National Oyster Day at Goldfinch Tavern Today; Reuben's Anniversary Party

DOWNTOWN — Today is National Oyster Day, and Goldfinch Tavern's Aeron Wicks is shucking oysters from 4 to 6 p.m. for happy hour, with $2 bivalves or $1.50 a piece for a dozen. [EaterWire]

CHARITY WIRE — Tom Douglas and the Dahlia Lounge are supporting Food Lifeline on August 9 with the 4th Annual Lawn Party & Croquet Tournament at the South Lake Union Discovery Center. Costumed croquet teams will compete, and there will be food, cocktails, lawn games, a photo booth, and prizes. [EaterWire]

BALLARD — Reuben's Brews is celebrating its third anniversary on August 15 starting at noon. They'll be pouring a limited edition, anniversary "Three Years Gose Fast" beer and the first 200 people will receive a commemorative British pub glass. They'll also feature beers from the cellar, and there will be a raffle to benefit Seattle Children's Hospital. Burgerphenia will be on site selling food. [EaterWire]