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Community Calendar

Apr 10, 2001 --

Public Issues
Classes
Lectures
Groups
Gardens
Earth Day Events
Families
Etc.
Music & Dance
Drama
Galleries
Nightlife

Volunteers

Public Issues

24 Tuesday
NORTHEAST LIBRARY Community Meeting, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE in the social hall. Share your hopes and dreams for the new branch library, including services, collections, programs and artwork. Meet the architects. Info: 615-1621 or www.spl.org and select "Libraries for All."

25 Wednesday
LANDSLIDE MITIGATION MEETING: Fauntleroy Park. A park neighbor's back yard slid into the park in 1997. Come to this public meeting to discuss mitigation measures proposed by the neighbor to restore and stabilize both her property and the park. 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. at the Southwest Community Complex at 2801 SW Thistle St. Info: 684-7262.

28 Saturday
SEATTLE SUSTAINABLE COFFEE CAMPAIGN kickoff, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Victor Steinbrueck Park. Live music by Jackie Larrainzar, Danny O'Keefe and others, free coffee samples and talks by a Central American coffee farmer. Free fun! Drink great coffee and learn. Info: 770-0990.
MERCER STREET TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION SITE TOUR, 1 - 3 p.m. open house at 545 Elliott Ave. W. See the boring machine before it goes underground, visit the construction site. Children under 10 not admitted due to safety concerns. Info: 269-0229 or TTY (800) 833-6388.

3 Thursday
RAINIER BEACH LIBRARY Community Meeting, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Rainier Beach Library, 9125 Rainier Ave. S. Share your ideas on services, collections, programs and artwork for the expanded library. Meet the designers and bring your own vision to contribute. Info: 615-1621 or visit www.spl.org and select "Libraries for All."
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Lectures

24 Tuesday
K2: ONE WOMAN'S QUEST FOR THE SUMMIT, reading and signing with Heidi Hawkins, 7 p.m. in room 130 of Kane Hall on the UW campus. Free; tickets are required and available at the University Bookstore. Info: 634-3400.

26 Thursday
STOLEN LIVES: TWENTY YEARS IN A DESERT JAIL: Malika Oufkir reads from and signs her true story of imprisonment by the King of Morocco, 7 p.m. in room 220 of Kane Hall on the UW campus. Free; tickets required, available at the University Bookstore. Info: 634-3400.

27 Friday
CORNEL WEST, professor of Afro-American Studies and Philosophy of Religion at Harvard, speaks about "Race Matters," 7 p.m. in room 130 of Kane Hall on the UW campus. Free; tickets are required and available at the University Bookstore. Info: 634-3400.

2 Wednesday
BALANCING WORK AND FAMILIES, a lecture by James Levine Ed.D., 7 p.m. in the Illsey Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. Levine is the director of the Fatherhood Project at The Families and Work Institute in New York and is the author of seven books on the subject. Cost is $15. Tickets/info: (800) 794-1018 or (206) 441-0191, or online at www.parenthood.com and click on "Tools for Families."
DORIS "GRANNY D" HADDOCK reads from and signs Walking Across America in My 90th Year, her story of political activism during the 2000 election year, 7 p.m. in Room 120 of Kane Hall on the UW campus. Free; tickets are required and available at the University Bookstore. Info:634-3400.

3 Thursday
TOUCHING MY FATHER'S SOUL: A SHERPA'S JOURNEY TO THE TOP OF EVEREST, a reading and signing by Jamling Tenzing Norgay, whose new book recounts his experience as the Climbing Leader of David Breashears' IMAX film expedition in 1996. 7 p.m. in room 130 of Kane Hall on the UW campus. Free, tickets are required and available at the University Bookstore. Info: 634-3400.

4 Friday
MICHAEL MOORCOCK reads from and signs Dreamthief's Daughter, his new book after a ten-year writing hiatus. Elric of Melnibone is once again the central character. 7 p.m. in room 130 of Kane Hall on the UW campus. Free; tickets are required and available free at the University Bookstore. Info: 634-3400.

5 & 6 Saturday & Sunday
"CROSSING BORDERS: AN INQUIRY INTO SELF, PLACE AND IDENTITY," a weekend cultural festival and benefit for Chaya, a non-profit organization serving South Asian women in crisis.
Saturday features literary events from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave.: a moderated panel discussion with Abraham Verghese, Pico Iyer, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and Pramila Jayapal, moderated by KUOW's Marcie Sillman with an introduction by Martha Choe, followed by author readings and signings.
Sunday will feature a film event from noon - 5 p.m. at Seattle Art Museum's auditorium with screenings of Chutney Popcorn and Miss India Georgia and a moderated discussion with Susan Grimberg, producer of Miss India Georgia. Tickets prices are $30 for Saturday, $20 for Sunday, available at www.chayaseattle.org. There is a price break for advance purchase of tickets. Phone: 465-7476.
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Classes

21 Saturday
WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? a free workshop sponsored by the Urban League and Chase Manhattan Mortgage Co., 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Urban League at 105 14th Ave. Free; registration required. Info: 461-3697.

23 - May 28 Mondays
PARTNER DANCE CLASSES at the Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 NW 66th St. Swing I, Zydeco I and Zydeco 2 will be offered, taught by MaryLee Lykes and Sean Donovan at 6:30, 7:45 and 9 p.m. respectively. Cost is $50/person. Info/registration: 729-2669 or visit www.LykesToDance.com.

25 - June 6 Wednesdays
OLDER ADULT WALKING PROGRAM, co-sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation and Swedish Medical Center, 10 - 11 a.m. at Green Lake Community Center, 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N. Stretching exercises will be done as a group before walking. People of all fitness levels are welcome. Two mornings during the series will feature education programs, one on working with resistance bands (Dynabands) and one on "total body wellness." Free. Info/registration: 386-2502.

26 Thursday
FARMING: OPTIONS FOR PROFIT, an all-day seminar on farming, 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. at the Snohomish County Cooperative Extension, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE in Everett. Sponsored by Washington FarmLink, a state-wide program working to match incoming and retiring farmers. Sessions will include: new crop ideas, a grower panel discussing marketing ideas, small group discussions of specific crop categories and more. Cost is $15, including lunch (except late-registering at the door). Info/registration: 1-800-331-3276 or visit www.wafarmlink.org.
HEALING GUEST NIGHT, 7 p.m. at the Seattle Church of the Divine Man, 2007 NW 61st St. Learn simple, powerful meditation techniques, then receive an aura healing. Everyone welcome; open donation. Info: 782-3617 or visit www.c-d-m.org.

26 - May 17 Thursdays
FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS, an information-packed, eight-hour course covering everything from choosing an agent (or going without) to financing to negotiating to structurally investigating your potential home. Class meets 7 - 9 p.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N and includes guest speakers and a field trip to a home currently on the market. Cost is $30/person, $5/second person sharing materials (must register together). Info/registration: 783-2244.

28 & 5 Saturdays
BOAT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP at the Center for Wooden Boats, taught by boat lover and professional photographer Mike Gurley. Bring your 35mm camera and samples of your photos; film is provided for the class. The second Saturday will include a critique of the first day's work and tips on shooting again. Class meets 4 - 7 p.m. both days; cost is $40/non-members, $30/members. Limited to nine students. Info/registration: 382-2628.

2 Wednesday
ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADING, a class offered by the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Learn how to replace an inadequate electrical service. Topics include load calculations, purchasing equipment and the details of code requirements for rewiring projects. Cost is $17/non-member, $10/member. Info/registration: 783-2244.
COTTAGE HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS, a workshop for developers and builders, Realtors, architects and community leaders, 8 a.m. - noon in the Union Square Boardroom at 6th & University St. Participants will get an introduction to the advantages of cottage housing, presentations on three cottage projects, a panel discussion and small group discussions. Learn what industry leaders have in mind, and contribute your own ideas. Sponsored by the King County Housing Alliance, a non-profit "dedicated to increasing the supply of affordable housing in King County" (whose board includes officers of Home Street Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, the Port of Seattle, Bank of America and the law firm Foster Pepper and Shefelman). Cost is $30 ($15/students), includes continental breakfast; must register by April 27. Info/registration: (425) 453-5123.

5 & 6 Saturday & Sunday
GESHE LHUNDUB SOPA, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, will be teaching on compassion and how to integrate it into our everyday lives in the Shaw Room at Seattle Center. Info/registration: 286-9729 or visit www.dharmafriendship.org.

Ongoing
SENIOR CITIZEN SELF-DEFENSE, ongoing class for those 50 or older. Learn to use the cane as a tool for self-defense. (You do not have to be a regular cane user to benefit from the class.) For times and locations, or to sponsor a class, call Taft Stephen Rector at 783-9584.
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.
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Groups

19 Friday
SEATTLE AUDUBON SOCIETY hosts its annual Birdbrain Quiz Night, 7 p.m. at the Center for Urban Horticulture, 3509 NE 41st St. Enjoy an evening of fun, food and bird trivia. Bring questions for the teams, whistles and bird calls. Free and open to the public. Info: 523-4483.
"FEMINISTS SAY NO WAY TO THE FTAA" an information meeting on the potential effects of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) trade agreement, hosted by Radical Women, 7:30 p.m. at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Dinner (with veggie option) available at 6:30 for a $6.50 donation. Everyone is welcome to attend. Info/rides/childcare: 722-6057 or 722-2453.

21 Saturday
NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 30-YEAR Alumni Celebration, 6:30 p.m. in the College Center Building on the NSCC campus. All North alumni are welcome to attend. Info/RSVP: 527-3604.

23 Monday
TEEN PANEL meets every second and fourth Monday of the month, 6 - 8 p.m. at the North Seattle Family Center, 3200 NE 125th St., Ste. #2. Share your experiences, learn independent living skills or participate in fun activities like camping, sports and arts events. Dinner provided. Parents are encouraged to stay and share ideas with other parents. Free. Info: 364-7930.

24 Tuesday
MOTHERS AND MORE, a support program for mothers who have recently made the transition from full-time employment to part-time or at-home motherhood. If you have feelings of guilt, isolation, or are looking for support or ways to balance employment with motherhood, this is the place for you! Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m. at Meadowbrook Family Center, 10517 35th Ave. NE. $45 annual fee. Info/registration: 366-9256.

1 Tuesday
BALLARD FIBROMYALGIA/CHRONIC FATIGUE Support Group meets every first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Ballard Family Center, 5449 Ballard Ave. NW. (This is a fragrance-free meeting.) Free. Info: Patricia, 706-5289.

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

Ongoing
THE RADICAL WOMEN MANIFESTO: weekly study group on socialist feminist theory and effective activism. The text is a new updated edition of the women's liberation classic. Group meets every Monday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the UW School of Social Work, room 306, 4101 15th Ave. NE. Free; everyone is welcome. Sponsored by Radical Women. Info: 722-6057 or 524-9353.
PARENT DROP-IN GROUP, a peer-led support program for parents experiencing stress in parenting. Meets every Monday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the North Seattle Family Center, 3200 NE 125th St., Ste. #2. Free and confidential; child care provided. Info: 364-7930.
LEIKARRINGEN, a performing Norwegian dance group, meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St. Guests and observers welcome; every first Tuesday of the month is a party. Info: 362-3906.
NOTABLE NORTHGATERS Toastmasters club meets 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays at Olympic View Community Church, 425 NE 95th St. Learn to speak with ease and have fun doing it! Visit free. Info: Ray Roman, 526-8019.
SEATTLE WOMEN'S GLEE CLUB is accepting new members during the month of April. No auditions, music reading not necessary. High performance standards with an emphasis on fun. Info: Bert at 367-3410.
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Gardens

21 Saturday
CITY LAYER CHICKENS, a hands-on class for organic gardeners offered by Seattle Tilth at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Do you want fresh eggs, manure for your garden and hours of entertainment? Learn how to raise and care for laying hens in your own backyard. 10 a.m. - noon. Cost is $14/members, $18/non-members. Info/registration: 633-0451.
GET RID OF THAT GRASS! Learn traditional and creative ways to remove your lawn or parking strip grass and get ready to plant. Class covers removing and composting sod, preparing the soil and planning for your new garden. Class is from 1 - 3 p.m. Offered by Seattle Tilth at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Cost is $14/members, $18/non-members. Info/registration: 633-0451.

21 & 22 Saturday & Sunday
MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday at the Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St.
SEATTLE DAHLIA SOCIETY TUBER SALE, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday at Country Village, 23730 Bothell-Everett Highway. Info: 367-5647 or 546-1522.

24 Tuesday
SPRING GARDENING, a program at Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 NW 66th St., 7 p.m. Pat Roome, Master Gardener, will talk about landscape design, drought tolerant gardens, soil development, shade gardening and more. Info: 784-2927.
SMALL TREES FOR URBAN GARDENS, a presentation by Gayle Walters, Master Gardener, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Douglas Classroom at the Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St. Learn botanical considerations for choosing the right species, and discover new trees that will work in small spaces. Cost is $20. Info/registration: 685-8033.

26 Thursday
WATER HARVESTING FOR HOME AND GARDEN, a timely class offered by the Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, 7 - 9 p.m. Learn how to integrate a water catchment system into your home. Topics include cistern siting, filters, drip irrigation and drought-tolerant landscaping. Cost is $25. Info/registration: 783-2244.

27 and 28 Friday and Saturday
NEUROFIBROMATOSIS GARDEN SALE to benefit the NF Foundation, Friday 2 - 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the site of Hoffner, Fisher, Harvey at 508 N 36th St. in Fremont. Annuals, perennials, roses, evergreens, baskets, herbs, vegetables, more! Proceeds benefit research on effective treatments and a cure for NF. Info: (425) 672-9610.

28 Saturday
OLYMPIC MANOR GARDEN CLUB 11TH ANNUAL Plants, Etc. Sale will be held from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 8701 22nd Ave. NW. Proceeds from the sale fund scholarships at the Edmonds Community College for students pursuing horticultural careers.
NORTHWEST BASKETRY GARDEN TOUR: Join Eugene Makela, ethnobotanist and basketweaver, for a tour of the Burke Museum's Gunther Garden. Visit the new wetland planting of living basketry plants, and get a last look at Entwined With Life: Native American Basketry in the Burke's temporary gallery. Garden tour is free with museum admission. Info: 543-7907.

28 and 29 Saturday and Sunday
FLORABUNDANCE: ARBORETUM FOUNDATION SPRING PLANT SALE, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday at the Sand Point Naval Air Station, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, building 30. Sale includes a wide variety of natives, hardy and tender perennials, shrubs, vines, conifers, herbs, grasses, edibles, and annuals. Also gifts and books. Free admission and parking. Info: 726-1954.

29 Sunday
FRIENDS OF P-PATCH SPRING POTLUCK SOCIAL, 4 - 8 p.m. at Bradner Gardens Park, 29th Ave. S and S Grand St. All gardeners and gardening fans are invited. Free, but please bring a potluck dish to share. Info: 684-0264, 648-7353 or visit www.cityofseattle.net/don.

3 Thursday
OF MICE AND MOLES: VERTEBRATE PESTS IN YOUR GARDEN, a presentation by Dave Pehling, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Douglas Classroom at the Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St. Learn how to keep squirrels away from bulbs, what birds are more problem than pleasure, whether you can still use traps for moles and more. Cost is $20. Info/registration: 685-8033.

5 Saturday
SEATTLE TILTH ANNUAL EDIBLE PLANT SALE, 10:30 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Don't miss it; do get there early and beat the crowds. Info: 633-0451.

Ongoing
SEATTLE TILTH RECRUITING Garden Crew! Gardening enthusiasts sought for hands-on experience. Info: Becka or Sarah at 633-0451.
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Earth Day Events

21 Saturday
OPENING CEREMONY, 9 a.m. - noon at Carkeek Park Environmental Education Center, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd. Recycling demonstration, drain stenciling, litter removal (info: 363-4116).
SALMON IN THE TREES, a community art piece by Natalie Fobes installed at Carkeek Park.
SATURDAY WORK PARTIES will be held at Discovery Park (beach clean-up), 386-4236;
Carkeek Park (orchard spring cleaning and fruit tree transplanting) 362-1227.
Frink Park (trail and natural area restoration), 322-5907;
Golden Gardens (dune and wetland restoration), 615-0691;
Green Lake Park (invasive plant removal), 615-0691;
Homewood Park, 363-5059;
Interlaken Park (ivy, clematis and blackberry removal), 292-3977;
Licton Springs (invasive plant removal), 985-6867;
Madrona Woods (native planting), 329-9739;
Meadowbrook Wetland Ponds (restoration and invasive removal), 233-3979;
Ravenna Park (restoration and invasive removal), 233-3979;
Seward Park (ivy removal) 684-4396;
and Thornton Creek Park #1 at 11th Ave. NE and NE 130th St. (native planting) 233-3979.

22 Sunday EARTH DAY
EARTH DAY WORK PARTIES will be held at Jefferson Park (tree and shrub plantings along the new path) 324-4649;
Camp Long (planting/invasive removal) 684-7434;
Carkeek Park (ivy removal, trail restoration) 684-0877;
Meridian Park 615-0691;
Queen Anne Boulevard (new tree planting) 386-1419;
Volunteer Park (shrub bed weeding, non-native plant removal) 386-1419.
BIRD TOUR at Discovery Park, 8 - 10 a.m.. Discover spring migrant warblers, tanagers, swallows and more. Free; open to all ages and levels of experience. Pre-registration required: call 386-4236.
WALK WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE EARTH at Discovery Park, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Celebrate the beauty and wonder of Mother Earth through the retelling of Native American legends, explore the forest and learn some local traditions. Free; open to all ages. Registration required on the day of the event. Info/registration: 386-4236.
RACE TO STOP GLOBAL WARMING, an eight-kilometer run/walk along the Seattle waterfront starting at Pier 62/63. Kids' 1K run starts 8:30 a.m.; 8K run/walk starts 9 a.m.; Diaper Dash starts 10:30 a.m. Paul Schell will speak at the awards ceremony, 10:40 a.m., followed by an Earth Day Fair with music provided by Happy Savage. Races will also take place in Denver and Portland, Oregon. Proceeds benefit the Green House Network, which conducts activities to help people better understand and take action on global climate change issues. Register online at www.greenhousenet.org or call 223-6032.

Ongoing
URBAN CREEKS LEGACY ongoing volunteer opportunities: be an Urban Creeks Steward and help remove weeds, plant native plants and help restore the natural habitat. To find out more, visit www.ci.seattle.wa.us/util/rescons/urbancreek.
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Families

April weekends
FISH: FROM FANGS TO FINS at the Burke Museum on the UW campus, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Kids can make fish prints and stuffed paper fish, explore a specimen table and learn all about fish. Free with museum admission. Info: 543-7907.

21 Saturday
PHOTOJOURNALIST FOR A DAY at the Henry Art Gallery on the UW campus, 1 - 4 p.m. Explore the documentary photographs of John Gutmann and learn what it takes to be a photojournalist. Students will dress up and act out scenarios while others take photos. Participants will develop their own contact sheets and analyze their work. 35mm cameras will be provided. Suitable for ages 8 and up; parents may accompany children. Cost is $15/general, $10/members. Info/registration: 543-2281.
FAMILY GAMES & NIBBLES, 2 - 4 p.m. at the Bitter Lake Family Center, 13035 Linden Ave. N. Spend an afternoon playing board games. Use the ones at the center or bring your own to share. Snacks provided. Free; registration required. Info: 368-0172.

21 & 28 Saturdays
"I'M TAKING CARE" BABYSITTING CLASS, offered for youth in grades 5 - 7 (age 10 minimum) by Camp Fire Boys and Girls at 8511 15th Ave. NE. This is a two-part, eight-hour course teaching basic care, diapering and feeding, managing behavior, interactive play, safety and emergency procedures. Fee is $25. Info/registration: 461-8550.

25 Wednesday
CREATIVE COOKING CLASS for parents and kids, 1 - 2 p.m. at the North Seattle Family Center, 3200 NE 125th St. Ste. 2. Stretch food dollars and still eat yummy, nutritious meals! Free; registration required. Info/registration: 364-7930.

26 Thursday
APRIL ARTS, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the North Seattle Family Center, 3200 NE 125th St., Ste. 2. Kids can make lanyard bracelets and other crafts for spring in this FREE workshop facilitated by Seattle Mennonite Church Senior High Youth Group. To register or for more info call 364-7930.

26 - 28 Thursday - Saturday
BYE BYE BIRDIE, presented by Broadway Bound Children's Theater at Hamilton Middle School Auditorium, 1610 N 41st St. Performances will be 7 p.m. all three nights and one matinee at 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are just $5. Info/tickets: 679-3561.

30, 2 and 7 Mondays and Wednesday
TALKING WITH TJ CLASS--CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM for boys and girls in grades four through six. In this 4.5-hour course, participants learn the importance of keeping your cool, taking a new look and saying the right thing. Videos, group discussions and cooperative activities provide fun ways to learn about win-win solutions. 6:30 - 8 p.m. all three days at Camp Fire Boys and Girls office, 8511 15th Ave. NE. Info/registration: 461-8550.

2 Wednesday
WELL BABY AND CHILD CLINIC, 5:30 - 9 p.m. at Bastyr University. Children 3 months to 12 years old will receive a free complete physical by Bastyr medical students and their supervising physicians. The purpose of the clinic is to provide low- or no-cost medical services to individuals who may otherwise not be able to afford them. Optional test fees (must be needed and requested) are $5 - 10. Location: Bastyr Center for Natural Health - Team Care, 1307 N 45th St., second floor. For an appointment call 834-4101.

Ongoing
SUMMER IN THE CITY, a five-day maritime skills day camp teaching sailing, rowing, seamanship and maritime history offered by the Center for Wooden Boats at 1010 Valley St. Sign up now to participate in July or August. Cost is $175. Info: 382-2628.
ADVENTURE BOUND! With the Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St. Kids can spend a week sailing in the San Juans aboard the 101' schooner Adventuress learning sailing skills, navigation, marine ecology and more. Dates are August 5 - 10. Berths are limited; sign up now! Cost is $575. Info/registration: 382-2628.
SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, presented by Seattle Children's Theatre at the Charlotte Martin Theatre through June 10. Based on the best-selling Wayside School series by Louis Sachar. Tickets/info: 441-3322.
WINNIE-THE-POOH, presented by Seattle Children's Theatre at the Seattle Center. Runs through May 20. Tickets/info: 441-3322.
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Etc.

20 - 22 Friday - Sunday
CHERRY BLOSSOM AND JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday at the Seattle Center. Displays, demonstrations of Japanese fine and applied arts, crafts, performing arts, martial arts, food and cultural hands-on activities for the whole family. Free! For info call 993-3999.

21 Saturday
GREENWOOD GARAGE SALE DAY: more than 120 Greenwood and Phinney residents will host garage and sidewalk sales. In addition, two flea markets (one just for kids!) will be held in the Phinney Neighborhood Association brick building and lower parking lot at 6532 Phinney Ave. N. A free Garage Sale Guide with a map showing sale locations will be available on Friday and Saturday at the Phinney Center, the Greenwood Library and the Greenwood Neighborhood Service Center, 8515 Greenwood Ave. N. Free admission. For more info, call 783-2244.
CAREER SYMPOSIUM hosted by four Asian American professional organizations in the Seattle Center Northwest Rooms, intended to offer Asian Americans a chance to improve their business skills. Workshops run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; various corporations will have informational booths and Martha Choe, director of Washington State Office of Trade and Economic Development, will deliver a keynote address at 12:45 p.m. General admission is free; cost for lunch and keynote speech is $15. Proceeds benefit the Refugee Women's Alliance's capital campaign for a new facility.
***CANCELLED***NEIGHBORHOOD FLEA MARKET at the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center WILL NOT HAPPEN. Info: 684-7534.

21 & 22 Saturday & Sunday
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday at Sand Point/Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way, building 30. Books, posters, CDs, records, videos, art prints, sheet music and more for bargain prices! Proceeds benefit Seattle Public Library. Info: 523-4053.
JEWELRY AND LAPIDARY SWAP MEET, Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - noon at Maplewood Rock Club, 8802 196th St. SW in Edmonds. Raffle, door prizes, silent auction and lots of beautiful treasures. Info: (425) 338-2127.

22 Sunday
RACE TO STOP GLOBAL WARMING, see Earth Day Events (above) for complete info.

23 Monday
GIVE BLOOD between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Ballard Swedish Hospital's conference room A. Info/appointments: Puget Sound Blood Center, 1-800-398-7888.

24 and 25 Tuesday and Wednesday
ARTSPRING, a showcase of visual and performing arts by youth and adults with disabilities, noon - 8 p.m. both days at the Seattle Center Flag Pavilion. Info: 443-1843.

25 Wednesday
NORTHWEST FOOD AND WINE RECEPTION to benefit ACCESS, Alliance for Committed Civic Engagement and Social Solutions, 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Vintage Park, 1100 5th Ave. Chef Tim Kelly of The Painted Table will sign copies of Farestart, a cookbook with recipes from Seattle's greatest restaurants. Cost is $5 at the door. Info: 634-3400.
POETRY COMPETITION Awards Ceremony and Poetry Reading at Northeast Library, 6801 35th Ave. NE, 7 p.m. Contest winners from the April Poetry competition will be announced, and winners will have the opportunity to read their poems aloud during the ceremony. Free; info: 684-7539.
WELL MAN CLINIC at Bastyr University, 5:30 - 9 p.m. Receive a complete physical exam by Bastyr students and supervising physicians. Lab test, if needed (and requested) cost $4 - $38. Exam is free. Info/appointment: 834-4101.
CAREER OPEN HOUSE 5 - 6 p.m. at Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal, 603 Stewart St., Ste. 1018. Meet staff and learn about programs, services and approaches to working with adults in career and life transitions. Centerpoint is a non-profit organization. Info: 622-8070.

26 Thursday
INDEPENDENT EXPOSURE: All Animation Edition, 7:30 p.m. in the Speakeasy Cafe Backroom, presented by Microcinema. Cost is $5. For program details visit www.microcinema.com or call 322-0282.

28 Saturday
ROBOTHON 2001 COMPETITION, the Seattle Robotics Society's annual robotic event. Robot hobbyists will compete with each other, demonstrations, prizes and more. Doors open at 10 a.m. at the Seattle Center House. For more info visit www.seattlerobotics.org.
MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA 10K run starts today at 9 a.m. at Husky Stadium. WalkAmerica raises funds to prevent birth defects. To participate or for more info call 624-1373 or visit www.modimes-wa.org.

27 - 29 Friday - Sunday
WOMEN IN TRADES FAIR, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Seattle Center Flag Pavilion and Flag Plaza. Learn about non-traditional careers for women of all ages with exhibits from lots of employers and hands-on activities. Free. For info visit www.womenintrades or call 903-9508.

28 and 29 Saturday and Sunday
ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE by Friends of Lake Forest Park Library, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday in the upper level of the Forest Park Shopping Center. Choose from children's, gardening, cookbooks, foreign language and more.
SPRING CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday at Ingraham High School's gym, 1819 N 135th St. Cafe, espresso and the Northwest's finest crafts! Free.

29 Sunday
HOUSEBOAT TOUR, noon - 5 p.m., sponsored by the Floating Homes Association. Nine floating homes on the south side of Portage Bay will be open this year. Tickets ($20/person) available at Pocock Rowing Center on Fuhrman Ave. E. Reservations are advised. Info/reservations: call 325-1132.

30 Monday - ?
POETRY FESTIVAL at Richard Hugo House, with weekend performances at the Broadway Performance Hall and the Breakroom. The press release didn't give definite dates, so visit the web site at www.poetryfestival.org for all the details, including performances by Michael McLure, Ishmael Reed, the Oakland Slam Team and many more.

2 Wednesday
NATIONAL ANXIETY DISORDERS SCREENING DAY: you can learn about these disorders, their symptoms and treatments, and be screened for free all day long at the Mental Health Association of Washington, 802 NW 70th St. Just show up; program includes viewing a video, receiving information about anxiety disorders and depression, a screening questionnaire, a confidential meeting with a mental health professional and a referral if necessary. Phone: 1-800-782-9264.

3 Thursday
MEET ASTRONAUT BONNIE DUNBAR on National Space Day at the Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S. National Space Day events will commence at 10 a.m. and continue through 9 p.m. For complete updated program info, see the web site at www.museumofflight.org/visit/calendar/index.html. Free with museum admission. Phone: 764-5707.

5 Saturday
TEEN HEALTH SUMMIT, 11:30 - 5 p.m. at the Seattle Center House 3rd floor. Food, workshops, information booths, celebrity guest speakers, community service credit, entertainment by TRIBES and DEVAGODSIS, drawing for prizes and more. Learn about your rights and responsibilities about health care. Register by calling 205-5775.
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Music & Dance

20 Friday
RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE LUTE AND HARP, a concert by August Denhard and Bill McJohn, 8 p.m. at the Music Center of the Northwest, 901 N 96th St. Cost is $12 suggested donation; proceeds benefit scholarship recipients at the Center. Info: 526-8443.
DUO CANTICO, Klaus Liebetanz, flute and Robert Jorgensen, piano, presented by the Haller Lake Music Series at the Haller Lake United Methodist Church, 13055 1st Ave. NE. Freewill donation to the music fund. Info: 362-5383.

20 & 21 Friday & Saturday
'IN' PERFORMANCE, Anacrusis Modern Tap Dance presents performances by Brenda Buffalino, Jay Clayton, Johnson & Peters and Clayton Murray, 7 p.m. both evenings at the Johnson & Peters Tap Dance Studio, 6600 1st Ave. NE. Tickets are $17/general, $13/students and seniors. Info: 729-7620.

21 Saturday
VIRTUOSO VIOLA, presented by City Music, featuring Helen Callus, Viola and Rachel Matthews, piano, 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Program includes music by Schubert and Hindemith for piano and viola duet, Vieuxtemps' solo viola Capriccio and Richard Wilson's Eclogue for solo piano. All ticket sales proceeds benefit Bright Water School. Tickets cost $18/adults, $14/students and seniors, kids 6 - 17 free. Tickets/info: 418-1066.

22 Sunday
MOSTLY NORDIC (Danish this time!) Chamber Music and Smorgasbord at the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St. Tickets are $33 and include the concert and following buffet-style Danish delicacies. Info: 789-5707.
GENTLE WORDS: Shaker Songs at Seattle Art Museum, presented by the Tudor Choir, 2 p.m. in the Pletscheef Auditorium. Cost is $15/general, $10/students and seniors. Ticket includes museum admission. Info: 654-3121.
PURSUING PEACE FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET, a concert and community gathering on Earth Day at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. At 4 p.m. Seattle Peace Chorus will perform Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem; at 6 p.m. will be food and dialogue with a "wisdom council" of humanitarian, civic and environmental leaders to explore the practice of peace in our region and the world. Cost is $12/advance, $15/door, $10/students and seniors. Tickets/info: 623-8632.
STRING EXTRAVAGANZA with the Gallery Baroque Players in a fiddle-fest of 17th century improvisatory German music. Featuring violinists Ingrid Matthews and Mary Manning, gambist Margriet Tindemans and harpsichordist Jillon Stoppels Dupree, 2 p.m. at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E Prospect. Tickets are $20/general, $16/senior, $10/student. Tickets/info: 726-6088.

23 Monday
ALAN HOVHANESS MEMORIAL performance, a free concert in celebration of his life and music, 7:30 p.m. in Benaroya Hall. Program includes Symphony No. 21, Etchmiadzim, Symphony No. 22, City of Light and Symphony No. 50, Mount St. Helens and others. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; lobby doors open at 6 p.m.

24 Tuesday
MUSIC OF TURKEY AND TIBET, Ethnomusicology Visiting Artists Concert at the Meany Theater on the UW campus, 7:30 p.m.. Munir Nurettin Beken, Turkish ud (Middle Eastern lute) virtuoso, and The Venerable Kelak Lama, renowned musician, director and teacher of the Tibetan Karma Kargyudpa tradition, will perform. Cost is $10/general, $8/student and senior. Info/tickets: 543-4880.

26 Thursday
MANY VOICES, ONE SONG, a musical celebration to benefit Multifaith Works, 7 p.m. in the Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. The program includes: Seattle Kokon Taiko, Urban Rhythms, Universal Allegory, Temple BethAm KlezKids, Zipper and Captain Smarty Pants and Kevin Gallagher. Cost is $10 in advance or at the door; $25/patron tickets offer preferred seating and are available in advance only. Info: 324-2216.

28 Saturday
GISELLE, presented by Olympic Ballet Theatre at the Moore Theatre. Tickets are $12 - $25. Info/tickets: (425) 774-7570 or visit www.olyballet.com.

29 Sunday
DEBUSSY IN THE PARK, presented by Northwest Chamber Orchestra, 2:30 p.m. at SeattleAsian Art Museum in Volunteer Park. Program includes Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Minor, Sonata for Cello and Piano and Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano in G Major. Tickets are $12.50. Box office: 343-0445. Info: www.nwco.org.
SALMON, SEA AND MOONBEAMS concert with the Laura Love Duo, Gary Stroutsos and "Under One Sky" ensemble, 4 p.m. at Bastyr University's chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr. NE. Tickets are $12/advance, $15/door. Info/directions/tickets: (425) 602-3272 or (425) 602-3051.

2 Wednesday
RAINIER CHAMBER WINDS present "Exceptional Music in Unexpected Places" 6:30 p.m. aboard the MV Skansonia ferryboat on Northlake Ave. Tickets are $35/general, $30/student and senior. Tickets/info: 780-1021.

4 Friday
"FACETS OF THE ITALIAN BAROQUE" presented by theEarly Music Guild, 8 p.m. at the Central Lutheran Church, 1710 11th Ave. E. Four young musicians explore the range of a century and a half of Baroque music. Tickets are $12/general, $9/seniors, $5/students. Tickets/info: 325-7066 or at the door.

5 Saturday
CROOKED MILE/PHILIP MORGAN, founding member of the Cutters and Victory at Sea, performs as part of the Maritime Concert Series on the main deck of the 1897 schooner Wawona at Northwest Seaport, 8 p.m. Crooked Mile also features Matthew Moeller, Barbara and David Denz and Elizabeth Gale. Tickets are $10/general, $7/youth, seniors and NW Seaport members. Info: 447-9800; tickets available at the door.
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Drama

19 Thursday
TRANSLATIONS, Brian Friel's exploration of language as the soul of a nation (Ireland). Presented by Seattle Pacific University's Theatre Department at the E.E. Bach Theatre at 3rd Ave. W and W Cremona St. Runs through April 28. Tickets are $6/students and seniors, $10/general. Info/tickets: 281-2959.

20 Friday
A TALE OF THREE WISHES, a magical interpretation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story done with puppets by Cry of the Rooster Theatre and Seattle Public Theatre at the Green Lake Bathhouse, 7312 W Green Lake Dr. N. Tickets are $12/adults, $8/children; a family rate of $34 covers any two adults and two children. Runs through April 29. Tickets/info: 524-1300, 325-6500 or visit www.TicketWindowOnline.com.

25 Wednesday
THE HISTORY OF THE DEVIL or SCENES FROM A PRETENDED LIFE by Clive Barker, presented by the UW School of Drama at the Meany Hall Studio Theatre in Meany Hall on the UW campus. Runs through May 6. Tickets/info: 543-4880.

25 - 29 Wednesday - Sunday
PIPPIN, Bishop Blanchet High School's spring musical production at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave. NE. Tickets/info: 527-7704.

26 Thursday
BIG LOVE, by Charles L. Mee, presented by A Contemporary Theatre at 700 Union St. The play is the story of 50 women forced to marry 50 men in a group ceremony and the plots they make to do away with their husbands on the wedding night. Runs through May 20. Tickets/info: 292-7676 or visit www.acttheatre.org.
ONCE IN EUROPA, a love story between two people from very different worlds, presented by the Mottola Theatre Project at Freehold's East Hall Theater (The Rhino) located at 1529 10th Ave. Runs through May 13. Tickets/info: 729-1590.

3 Thursday
CIRCUS CONTRAPTION premieres their new show, complete with carnival midway and a shadow puppet piece, The Animals Are Behind Bars, through May 20 at Sand Point Building 30 Workshop. Thursday shows are all ages; Friday and Saturday shows are 21 and over only. Tickets/info: 442-2004 or visit www.circuscontraption.com.

Ongoing
KILLER JOE presented by Empty Space Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave. N through May 19. Contains nudity, "coarse" language and graphic portrayals of violence. Tickets/info: 547-7500.
RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, a rock and roll musical interpretation of Shakespeare's The Tempest set in outer space, presented by the Edmonds Driftwood Players through May 13 at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main Street in Edmonds. Tickets/info: (425)774-9600.
THE OBSCENE BIRD OF NIGHT, adapted by Darrah Cloud from Jose Donoso's El Obsceno Pajaro de la Noche. A boy is born to a wealthy South American family horribly deformed. He is sent to live on a remote estate with other monsters so he will never know he is different. Runs through May 5 at Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave. N. Tickets/info: 382-4250.
HEAVEN ON EARTH, Robert Schenkkan's comedy about the existence of God, presented by Taproot Theatre at 204 N 85th St. through May 5. Tickets/info: 781-9707.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, presented by Seattle Shakespeare Company and featuring Anthony De Fonte as Falstaff, runs through April 29 at the Performance Studio in Seattle Center House. Tickets/info: 325-6500 or SCC at 733-8222.
SWEET THURSDAY, the sequel to Cannery Row by John Steinbeck, presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre through April 29 at A Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave. S. Info/tickets: 325-6500.
ART by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, presented by Seattle Repertory Theatre through April 28. A piece of modern art sparks a feud between three friends in this Tony-winning comedy. Tickets/info: 443-2222.
UNDER MILK WOOD, a "moving and hilarious account of a spring day in a Welsh coastal town" presented by UW School of Drama at the Playhouse Theatre, 4045 University Way NE through April 22. Tickets/info: 543-4880.
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Galleries

21 Saturday
GALLERY OPEN HOUSE at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. This first annual event will be "an evening of elegance" from 7 - 9 p.m.; the public is invited to learn about the Phinney Center gallery. Info/RSVP: 783-2244.

23 Monday
ILLUSTRATION BY DESIGN: SCCC GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION PROGRAM student exhibition, hangs through May 4 in the Art Gallery at the north end of the Atrium on the ground floor of the main building at Broadway and Pine. Info: 344-4379.

26 Thursday
FUTURE EVOLUTION, artist conversation and opening reception for Alexis Rockman at the Henry Art Gallery, corner of 15th Ave. NE and NE Campus 40th St on the UW campus. At 7 p.m. tonight there will be a discussion between Rockman and paleontologist and UW professor Peter Ward followed by a reception at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8/general, $4/students. The exhibit shows through August 19. Tickets/info: 543-2281 ext. 0.

5 Saturday
NORIKO KATO presents a show of contemporary Japanese Sumi Art through June 7 at Art/Not Terminal Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave.

Ongoing
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WODDY GUTHRIE travelling Smithsonian exhibit will be at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma through September 30, 2001. Info: 888-238-4373 or www.wshs.org.
CARL MILLES: SCULPTURES AND SKETCHES at the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St. Milles, a former student of Auguste Rodin, presents 40 bronzes and 21 sketches. Show runs through June 3. Info: 789-5707.
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT EXHIBITION at the College Art Gallery, Administration Building 1000. Students in all media will show their work. Runs through June 5. Info: 546-4101 ext. 4433.
12TH ANNUAL FUNCTIONAL ART CONTEST AND SHOW, through May 3 at Art/Not Terminal Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave. Members of the art and design communities, as well as opening-night attendees, will award prizes. Info: 233-0680 or www.antgallery.org.
OYVIND MYHRE, Icons and Lightscape, celebrating the one year anniversary of Global Art Venue at 314 1st Ave. S. Shows through April 29. Info: 264-8755.
CARLA FRAGA: THE ANYWHERE SERIES, PART I at the King County Gallery, 506 2nd Ave., Ste. 200. Fraga is a photographer, teacher, and co-founder of FotoCircle gallery. The works in this exhibit are paired landscapes that reflect her vision of space, texture and color. Shows through April 27. Free. Info: www.kingcountyarts.org or 296-7580.
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Nightlife

19, 26 & 3 Thursdays
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 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 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.
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Volunteers

AMERICORPS/VISTA is now recruiting volunteers for September 2001. The term of service is full-time for one year. Volunteers receive a living allowance, health insurance, student loan deferment and training, and an educational award upon completion of service. For more info, visit www.fremontpublic.org and click on "Volunteer Opportunities" or call 675-3200.
THE FRYE ART MUSEUM seeks volunteer Concierges. Greet visitors, answer questions. Have fun and learn about art at the same time! Weekend shifts available. Training provided; free parking. Call Cat Burns at 622-9250.
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE needs volunteers for the ESL/ABE program. Volunteers will assist teachers in either English as a Second Language or Adult Basic Education, facilitating small discussion groups and tutoring students. Knowledge of a foreign language or teaching experience not required. Orientation and training are provided. For more info call Betsy Binnian at 546-6959.
SENIOR RIGHTS ASSISTANCE is a peer-counseling program that provides legal information and assistance to King County residents. Volunteers receive training and materials for topics including Medicare, Social Security, estate planning, consumer issues. Info: 727-6216.
PUGET SOUND BLOOD CENTER needs volunteers to help at mobile blood drives and donation centers. Must have valid WA drivers' license. Call 800-398-7888.
CENTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN is looking for volunteers. Receive 32 hours classroom training starting April 14. Work with women, children and the legal system in outreach and special projects. Info: Eleta or Mardelle, (425) 259-2827, ext. 18.
CASA needs volunteers to advocate for abused/neglected children in court. 24 hours of training provided. Must be over 21. Info: 296-1120.
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Deborah	Nov 23, 2003
I am absolutely bored with evenings around here. Where can a person go EVERY night to freely dance without gasping for smoke free air and where people are aiming to be drug and alcohol free? Also, where in the world is there a swimming pool open to the public on Sunday nights? No wonder so many people are uptight on Mondays! They didn't break loose and have more fun on Sunday on the dance floor or in a pool! Help!


Jamie Tang	Feb 20, 2004	Washington	Training Specialist
Dear Friends, Neighborhood Networks is holding the Neighborhood Networks 2004 Regional Technical Assistance Workshop Conference in Seattle, Washington March 10-12 and we would like you to attend! The conference will be a series of workshops designed to help the community and community groups learn new skills and share viewpoints on such topics as fundraising, grantwriting, technology, programming, and more! This conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Seattle, and the registration is only $20 per person! Don't miss this opportunity to network and discover new ways to help you run your organization! Visit our website at www.NeighborhoodNetworks.org, or call us at 1-888-312-2743 for more information and registration details!