If you pay attention to food, or social media, or really anything, you probably remember the amazingly popular Twitter-driven scavenger hunt that Canlis ran last year to celebrate their anniversary. And if you're a business owner, you've undoubtedly thought about how you, too, can game the sharing and the Tweeting to get folks buzzing about you. Others have tried, but none have been as successful. Until possibly now. more ›

Join Seattle Net Tuesday tonight for another fun-filled social mixer. From 6-9 p.m. Tap House Grill in Bellevue will be filled with some of the area’s top mobile technology specialists. This “speed dating” event will help local nonprofits connect with tech savvy volunteers. more ›

You likely encounter social media on a daily basis. Whether you’re a Facebook noob or have a Twitter following so vast even Ashton Kutcher’s jealous, it’s become an integral part of most lives. more ›

33 people gathered at Tap House Grill in Bellevue last night for Seattle Net Tuesday’s Tech Volunteer & Non-profit Mixer. The crowd included a variety of local computer programmers, testers and IT support specialists. First time attendee, software tester Paul Wirsing came out because he was “curious and wanted to see what opportunities are available to help.” Representatives from non-profits like Olive Crest, KITH and Girls in Tech were also present to share their needs with these tech savvy volunteers. more ›

CauseWorld, a new mobile App, encourages users to “check in” for charity. Similar to Foursquare, it utilizes your phone’s GPS capabilities to determine your current location. From there users are provided with a list of nearby stores that they can sign into, sharing the information with friends and others using the App. Each entry earns “karmas” which can be redeemed for donations to the cause(s) of your choice. more ›

A Child Writes, the latest social media site to hit the web, is scheduled to launch today. Geared specifically towards children, the mission of the site is to provide a safe environment for kids to learn about important causes. It’s free to join and no personal contact information or details are ever made public. Kids simply enter a username, birth date, gender and brief bio. From there, they can participate in moderated “online parties” with others in their age group. Each party will feature a specific topic that incorporates age appropriate games and prizes. Members can also browse the profiles of those with similar hobbies and get matched with an online Pen Pal. Each month the site will feature one organization or cause. A Child Writes will then encourage members to get involved by making cards, craft projects or coloring pictures to send to those affected by the issue. For each contribution, participants will be entered to win one of three monthly prizes. April’s featured cause is Autism Awareness. more ›

>>>DORKBOT, 7:30pm. We love the name, but saying that they plan to "discuss their innovative approach to immersive, participatory entertainment" doesn't hide the fact that this will be geeks talking about videogames. Free, but only if you know the secret code: 'Knock knock, who's there?' 'Um, dorks?' 'Come in!' more ›