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Eastlake Summer Cruise on the Islander, Thurs., July 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The Eastlake Community Council and Champagne Cruises invite you to the Eastlake Summer Cruise on the historic ferry the Islander -- Thursday, July 12. Cruise Lake Union and Lake Washington with your friends and neighbors. Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. at 1611 Fairview Ave. E. Departure at 6:30, return by 8:30.

Tickets are $20 (plus sales tax), and include dinner, salad, and dessert (vegan options available). Other than water, there is a charge for nonalcohol or alcohol beverages (credit and debit cards accepted; no checks).

Kids up to 6 years old are free, but only if pre-registered by sending an e-mail with their names and ages to info@eastlakeseattle.org (needed so that the cruise company has an accurate pre-count of all passengers, even those not needing tickets). Purchase tickets on this web site, by phone at 1-800-838-3006 or over the counter at the 220 Nickerson Street offices of Brown Paper Tickets. Questions to info@eastlakeseattle.org or (206) 322-5463.

At the cruise, we will be accepting donated items for the University District Food Bank, which serves Eastlake and nearby neighborhoods. The Food Bank is especially short of non-perishable food items and toiletries (bar soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper, safety razors).