Trophy's Great Attendance Party; Poquitos Local Night

WALLINGFORD—Trophy Cupcakes teams up with Mayor McGinn and Seattle Public Schools in the "Be Here, Get There" Attendance Initiative. Trophy says they have already donated 1750 cupcakes to public school teachers and now students with 5 or less absences in the 2nd quarter of the year will be eligible for a great attendance party in Trophy’s Party Room. [EaterWire]

CAPITOL HILL—On Monday, December 19th, Poquitos hosts Local Distillery Night: Steven Stone from Sound Spirits will be there from 9pm - 11pm to answer questions and hangout. Enjoy Ebb & Flow Vodka and Gin cocktails starting at $5. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN—Hotel 1000 begins its 12 Days of Comfort, Joy & Cheer event series tomorrow and BOKA Kitchen and Bar will feature a new cocktail corresponding to the verses of the traditional carol. Menu includes items like the “Partridge in a Pear Tree,” an infusion of pear, rosemary, house vodka and champagne; and “Six Geese-a-Laying,” blend of vodka, hibiscus infused dry vermouth and lemon juice. Cocktails are $8 each and 12 percent of the sales from the cocktail menu and dessert menu will benefit Art With Heart, a nonprofit. [EaterWire]

CAPITOL HILL—Spinasse's Jason Stratton and Il Corvo's Mike Easton team up to present at Amaro Tasting at Artusi, followed by dinner at Spinasse. Easton has been working at Oola Distillery, crafting his own Amaro Vittoria. On Tuesday 1/17, you can sample Easton's Amaro, tour Oola Distillery, have bites and cocktails and Artusi and top it off with dinner at Spinasse. All for $90. Call Spinasse to reserve your seat. [EaterWire]