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Education Extravaganza

September 14th, 2011

Join SMCU for the Education Extravaganza

Every parent is looking for ways to make sure that their child gets a good education. To help parents make informed decisions about choosing the right schools, Parent Map Magazine is presenting Education Extravaganza on October 11, 2011, from 5pm to 8pm at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. As education is also one of our… (keep reading)

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July 11th, 2011

Help Provide 1 Million Meals For Hungry Children This Summer

Hunger can affect anyone. According to Food Lifeline’s 2010 Hunger in America Study, More than 45% of the individuals using a food bank, meal program or shelter in Western Washington have some form of post-secondary education. Only 9% are actually homeless. 37% of the people Food Lifeline serves are children. 12% of the people Food… (keep reading)

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July 10th, 2011

Co-opalooza: Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Are you looking for a free, fun, family-friendly event this Fall? Check out Co-opalooza, presented by Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, at the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center.

Hosted by Northwest comedy legend Pat Cashman, Co-opalooza is a celebration of cooperatives and the wonderful things that they do for their communities. Co-ops from around the region and across the country will participate in this one-of-a-kind festival showcasing the different types of co-ops as well as the wide variety of industries they represent.

Popular co-ops you’ll see at Co-opalooza include…

  • PCC Natural Markets
  • Group Health
  • Central Co-op
  • Organic Valley
  • Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery
  • Equal Exchange
City Hall Summer Concerts

July 7th, 2011

City Hall Summer Concert Series

SMCU is proud to partner with Seattle’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs to bring you the City Hall Summer Concert Series every Thursday in July & August from 12-1:30p at City Halls outdoor Plaza. Take a look at our new community events calendar for more information about the artists playing each week.

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June 23rd, 2011

SMCU Show and Shine Auto Show

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union offers great rates on auto loans. Online loan applications make it easy to apply and electronic loan documents make handling the paperwork a breeze, but those aren’t the best part about our loans. The best part is that we help you get back into your car fast, sitting behind the wheel… (keep reading)

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May 11th, 2011

Rainier Avenue Branch Open House

On Thursday, May 19th, our Rainier Avenue Branch will be hosting an open house for local businesses from 6:45pm to 8:15pm. Join SMCU staff for an evening of networking and conversations about how to continue to make the Rainier Valley a great place to live and work.

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May 3rd, 2011

CUs Partner to Clean Up The Arboretum

To celebrate Earth Day 2011, staff and members from SMCU partnered with the same from Verity Credit Union to help clean up the Washington Park Arboretum. Directed by the Student Conservation Association, volunteers spent the day eradicating invasive species that can threaten the health of the Arboretum ecosystem, as well as a host of other… (keep reading)