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Community Calendar

Feb 21, 2001 --

Public Issues

27 Tuesday
BEYOND THE BLANKET PRIMARY, a luncheon discussion on the future of the Washington State primary election, hosted by the Washington Institute Foundation, noon at McCormick and Schmick's, 1200 Westlake Ave. N. RSVP by Friday Feb. 23. Cost: $30/person, $200/table of eight. Info: 937-9691.
GOLDEN GARDENS TO CARKEEK MARINE STUDY GROUP presentation, an overview of the Central Puget Sound Watershed Forum State of the Nearshore Report. Sponsored by Groundswell NW, Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project and Pipers Creek Watershed Interpretive Project, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Carkeek Park Environmental Education Center, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd. Info 363-4116.

28 Wednesday
WALLINGFORD STEPS PUBLIC ART PLAN community meeting, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Center, 5449 Sunnyside Ave. N, room 202. Info: 545-4906.

1 Thursday
CENTER CITY FORUM 2001: discuss Center City's neighborhood plans, proposed urban design and open space strategies with Mayor Schell and the Department of Neighborhoods. 5 - 8 p.m. at the Space Needle, Skyline level. Info: 684-0359.

6 Tuesday
TRANS-LAKE WASHINGTON PROJECT open house, 5 - 9 p.m. at the Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E. Contribute to the plan to improve mobility across SR 520. Info: 448-6611 or email to translake@wsdot.wa.gov.

Lectures

3 Saturday
THE WRITES OF SPRING: Readings by Tess Gallagher, Kathleen Alcala and Jean Rouveral Butler, presented by the UW Fiction Writers Assn., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the HUB Auditorium on the UW campus. Tickets are free; available at the University Bookstore. Info: 634-3400.

Classes

24 Saturday
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE MEDICINE, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Get an introduction to the theory and techniques of Chinese medicine, a demonstraton of diagnosis and acupuncture treatment. Learn how to treat several common ailments with acupressure (no needles). Cost is $15/PNA member, $20/nonmember. Info: 783-2244.

24 Saturday, 5 Monday
GETTING THE WORD OUT I & II - MAKE HEADLINES/MAKE A SPLASH! Two Neighborhood Leadership Program workshops on writing and issuing effective press releases for your organization. Saturday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E. Monday 6 - 9:30 p.m. at the Seattle-King County Chapter Red Cross, 1900 25th Ave. S. Free. Info/registration: 684-0719.

7 Wednesday
PLASTER REPAIR, a Well Home class offered at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Learn to fix ugly cracks and bulges. Cost is $10/PNA member, $17/non-member. Info/registration: 783-2244.

Ongoing
MOMS ON THE MOVE, a fitness class for pre-natal and postpartum moms offered Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Ballard Family Center, 5449 Ballard Ave. NW. Info/registration: 781-6346 or 789-3857.

Groups

26 & 12 Mondays
PARENTING CIRCLE meets every second and fourth Monday at the Ballard Family Center, 5449 Ballard Ave. NW from 7 - 9 p.m. Info: 706-9645.

27 Tuesday
GREEN PARTY OF NORTHEAST SEATTLE is now forming. Get involved and help organize! First meeting, 6:45 p.m. in the public meeting room at the University Library branch, 50th & Roosevelt Way NE. Info: 222-8940.

1 Thursday
RADICAL WOMEN General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Learn about current activities and campaigns. Come early for dinner at 6:30 (veggie option available, $6.50 donation). Info: 722-6057 or 722-2453.

2 Friday
NORTH END FLOWER CLUB meets the first Friday of the month at Luther Memorial Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave. N, 10:30 a.m. for lunch and programs. Info/reservations: 364-3655.

6 Monday
BALLARD FIBROMYALGIA/CHRONIC FATIGUE Support Group meets every first Monday of the month at the Ballard Family Center, 5449 Ballard Ave. NW. Free. Info: 706-5289.

Mondays through March 12
"MAKING WAVES," a weekly discussion series based on the anthology of Asian women's writings of the same name, every Monday at 7 p.m. in room 306 of the UW School of Social Work, 4101 15th Ave. NE. Free; everyone welcome. Info: 722-6057.

Gardens

3 Saturday
ELEMENTS OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Bring a map of your landscape and all your dreams! Learn about edible landscaping, wildlife habitat, privacy and more. Cost is $35/PNA member, $45/non-member. Info/registration: 783-2244.
PRUNING ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND TREES, a lecture and demonstration at the Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., 1 - 4:30 p.m. Learn proper pruning for plant health and beauty. Cost: $27. Info/registration: 685-8033.
USED BOOK SALE, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center. Free, benefits the Arboretum Foundation.

6, 13, 20 Tuesdays
VOLUNTEER IN THE JAPANESE GARDEN at the Washington Park Arboretum. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Japanese Garden and the Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Dr. Info: (425) 823-1746 or (206) 684-4725.

Ongoing
SEATTLE TILTH RECRUITINGGarden Crew! Gardening enthusiasts sought for hands-on experience. Info: Becka or Sarah at 633-0451.

Families

28 Wednesday
CREATIVE COOKING CLASS, 1 - 2 p.m. at the North Seattle Family Center, 3200 NE 125th St., Ste. 2. Bring the kids and learn fun, nutritious new recipes. Attend 7 sessions and get a free recipe book and certificate. Free; info: 364-7930.

2 Friday
MOMATORO, PEACH BOY, presented by Northwest Puppet Center and performed by Thistle Theatre. A classic Japanese high-adventure tale of honor and heroism told through a variety of puppet styles including Japanese Bunraku. Runs through Mar. 18 at 9123 15th Ave. NE. Info: 523-2579.

3 Saturday
DINOSAUR DAY at the Burke Museum on the UW campus. Rarely seen fossils of dinosaurs, plants and insects from the Eocene era will be brought out of storage especially for today, and experts will be on hand to answer questions. Free with museum admission. Info: 543-5590.

Ongoing
MASK OF THE UNICORN WARRIOR, presented by Seattle Children's Theatre at the Charlotte Martin Theatre at Seattle Center. This mythical tale of fate and secrecy plays through March 10. Tickets/info: 441-2233.
WINNIE-THE-POOH, presented by Seattle Children's Theatre at the Seattle Center. Runs through May 20. Tickets/info: 441-3322.

Etc.

24 Saturday
PANCAKE BREAKFAST at American Legion Post 227, 14521 17th Ave. NE, 8 - 11 a.m. Everyone welcome, cost is $3.

2 & 3 Friday & Saturday
RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE at the Greenwood Senior Activity Center, 525 N 85th St., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. Lunch also available. Info: 461-7841.
TRAILSFEST 2001, hosted by Washington Trails Assn. at the Seattle Center Flag Pavilion and Center Pavilion. Exhibits by gear makers, non-profit organizations, land management agencies, as well as presentations and seminars. Admission: $5/day. Info: 625-1367.

3 Saturday
DOMESTIC ABUSE WOMEN'S NETWORK (DAWN) 5th Annual Gala Dinner & Auction, 6 - 10 p.m. at the SeaTac Marriott Hotel. Gift items, travel, cultural experiences, sports memorabilia and more will be auctioned. Tickets are $50/person, $500/table of 10. Info/reservations: (425) 656-4305, ext. 225.
NATURE'S CYCLES, a naturalist-led walk in Discovery Park from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Is it the end of winter or the beginning of spring? Learn about the never-ending cycles that make the world go 'round. Sign up by calling 386-4236 after 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Free.

6 Tuesday
CENTER FOR CAREER ALTERNATIVES Annual Dinner: "2001 - A Career Odyssey" at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel. Reception and silent auction begin at 5 p.m., dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. CCA is a non-profit agency that provides educational and employment programs to disadvantaged youth and adults in King and Snohomish Counties. Tickets are $60. Info: 322-9080.

Ongoing
FREE TAX HELP FOR LOW-INCOME available through the AARP at several locations in the North End, through April 14. For specific info, visit www.aarp.org/taxaidehome.html or call 1-888-227-7669.

Music & Dance

24 Saturday
MARIAN SEIBERT in recital, 8 p.m. at Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 3rd Ave. W. 17th-century English and Italian songs and duets will make up the program. Tickets/info: 325-7066.

24 & 25 Saturday & Sunday
SEATTLE BACH CHOIR presents a program of Baroque music of Bach, Vivaldi and Purcell, Saturday 8 p.m. at the Wallingford United Methodist Church, 2115 NE 42nd and Sunday 3 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 7400 Woodlawn Ave. NE. Tickets/info: 324-4828.
THE BRIDE OF SMOKE AND BLISTERS: Benevolent Order for Music of the Baroque (B.O.M.B.)'s Annual Concerto Extravaganza in two performances, Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. at the church at 6556 35th Ave. NE. Tickets/info: 325-7066.

25 Sunday
MOSTLY NORDIC CHAMBER MUSIC & SMORGASBORD with music of Finland: Hilpi Leino-Kantola, pianist, Eeva Savolainen, soprano and Matthew Weiss, violinist. Concert, followed by a full smorgasbord, is at 4 p.m. at the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St. Tickets/info: 789-5707.

4 Sunday
PETER AND THE WOLF, presented by Olympic Ballet Theatre at the Moore Theatre. Tickets/info: 292-ARTS.

5 Monday
CELEBRATING UW COMPOSERS, PART I, 7:30 p.m. at Meany Theater on the UW campus, featuring music by Smith, Beale, Benshoof, Thome, Bergsma and Verrall. Tickets ($5-8)/info: 543-4880.

9 Friday
SEA CHANTEY SING, 8 - 10 p.m. at NW Seaport on the south shore of Lake Union at the former Naval station. Music will be aboard the Wawona, weather permitting, or inside the carpenter shop or (if lots of people turn out) inside the old Navy Armory building. Come sing along or lead a song of your own. A $4 donation for Wawona's restoration is requested. Info: 447-9800.

Drama

23 & 24, Saturday & Sunday
INDEPENDENCE, written by Lee Blessing about attempted reconciliation between a mother and three daughters, presented at Stage One Theatre at North Seattle Community College. Admission is pay-as-you-can. Info: 527-3661.

28 Wednesday
REFERENCES TO SALVADOR DALI MAKE ME HOT, a magical realist play by Jose Rivera presented by Empty Space Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave. N through March 20. Tickets/info: 547-7500.

1 - 3, 8 - 10 Fridays - Sundays
A FESTIVAL OF PERFORMERS, based on the play by Goethe, will be performed in the Campus Theater at Shoreline Community College. Actors, musicians and many sizes and styles of puppets will bring the tale to life. Tickets/info: 546-4606.

5 Monday
SPINNING INTO BUTTER, the West Coast premiere of Rebecca Butler's play about racism on a college campus. Previews are Mar. 5 - 11; regular run is Mar. 12 - Apr. 14. Tickets/info: 443-2222.

9 - 11 Friday - Sunday
KALEIDOSCOPE 2001, the biennial one-act play festival of the Washington State Community Theatre Assn., hosted by the Driftwood Players at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St. in Edmonds. Theatre companies from across the state will participate in performances. Tickets/info: (425) 774-9600.

10 Saturday
ACTSTRAVAGANZA! A Contemporary Theatre's annual fundraiser soiree with food, drink, dancing and entertainment, 8 p.m. at ACT's Kreielsheimer Place, 7th & Union. Tickets/info: 292-7676.

Ongoing
STONE SOUP THEATRE presents three one-act plays: A Kind of Alaska by Harold Pinter, The General of Hot Desire by John Guare and The Happy Journey by Thornton Wilder. Runs through Mar. 10 at Stone Soup, 4035 Stone Way N. Tickets/info: 633-1883.
YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, presented by Taproot Theatre Company and showcasing many TTC veterans, runs through Mar. 10. Taproot is at 204 N 85th St. Tickets/info: 781-9707.
MERCHANT OF VENICE, written by William "Billy the Kid" Shakespeare, presented by the Seattle Shakespeare Company and set in the Old West, runs through Mar. 4 at the Performance Studio in the Center House at Seattle Center. Tickets/info: 325-6500.
DIRTY LAUNDRY: AIRING OUT THE FAMILY HAMPER, the latest show by the Pork Filled Players sketch comedy troupe. Plays at 10:30 p.m. at the Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave. S through Mar. 4. Tickets/info: 365-0282.
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, presented by the UW School of Drama at the Playhouse Theatre, 4045 University Way NE through Feb. 25. Tickets/info: 543-4880.
NEVER THE SINNER, the Leopold and Loeb story, presented by the Driftwood Players at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St. in Edmonds. Recommended for mature audiences. Runs through Feb. 25. Tickets/info: (425)774-9600.
SILVER WATER, stories from Amy Bloom's Come To Me, presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre at ACT's Falls Theatre through Feb. 25. Tickets/info: 325-6500.
GOREY STORIES, adapted from the stories of Edward Gorey and presented by Open Circle Theater at 429 Boren Ave. N through Feb. 24. Tickets/info: 382-4250.
A DELICATE BALANCE by Edward Albee, an examination of unfulfilled lives, broken promises and jealousy presented by the Seattle Repertory Theatre in the Leo K. Theatre, through Feb. 25. Tickets/info: 443-2222.

Nightlife

Every Tuesday
SWING DANCE CLASSES with DJ Seanny Cash at the Seattle Center House. 7:30-10 p.m., $5 suggested. Info: 684-7200.

Every Wednesday
DELTA BLUES JAM at the Bit Saloon, 4818 17th Ave. NW. Free. Info: 782-1680.

Every Thursday
CONTRA DANCE with live music and callers, 8-11 p.m. at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE. All ages, no experience necessary. $6, $3/teens & seniors, kids free. Info: 525-0932 or www.seattledance.org.

Every Saturday
SATURDAY DANCES with the Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 2052 52nd Ave. W, Lynnwood. $3 suggested. Info: (425) 385-2088 or (425) 788-9680.
LIVE BIG BAND DANCE at the Seattle Center House, every Saturday at 8 p.m. $5 and ballroom dance lessons at 7p.m. Info: 684-0765.

Volunteers

NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE is seeking volunteers for the 2001 Northwest Folklife Festival. Sign up now for the best choice of shifts! Visit www.nwfolklife.org or call 684-7019.
SENIOR SERVICES Volunteer Transportation Program seeks volunteers with dependable vehicles to join the team. Info: Cindy Wzart, 448-5740.
GIRL SCOUT troops need adult volunteers to be troop leaders, event directors, trainers and administrative volunteers. Info: 826-2194.

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