusJessica

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Are you looking to kick off summer with a sense of community? Recently on The Pop-Up!, co-founder of Urban Family Paul Patu sat down with The Big O to talk about his upcoming Safe Summer Block Party happening on June 17th, the last day of school.

For Paul, the Block Party is all about creating signs of hope within the community, particularly in Seattle’s South End. The event sends a unifying message that the community itself provides the safety it needs. By showing up together on the last day of school, the community acts as a symbol of hope, demonstrating that collective action is required to ensure neighborhoods are safe, connected, and cared for, he said.

The Safe Summers Block Party is happening this Wednesday, June 17th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rainier Beach on Henderson with live music, games, food, and family fun. Reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/SafeSummerBlockParty

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Earlier this week on The Pop-Up!, Tacoma’s Juneteenth Celebration organizer JD Davis spoke of his landmark event as a "road to economic freedom," offering community resources from 193 vendors, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and housing organizations.

While also featuring a stacked lineup of entertainers, the celebration's primary mission is to educate and celebrate the essence of Black Joy.

Reserve your spot at the Juneteenth Celebration: A Road To Economic Freedom in Tacoma, Washington at juneteenthwa.com Watch JD’S full interview, alongside cultural worker Naudia Miller, at tinyurl.com/NaudiaJD‍ ‍

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Founder of Solutions for Seattle Melvin Slaughter discussed his big picture vision for Seattle youth on The Pop-Up! this week, and why it’s important for youth to engage with creative expression through art and music as a form of storytelling. 

Melvin is organizing Solutions for Seattle Day at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, June 17th. Learn more about this community initiative at solutionsforseattle.com 

Watch Melvin’s full interview, alongside King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell, at tinyurl.com/SlaughterODonnell 

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Real estate developer Jaebadiah Gardner recently hopped on The Pop-Up! to share that GardnerGlobal headquarters is opening its doors to host a private remote box suite experience for both World Cup games held in Seattle. For $250 a ticket, guests can enjoy a luxury setting with amazing people while avoiding the high costs of stadium tickets.

Where? GardnerGlobal HQ, 1409 Post Alley Walk Wy, Seattle

When? Monday, June 15th at 12 p.m. and Friday, June 19th at 12 p.m.

Get your tickets at tinyurl.com/WorldCupJaeb

Watch Jaebadiah’s full interview, alongside David Long, Executive Director of Testament Praise Worship Gatherings, at tinyurl.com/GardnerLong

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Last night on The Pop-Up!, Executive Director of Testimony Praise Worship Gatherings David Long dove into his FREE community fundraising and inspiration event, “Showing The Lost What Found Looks Like,” happening TOMORROW, Thursday, June 11 from 4:15 to 8:30 PM at the Art Love Salon on Union Street.

The event brings together a handful of young artists, speakers, and performers to showcase the next generation’s talent, acknowledging the undeniable obstacles they currently face.

Reserve your spot today at tinyurl.com/DavidLongEvent

Watch David’s full interview, alongside real estate developer Jaebadiah Gardner, at tinyurl.com/GardnerLong

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