This Saturday Saltshaker Social – Edmonds own A Very Taki Tiki Bar

Good morning Parrot Heads!!

This Saturday, November 8th, our Saltshaker Saturday Social will be returning to one of my favorite tiki bars, A Very Taki Tiki Bar & Grill in Edmonds.  They have been a very welcoming host for our past events there, and they go all out to make us feel welcome.  They offer a fun drink and food menu.  The party runs from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

We are asking those attending to bring nonperishable food items, which will be donated to the Snohomish County Volunteers of America Food Bank.  Can’t get to the store??  No worries, we will gladly accept cash donations as well.  With the ongoing government shutdown, many people in our communities are facing serious hardships.  Let’s do what we always do, “Party with a Purpose” to help our neighbors in need.  Please see the list below for the most needed items.

PHoPS Saltshaker Saturday Social

*Official PHoPS Event* — Be sure to wear your club badge!!!

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Place: A Very Taki Tiki Bar & Grill, 518 Main St., Edmonds, WA

Info: Meet for some socializing, drinking, and eating.  All club members, friends, and family are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!Details: This is a 21 and older event. 

Please bring nonperishable food items to be donated to the Snohomish County Volunteers of America Food Bank.  

Contact: Katie Van Buren [email protected]

Most Needed Items:

  • Canned meals
  • Canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.)
  • Healthy cereal/oats
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Grains (pasta, rice, quinoa, barley, etc.)
  • Soup and broths
  • Non-dairy milk – shelf stable (oat, almond, soy)
  • Cooking oils
  • Spices
  • Salt, brown and white sugar (bulk ok)
  • Flour (no bulk please)
  • Baby items (squeeze food pouches, wipes, diapers sizes 4–7)
  • Hygiene items (feminine products, toothpaste, toothbrushes)
  • Paper items (toilet paper, paper towels)
  • Household items (Clorox wipes, reusable grocery bags)

I hope you have a tiki kind of day!

Lora

PHoPS Annual Christmas Party December 13th

Good afternoon Parrot Heads,

It is hard to believe, but just six short weeks from tonight, PHoPS will be hosting our annual Christmas Party.  Plans have been in the works for several months to stage one of our best parties ever!!

On Saturday, December 13th, we will be returning to the Burien Elks Lodge #2143 for an evening of food, music, dancing, fun, and of course, a “Party with a Purpose.”  This year we are pleased to present “Turn Left on Blue“, a 10-piece band rockin’ the greatest hits from to 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.

This party is FREE for PHoPS members and once again will include a pasta buffet dinner!!  Non-PHoPS members are welcome to attend for $20.00 per person, but that fee includes a PHoPS membership for 2026!!

It is absolutely critical that you RSVP for this party no later than December 3rd, as we need to provide the Elks Lodge chef a head count for the dinner!!  If you do not RSVP by December 3rd, you can still attend, but you will NOT receive the dinner.  To RSVP for the Christmas party, please go to the link below and fill out the RSVP template.

Here is the pertinent information  …

PHoPS Annual Christmas Party

*Official PHoPS Event* — Be sure to wear your club badge!!! — This is a 21-and-over event!!

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Time: 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm – Happy Hour (no host bar) 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Pasta Buffet Dinner served 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm; Live Music/Dancing/Fun/Games 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Place: Burien Elks Lodge #2143, 14006 1st Ave. S., Burien, WA

Music: Turn Left on Blue“, a 10-piece band rockin’ the greatest hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s

Cost: FREE to PHoPS members; $20.00 per person for non-PHoPS members (fee includes a PHoPS membership for 2026)Details:

 We will “Party with a Purpose” collecting unwrapped toys/gifts or gift cards for the Forgotten Children’s Fund. Please don’t forget about the older kids!!We will also be holding a Silent Auction, a 50/50 raffle, and our infamous “Heads or Tails Game” with all proceeds benefiting the Elks’ Children’s Therapy Program. In addition, we will continue our annual tradition of holding a Parrot Head/nautical/beach-themed ornament exchange.  Those who want to participate in the exchange are asked to bring a wrapped ornament.

Lodging: The Burien Elks Lodge is located 4.2 miles from the Sea-Tac Airport.  The airport is surrounded by hotels representing every major hotel chain. We recommend booking the hotel of your choice.

Note: NEW WAY TO RSVP!!!RSVP’s MUST be received by December 3, 2025.  To RSVP please click on the link https://phops.com/calendar/christmas-party,  where you will be able to RSVP and sign up to help at the party (selling 50/50 raffle tickets, Heads or Tails wristbands, silent auction helper, front door check-in, decorate, etc.) 

Contact: Katie Van Buren [email protected]

I look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces there. 

Cheers,

Phil Pompeo

PHoPS President

[email protected]

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