Parks & Recreation

Basketball for Youth Ages 3-5

2010-01-04T18:30:00Z

Hoop it up! Youth ages 3-5 will
learn basic skills of basketball such
as dribbling, shooting, defense,
and teamwork. Parent participation
is suggested, but not required.
No class 1/18, 2/15

Hip Hop Hoop

2010-01-04T23:00:00Z

You love basketball! You love music!
Put the two together and you get Hip
Hop Hoop. Join us after school and
run with the best of them while listening
to a DJ mix up your favorite hits.

Goju Ryu Karate

2010-01-05T03:15:00Z

Build self confidence and stay fit while
learning the basic skills and forms of
this style of karate. Beginning and continuing students are welcome. The sessions are ongoing throughout the year.

Teen Fitness Drop In

2010-01-05T23:00:00Z

Build your knowledge of nutrition,
conditioning, and weight
and s t r ength t r a ining in a
fun, welcoming environment.

Girls’ Group

2010-01-06T00:00:00Z

Are you looking for a young women’s
group that reflects you? How about
an open and comfortable space to
talk where you are free to be yourself?
This group focuses on REAL topics
that are important to you. Girls are
encouraged to take leadership of
the group and we’ll bring up issues
that young women are facing today.
Girls’ Group is a safe place to connect.

Aerobics

2010-01-06T02:15:00Z

This program will get your body jumpin’
and your blood pumpin’! Come in for
a great cardio workout and leave
feeling good and looking great!

Gardening

2010-01-06T23:30:00Z

Learn the basics of gardening and tend
a year round garden. Build your basic
knowledge of tending to garden beds
and harvesting, and even eat your own
home grown vegetables and herbs.

Cooking

2010-01-07T00:00:00Z

Join us for a teen lead chef hour.
Choose your recipe, then shop
and cook for your peers. Recipes
vary weekly. The class focuses on
healthy food options, shopping
on a budget, and group learning.

Teen Advisory Council

2010-01-07T02:00:00Z

Calling all TEENS! The Teen Advisory Council consists of teens that strive to make a difference in our community by organizing activites, volunteering at special events and being strong leaders by helping to educate the community about youth issues. Come and help make a difference!

Friday Fieldtrips

2010-01-08T23:30:00Z

What would you like to do? Movie, dinner, dancing bowling? Teen planned trips are a fun way to start your weekend. Most trips are free but all participants must have participant registration on file.

Capoeira Angola- FREE!

2010-01-09T03:00:00Z

Capoeira is an African Brazilian martial
art that includes music, dance, and
acrobatics (self defense) in a graceful
and witty “game.” Classes are taught
in a fun and safe environment and
offer an opportunity to build coordination
and endurance, and make
new friends. Sponsored by International
Capoeira Angola Foundation.

Intermediate Hip Hop Dance

2010-01-09T19:30:00Z

Take your hip hop to the next level in
this intermediate class that builds on
skills learned during beginning classes.
You’ll refine and further develop skills
in preparation for competitions. You
must have taken Hip Hop beginner.

Hip Hop Dance

2010-01-09T20:30:00Z

Introduction to Hip Hop dance class
will explore the skills and techniques
that street-funk, jazz, isolations, and
break dancing are founded upon and
how they are heavily influenced by
contemporary rap and pop music. Nonintimidating
and very welcoming, dancers
of all levels of experience will enjoy
the opportunity to express themselves
through diverse urban movement.

Hip Hop Dance - Teens

2010-01-09T21:30:00Z

Introduction to Hip Hop dance classes
will explore the skills and techniques
that street-funk, jazz, isolations, and
break dancing are founded upon.

Creative Dance-Busy Bees

2010-01-09T23:15:00Z

For all the little dancers in the house!
This fun dance based class teaches focus
balance, grace, and skill. We practice
simple movements (hopping, skipping,
etc) and basic ballet positions.

Creative Dance

2010-01-10T00:45:00Z

Children are most receptive to new
information when they’re having fun.
his class we play games to help us
both develop dance skills and learn
to express our creative, artistic selves.

1st Annual Beach Fitness Challenge

2010-01-11T08:00:00Z

This eight-week program will challenge
you to take your fitness to the next
level. The program includes discounts
to special fitness activities, bi-weekly
seminars on Wed. nights, and a check
list to see how you are doing. We will
celebrate our good work on Sat. 3/6.

Busy Bee Soccer – NEW!

2010-01-11T23:30:00Z

Looking at learning soccer? Get your
kick on! The Busy Bees Program strives
to teach skills through drills aimed at a
child’s desire for movement, instilling
confidence, increasing strength and flexibility,
all while learning the basic motor
skills that will lead to a healthy lifestyle.

Free Tax Prep! $ave Your Dollars!

2010-01-12T01:00:00Z

Technology center provides free
tax preparation and access to the
Earned Income Tax Credit and other
tax credits to help working families
increase their incomes and create savings.
Volunteers will be ready to help
you during open hours. First come,
First served. For more information,
please visit www.uwkc.org…

Hip Hop Dance

2010-01-12T02:00:00Z

Learn to groove wi th your own
style and get healthy while doing it.

Music - Personal Lessons NEW!

2010-01-13T01:00:00Z

Playing the piano can be a lifelong
enjoyment. We will work with musicians
of every level of skill and style by catering
each lesson to inspire and promote
individual technique, control, and quality,
with an emphasis in two categories,
performance and recording. Learn how to
read music and how to play piano by ear.
Lessons are 1/2 hour in length and consist
of eight half hour lessons, which can be
condensed into four one-hour lessons.

Busy Bee Tennis- NEW!

2010-01-14T21:15:00Z

Get your child out playing and swinging
with modified rackets, balls, and nets
- and it’s indoors! All equipment is provided.
Give your children the foundation
for a sport that will last them a life time.
Class is taught by a certified teaching pro.
The class uses a fun, non-competitive
approach to introducing kids to the game
and use of modified rackets and balls.

Personal Training

2010-01-15T01:30:00Z

Per sonal Training wi th Noel
M o n t g o m e r y , C M A , P T .
Don’t be a weight gainer, see a
personal trainer! Improve your
strength, endurance, physique, flexibility,
self-esteem, and much, much
more. Sign up today! About Noel:
She has been a Personal Trainer for
more than 15 years. Please sign up
one week in advance of session.

Zumba Fitness Gold

2010-01-15T03:15:00Z

Looking for a low impact work out that
is fun? Try Zumba Fitness Gold! It combines
aerobic fitness with Latin dance.
This class is perfect for people just
starting a fitness routine or need a low
impact, slower paced exercise alternative.

Computer 101-

2010-01-22T00:00:00Z

Don’t know a mouse from a keyboard?
We will try to get you up
and running with computer basics.
We will show you how to use a
computer to write a resume, search
for jobs, and check email, all of the
basic uses a computer can provide
for finding and keeping a job.

Busy Bee Arts

2010-01-23T20:00:00Z

Busy Bees Little Chefs and Artists
will introduce 3-6 year olds to culinary
arts and crafting. Parents are
highly encouraged to participate.

Drop-In Volleyball

2010-02-02T02:00:00Z

Drop-In Volleyball

2010-02-06T02:00:00Z

Winter Art Show

2010-02-07T08:00:00Z

Come view local artists displayed work in our new community group show. Contact Sarah Browning at 206-684-3376 for details and a portfolio review in order to showcase your artwork. No program 1-15, 2-12, 3-12.

Annual Pancake Breakfast

2010-02-07T16:00:00Z

Come in and eat PANCAKES! Enjoy all you can eat pancakes with warm maple syrup and melted butter plus all you can drink coffee and juice. We will also have ham, sausage, bagels, and fruit available in limited portions. All proceeds are apploed towards our scholarship funds.

Lewis Park - Green Seattle Partnership Work Party

2010-02-07T17:00:00Z

Join us for a restoration work party at Lewis Park - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet.

Cheasty Greenspace - Green Seattle Partnership Work Party

2010-02-07T18:00:00Z

Join us for a restoration work party at Cheasty Greenspace - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet.

Open Canoe Carving

2010-02-07T21:00:00Z

Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.

Sāādūūts will be on-call for Canoe Carving, please contact The CWB at 206-382-2628.

Adult Drop-In Basketball

2010-02-07T21:00:00Z

18+

Cast Off! - Free Public Sail

2010-02-07T22:00:00Z

Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.

Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!

We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot, we open at 10am. Rides are always at 2pm, and sometimes also at 3pm.

Homework Help

2010-02-07T22:30:00Z

Dragon Boat Paddling

2010-02-07T23:00:00Z

Mon/Wed @ 6 PM
Saturday @ 8 AM
Sunday @ 3 PM

Try your hand at the oldest continuously practiced team sport in the world. Join the paddling crew on a 42' dragon boat while sightseeing on Lake Union. Get an introduction to the sport followed by an hour-long outing. All equipment provided and no experience required. For everyone 18 and older (12 if with a parent).

Mondays/Wednesdays at 6 PM
Saturdays at 8 AM
Sundays at 3 PM

South Lake Union Park, next to Kenmore Air at 950 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle. Contact: (206) 523-4518 or email: leebjorklund@hotmail.com.

Drop-In Volleyball

2010-02-08T02:00:00Z

Winter Art Show

2010-02-08T08:00:00Z

Adult Drop-In Basketball

2010-02-08T21:00:00Z

18+

Homework Help

2010-02-08T22:30:00Z

Busy Bee Soccer

2010-02-08T23:30:00Z

Looking at learning soccer?Get your kick on!
The Busy Bees Programm strives to teach skills through drills aimed at a child's desire for movement, instilling confidence,increasing strength and flexibility ,all while learning the basic motor skills that will lead to a healthy lifestyle.

Grub Club (Cooking for Teens)

2010-02-09T01:00:00Z

Pottery

2010-02-09T01:30:00Z

Never taken a wheel class before or it's been a while since you have? Jefferson C.C. pottery room is the place to be! Learn how to make cups,bowls and more in this relaxed and supportive environment. No classes on holidays.

Busy Bee Little Dribblers

2010-02-09T02:00:00Z

Hoop it up! Youth ages 3-5 will learn basic skills of basketball such as dribbling, shooting, defense and teamwork. Parent participation suggested, but not required.
No Class on holidays. Please call 206 684-7481 for sign up.

Drop-In Sewing

2010-02-09T02:00:00Z

Drop-In Volleyball

2010-02-09T02:00:00Z

Instructional Basketball

2010-02-09T02:00:00Z

Hoop it up! Youth ages 3-5 will learn basic skills of basketball such as dribbling, shooting, defense and teamwork. Parent participation suggested, but not required.
No Class on Holidays.

Instructional League Basketball

2010-02-09T02:00:00Z

Youth age basketball to learn the basic skills of passing, shooting, dribbling and working as a team...program will have scrimmage games against other local sites.

Kundalini Yoga

2010-02-09T02:00:00Z

Kundalini Yoga is a physical and meditative discipline, comprising a set of techniques that use the mind, senses and body to create a communication between "mind" and "body". No Class on Holidays.

Mat Pilates

2010-02-09T02:30:00Z

Looking for a class that will help build your core?! Pilates demonstrates that our body can achieve fitness all on its own without any equipment. Using only you own body weight and gravity, the matwork will tone, strengthen and lengthen your entire body! Please bring your own mat. No Class on Holidays.

ZUMBA FITNESS

2010-02-09T03:00:00Z

AGES 18 AND OLDER

Goju Ryu Karate

2010-02-09T03:15:00Z

build self-confidence and stay fit while learning the basic skills and forms of this styleof karate.Begining and continuing students are welcome.the sessions are ongoing throughout the year.

GOJU RYU KARATE

2010-02-09T03:15:00Z

build self-confidence and stay fit while learning the basic skills and forms of this style of karate.Begining and continuing students are welcome.The sessions are ongoing throughout the year.

Winter Art Show

2010-02-09T08:00:00Z

Mat Pilates

2010-02-09T17:00:00Z

Mighty Mite Indoor Play Gym

2010-02-09T18:00:00Z

Wear 'Em Out

2010-02-09T18:00:00Z

Bring your young ones in for our indoor tot gym time. Plenty of bikes, scooters, balls and inflatable toys will be made available for play and parents must supervise their children. For ages 5 and under.

Punch cards are available for $10/5 visits and $20/10 visits.

Forest Restoration-West Duwamish Greenbelt

2010-02-09T18:00:00Z

*Volunteers must wear work clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy close-toed shoes. We work rain or shine, so please come prepared for the weather! During the cold and wet fall/winter months we strongly suggest that volunteers not wear cotton, but instead opt for fleeces, wool, and other synthetic fabrics that stay warm even when they are wet. We also recommend packing an extra pair of clothes and a plastic bag, piece of cardboard, or other recyclable material to separate your muddy clothes/shoes from your vehicles. Although it doesn’t rain some parts of the Greenbelt are still muddy.

REGISTRATION STARTS TODAY - Spring Youth Sports Leagues

2010-02-09T20:00:00Z

Drop-In Basketball

2010-02-09T20:30:00Z

Adult Drop-In Basketball

2010-02-09T21:00:00Z

18+

Family fMatinee

2010-02-09T21:00:00Z

Gather your neighbors and watch a movie together! Parents can bring the kids and watch family friendly movies. All movies are rated "G" or "PG". Movies start at 1p.m. on Tuesdays. Parent supervision is required. Movie Schedule:
1/12 Finding Nemo
1/26 The Lion King
2/9 Up
2/23 Babe
3/9 Beethoven's 2nd

Homework Help

2010-02-09T22:30:00Z

Busy Bee Little Dribblers

2010-02-09T23:30:00Z

Hoop it up!Youth ages 3-5 will learn basic skills of basketball such as dribbling, shooting, defense,and teamwork. Parent participation is suggested,but not required.

GIRLS ' GROUP - FREE!

2010-02-10T00:00:00Z

Are you looking for a young women's group that reflects you? How about an open and comfortable space to talk where you are free to be yourself ? This group focuses on REAL topics that are important to you.Girls are encouraged to take leadership of the group and we'll bring up issues that young women are facing today.Girls' Groupis a safe place toconnect.

BODIES. . . The Exhibition

2010-02-10T00:00:00Z

We are very excited to be able to attend this year’s Bodies. . . The Exhibition This unique outing is a “must see” event if you haven’t had the opportunity.

Pick-Up at Jefferson Community Center at 3:30 p.m.
-OR– at Camp Long at 4 p.m.
RETURN by 6:30

South Park Poetry Team

2010-02-10T01:00:00Z

Ages 12yr-16yr

Georgetown Wading Pool Conversion Public Meeting

2010-02-10T01:30:00Z

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to a meeting for the conversion of the Georgetown wading pool to a spray park. This is the neighborhoods opportunity to comment on the design options for this project. The spray park will be located at 750 S. Homer Street in the current wading pool area.
The design team presented an overview of spray park features at the first project meeting in December. They gathered community input and integrated that into the new Georgetown spray park design options. Parks encourages you and your family to come and provide input.
Identified in the Parks and Green Spaces Levy, this renovation project provides for the conversion of the existing wading pool into a spray park.
Please join us, learn about the project and help shape the future of this site.

Maple Leaf Reservoir Park Development Project Community Meeting

2010-02-10T02:00:00Z

Seattle Parks and Recreation is planning a new and unique park on the Maple Leaf Reservoir lid located at 1020 NE 82nd Street. You are invited to bring your ideas and creative thoughts to a brainstorming meeting for the development of this new park. This meeting is valuable to gather community input on the elements that are important to your neighborhood and to learn what design elements fit best in this community.
Seattle Public Utilities is replacing its open reservoirs with underground structures that will improve the quality and security of our water supply and provide new public open spaces on reservoir lids throughout Seattle. The Maple Leaf Reservoir lid is currently under construction.
The Parks and Green Spaces Levy provides $5 million for the planning, design and construction of this neighborhood gathering space.

AEROBICS

2010-02-10T02:05:00Z

This program will get your body jumping and your blood pumpin'! Come in for a great cardio workout and leave feeling good and looking great!

Valentine BINGO

2010-02-10T02:30:00Z

BINGO with a twist during this family fun activity as we celebrate Valentine's Day for all.

Valentine BINGO

2010-02-10T02:30:00Z

CLASSIC HATHA YOUGA

2010-02-10T06:30:00Z

Winter Art Show

2010-02-10T08:00:00Z

Water Quality Sampling and Testing

2010-02-10T16:00:00Z

Collecting water samples from a number of locations throughout the wetlands from ingress to egress. The waters that run from your communities through the wetlands at Magnuson Park are being tested for quality before returning to Lake Washington.

Arboretum & Botanical Garden Committee (ABGC)

2010-02-10T16:30:00Z

See web page for agenda updates

Adult Drop-In Basketball

2010-02-10T19:30:00Z

Drop-in during lunch and get a great workout playing basketball.

Adult Drop-In Basketball

2010-02-10T21:00:00Z

18+

Homework Help

2010-02-10T22:30:00Z

Latin American Dance

2010-02-10T23:00:00Z

Come support Annalisa’s senior project as she teaches us the basics of Latin dance. It will be packed with fun, excitement, and meringue PLUS everybody earns service hours!

Meet the green Parks van at
Ingraham High School 2:30 p.m.
Ballard High School 3 p.m.
RETURN by 6:30 p.m.

GARDENING- FREE

2010-02-10T23:30:00Z

Learn the basics of gardening and tend a year round garden.Build your basic knowledge of tending to garden beds and harvesting, and even eat your own home grown vegetables and herbs.

GARDENING- FREE

2010-02-10T23:30:00Z

Learn the basics of gardening and tend a year round garden.Build your basic knowledge of tending to garden beds and harvesting, and even eat your own home grown vegetables and herbs.

Adult Beginner/Intermediate Wheel

2010-02-11T01:30:00Z

Here's a class for students who have worked on the wheel before and want to develop shapes that reflect their own individual style. Create unique and interesting pieces that you never thought you could make. Finishing techniques, handles, knobs, surface decorations and basic glazing method round out the course.

ESL ( ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE)

2010-02-11T02:30:00Z

AGES 18 AND OLDER

Goju Ryu Karate

2010-02-11T03:15:00Z

build self-confidence and stay fit while learning the basic skills and forms of this styleof karate.Begining and continuing students are welcome.the sessions are ongoing throughout the year.

GOJU RYU KARATE

2010-02-11T03:15:00Z

build self-confidence and stay fit while learning the basic skills and forms of this style of karate.Begining and continuing students are welcome.The sessions are ongoing throughout the year.

Winter Art Show

2010-02-11T08:00:00Z

COOKING- THE NEXT BEST THING TO EATING

2010-02-11T17:30:00Z

AGES 50 AND OLDER

Drop-In Arts & Crafts

2010-02-11T18:00:00Z

Do you enjoy, or would you like to learn, handcrafts such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, etc.? Just drop in and bring your projects, skills, ideas and/or questions to a relaxed atmosphere of learning, teaching, and sharing with a group of people with similar interests.

Mighty Mite Indoor Play Gym

2010-02-11T18:00:00Z

Wear 'Em Out

2010-02-11T18:00:00Z

Forest Restoration-West Duwamish Greenbelt

2010-02-11T18:00:00Z

Nature Consortium hosts volunteer work parties year round several times per week. Currently we are working Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10am-2pm in the West Duwamish Greenbelt located in West Seattle. Each work party begins with a short informal forest ecology workshop. During the fall and winter we remove invasive species, mulch, and plant native plants and trees in the Seattle's largest remaining forest! Other seasons are devoted to maintenance and monitoring. Performing artists "play in the woods" during many of our work parties, and include singers, instrumentalists, and dancers.
RSVP is mandatory for all work parties as our locations vary. The address posted is our office! For directions/info e-mail Marisa at volunteer@naturec.org or call 206.923.0853
Support for this project comes from Seattle Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Green Seattle Partnership, King County Council, Patagonia, Peck Family Foundation, Lucky Seven Foundation, and Coffee.net/Seattle

Toddler Fun Day Valentine Extravaganza

2010-02-11T18:30:00Z

This is just like our Toddler Fun Day, but 1000 times more exciting!! As always, we will have out balls, mats for tumbling and rolling, riding toys to zip around he gym and much more for your toddler's pure enjoyment. What nakes this day different we will have a KING-SIZED bouncer toys and the Balloon Buffon Dude! We'll also serve popcorn and juice. Don't miss out on all of this fun!!

Tugboat Storytime

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

Storytime aboard the Arthur Foss (a 100-year-old tug boat) features stories about boats, kids and the sea. For more information, visit the ParentMap website. We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups. Please call about scheduling a group visit.

Lunar New Year Party

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

Join friends and neighbors to celebrate the Lunar New Year. We will have special crafts, songs and games for children ages 0-5 and their families. Don't forget you can attend our Play and Learn Group any Thursday for free. Your child can have a warm, dry place to learn with their friends.

Play and Learn Group

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

Is your child between ages 0-5?
Would your child like to meet new friends?
Would your child like to learn Mandarin through small group activities, story times, songs, and dances?
Would your child like to join us for some fun art projects?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please join our Mandarin Play and Learn Group every Thursday from 11AM-12:30PM at the International District Community Center.
It’s FREE and it’s full of fun!
We look forward to seeing you on Thursdays!

Toddler Tea Party

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

Toddlers and infants with family, friends, and nannies are invited to a tea party with snacks,crafts and more.Bitesized healthy snacks will be served.

Drop-In Basketball

2010-02-11T20:30:00Z

Toddler Tea Party

2010-02-11T21:00:00Z

Toddlers infants with family,friends and nannies are invited to a tea party with snacks will be served.