Upcoming events and announcements
Upcoming events and announcements
Mon, 01/12/2009
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. - 12 p.m. Crown Hill Curves will hold classes the first Wed. of every month from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. Members and non members are welcome. Call to RSVP.
Ballard District
Council meeting
Ballard Library
5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
Jan. 14, 7 p.m. Agenda includes presentations by Rhapsody Partners concerning their proposed 260 unit condominium development at 15th Ave. N.W. and N.W. Market Street, Home for All concerning their proposed innovative home ownership project planned for Ballard, and a slide presentation of major events in Ballard during 2008. Meeting open to the public. For more information contact Rob Mattson at 684-4051 or rob.mattson@seattle.gov
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Bethel Presbyterian Church
11002 Greenwood Ave. N., Room 102
TOPS #WA 744 will hold an open house Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. Both men and women encouraged to attend. Call Esther at 527-3280 for more information.
Hybrid
Center of Contemporary Art
6413 Seaview Ave. N.W.
Through Jan. 14. Artists include Eric Franklin, Holly Senn, Kim McKenna, Lisa Jacoby, Jenevive Tatiana, Liz Haley, Barry Maxwell, Anna Plesset, Counsel Langley, BK Tran, Madeline Courtney, and Sarah Ohman.
Glassblowing classes
artbyfire studio
5465 Leary Ave. N.W.
789-1490
Artbyfire offer a wide range of classes from beginning to advance. We pride ourselves in providing students with the skills necessary to show, sell or commission their work. 4-week class schedule:
Thursdays, Jan. 15 - Feb. 5, 6 -10 p.m.
Saturdays, Jan. 17 - Feb. 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2 - 6 p.m.
Walking the Gobi
Ballard Library
5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Walking the Gobi takes readers on a trip through a little-known landscape and introduces them to the culture of the nomadic people whose ancestors have eked out an existence in the Gobi for thousands of years.
The Human Brain: Secrets Unveiled
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
297-0875.
Thursdays, Jan. 15 - Feb. 26, 4 - 5 p.m We will explore how brains change during depression, Alzheimer's, or post-stroke, as well as current research. Come to any or all of these classes to gain a deeper understanding of neuroscience. To register call 527-3705.
The older adult driver
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
297-0875.
Jan. 15, 10 a.m. - noon. In this workshop, we will explore some of these changes and resources available to evaluate driving. We will also examine the emotional challenges as we consider giving up the car keys. Alternate transportation options will be discussed.
Laughter yoga
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
Starts Jan. 15, 11 - 11:50 a.m. Free. Laughter Yoga oxygenates your body and brain while toning and massaging your abdominal core muscles and organs. Consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise program.
Western night
Salmon Bay Fraternal Order of Eagles
5216 20th Ave. N.W.
Jan. 16. Dinner at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Get your cowboy hats and boots on for an old fashion hoedown. Country and western music by DJ The Music Whisperer. Dinner will be BBQ ribs, $8.
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. 16: Rousing Beatrice - Brandy Driscoll, regional Scottish fiddling champ, joins with Clyde Curley (guitar) and Brad Reynolds (accordion, fiddle, whistle, and piano).
Jan. 23: Notatious - Vivian Williams (fiddle), Phil Williams (guitar/mandolin), Bonnie Zahnow (fiddle) and WB Reid (guitar/banjo-guitar).
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.
Spaghetti dinner
Ballard Elks Lodge
6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.
Jan. 17, social hour at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. Held by the Ballard Emblem Club. $12 per person, RSVP by Jan. 15 to Virginia Gable 783-5006 or
Sharon Schloredt 281-0966.
PoetsWest events
Green Lake Library
7364 E Greenlake Dr. N.
For more information contact J. Glenn Evans at 682-1268 or JGE@poetswest.com.
Jan. 17, 4 p.m. Featuring Art Gomez, Kim-An Lieberman, Rosemary O'Hara. Open mike.
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.
Sunday brunch
Norse Home
5311 Phinney Ave. N.
Jan. 18 9:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for a warm winter feast with Swedish Pancakes and more. $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12. For more information call 781-7400.
Meditation on the inner light
NW Senior Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
Jan. 18 at 12:30 p.m. Learn the history, art and practice of meditation; it's basic concept is the positive interaction between your inner self and everyday life. Free childcare available along with a delightful vegetarian meal served after the class. RSVP to 362-7138.
Giving up the keys
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
297-0875.
Jan. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Understanding when driving is no longer safe can be challenging for the elder, as well as the family. This class will examine risk factors, communication strategies, and resources for families facing this transition.
Ballard Little League
registration
Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 N.W. 66th St.
Jan. 21, 6:30 - 8 p.m. We offer baseball and softball for kids ages 8 through 16. You must be a Ballard resident to play. For more information, go to www.ballardll.net or contact bllplayeragent@comcast.net. Or attend our in-person registration night on Jan. 21. To volunteer contact Cindy Peterson at doncinpete@comcast.net.
AARP mature driver
safety class
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
Jan. 21 and 22, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Feb. 25 and 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
March 25 and 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$12 for member $14 for non members. Completion of this two-day 8 hour class may help reduce your car insurance fees and make you a safer driver. Please call 297-0403 to sign up.
Neighborhood watch
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 N.W. 77th St.
Jan. 22, 7 - 9 p.m. Loyal Heights/Ballard neighborhood watch meeting. Neil Hansen from the Seattle Police Department's North Precinct will be presenting.
'Norwegian Seattle' signing
Ballard Public Library
5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. Kristine Leander, author of "Norwegian Seattle" is a third-generation Scandinavian-American with first-hand experience living and studying in Norway. Contact Suzanne at 789-5006 for more information.
Denoggeration Gala
Vets Hall
6512 23rd Ave. N.W.
Jan. 23, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Come and take a whack at Jerry Riley's 4 plus years old "GWB protest" beard and pony tail while supporting a worthy cause*. Or just come and have fun while enjoying a barbershop quartet, family fun and games, with light refreshments, while gradually getting a glimpse at what's under all that hair on Jerry's noggin. *Any and all proceeds will be doubled by an anonymous donor and will help build an orphanage in the war torn Congo.
National Pie Day
Salmon Bay Fraternal Order of Eagles #2141
5216 20th Ave. N.W.
Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. To benefit the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer. Bring a pie and eat pie, any pie sweet or savory (dinner and dessert). Admission is free if you bring a pie or purchase $5 of raffle tickets for your dinner. Live music by Pie Song cover band "The Fillings."
In Cod We Trust
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 N.W. 67th St.
789-5707
Jan. 24, 2 p.m. Free. Reading, slide show, book signing, and discussion of author Eric Dregni's new book. In Cod We Trust is a vivid portrayal of modern Norway through the eyes of a fourth-generation Norwegian-American from Minnesota.
Civic Engagement Fair
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
297-0875.
Jan. 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. The Greenwood S.A.G.E. (Seniors, Active, Giving and Engaged) Project will host representatives from a variety of local nonprofit organizations who will discuss the work they are doing to meet the diverse needs of our community on a daily basis. For information call 297-0875 or email jenny@greenwoodseniorcenter.org.
Acting studio
Taproot Theatre
781-9705
Winter quarter begins Jan. 24, with midwinter break camps Feb. 16-20. For students ages 4 to adult. Taproot's Acting Studio's teachers coach students of various experience levels in a safe environment that encourages creativity and building skills. Classes are held at Taproot's theatre (204 N. 85th St.) and Grace Fellowship Church (410 N.W. 62nd St.) in Seattle.
Yoga Day
The Phinney Yoga House
6615 Dayton Ave. N.
Jan. 24 and 25, 9 p.m. - 3 p.m. Free classes all weekend, geared to various experience levels. Go to the events page at www.phinneyyoga.com for more info on class schedule.
Crab feed and
silent auction
Leif Erikson Hall
2245 N.W. 57th St.
783-1274
Jan. 24, starting at 6 p.m. Advance tickets $25 for adults, $12 for students and children under 12. Join us for our annual crab feed scholarship fundraiser dinner and dance. Miles from Chicago, a fantastic jazz, blues, rock band will be playing. Dinner includes Dungeness crab or Cornish game hen, baked potato, coleslaw, garlic bread, beverage, and dessert auction. Bring your own picks and crab crackers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Matter of Balance
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
Thursdays through Feb. 26. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Free to members. Students will learn to reduce the risk factors of falling, to control worries about falling and practice exercises to improve balance and strength.
Market Street Singers
Through March 1. 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. For information call 297-3228 or go to www.marketstreetsingers.org.
Volunteer for
after school tutoring
B.F. day Elementary School
3921 Linden Ave. N.
Tuesdays and Thursdays through March, 3 - 4:15 p.m. Tutor grades 1 through 5 in homework, reading and math. All materials provided. Abilities needed: basic reading, writing, math, mentoring attitude, Spanish helpful. Training available. Service learning credit given. Contact Beth Tesh at 252-6048, bltesh@seattleschools.org.
Nordic Knitting
Conference
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 N.W. 67th St.
789-5707
March 13-15. Internationally-acclaimed knitting experts from around Scandinavia and the U.S. will lead the three-day conference that is expected to draw hundreds of knitters from around the world.
Interspiritual children's class
Interfaith Community Church
1763 NW 62nd Street
www.interfaithcommunitychurch.org
Sunday mornings, 10 - 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.
Computer classes
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
Starts every 2nd Thursday of the month, runs each Thursday for three weeks. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $36 members/$40 nonmembers. All levels welcome.
Enhance fitness
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
Mon., Wed. and Fri. 8:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m. or 3:30 p.m..; $25/ month. The classes include strength training, balance, aerobics and stretching.
Legal advice
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
By appointment 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., first Monday of the month. Attorney Cliff Johnson is here to help you with legal issues, notarization of legal forms, and questions about legal matters. For the preparation of wills and other important documentation such as health care directives, etc. The initial consultation is free but further work may include a fee. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment, 297-0403.
Financial assistance
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
By appointment 9:30 - 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 advisor. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment, 297-0403.
Senior rights and assistance
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297-0403
By appointment 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the Wednesday of each month
Hosted by Jerry Keating from Senior Rights Assistance. Appointments are 45 minutes long and are free. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment, 297-0403.
Give the gift of mobility
Become a volunteer driver with Senior Services Transportation Program. Our program is flexible - you drive your own vehicle and choose the weekdays, times and areas in which you'd like to drive. We offer mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance. For more information call 748-7588 or 1-800-282-5815, email melissat@seniorservices.org, or apply online atwww.seniorservices.org/vts/vts.htm.
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 to 8:30 a.m. (Toastmasters is not a religious organization.) For information call 347-3352 or visit http://fremonttm.freetoasthost.net/index.html
Market Street Singers
The Market Street Singers, a Ballard community choir, invites choral singers to join us for an exciting fall and holiday season. Call 297-3228 now to make this group your musical home, or go to www.marketstreetsingers.org.
The deadline for calendar submissions is Friday at noon for the following Wednesday's publication. E-mail items to jackieh@robinsonnews.com.
