By Robinson Newspapers Staff
2010-12-01
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Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Comment Period
You can submit a comment to: awv2010SDEIScomments@wsdot.wa.gov from Oct. 29 - Dec. 13, 2010.

An evening of contemporary Celtic music to celebrate the season of Christmas
With Wyndham Hill/ArkMusic recording artists, Jeff Johnson, keyboards, Brian Dunning, flutes and whistles, Wendy Goodwin, violin.
Suggested donation $10.00
Saturday, Dec. 18 7:00 p.m.
Northminster Presbyterian Church
7706 25th Ave. NW
206.783.3402

Studio Holiday Show and Sale
There will be 21 artists' studios open, lots of small wrappable artwork,
holiday goodies and a jazz duo in the evening.
Noon - 9PM on Saturday, December 11th
Building C Studios
818 14th Ave NW

Fifty Four Sixteen Open house and holiday sale Sundays
New studio located upstairs at 5416 Shilshole Avenue NW.
November 28th and December 5th from 10am-5pm
Find unique handcrafted holiday gifts, cards, and blown glass. Enjoy studio tours and live demonstrations of letterpress, glassblowing, and silk screening. All are welcome. Entrance is located in alley off 24th between Ballard Avenue and Shilshole. For more information about Fifty Four Sixteen, visit http://fiftyfoursixteen.wordpress.com/ .

Holiday Appetizer Cooking Class Party
The Drawing Room at Volterra
5411 Ballard Ave. N.W.
Dec. 5, 11-1:30 p.m.
$75 per person. A hands-on cooking class where you learn to make festive holiday appetizers fit for a party or potluck. Learn time-saving tips and tricks for stress-free entertaining. Savor the ‘fruits’ of your labor hot from the oven. A cash bar for beverages or beer and wine will be available. Information:
www.PartiesThatCook.com

Ballard Little League Free Pitching Clinics
Salmon Bay Elementary East Gym
1810 N.W. 65th St.
Session 2: Dec. 2, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16 & Jan. 3, 4 & 6.
Session 3: Jan. 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25 & 27.
To reserve a spot: Contact League President at www.p.lott@comcast.net. Then go to: www.BALLARDLL.net to 1. Download & fill out Registration Form. 2. Download & fill out Medical Release Form. 3. Download, read, & sign the Concussion Information Sheet. 4. Include registration payment (see Registration Form above.) 5. Mail all to: Ballard Little League, P.O. Box 17458, Seattle, Wa 98107

Music:

The Tractor Tavern:
5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

12/1 - singer/songwriter
STEVE POLTZ
no opener
Cover: $12 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 8pm

12/2 - indie folk from Portland, OR
HORSE FEATHERS
Y LA BAMBA
HOOVES & BEAK
Cover: $12 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9pm

12/3 - soulful singer/songwriter
ALLEN STONE
THE MERRY WAY
TOMMY SIMMONS
Cover: $10adv/$15dos ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9:30pm

12/4 - Square Peg Concerts presents
RAUL MALO
SETH WALKER
Cover: $25adv/$28dos
Time: 8pm

12/5 - The Voices and Faces Project Presents
Angel Band Project CD Release w/Sintonía
Dedicated to Teresa Butz, who was raped and murdered last year in Seattle, The Angel Band Project is a musical reaction to this loss. Told in song by Teresa's very large and very musical family.
All proceeds benefit The Voices And Faces Project
Cover: $20 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 7pm

12/7 - Square Peg Concerts presents
FRAZEY FORD of The Be Good Tanyas
TONY FULGHAM
Cover: $12adv/$14dos
Time: 8pm

12/8 - local rock
WAYFINDERS
PIPSISEWAH
LOW HUMS
Cover: $6
Time: 9pm

12/9 - Square Peg Concerts presents one of the leading lights of the '90s alternative/roots rock scene
GRANT LEE BUFFALO
original line up ~ Grant Lee Phillips, Paul Kimble and Joey Peters
Cover: $18adv/$20dos ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9pm

12/10 - minimalist soundscapes and beautiful harmonies
LOW Christmas tour with special guest
CHARLIE PARR
Cover: $15 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9:30pm

12/11 - Square Peg Concerts presents
SCHISM - Tool tribute band
NINTH MOON BLACK
Cover: $12adv/$15dos
Time: 8:30pm

12/12 - indie roots/folk duo
THE CIVIL WARS
LINDSAY FULLER
Cover: $10 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 8pm

12/13 - MONDAY SQUARE DANCE feat. music by
THE TALLBOYS
hellacious square dancing starts at 8 PM!
Cover: $5
Time: 7:30pm

12/14 - King of the Surf Guitar
DICK DALE & JIMMY DALE acoustic tour
TBA
Cover: $20 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 8pm

12/15 - local rock
GARAGE VOICE
KOKO AND THE SWEETMEATS
TBA
Cover: $6
Time: 9pm

The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NW
(206) 784-4880

Wed 12/01
9:30pm: Stereo Upstairs with Edison Orange and Kind of Blind - $6

Thurs 12/02 9:30pm: Lemolo with Drew Victor and Jacob Fossum - $7

Fri 12/03 10pm: Midday Veil, Barbara Manning and Can You Imagine - $8

Sat 12/04 9:30pm: KEXP and The Sunset present Audioasis benefit show with The Basements, The Young Evils and Seapony. Hosted by KEXP DJ Hannah Levin - $7 advance tickets HERE / $8 day of show. Net proceeds to benefit Northwest Parkinson's Foundation

Tues 12/07 9:30pm: Blue Star Creeper with SeaStar and Colin Higgins - $6

Wed 12/08 9:30pm: Jon Pontrello with Randy Brown and Cotton Mayer - $6

Thurs 12/09 9:30pm: The Missionary Position, Blame It On The Girl, Uncle Pooch - $6

Fri 12/10 9:30pm: Osaka Explosion with The Glass Notes, Manos De Plata and Caleb Thompson - $7

Sat 12/11 9:30pm: The Sunset weclomes Black Prairie (members of The Decemberists) with special guests Tu Fawning and AgesAndAges - $12

Tues 12/14 9:30pm: Prints of China with The Gargle Blasters and Corespondents - $6

Wed 12/15 9:30pm: The Fez and Mask Society presents DJ's for Tots Toy Drive and Holiday Dance Party with The Bin It Boys featuring John Bin-It, Jim Bin-It and Kurt Bin-It, DJ Taco Supreme, Miss LilliSD, Timothy Bleary and many more! - $5 / Please bring a new unwrapped toy if you can!

Thurs 12/16 9:30pm: Smile Brigade with Kelli's Starlight Wishes and Levator - $6

Fri 12/17 10pm: Kinski with This Blinding Light and Brain Fruit - $8

Sat 12/18 9:30pm: A Holiday Howl with Hounds of the Wild Hunt (formerly The Whoremoans) with Thee Emergencey, Strong Killings and Thomas Hunter (of Wild Orchid Children) - $8

Sun 12/19 9:30pm: White Trash Whiplash X-Mas Bash with guests The Shivering Denizens and a Joe and Nate acoustic set - $6

Wed 12/23 9:30pm: Gentlemen GaGa with Special Explosion and guests - $6

Tues 12/28 9:30pm: The Entertainment Show presents: Adventure Buddies - Episode V - $6

Fri 12/31 10pm: The Sunset New Year's Eve Party with The Dudley Manlove Quartet and Rat City Brass - $20

Ongoing Events:

Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
206.297.0875

Enhance Fitness
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Ongoing. Certified instructors use cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching to help increase your strength, boost your activity levels and elevate your mood. Buy a monthly punch card and plan to attend two or three times a week. $32 2x/week for a month or $48 3x/week for a month.

Senior Voices Discussion Group
Second Thursday each month, 1-2 p.m.
Bette Reed from the Puget Sound Alliance for Retired American will facilitate this group. Discuss pertinent issues affecting older adults in the world today. Free.

Line Dance Class - All Levels
Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m.
Ongoing. In this easy, fun class, you’ll learn line dances to swing, rock and roll, waltz, zydeco, and western music. Benefits include increased flexibility, better balance, stronger muscles and improved body awareness. Different dances explored each month. $6 PNA member/$8 public.

Way of the Qin: An Exhibition on the Ancient Chinese Zither
Taoist Studies Institute
225 N. 70th St.
206.784.5632
Saturdays & Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Our exhibition will feature over 50 items illustrating Chinese culture and philosophy. The Qin, known as Guqin - Ancient Zither, has been played in China for over two thousand years and is an integral part of Chinese Culture. The exhibition includes paintings, calligraphy, rubbings, scholars’ objects, and and examples of the Guqin. www.taoiststudiesinstitute.org

Nordic Stories
First Tuesday of each month, 10-11 a.m.
Free (not intended for large groups). Program is geared toward stay-at-home parents and preschool aged children that features kids’ stories from all five Nordic countries and the Sami, and a craft project. nordicmuseum.org for story schedule.

Events at Ballard Landmark
5433 Leary Ave.N.W., 98107

National Memory Screening
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 10-2 p.m.
Free, confidential memory screenings to the public and educational materials about memory concerns, dementia, caregiving and successful aging. Screenings are a significant 1st step toward finding our if someone may have a memory problem.

Ballard Community Center
6020 28th Ave. N.W.

Lifelong Conditioning for People 50+
Thursdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
An interval fitness training class where you use fitness stations for strength and balance in conjunction with walking intervals. Fun, engaging class. 11 weeks for $35. Register at 206.684.5177. Registration # 56994.

Aerobics for People 50+
Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
A fitness class to get you energized, easy for beginners to get started. Work on cardio, strength, and flexibility. Improve your balance and stamina. 10 weeks for $28. Register at 206.684.5177. Registration # 56997.

Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe Events
8310 Greenwood Ave. N.
206.436.2960

Open Mic Night
Wednesdays at 7pm.
Hosted by Katie Weller. Sign-up at 6:30pm. Come and share your music, poetry, stories, whatever. Phone is. Drinks and food available.

Writing Group
Every Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Led by Marilyn Stauter.

Book Discussion Group
Every other Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. New group. First book: "The Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. Contact Gemma at gemmamaria5@hotmail.com.

Paper Craft Meet-up
Every other Tuesday. Lead by Susan Plahn. Bring your own paper project or let Susan guide you. Call for time 206.436.2960.

Family Board Game Night
Every Thursday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Chess, Go, Scrabble, Boggle or bring your own game.

Business Writers Meet-up
Second Friday of each month, 10 a.m. - noon. That Wordsmith’s Suzanne Griscom leads a monthly session for Professional Writers. Visit www.thatwordsmith.com.

Emerald City Contra Dance
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
914.8324
Every Friday , 7:30-10 p.m.
Beginner's workshop at 7 p.m. $8 general admission; $7 seniors, PNA members, SFS members; $5 students. All dances taught, no partner necessary.

"Soap For Hope"
AAA Washington

1523 15th Ave. W.
206.216.4200
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Support AAA Washington in their "Soap for Hope" donation drive. We are collecting unused sample-sized or full-size shampoos, conditioners, lotions, shave cream, razors and soaps along with new socks to support DESC Downtown Emergency Service Center in Seattle. Donations may be dropped off at the AAA Seattle (15th Avenue) office Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Children's Dance Class
Motion and Rest Studio
5340 Ballard Ave. N.W.
Soma Yoga
1423 N.W. 70th St.
Now registering for winter classes. Six weeks for $90. Classes include: pre-ballet, ballet and jazz for students ages 1-9. www.darrahblantondance.com or 206.281.9815.

Emotions Anonymous
St. Paul’s Church
6512 12th Ave. N.W., Room 1
Saturdays, 6 p.m.
Join us for this 12-step group. For information call James at 467.9027 or visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.

North End Flower Club
Saint John United Lutheran Church
5515 Phinney Ave. N.
206.324.0803
First Friday of the month. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The North End Flower Club welcomes prospective members. Programs are horticulture and flower design speakers. Annual membership is $20. Catered lunch at each meeting $20.

Ballard Northwest Senior Center Events
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297.0403

New Group: Low Vision Support Group
Second Monday of the Month, 10:30 a.m.
Do you have trouble seeing or a hard time reading this? If so come to our Low Vision Support Group. Meeting once a month, we will discuss the issues of living with low vision.

Job Bank
Attention all Employees seeking work and Employers who are willing to offer work as an individual or business in the Ballard community. The NW Senior Center’s “Job Bank” may be the exact place to help you find that successful matching connection. To sign-up contact the Volunteer Job Bank Organizer, Moriah at 206.297.0403.

Sound Steps Walking Group
Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Join the group on Saturday mornings and enjoy the exercise and conversations while on beautiful walks in Ballard.

Piano Lessons
Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.
Piano teacher Cecilia specializes in classical, contemporary, and jazz. Choose between private or group lessons. Call to register: 206-279-0403. Private Lessons $10 (1/2 hour), Group Lessons $80 (8 week session for up to 6 to 7 adults).

Wii Sports & Fitness Class
Fridays, 1-2 p.m.
Come learn how to use the Wii! Wii Sports has bowling, golf, baseball, and more; Wii Fitness has yoga, balance, and strength training. The Wii improves coordination, balance and fun. Class is free.

Chair Massage
Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
Chair Massage is now available. Sign up now at the upstairs reception for 15 minute sessions. Members $5/non-members $7.

Wednesday Night at the Movies
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Suggested donation $2.

Theatrical Improvisation/Scene Study Workshop
First & Third Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
New Group! Come join a local theatre artist for an hour of fun theatre exercises and games. All physical capabilities and experience levels encouraged to attend.

Life – "A maze or Amazing"
First and Third Mondays, 12:45 p.m.
Do life's twists and turns have you in knots? This could be the group for you. This new group is to help with all those difficulties in life that come your way. All are welcome.

“Hollywood in Ballard” – Classic Movies
Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Free movie matinee at the Center. Bring a friend and have a relaxing afternoon watching a classic movie.

Laughter Yoga
Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Laugh your way to good health. This is a fun class and you get a great workout. This class combines yoga breathing with playful laughter exercises. New participants welcome. Free.

Card games
Pinochle: Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
Cribbage: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Bridge: Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
We have a great group of people that play Pinochle and socialize. Bridge games are fun and social. $1 to play. No partner is needed. Cribbage is a new and growing group. It is free to play.

Enhanced Fitness
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Classes include strength training, balance, aerobics and stretching. $25 per month, no charge for eligible Group Health members. Please call in to sign up.

Financial assistance
By appointment 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., second Thursday of the month.
If you are in need of financial assistance please take advantage of Kyle, our volunteer financial adviser. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment, 297.0403.

The Dream of America
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 N.W. 67th St.
789.5707
www.nordicmuseum.org
“The Dream of America” exhibit is an interactive path that traces the journey of a Nordic immigrant from Scandinavia to Ellis Island, and into the American frontier. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 students K-12, children under 5 free.

Pickleball
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 N.W. 77th St.
684-4052
Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bring your friends, family, toddlers and more for this fun and exciting time. Bring your paddle and be ready to compete. Open for all levels of experience. Cost: $2.

Toastmasters
Ballard Baptist Church
2004 N.W. 63rd St.
Tuesdays, 7:05 – 8:15 a.m.
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m
Come conquer your public speaking concerns. For information visit www.toastmasters.org or 206.941.3743. Email livingstonedave@yahoo.com

Farmers market
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Check out the new Ballard Farmers Market blog at ballardfarmersmarket.wordpress.com to see what’s new. To see our fresh sheet, go to www.fremontmarket.com/ballard/index.html.

Men’s club
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
297.0875
www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org
Second and fourth Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
$3/PNA member, $5/non-member. Join facilitator Joseph Raineri and get together with other men to socialize, discuss issues, hear speakers, take part in outside activities and gather information on a variety of interesting topics.

Volunteer opportunities
Foss Home and Village
13023 Greenwood Ave. N.
Volunteers needed Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and to escort residents to Foss Beauty Salon. Volunteers also needed Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. to staff the Foss Gift Shop, and Thursdays 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. to assist with resident birthday parities. To volunteer call Carolyn Fuson at 834.2586.

Volunteer opportunities
Carkeek Park
950 N.W. Carkeek Park Rd.
Meet on the fourth Monday of each month. CAN (Carkeek Area Neighbors) is a committee of the park Advisory Council, and is open to the public. Call Jack Heavner at 782.7054 for info.

Introduction to meditation
Soma Yoga Studio
1423 N.W. 70th St.
Tuesday evenings, doors open at 7:15 p.m., beginner’s meditation instruction 7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., sitting meditation and dharma discussion 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Shambhala Meditation is a simple mindfulness-awareness meditation, based on the teachings of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Drop-ins welcome, no experience necessary. $30 for the four-class series or $10 per class.

Court appointed advocates
Train to become a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children in court. Must be 21 or older, have excellent references and attend 28 hours of training. For more information call 296.1120 or e-mail casa.group@kingcounty.gov.

Adult education
Northminster Presbyterian Church
7706 25th Ave. N.W.
783-3402
www.northminsterpres.org
Sundays, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

WICS support group
Ballard Landmark Inn
5433 Leary Ave. N.W.
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
New Ballard location for an ongoing support group for widows and widowers through Widowed Information and Consultation Services (WICS). Open to all, regardless of the time since death. Suggested donation $5, no one will be refused for a lack of funds. For information call Doug at 441.9490.

‘The Beautiful Game’
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
914.8324
Learn all about the rules, offsides, penalties, the history, FIFA, World Cups, the folklore, class struggle, great games and players. For information e-mail fraser509@gmail.com.

Circuit training for seniors
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 N.W. 77th St.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Use multiple weight stations and cardio equipment to get fit. Each class is $35 for 11 weeks. For information call 233.7138.

Parent’s night out
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 N.W. 77th St.
Fridays, 6 p.m. – 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.

Ballard giving gardens
Change your grass to gardens. Using French intensive and master gardener methods I can help you recycle unwanted grassy areas into highly productive sustainable vegetable gardens. For more information call Jeff at 789.3168.

Now recruiting scouts
Boy Scout Troop 125 is now recruiting boys ages 11 – 17. For more information go to http://troops.scouter.com/wa/troop_125 or call 781.8978.

Interspiritual children’s class
Interfaith Community Church
1763 N.W. 62nd St.
www.interfaithcommunitychurch.org
Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
For ages 3 through 12.
Age appropriate values based spiritual education that embraces all faiths and cultures. Learning is through song, story and games. Pre-registration not required. For more info call 783.1618.

Weight management class
Ballard Curves
2821 N.W. Market St.
789.1965
Crown Hill Curves
10033 Holman Rd. N.W.
783.1556
Curves Free Weight Management Classes will be offered at the work out studios in Ballard and Crown Hill. Ballard Curves will hold classes on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. – noon. Crown Hill Curves will hold classes the first Wednesday of every month from 7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Members and non members are welcome. Call to RSVP.

Computer classes
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297.0403
Starts every second Thursday of the month, runs each Thursday for three weeks. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $36 members/$40 nonmembers. All levels welcome.

Seeking singers
The Market Street Singers, a Ballard community choir, invites choral singers to join us for the winter into spring season, culminating in our fifth anniversary concert in May. Fun and satisfying, call 297.3228 or visit www.marketstreetsingers.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is a fun and easy way to make a big difference in your community. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound has several program options that you can choose to fit your schedule and interests. All you have to do is hang out, have fun, and be a friend to a local child. For more information, text the word “BIG” to 839863 or go to www.bbbsps.org

Fremont Toastmasters Club
Fremont Baptist Church
717 N. 36th St.
Come learn how to increase your confidence in speaking.
We meet every Wednesday morning 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. We also meet every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Toastmasters is not a religious organization.) For information on the morning meetings call 347.3352 or visit http://fremonttm.freetoasthost.net/index.html. For more information on the evening meetings, contact Dave at 206.941.3743 or linvingstondavid@yahoo.com.

North Seattle Lapidary and Mineral
Northminster Presbyterian Church
7706 25th Ave. N.W.
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. juniors, 7:30 p.m. adults
Our club is a group of individuals who’ve been meeting for over 55 years promoting earth sciences, rock hunting, jewelry making and the like. Each month we feature a guest speaker who presents on various topics ranging from geologic studies to how to make cabochons. V