Upcoming events and announcements
Upcoming events and announcements
Fri, 01/30/2009
Parent's night out
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 NW 77th St.
Fridays, 6 - 9 p.m., $15. Ages 2 - 10. We will provide child care for three hours, pizza, and give parents a chance to have some time to themselves. Space is limited, please RSVP.
Propose a
neighborhood project
www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/btgnsfcrf
Have ideas for neighborhood improvements? Propose a project today. The Neighborhood Projects Funds can be used for small-scale improvements such as sidewalk repair, traffic circles and traffic calming, sidewalks, school zone speed limit signs, playground improvements, etc.
Dinner and meeting
Salmon Bay Fraternal Order of Eagles
5216 20th Ave. N.W.
Jan. 28, starting at 6 p.m. Washington State Madam President Kay Berquist will visit Salmon Bay Auxiliary on her official visit. Spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7:30.
Townhouse design
review meeting
Bertha Landes Room
Seattle City Hall
Jan. 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and take public comment on a project to expand the City's design review to cover more townhouse developments. For more information call Geoffrey Wentlandt at 684-3586 or Geoffrey.Wentlandt@seattle.gov.
Emerald City Contras
schedule
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
440-9839
http://seattledance.org/contra/emerald.city.html
All dances taught, no partner necessary. Light, comfortable clothing recommended. Please do not wear cologne, perfume, oils, powders or other scented products.
Jan. 30: The Queen City Bulldogs - Armin Barnett (fiddle), David Cahn (fiddle), Molly Tenenbaum (banjo) and Dan Lockshon (guitar).
Feb. 6: Sono Hashisaki (fiddle), Phil Katz (melodions), and Jay Finkelstein (guitar).
Feb. 13: Portland Connection - George Penk, fiddle; Clyde Curley, mandolin; Sue Songer, piano.
Feb. 20: KGB consists of Julie King on piano, Claude Ginsberg on fiddle and concertina, and Dave Bartley on mandolin, guitar, guitar-like instruments, and percussion.
Feb. 27: Dave Bartley on guitar, mandolin and other stringed instruments, Deb Kirkland on fiddle, and Barb Kirchner on piano.
March 6: RiffRaff - Josie Toney and Lindon Toney on fiddles, Jim Erlandson on mandolin and other gadgets, and Warren Argo on guitar.
Bingo/Karaoke
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
297-0875.
Jan. 30, 7 - 10 p.m. Karaoke Queen Marilyn, along with pro bingo callers Jeanne and Lauren, are ready to bring you a full evening of entertainment. Come on out for multiple chances to win cash prizes, sing (or just listen!) to some of your favorite tunes and enjoy a night out with friends. Cost: $10/entry, drinks and food available.
Emotions Anonymous
St. Paul's Church
6512 12th Ave. N.W., Room 1
Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Join us to discuss Step 8 in this 12-step group. For more information call James at 467-9027 or visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.
Upcoming events
St. Alphonsus Parish School
5816 15th Ave. N.W.
782-4363
Jan. 31, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Preschool fair. Meet representatives from 30 northwest Seattle neighborhood preschools. Unsupervised play area for kids available. Free.
Feb. 5, 10 - 11 a.m. Open house. Join us for a brief presentation by the Principal followed by a school tour and classroom observations.
Sound Steps
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
297-0875.
Jan. 31, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. Call Mari to receive an information packet at 684-4664 and mark your calendars for the training kick-off. We'll start training at the same time, but you can choose three different races to walk in: St. Patty's Day Dash 5K, Vancouver Discover Walks 10K, or the Rock-N-Roll Half Marathon. For information call 297-0875 or email molly@greenwoodseniorcenter.org.
Ballard Little League
Signups start in January for baseball and softball. We especially need girl softball players ages 8-14. Please go to our website for more information.
Interfaith worship series
Interfaith Community Church
1763 N.W. 62nd St.
783-1618
www.interfaithcommunitychurch.org
Feb. 1, 10 a.m. "The Urantia Book" with Steve Crawford. Enjoy a worship celebration created around this message; "The Urantia Book is the most breathtaking portrayal of God in the written word."
Super Bowl party
United Evangelical Free Church
1420 N.W. 80th St.
783-7224
Feb. 1, starting at 3 p.m. Watch the Super Bowl and make some new friends. Stay as long as you like, bring your friends and root for your team. Free, childcare is available.
Brain education seminar
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
Through Feb 3. $5 donation per class. Brain education is a revolutionary educational method that develops the full potential of the brain, eliminates stress, and enlivens total brain functioning. RSVP at 297-0403.
Free tax help
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
Wednesdays Feb. 4 - April 15. For taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older.
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment., 297-0403.
How Tia Lola
Came to Stay
Adams Elementary School
6110 28th Ave. N.W.
Feb. 6, 7 p.m. The Secret Garden Bookshop and Adams Elementary School invite the community to a free author reading by internationally renowned novelist, poet and essayist Julia Alvarez. Alvarez will read from and discuss her 2001 novel for children, How Tia Lola Came to Stay.
North End Flower Club
Saint John United Lutheran Church
5515 Phinney Ave. N.
Feb. 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. John Harmeling, Consulting Rosarian for the American Rose Society, will talk about roses. After a catered lunch there will be a hands-on demonstration about underwater floral design. For more information, please call Velva at 324-0803.
Spaghetti dinner
Ballard High School
1418 N.W. 65 St.
Feb. 6, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner and performances by all BHS instrumental and vocal groups in the school commons. Tickets at the door: adults $10; youth under 12 $5.
Kids movie night
Sunset Hill Community Association
3003 N.W. 66th St.
Feb. 6 at 6:45 p.m. "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" rated PG, suited for kids 5-11 years old.
'Knitting along the
Viking trail'
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 N.W. 67th St.
Feb. 7 - 9. World renowned Swedish knitter Elsebeth Lavold will open her exhibit "Knitting Along the Viking Trail," running through April 5. In conjunction with the opening, she will teach 3 days of workshops from Feb. 7 to 9. For information on how to register, go to www.nordicmuseum.org
PoetsWest events
Green Lake Library
7364 E Greenlake Dr. N.
For more information contact J. Glenn Evans at 682-1268 or JGE@poetswest.com.
Feb. 7, 4 p.m. Reader's choice of poetry, prose, or public issue features Richard Gold, David Horowitz, David Rizzi. Open mike.
Feb. 14, 4 p.m. Reader's choice of poetry or prose features Dobbie Norris. Others to be announced. Open mike.
Midwinter break camp
Feb. 16 - 20. Younger students will learn the building blocks of acting and create an original performance, while older students will try their hands at improv, Shakespeare, musical theatre and more. All age groups will give a performance on the last day of class. Camps are held at Taproot Theatre Company (204 N. 85th St.) and Grace Fellowship Church (410 N.W. 62nd St.) in Seattle. Registration forms and class descriptions are available online at www.taproottheatre.org, or contact the Acting Studio at 529-3668 or studio@taproottheatre.org.
Cooper the Cat's
photography
Urban Light Studios
8537 Greenwood Ave. N.
Running Feb. 13 through March 10, 6 - 9 p.m. Cooper's photography started as an experiment by loving cat owners Michael and Deirdre Cross to understand his adventures. They soon realized that his perspective on the world (at six inches high) displaying light, color and movement, classify Cooper as a talented albeit accidental artist. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Progressive Animal Welfare Society.
Sweat for your Sweet Heart
Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd.
Feb. 14, 10 a.m. France Marien will hold a one-hour fitness boot camp to benefit the American Heart Association and help raise heart health awareness. The class will include cardio, strength, balance and flexibility exercises. All fitness levels are welcome. Cost: $11 per person. Register at www.RemixWorkouts.com.
Glassblowing
artbyfire Gallery
5465 Leary Ave. N.W.
Feb. 14, 5 - 9 p.m. Join us in the studio to make your very own sculpted glass heart. It just takes only 10 to 15 minutes to make your masterpiece. Open to ages 7 and up. Space is limited, call 789-1490.
Skandia Basics
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
Wednesdays, Feb. 18 - March 18, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Members, $25/series; nonmembers, $35/series. Participants will refine their partnering and dance skills while working with basic Scandinavian dance forms, including snoa, polka, mazurka, and waltz. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended.
Skandia Beyond Basics
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
Thursdays, Feb. 19 - March 19, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Members, $6/night or $25/series; nonmembers, $8/night or $35/series. Bev and Milt Anderson will offer up some dances from F
