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Fall auction could light-up your backyard

King County’s semi-annual equipment auction featuring dozens of cars, trucks, vans, and pieces of heavy equipment will be held this Saturday, Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. in Renton.


Fleet crews prepare for the auction.

The popular auction hosted by the Department of Transportation’s Fleet Administration Division will be held at 3005 NE Fourth Street, near the Renton Technical College. A preview will be held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 12 and 13, at the auction site from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday starting at 8 a.m.

This fall’s auction features a variety of vehicles, landscape equipment, and even retired ballfield lights from Marymoor Park. A more complete preliminary list of auction items is available online, along with driving directions and auction terms.
 

Fall home show

Metro is offering both regular and special transit service to the Seattle Fall Home Show [external link] this weekend at the Qwest Field Events Center.

The show opens on Thursday, Oct. 12 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 15. Show-goers should use regular Metro service to get to the center on Thursday and Friday.

On Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, Metro offers regular weekend service and free non-stop shuttles every half hour to and from the Northgate, South Bellevue and South Renton park-and ride lots.

Visit Metro Online all the details about service to the event.
 


Husky football vs. Oregon State

On Saturday, the University of Washington will host Oregon State at 3:30 p.m. at Husky Stadium.

photo: UW HuskiesThe Huskies will be offering free Metro service to the stadium. In addition to regular bus service to and from campus, there is also special shuttle service between the stadium and eight park-and-ride lots: Shoreline; Northgate Transit Center; Houghton; Kingsgate; South Kirkland; Eastgate; South Renton; and Federal Way.

See Metro Online for all the details.
 


Go leaf peeping with MEHVA

Take a trip back in time on a historic bus to go leaf peeping for fall color this Sunday.

photo: fall colorsThe Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association (MEHVA) [external link] is hosting a 4-hour trip through the Cascade foothills along the quiet back roads of east King County to view the autumn leaves turning color. There will be stops for photos and lunch.

The buses depart Sunday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. from the intersection of Second Avenue and Main Street in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Fares are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (65 and over), and $4 for children (2-11). Metro transfers, tickets, or passes are not accepted. Please, do not bring food or beverages onboard the historic buses.

 

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