Are you ready for some football?

Football season is back. With just a handful of preseason games left to play, you will soon be able to watch all your favorite teams and players battle it out on the gridiron. Whether you're a fan of the NFL or college ball, there are plenty of games to watch and plenty of football viewing parties to come.

For local favorites, schedules are linked below:
Seattle Seahawks
Washington Huskies
WSU Cougars

Labor Day weekend rate special

Often the last chance for relaxation before the school year starts, Labor Day is quickly approaching. If you want to get away but don't know where to go, why not stay close to home and escape to Hotel Bellevue? Kick back in our plush bedding with a glass of wine, schedule a massage at The Spa at the Bellevue Club or order room service and watch a movie.

The best part? Members and member referrals receive 25 percent off with the Labor Day weekend special at Hotel Bellevue. Call 800.579.1110 or e-mail hotel@thehotelbellevue.com for more information.

The pros are here

An annual event, this year's Boeing Classic runs Aug. 23-29 and welcomes the golf legends of the PGA. Tickets are still available for the tournament, happening at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Or, go on Friday and get in for free! The tournament benefits the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason and The First Tea of Greater Seattle.

Run for Children's—are you ready?

Head out for a 5k or 10k run and finish with a beer at the Redhook Ale Brewery in Woodinville, all while raising money for Seattle Children's Hospital's uncompensated care fund.

The Run for Children's is happening Saturday, Aug. 21, and starts and ends at Redhook. There is a 10k run, 5k run and walk, and a Kids' Dash (about 300 yards). The race is $30 if you register by Aug. 17. Day-of registration is $35. Compete for the prizes given to the first, second and third place male and female finishers in the 10k and 5k or work hard for prizes given to the top three individual and top three team fundraisers.

The Seattle Children's Hospital's uncompensated care fund covers the approximately 65 percent of kids' treated that need financial assistance. The need this year is estimated to be more than $100 million.

You're invited

Did you know that when staying at Hotel Bellevue you have access to the Bellevue Club—including its plethora of fitness classes? No matter what type of workout you enjoy, we have a class that will fit the bill. From yoga to indoor cycling, weight lifting to Pilates mat, everyone is welcome in our classes no matter your age or ability level.

Click here to download the latest PDF of our fitness schedule.

In addition to group exercise classes, the Bellevue Club has four workout studios with cardio and weight lifting equipment, plus a yoga studio, Pilates studio and Kinesis studio. Private lessons and personal training are also available. For more information about any of our fitness options, please call the Athletic Services Desk at 425.688.3177.

Get ready to rock!

Every year, the city of Seattle celebrates all things music and arts at Bumbershoot. Join the party Sept. 4-6 at Seattle Center.

Tickets are available now—get yours to see Weezer, Bob Dylan and Mary J. Blige as well as local favorites Hey Marseilles, The Moondoggies and Visqueen. With seven music stages, two comedy stages, three performing arts stages, a film festival, art exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, a poster show and activities for kids you'll be lucky to see everything during the three days of the festival.

For more information, including the full line-up of musical acts and comedians, visit the Bumbershoot website.