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Washington sTate PTAC Green Conference

Environment Agencies and corporations are increasingly evaluating environmental impact making local small businesses more competitive. Learn about how these changes can give your business a competetive edge. Go to Web site and click on events. Go to May 13th Green conference. The Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St, Everett, WA 98203. For more info visit www.washingtonptac.org.

Nordic Journeys: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard

Visual arts EXHIBITION NORDIC JOURNEYS: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard May 2 - June 1, 2008 This exhibition features the work of three award-winning artists exploring themes of climate change, landscape and nature in Greenland, Norway and Iceland. Maria Coryell-Martin: An Expeditionary Artist in Greenland Coryell-Martin travels the globe, documenting climate change through her art. This exhibition will feature watercolors and oil paintings of Greenland. Eliot O’Hara:Watercolors of Norway Watercolor paintings from the 1940s and 1950s of Norwegian landscapes by Eliot O’Hara (1890-1969). Caryl Utigard: Birds of Iceland: Stunning images of Iceland’s wildlife by Seattle photographer Caryl Utigard. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 206-789-5707. Ticket Web Link: http://www.nordicmuseum.org. Contact: Karen Hansen. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nordic Heritage Museum 3014 NW 67th St Seattle, WA 98117-6215. For more info visit www.nordicmuseum.org.

Style in the Aisle

Community A new exhibit premiering at The Museum of Flight on February 9 shows that aviation is not just about airport runways, but fashion runways as well. Style in the Aisle is a window into the world of commercial flight attendants – their stories, their roles in aviation and especially: their uniforms. Style in the Aisle draws upon the Museum’s extensive collection of airline flight attendant uniforms, airline artifacts, photos and resources donated exclusively for the exhibit. From the nurse togs of the 30s to the fab fashions of the 60s and 70s, “Style” is a delightful look at the softer side of commercial air travel. Age Range: All Ages. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Museum of Flight 9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108.

Pike Place Market Food & Cultural Tour

Food and drink Eat your way through Seattle's most celebrated culinary landmark! Let us take you behind the scenes to experience some of our favorite market spots. Taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, meet and interact with the exceptional people that give the market life, and hear their humble, and often humorous stories. Pick up a few buying tips, cooking ideas, a list of can't-miss restaurants, and some handy market history. Discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historical landmark in a way that even surprises locals! For your listening comfort, each tour participant will be provided with personal audio devices. You will enjoy crystal clear sound from your tour guide, while still being able to soak up the lively hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market. Savor Seattle Food Tours is the first and only tour company in Seattle to provide this technology. This 2-hour walking tour will include delicious tastings from: - Alderwood smoked salmon - Boutique Washington wines… Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pike Place Market 1st Ave. & Pike St. Seattle, WA Tour meets at Seattle Coffee Works (111 Pike St.) at 9:45am. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Seattle Food Tours

Food and drink Feed your sense of adventure and join Seattle Food Tours as we walk and taste our way through the delicious Belltown and Pike Place neighborhoods. Learn about the local history and architecture while sampling foods from some of Seattle's best restaurants. This is a fun, educational and tasty tour for both locals and visitors. Visit www.seattlefoodtours.com and see what past guests are saying about Seattle's original food tour! Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM. Tour starts near 1st and Battery 1933 44th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116-1908.

Terrific Two's Days

Family Especially for ages 2 - 3 and their caregivers. Engage with your child in science, art, or sensory activities geared especially for those terrific two year olds! Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Location: The Children's Museum, Seattle Address: 305 Harrison Street City: Seattle, WA Zipcode: 98109. For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org.

Survivor SAKE Dragon Boat Practice

Sports Practices every Tuesday 6-8 PM South Dock Practices every Satuday 7:30-9:30 North Dock The mission of the Team Survivor Northwest Dragon Boating Program is: To train women cancer survivors to safely paddle with the proper technique To increase fitness while having fun To compete in a sport that encourages teamwork and camaraderie To raise awareness of all types of cancers To challenge the fears associated with cancer To demonstrate that survivors can participate in active sports Practice Schedule: Practices from April - September. Price - Low: 0. Category: Rowing. Gender: Female. Age Range: All Ages. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Leschi Sailboat Moorage 102 Lakeside Ave Seattle, WA 98122. For more info visit teamsurvivornw.org.

Hiking against Leukemia

Health While training for an extensive day hike in the Rocky Mountain National Park or Mt. Rainier National Park, you will raise funds for research to find cures for blood cancers so patients live longer, healthier lives. To learn more, join us for an informational meeting near you: Tue, May 13, 2008 7pm REI - Redmond 7500 166th Ave NE Bear Creek Room Redmond, WA RSVP at: http://www.hikefordiscovery.org/wa wachapter@lls.org (206) 628-0777 Hike for Discovery, a program of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, provides you with four months of professional outdoor training in Seattle parks and the Cascade foothills. You will build team camaraderie, endurance and outdoors skills while on the trail. To raise funds, you will be given a personal fundraising Web page, resources and guidance. This program is open to the seasoned hikers and budding enthusiasts alike. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. REI - Redmond 7500 166th Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052-7810. For more info visit www.hikefordiscovery.org.

Martinis & Movie Nights @ Babalu

Movies Staff and Guest Selection of the Week with Special Martinis. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 8:00 PM – Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:00 AM. Babalu Lounge 1723 N 45th St Seattle, WA 98103-6801. For more info visit www.babaluseattle.com.

Pet Day at the Alderwood Picture People!

Pets and Animals Cute pet contest, goodie bags for the animals and special discounts! Call 425.744.0752 to schedule an appointment and for more info! Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Alderwood Mall Picture People. For more info visit www.picturepeople.com.

Bird Walks

Outdoors/Recreation Bird walks with East Lake Washington Audubon Society at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Pre-registration required. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 425-576-8805. Contact: Audubon office, 425-576-8805. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The Bellevue Botanical Garden. For more info visit www.bellevuebotanical.org.

Nordic Journeys: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard

Visual arts EXHIBITION NORDIC JOURNEYS: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard May 2 - June 1, 2008 This exhibition features the work of three award-winning artists exploring themes of climate change, landscape and nature in Greenland, Norway and Iceland. Maria Coryell-Martin: An Expeditionary Artist in Greenland Coryell-Martin travels the globe, documenting climate change through her art. This exhibition will feature watercolors and oil paintings of Greenland. Eliot O’Hara:Watercolors of Norway Watercolor paintings from the 1940s and 1950s of Norwegian landscapes by Eliot O’Hara (1890-1969). Caryl Utigard: Birds of Iceland: Stunning images of Iceland’s wildlife by Seattle photographer Caryl Utigard. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 206-789-5707. Ticket Web Link: http://www.nordicmuseum.org. Contact: Karen Hansen. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nordic Heritage Museum 3014 NW 67th St Seattle, WA 98117-6215. For more info visit www.nordicmuseum.org.

Style in the Aisle

Community A new exhibit premiering at The Museum of Flight on February 9 shows that aviation is not just about airport runways, but fashion runways as well. Style in the Aisle is a window into the world of commercial flight attendants – their stories, their roles in aviation and especially: their uniforms. Style in the Aisle draws upon the Museum’s extensive collection of airline flight attendant uniforms, airline artifacts, photos and resources donated exclusively for the exhibit. From the nurse togs of the 30s to the fab fashions of the 60s and 70s, “Style” is a delightful look at the softer side of commercial air travel. Age Range: All Ages. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Museum of Flight 9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108.

Pike Place Market Food & Cultural Tour

Food and drink Eat your way through Seattle's most celebrated culinary landmark! Let us take you behind the scenes to experience some of our favorite market spots. Taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, meet and interact with the exceptional people that give the market life, and hear their humble, and often humorous stories. Pick up a few buying tips, cooking ideas, a list of can't-miss restaurants, and some handy market history. Discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historical landmark in a way that even surprises locals! For your listening comfort, each tour participant will be provided with personal audio devices. You will enjoy crystal clear sound from your tour guide, while still being able to soak up the lively hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market. Savor Seattle Food Tours is the first and only tour company in Seattle to provide this technology. This 2-hour walking tour will include delicious tastings from: - Alderwood smoked salmon - Boutique Washington wines… Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pike Place Market 1st Ave. & Pike St. Seattle, WA Tour meets at Seattle Coffee Works (111 Pike St.) at 9:45am. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Seattle Food Tours

Food and drink Feed your sense of adventure and join Seattle Food Tours as we walk and taste our way through the delicious Belltown and Pike Place neighborhoods. Learn about the local history and architecture while sampling foods from some of Seattle's best restaurants. This is a fun, educational and tasty tour for both locals and visitors. Visit www.seattlefoodtours.com and see what past guests are saying about Seattle's original food tour! Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM. Tour starts near 1st and Battery 1933 44th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116-1908.

Storytime at The Children's Museum, Seattle

Books Enter the world of books and celebrate literacy in our new Storytelling Circle! Visit our beautiful new space for children and families! Education, staff and guest readers bring books to life through song, puppets, fingerplays and more! Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Location: The Children's Museum, Seattle Address: 305 Harrison Street City: Seattle, WA Zipcode: 98109. For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org.

WithinReach Luncheon

Community Our mission is to serve as the foremost catalyst for improvements in maternal, child and family health. To achieve this mission, we partner with the public agencies, private foundations, and committed partners and donors. Free fundraising event - suggested donation of $100pp, open to the public. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 100. Ticket Phone: 206-284-2465. Ticket Web Link: www.withinreachwa.org. Contact: Ashly Sheldon. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Seattle Sheraton 1400 Sixth Ave, Seattle. For more info visit www.withinreachwa.org.

2nd Annual South King County Cultural Coalition Free Open House and Resource Fair

Fair/festival This second annual Open House and Resource Fair will showcase our members, and will include performances, arts displays, information tables and refreshments. Come help us celebrate the cultural vibrancy of South King County, and bring along a friend or two! The fair showcases our 60 members in the areas of dance, heritage, literary arts, music, theatre, visual arts, botanical gardens and municipal organizations located in cities of Tukwila, Renton, Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Covington, and Enumclaw. Age Range: Adults. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98031. For more info visit www.sococulture.org.

KCTS 9 Inlaws & Outlaws film screening

Movies Join us for an evening of film and discussion. We are hosting a screening of Inlaws & Outlaws followed by a Q&A session with the film maker Drew Emery. Inlaws & Outlaws takes a look at gay and straight couples and singles and the challenges they face. Followed by reception with light refreshment. Free event. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. KCTS 9 Studios 401 Mercer St Seattle, WA 98109-4640.

NW Horticultural Society Lecture, Seattle

Gardening Andrea Jones, one of the world's leading plant, garden and landscape photographers, will discuss gardens she has photographed, including her travels with renowned Sue and Bleddyn Wynn-Jones. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM. 3501 ME 41st St, Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit www.northwesthort.org.

Over the River and Through the Woods

Theater/Shows Show times: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday matinees: 2:00 p.m. Nick, a single Italian American, is offered fulfilled dreams and a new life in Seattle. His traditional Italian grandparents propose a compelling reason to stay in New Jersey – the lovely and single Caitlin O’Hare. Their weekly Sunday dinners turn into a comic dance, as the entire family tries to influence Nick’s choice. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Taproot Theatre Company 204 North 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103 Greenwood neighborhood.

Defending the Caveman

Theater/Shows KPC is proud to present the longest-running solo play in Broadway history. For 16 years this wildly popular comedy has been credited with promoting peace talks in the ongoing gender wars. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 8:00 PM – Saturday, May 17, 2008, 8:00 PM. Kirkland Performance Center 350 Kirkland Ave Kirkland, WA 98033-6221.

Wed Latin Nights @ Babalu

Music Featuring DJ Nick Prajunkid & Mambo Cadillac band. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Angelina Henry. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:45 PM – Thursday, May 15, 2008, 1:45 AM. Babalu Lounge 1723 N 45th St Seattle, WA 98103-6801.

Nordic Journeys: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard

Visual arts EXHIBITION NORDIC JOURNEYS: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard May 2 - June 1, 2008 This exhibition features the work of three award-winning artists exploring themes of climate change, landscape and nature in Greenland, Norway and Iceland. Maria Coryell-Martin: An Expeditionary Artist in Greenland Coryell-Martin travels the globe, documenting climate change through her art. This exhibition will feature watercolors and oil paintings of Greenland. Eliot O’Hara:Watercolors of Norway Watercolor paintings from the 1940s and 1950s of Norwegian landscapes by Eliot O’Hara (1890-1969). Caryl Utigard: Birds of Iceland: Stunning images of Iceland’s wildlife by Seattle photographer Caryl Utigard. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 206-789-5707. Ticket Web Link: http://www.nordicmuseum.org. Contact: Karen Hansen. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nordic Heritage Museum 3014 NW 67th St Seattle, WA 98117-6215. For more info visit www.nordicmuseum.org.

Style in the Aisle

Community A new exhibit premiering at The Museum of Flight on February 9 shows that aviation is not just about airport runways, but fashion runways as well. Style in the Aisle is a window into the world of commercial flight attendants – their stories, their roles in aviation and especially: their uniforms. Style in the Aisle draws upon the Museum’s extensive collection of airline flight attendant uniforms, airline artifacts, photos and resources donated exclusively for the exhibit. From the nurse togs of the 30s to the fab fashions of the 60s and 70s, “Style” is a delightful look at the softer side of commercial air travel. Age Range: All Ages. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Museum of Flight 9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108.

Pike Place Market Food & Cultural Tour

Food and drink Eat your way through Seattle's most celebrated culinary landmark! Let us take you behind the scenes to experience some of our favorite market spots. Taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, meet and interact with the exceptional people that give the market life, and hear their humble, and often humorous stories. Pick up a few buying tips, cooking ideas, a list of can't-miss restaurants, and some handy market history. Discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historical landmark in a way that even surprises locals! For your listening comfort, each tour participant will be provided with personal audio devices. You will enjoy crystal clear sound from your tour guide, while still being able to soak up the lively hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market. Savor Seattle Food Tours is the first and only tour company in Seattle to provide this technology. This 2-hour walking tour will include delicious tastings from: - Alderwood smoked salmon - Boutique Washington wines… Thursday, May 15, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pike Place Market 1st Ave. & Pike St. Seattle, WA Tour meets at Seattle Coffee Works (111 Pike St.) at 9:45am. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Seattle Food Tours

Food and drink Feed your sense of adventure and join Seattle Food Tours as we walk and taste our way through the delicious Belltown and Pike Place neighborhoods. Learn about the local history and architecture while sampling foods from some of Seattle's best restaurants. This is a fun, educational and tasty tour for both locals and visitors. Visit www.seattlefoodtours.com and see what past guests are saying about Seattle's original food tour! Thursday, May 15, 2008, 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM. Tour starts near 1st and Battery 1933 44th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116-1908.

Eastside Business Awards

Business Ticket Phone: 425.213.1205. Ticket Web Link: www.bellevuechamber.org. Cost: $60 members, $85 non-members, corporate tables available. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue.

Seattle Presents Ensemble Sub Masa

Music Quirky and joyful, this ensemble takes a musical trek to Budapest cafés, Transylvanian villages and back-street Bucharest clubs with hot dance tunes and tangos from yesteryear. Presented in partnership with Northwest Folklife. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. City Hall 600 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98104-1850. For more info visit www.seattle.gov.

Snohomish Farmers Market

Food and drink Our local Farmers Market features the finest from Snohomish County Farm Country. Come ready to sample certified organic fruit, vegetables, and berries. Our select vendors also offer farm-fresh, cage-free eggs, nursery stock, local honey, fresh baked goods, beautifully arranged cut flowers, and one-of-a-kind crafts made by our local artisans. After a stroll through the market, be sure to check out the many wonderful shops located within the heart of the Snohomish “Antique District.” There you will also find fine dining, along with the local coffee and ale houses. For more information contact: Karen Erickson, SFM Manager (360) 862-9087 snohomishfarmersmarket@gmail.com or Kirsten McClure, Market PR (360)568-7974 kmcclure00@aol.com. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Contact: Karen Erickson, SFM Manager. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM. First Street and Cedar Avenue, Snohomish, WA.

Romeo & Juliet, Seattle Shakespeare Company

Theater/Shows The Shorecrest PTSA is presenting this evening performance by one of the area's leading theater groups in order to make an evening of theater possible for everyone in our community, especially families and young people. The ticket prices are purposely light on budgets: Students $5 and adults $10. A festive dessert gathering before the performance is included. Dessert (gratis) 6 p.m. Performance 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, Beach House Greetings in Richmond Beach, Windermere Real Estate in Lake Forest Park and to order. Order Form to download at www.shorecrestptsa.org. Price - Low: 5.00. Price - High: 10.00. Directed By: Stephanie Shine. Written By: William Shakespeare. Cast: Seattle Shakespeare Company. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Web Link: www.shorecrestptsa.org. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Shorecrest High School Theater 15343 25th Avenue NE Shoreline, WA 98155. For more info visit www.shorecrestptsa.org.

The Girl Power Hour Red Party presented by Upside Downtown Aesthetics

Community Wear your favorite Red dress or accessory for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Movement. RSVP Req'd at www.girlpowerhour.com. Price - Low: $10.00. Ticket Phone: 206-228-5187. Contact: girls@girlpowerhour.com. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Sea Sound Lounge 115 Blanchard St. Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 374-3733. For more info visit www.girlpowerhour.com.

Over the River and Through the Woods

Theater/Shows Show times: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday matinees: 2:00 p.m. Nick, a single Italian American, is offered fulfilled dreams and a new life in Seattle. His traditional Italian grandparents propose a compelling reason to stay in New Jersey – the lovely and single Caitlin O’Hare. Their weekly Sunday dinners turn into a comic dance, as the entire family tries to influence Nick’s choice. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Taproot Theatre Company 204 North 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103 Greenwood neighborhood.

Living Dead in Denmark

Theater/Shows Zombies, Shakespeare and martial arts collide in Living Dead in Denmark, the new show from the Pork Filled Players. A post-apocalyptic Denmark faces an invasion of the living dead and only Lady Macbeth, Juliet and a really pissed off Ophelia have a chance to stave it off. Will they do or will they die (and maybe die again for good measure)? Catch this West Coast premiere of the long running New York hit play by Qui Nguyen (with original music by Dan Deming), and directed by Lisa Anne Glomb. A critical rave at the 2007 National Asian American Theatre Festival, Living Dead is the unauthorized action adventure sequel to Hamlet, fusing the immortal Bard with B-movie sensibility in a perfect kickoff for Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Rated PG 13 for strong language, violence, affirmative action to zombie Americans and other attitudes offensive to neo-conservatives, Living Dead features Jose Abaoag, Tad Alexander, Bryan Bender, Deniece Bleha, Philip Clarke, Benjamin Elterman, Andrea Nelson, Marvin Newton, May… Thursday, May 15, 2008, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. theatre Off Jackson 409 7th Ave S Seattle, WA 98104-2948. For more info visit www.porkfilled.com.

Batuque

Music Live Brazilian Sounds of Samba. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 9:30 PM – Friday, May 16, 2008, 1:30 AM. Babalu Lounge 1723 N 45th Seattle WA 98103.

Charity Garage Sale Proceeds Go To Fred Hutchinson & Gilda's Club

Community Charity Garage Sale: Proceeds go to Fred Hutchinson & Gilda's Club. May 16th, 17th & 18th. DONATIONS NEEDED BADLY please drop off by May 15th. Lynn Johnson 5702 212th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, (425)778-0971, email lynn0971@comcast.net, We are having it RAIN OR SHINE. I am across from HALL'S LAKE behind a brown house with a white fence around it. Hope to see you there. Lynn Johnson. Contact: Lynn Johnson (425) 778-0971 or email lynn0971@comcast.net. Friday, May 16, 2008 – Sunday, May 18, 2008. 5702 212th St SW, Mountlake Terrace.

Native Plant Stewardship Program

Environment Free native plant education and restoration skills in exchange for 100 volunteer hours. Following the training, stewards will design and implement a restoration plan in an assigned Seattle Park. Apply by April 2nd. Friday, May 16, 2008. West Seattle Community College 6000 16th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98106-1401.

Publici-Tea(TM) Half-Day Workshop

Business Work-in-the-Trenches Publicist Nancy Juetten will hold the Publici-Tea(TM) Half-Day Workshop on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Village Bellevue to empower do-it-yourself publicity success among buzz seeking business owners. Each Publici-Tea(TM) offers a half-day of in-person training to empower DIY publicity success. Guests enjoy delicious Biscot-Tea(TM) and tea or coffee in the morning, a tasty lunch, and Seattle Chocolates for dessert. They gain great ideas, resources and access to media contacts to make publicity success flow with ease. Guests get their publicity questions answered by a local expert. Personal attention is the intention, and results in the media are the goal. And, parking is free and plentiful. The $297 event fee includes an abundance of print, audio, and electronic materials - including your own printed copy of the Media-Savvy-to-Go Publicity Toolkit - refreshments, and all the great ideas we can collectively share to catapult your business from the darkness to the sp… Ticket Phone: 425-641-5214. Ticket Web Link: http://www.publici-tea.com. Cost: $297 - Includes the Media-Savvy-to-Go Publicity Toolkit. Contact: Nancy S. Juetten. Friday, May 16, 2008, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Village Bellevue 121 106th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA, 98004 425-457-7400 http://www.theVillageBellevue.com. For more info visit www.publici-tea.com.

Nordic Journeys: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard

Visual arts EXHIBITION NORDIC JOURNEYS: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard May 2 - June 1, 2008 This exhibition features the work of three award-winning artists exploring themes of climate change, landscape and nature in Greenland, Norway and Iceland. Maria Coryell-Martin: An Expeditionary Artist in Greenland Coryell-Martin travels the globe, documenting climate change through her art. This exhibition will feature watercolors and oil paintings of Greenland. Eliot O’Hara:Watercolors of Norway Watercolor paintings from the 1940s and 1950s of Norwegian landscapes by Eliot O’Hara (1890-1969). Caryl Utigard: Birds of Iceland: Stunning images of Iceland’s wildlife by Seattle photographer Caryl Utigard. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 206-789-5707. Ticket Web Link: http://www.nordicmuseum.org. Contact: Karen Hansen. Friday, May 16, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nordic Heritage Museum 3014 NW 67th St Seattle, WA 98117-6215. For more info visit www.nordicmuseum.org.

Style in the Aisle

Community A new exhibit premiering at The Museum of Flight on February 9 shows that aviation is not just about airport runways, but fashion runways as well. Style in the Aisle is a window into the world of commercial flight attendants – their stories, their roles in aviation and especially: their uniforms. Style in the Aisle draws upon the Museum’s extensive collection of airline flight attendant uniforms, airline artifacts, photos and resources donated exclusively for the exhibit. From the nurse togs of the 30s to the fab fashions of the 60s and 70s, “Style” is a delightful look at the softer side of commercial air travel. Age Range: All Ages. Friday, May 16, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Museum of Flight 9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108.

Pike Place Market Food & Cultural Tour

Food and drink Eat your way through Seattle's most celebrated culinary landmark! Let us take you behind the scenes to experience some of our favorite market spots. Taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, meet and interact with the exceptional people that give the market life, and hear their humble, and often humorous stories. Pick up a few buying tips, cooking ideas, a list of can't-miss restaurants, and some handy market history. Discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historical landmark in a way that even surprises locals! For your listening comfort, each tour participant will be provided with personal audio devices. You will enjoy crystal clear sound from your tour guide, while still being able to soak up the lively hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market. Savor Seattle Food Tours is the first and only tour company in Seattle to provide this technology. This 2-hour walking tour will include delicious tastings from: - Alderwood smoked salmon - Boutique Washington wines… Friday, May 16, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pike Place Market 1st Ave. & Pike St. Seattle, WA Tour meets at Seattle Coffee Works (111 Pike St.) at 9:45am. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Seattle Food Tours

Food and drink Feed your sense of adventure and join Seattle Food Tours as we walk and taste our way through the delicious Belltown and Pike Place neighborhoods. Learn about the local history and architecture while sampling foods from some of Seattle's best restaurants. This is a fun, educational and tasty tour for both locals and visitors. Visit www.seattlefoodtours.com and see what past guests are saying about Seattle's original food tour! Friday, May 16, 2008, 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM. Tour starts near 1st and Battery 1933 44th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116-1908.

Cheese Festival

Food and drink May 16, 2008 • 12 to 8 pm Cheese Festival • The Tasting Room Join Paul Beveridge of Wilridge Winery as he dazzles us with new releases paired with the cheese of the day. Friday, May 16, 2008, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Tasting Room 1924 Post Alley Seattle, WA. 98101.

Wine & Beer Tasting

Food and drink Complimentary tasting. Come join us every Friday night for a complimentary wine & beer tasting. Each Friday we will feature at least two wines and two beers. The last Friday of each month we will pour at least two wines and four beers. Save 10% off each of the featured wines and beers. Friday, May 16, 2008, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. The Wine Alley 14276 SE 176th St Renton, WA 98058-8787.

Wine Tasting in Graham

Food and drink We would like to extend an invitation to you for our next Friday night 6-8PM wine tasting. This is Graham, WA 1st Coffee & Wine bar in all the area. Friday, May 16, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Austin Chase Coffee 196th Street Ct E Graham, WA 98338.

Footloose, The Musical

Theater/Shows Presented by the Bothell High Theater Arts Department. Price - Low: $8. Price - High: $12. Directed By: James Wilson. Ticket Web Link: www.bothelldrama.org. Friday, May 16, 2008, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Northshore Performing Arts Center Bothell, WA. For more info visit www.bothelldrama.org.

Over the River and Through the Woods

Theater/Shows Show times: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday matinees: 2:00 p.m. Nick, a single Italian American, is offered fulfilled dreams and a new life in Seattle. His traditional Italian grandparents propose a compelling reason to stay in New Jersey – the lovely and single Caitlin O’Hare. Their weekly Sunday dinners turn into a comic dance, as the entire family tries to influence Nick’s choice. Friday, May 16, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Taproot Theatre Company 204 North 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103 Greenwood neighborhood.

Living Dead in Denmark

Theater/Shows Zombies, Shakespeare and martial arts collide in Living Dead in Denmark, the new show from the Pork Filled Players, playing May 2 to 25, at the Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S. in Seattle's International District). A post-apocalyptic Denmark faces an invasion of the living dead and only Lady Macbeth, Juliet and a really pissed off Ophelia have a chance to stave it off. Will they do or will they die (and maybe die again for good measure)? Catch this West Coast premiere of the long running New York hit play by Qui Nguyen (with original music by Dan Deming), and directed by Lisa Anne Glomb. A critical rave at the 2007 National Asian American Theatre Festival, Living Dead is the unauthorized action adventure sequel to Hamlet, fusing the immortal Bard with B-movie sensibility in a perfect kickoff for Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Price - Low: $10. Price - High: $15. Directed By: Lisa Anne Glomb. Written By: Qui Nguyen. Cast: Jose Abaoag, Tad Alexander, Aly Bedford, Bryan Bender, Philip Clarke, Benjamin Elterman, Andrea Nelson, Marvin Newton, May Nguyen and Miko Premo. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 206-325-6500. Ticket Web Link: http://www.ticketwindowonline.com. Contact: Roger Tang. Friday, May 16, 2008, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Theatre Off Jackson 409 7th Ave S Seattle, WA 98104-2948. For more info visit www.porkfilled.com.

The Creation Project

Theater/Shows The CREATION Project Showcase Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, 2008 8 PM at Broadway Performance Hall 1625 Broadway; Seattle, WA (map) CD Forum Session! A post performance Q & A free to ticket holders May 16th & 17th. The CREATION Project Showcase is the culmination of this year long project where six selected artists present excerpts from their newly created innovative and contemporary work. Over two nights in May 2008, experience the wide variety of talent; from contemporary dance to spoken word to theatre, the CREATION Project will prove to be an extraordinary event displaying the depth and breadth of local African-American performing artists. A show not to be missed. Friday, May 16, 2008. Friday, May 16, 2008, 8:00 PM. Broadway Performance Hall 1625 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122-2498. For more info visit www.cdforum.org.

Pimp du Jour

Music Friday, May 16, 2008, 9:30 PM – Saturday, May 17, 2008, 1:30 AM. Babalu Lounge 1723 N 45th Seattle WA 98103.

May 17th Norwegian Celebration in Ballard

Fair/festival The Norwegian-American community is celebrating Norway's Constitution Day on May 17th with an all day Festival in Ballard, Seattle's Scandinavian Community. There are fun activities throughout the day and the parade begins at 3 p.m. with colorful costumes, dances, music and more. Featured guest is Norwegian recording artist Hanne Krogh who will perform at various events. Visit the website for a full schedule of activities, http://www.syttendemaiseattle.com. Age Range: All Ages. Saturday, May 17, 2008. Market Street in Ballard. For more info visit www.syttendemaiseattle.com.

Seattle Cheese Festival

Fair/festival The Seattle Cheese Festival encourages families to attend this year's festivities, May 17 - May 18 at Pike Place Market. Family-friendly activities include free cheese tastings, temporary tattoos and a children's costume parade to kick off the Cheese Festival each morning. Costumes representing dairy animals (cow, sheep, goat) are suggested, though not required. Festival organizers will provide dairy animal hats to those who don't have a costume. The parade starts at Rachel the Pig at 10:15 a.m. on May 17 and May 18. For more information, visit www.seattlecheesefestival.com. Saturday, May 17, 2008 – Sunday, May 18, 2008. Pike Place Market. For more info visit www.seattlecheesefestival.com.

Amtgard LARP

Sports This is a medevial renactment/Live action roleplaying game that meets every weekend at the covered area by the off leash dog park. It is great fun and exercise and fun for all ages. Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 0.00. Category: Fencing. Gender: Coed. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: GypsyStyle420@gmail.com. Saturday, May 17, 2008. Marymoor Park 6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE Redmond, WA 98052-4801.

Survivor SAKE Dragon Boat practice

Sports The mission of the Team Survivor Northwest Dragon Boating Program is: To train women cancer survivors to safely paddle with the proper technique To increase fitness while having fun To compete in a sport that encourages teamwork and camaraderie To raise awareness of all types of cancers To challenge the fears associated with cancer To demonstrate that survivors can participate in active sports Practice Schedule: Practices from April - September. Price - Low: 0.00. Category: Rowing. Gender: Female. Age Range: Adults. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM. South end Leschi Marina 122 Lakeside Ave Seattle, WA 98122. For more info visit teamsurvivornw.org.

Kids for Kelton Kar Wash

Community Kelton is an 11-year old Everett boy with cancer. He’s an awesome student, avid baseball fan, Yu-Gi-Oh card collector and one of the nicest kids you could meet. He is braving chemo and radiation to treat the cancer in his lungs, kidneys and leg. Even though Kelton is handling it all like a champ, the situation has put quite a strain on his family. Insurance won’t cover all of the medical expenses and his parents have exhausted available leave. Come get your car washed, have a donut and buy a Kids for Kelton wristband! Thanks for helping our friend! Kids for Kelton Kar Wash Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for sale! http://www..KeltonLittle.com. Ticket Web Link: http://www.keltonlittle.com/. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Horizon Elementary 222 W Casino Road Everett, WA 98204. For more info visit www.keltonlittle.com.

Port Orchard Farmers Market Celebrates 30th Year In Operation

Food and drink Port Orchard Farmers’ Market Celebrates 30th Year in Operation: Last Saturday of April to be Declared "Port Orchard Farmers’ Market Day" On Saturday, April 26, 2008, Port Orchard Farmers’ Market (POFM) will begin its 30th season providing a public marketplace for local, fresh produce, seafood, eggs and flowers as well as unique crafts from local artisans. POFM - located at the downtown waterfront in Port Orchard, Washington - is one of the oldest Saturday Farmers’ Markets in Western Washington. Market hours are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturdays from April 26th through October 11th. Opening Day will be marked by a Mayoral Proclamation by Port Orchard’s Mayor Copolla declaring the last Saturday of April as "Port Orchard Farmers’ Market Day". Performances by community groups in addition to giveaways and prizes will round out the day. To learn more about Port Orchard Farmers’ Market: Visit: www.pofarmersmarket.org Write: info@pofarmersmarket.org Or Call: (360) 275-7105 Pamela Moyer, Port Orchard Farmers Market… Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Marina Park In Port Orchard. For more info visit www.pofarmersmarket.org.

Bear Awareness Day

Outdoors/Recreation Bears may look cuddly, but you wouldn’t want them in your garbage can. Northwest Trek offers an opportunity to learn how to discourage bear break-ins and find out more about what makes ursids tick. Volunteers will also do a health check on your own teddy bear in our “clinic.” Free with regular park admission. Price - Low: $6. Price - High: $15. Age Range: All Ages. Gender: Coed. Ticket Phone: 360-832-6117. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 11610 Trek Dr E Eatonville, WA 98328-9502.

LUNA Chix Beginner Mountain Bike Skills for Women

Outdoors/Recreation Mountain bike skills clinic for women taught by Team LUNA Chix - the Seattle Mountain Bike Chapter. Cost - $25 donation to the Breast Cancer Fund. Email to sign up prior to the event, info@seattlelunachix.com or see www.seattlelunachix.com. Price - Low: 25. Price - High: 25. Gender: Female. Age Range: Adults. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Kenmore, WA 14500 Juanita Dr NE Kenmore, WA 98028-4966. For more info visit www.seattlelunachix.com..

Nordic Journeys: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard

Visual arts EXHIBITION NORDIC JOURNEYS: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard May 2 - June 1, 2008 This exhibition features the work of three award-winning artists exploring themes of climate change, landscape and nature in Greenland, Norway and Iceland. Maria Coryell-Martin: An Expeditionary Artist in Greenland Coryell-Martin travels the globe, documenting climate change through her art. This exhibition will feature watercolors and oil paintings of Greenland. Eliot O’Hara:Watercolors of Norway Watercolor paintings from the 1940s and 1950s of Norwegian landscapes by Eliot O’Hara (1890-1969). Caryl Utigard: Birds of Iceland: Stunning images of Iceland’s wildlife by Seattle photographer Caryl Utigard. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 206-789-5707. Ticket Web Link: http://www.nordicmuseum.org. Contact: Karen Hansen. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Nordic Heritage Museum 3014 NW 67th St Seattle, WA 98117-6215. For more info visit www.nordicmuseum.org.

Locks of Love & W.H.O. Fundraiser

Community Join Us For A Hair Raising Event!! Donate 10 Inches of Hair OR $35.00 and Receive a Cut & Style, Mini Facial & Makeover, A Spa Treatment, And Befor & After Photos. There will be a Raffle, Door prizes & Snacks Contact Elisa for more info or to be added to the guest list elisahardesty@yahoo.com. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Salon Envy 18801 Old Sumner Buckley Highway East Suit #4, Bonney Lake, WA.

Style in the Aisle

Community A new exhibit premiering at The Museum of Flight on February 9 shows that aviation is not just about airport runways, but fashion runways as well. Style in the Aisle is a window into the world of commercial flight attendants – their stories, their roles in aviation and especially: their uniforms. Style in the Aisle draws upon the Museum’s extensive collection of airline flight attendant uniforms, airline artifacts, photos and resources donated exclusively for the exhibit. From the nurse togs of the 30s to the fab fashions of the 60s and 70s, “Style” is a delightful look at the softer side of commercial air travel. Age Range: All Ages. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Museum of Flight 9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108.

Community Health Fair

Health Community Health Fair put on by Seattle University's College of Nursing Class of Summer 2008 Infomtion on: Asthma, College Application, Diabetes Dental Health, Fire Safety, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Medicaid, Nutrition, Reproductive Health, Smoking Cessation, Summer Safety, and WIC Activities For Adults: Blood Sugar Testing Blood Pressure Checks Activities For Children: Face Painting Hand washing & oral care demos Free admission, Free snacks, and tons of give-a-ways!!! Event sponsored by FiveHumans: http://www.fivehumans.com/. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. High Point Community Center Address: 6920 34th Ave. SW, 98126. For more info visit www.fivehumans.com.

Hiking against Leukemia

Health While training for an extensive day hike in the Rocky Mountain National Park or Mt. Rainier National Park, you will raise funds for research to find cures for blood cancers so patients live longer, healthier lives. To learn more, join us for an informational meeting near you: Sat, May 17, 2008 10 am Magnuson Park 7400 Sand Point Way NE The Brig (Garden Room) Seattle, WA RSVP at: http://www.hikefordiscovery.org/wa wachapter@lls.org (206) 628-0777 Hike for Discovery, a program of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, provides you with four months of professional outdoor training in Seattle parks and the Cascade foothills. You will build team camaraderie, endurance and outdoors skills while on the trail. To raise funds, you will be given a personal fundraising Web page, resources and guidance. This program is open to the seasoned hikers and budding enthusiasts alike. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Magnuson Park, The Brig (Garden Room) 7400 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115-8166. For more info visit www.hikefordiscovery.org.

Pike Place Market Food & Cultural Tour

Food and drink Eat your way through Seattle's most celebrated culinary landmark! Let us take you behind the scenes to experience some of our favorite market spots. Taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, meet and interact with the exceptional people that give the market life, and hear their humble, and often humorous stories. Pick up a few buying tips, cooking ideas, a list of can't-miss restaurants, and some handy market history. Discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historical landmark in a way that even surprises locals! For your listening comfort, each tour participant will be provided with personal audio devices. You will enjoy crystal clear sound from your tour guide, while still being able to soak up the lively hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market. Savor Seattle Food Tours is the first and only tour company in Seattle to provide this technology. This 2-hour walking tour will include delicious tastings from: - Alderwood smoked salmon - Boutique Washington wines… Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pike Place Market 1st Ave. & Pike St. Seattle, WA Tour meets at Seattle Coffee Works (111 Pike St.) at 9:45am. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Fala Day-Scottish Terrier Celebration

Pets and Animals Washington Sate Scottish Terrier Club is sponsoring a canine festival honoring the legendary Fala who was FDR's beloved Scottie in 1940. Events include: All -breed Fun Match Scottie Rescue information Meet the Breed Booth All Breed Ralley and Obedience Show Variety of information and canine related booths and items. Scottish Highland Bapiper Caterred Home -style Lunch -for donation. Bring Chairs, water for the dog - please no flexi leashes -well behaved dogs and owners welcome. Watch for signs @Marymoor Park. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Marymoor Park. For more info visit wsstc.org.

Seattle Food Tours

Food and drink Feed your sense of adventure and join Seattle Food Tours as we walk and taste our way through the delicious Belltown and Pike Place neighborhoods. Learn about the local history and architecture while sampling foods from some of Seattle's best restaurants. This is a fun, educational and tasty tour for both locals and visitors. Visit www.seattlefoodtours.com and see what past guests are saying about Seattle's original food tour! Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM. Tour starts near 1st and Battery 1933 44th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116-1908.

Queen Victoria’s Birthday Celebration at Fort Nisqually

Family Step back in time to the 19th Century as early Puget Sound history is brought to life at Fort Nisqually and learn about the exciting changes happening at the fort this year as the two new buildings take shape! This special event is on May 17th from 11 am - 5 pm. Also, explore the fort’s existing buildings while visiting with re-enactors in 1850s attire who will be waiting to share their knowledge and skills with you! Located in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a restoration of the Hudson’s Bay Company outpost on the Puget Sound where visitors can journey back in time to the mid-nineteenth century. Fort admission is: $ 4/adults, $ 3/students & seniors (ages 13-17 & over 62), $ 2/children (ages 5-12.) For additional information, please contact Fort Nisqually at (253) 591-5339 or fortnisqually@tacomaparks.com. Check out our website at www.fortnisqually.org . Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a facility of Metro Parks Tacoma. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is located inTacoma’s Point Defiance Park.

SteveSongs Concert to Benefit Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center

Family Tickets also sold at the door -- $12 for children two and older, $15 for adults. Price - Low: $10. Price - High: $12. Ticket Phone: 800-838-3006. Ticket Web Link: www.stevesongs.com. Contact: Christine Leahy. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Kane Hall, University of Washington 15th Ave NE & N 41st St Seattle, WA 98195.

StoryBook Theater presents Cinderella

Theater/Shows ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES: Kirkland Performance Center (Apr 19-27) Everett PUD Auditorium (May 3 & 4) Seattle Museum of History & Industry (May 10). Saturday, May 17, 2008, 11:00 AM. Carco Theater 1717 Maple Valley Hwy Renton, WA.

10th Annual "Walk for a Child"

Health 10th Annual Rainbow Girls of Washington Idaho Walk. This year's Walk benefits the Burned Children Recovery Foundation. For donation information, email webebusy@msn.com or call Melissa Rowe at 206 878-5742. Contact: Melissa Rowe, Director of Service Projects. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Des Moines Marina, Des Moines, WA. For more info visit www.nwrainbow.org.

Cheese Festival

Food and drink May 17, 2008 • 12 to 8 pm Cheese Festival • The Tasting Room Robert Goodfriend of Harlequin Wine Cellars will be here all day pouring his delightful wines and sharing stories from his days as a restaurateur. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Tasting Room 1924 Post Alley Seattle, WA. 98101.

Saturday Afternoon Wine Tasting

Food and drink Join us every Saturday afternoon for wine tasting. Check out www.thewinealley.com for details on each week's wine selection or special theme. This tasting is complimentary to all. Save 10% off of the featured wines. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The Wine Alley 14276 SE 176th St Renton, WA 98058-8787.

5th Annual Celebration of the Seahawks Season, Hosted by the Trufant Family Foundation

Sports Come Celebrate with us as we recognize Marcus Trufant with a special program recognizing 5 great years with the Seahawks, his 1st Pro Bowl Birth and his new 6 year contract with the Seattle Seahawks. Featuring Marcus and some of his teammates, Sea Gals, Blue Thunder, Carnival Games, Wilson High School Step Team and Genesis Dance Team from Miles Memorial C.M. E along with video highlights of the 2007 season plus more. Price - Low: $5.00. Contact: Constance Trufant. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 1202 N Orchard Tacoma Wa 98406. For more info visit www.marcustrufant.org.

Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Theater/Shows Join the adventure with Regal Lakewood Stadium 15 and Prince Caspian in games, activities, prizes, RCC sign ups and much, much more. Visit the official Disney website at www.disney.com/narnia. Also, tickets on sale at fandango.com. Directed By: Jessica Stewart. Cast: Regal Lakewood 15 Cast Members. Age Range: Families. Ticket Phone: 1.800.326.3264. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. 2410 South 84th St Lakewood WA 98499.

My Mother and Me! Workshop

Education Creative Crossings warmly invites you to take part in an exciting interactive workshop that honors and celebrates the pre-teen and teenage years. Creative, interactive and fun learning experience. $75/pair for girls ages 9 - 13 years old with their moms/guardians. Presenter: Peggy Rubens-Ellis. Age Range: Children. Ticket Phone: 206-463-1682. Ticket Web Link: http://creative-crossings.com/workshop.htm. Contact: Peggy Rubens-Ellis. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. West Seattle YMCA 4515 36th Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98126. For more info visit www.creative-crossings.com.

Historic photos of Tacoma Book Signing

Books Nick Peters will be signing his latest book "Historic Photos of Tacoma." This 10x10 book is a pictorial narrative of the area's history told through beautiful, culled-from-the-archives black and white photos. This is a great book for any travel, history or photography fan! This event is free! Saturday, May 17, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Barnes & Noble Lakewood Mall 5711 Main St SW Lakewood, WA 98499.

Doggie Play Date

Pets and Animals Big dogs play together from 2-4 p.m. Small dogs play together from 4-5 p.m. Supervised by a professional dog trainer, cost $5 per family. 360-629-7055 for more info. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. N.O.A.H. Animal Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center 31300 Brandstrom Rd Stanwood, WA 98292-5434.

Women of Mary's Place

Visual arts Portraits from a journey undertaken by sixteen women artists and sixteen homeless and formerly homeless women of Seattle The books are available with a suggested donation of $20 or more. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to support Mary's Place! Saturday, May 17, 2008, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Lowell Art Works 5205 S 2nd Ave Everett, WA 98203. For more info visit www.womenofmarysplace.org.

Overlake Hospital Auxiliaries Bandage Ball

Health The 21st annual Bandage Ball gala and auction is Overlake's major fundraising event of the year. This year's focus is on raising money to build a helipad on the Overlake campus, enhancing emergency healthcare services on the Eastside. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th St Bellevue, WA 98004-5561.

NMS Concert Chorus: 2008 Guest Composer Concert

Music Please join New York Composer and Jazz Pianist Pete Malinverni and NY Jazz Vocalist Jody Sandhaus, Seattle Composer Scott Warrender and Seattle Folk Artist and Composer Wes Weddell with the Nelsen Middle School Concert Chorus, Brian E. Hoskins, conductor, for a night of New Choral Music. Featuring Pete Malinverni's "Joyful!" a gospel suite for Choir and Jazz Ensemble, Scott Warrender's choral arrangement of Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" and a choral arrangement of Wes Weddell's award winning song, "Carry On". Show times at 5:30PM and 8PM. Price - Low: $7. Price - High: $10. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 425-204-3076. Contact: Brian Hoskins. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 5:30 PM – 7:05 PM. Carco Theatre 1717 SE Maple Valley Hwy Renton, WA 98057.

Ten Grands 10 Famous Pianists-10 Pianos One stage

Music Ten Grands...an inspriational and enchanting evening showcasing 10 phenomenal artists performing individually and as a group: featuring jazz, classical, blues, boogie woogie, pop and more! Price - Low: $36.00. Price - High: $120.00. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 206-292-2787. Ticket Web Link: www.ticketmaster.com. Contact: Kathy Fahlman Dewalt. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Benaroya Hall Seattle WA 200 University St Seattle, WA 98101-3428.

Orphans Africa Benefit and Concert

Community The founders of the nonprofit charity, Orphans Africa, invite you to attend a benefit on Saturday, May 17, at 7:00 PM, where they will share their experiences and photos of Africa. Learn about the living conditions in Tanzania, the friendships that they formed, and the challenges of the Tanzanian people to build meaningful lives in a country ravaged by AIDS and malaria, where 2.5 million orphans struggle to survive. A bevy of musicians have graciously offered to showcase their talents for the benefit. Come listen to professional musicians such as Sandy Webb Johnson, composer and pianist, Douglas McCulloch, a member of the Northwest Boychoir, and many others. Contact: Liza 206-321-5588. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Community of Christ Church 5555 Phinney Ave N. Seattle WA 98103 206-782-7114.

Footloose, The Musical

Theater/Shows Presented by the Bothell High Theater Arts Department. Price - Low: $8. Price - High: $12. Directed By: James Wilson. Ticket Web Link: www.bothelldrama.org. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Northshore Performing Arts Center Bothell, WA. For more info visit www.bothelldrama.org.

Over the River and Through the Woods

Theater/Shows Show times: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday matinees: 2:00 p.m. Nick, a single Italian American, is offered fulfilled dreams and a new life in Seattle. His traditional Italian grandparents propose a compelling reason to stay in New Jersey – the lovely and single Caitlin O’Hare. Their weekly Sunday dinners turn into a comic dance, as the entire family tries to influence Nick’s choice. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Taproot Theatre Company 204 North 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103 Greenwood neighborhood.

Spring Cocktail Fundraiser to benefit the HIV+ Orphans of Africa – with Local Art

Food and drink Roses & Rosemary is pleased to invite you to our Spring Cocktail Fundraiser to benefit the HIV+ Orphans of Africa. Come join us for Sunset Cocktails on the lake, Saturday, May 17th, from 7pm to Midnight at the Lake Union Rowing Club. This is your opportunity to dress up and look your best for an evening of art, music, drinks, and to help raise funds for a great cause. Your ticket for the evening will include a complimentary cocktail over the lake, local Seattle artwork, free chair massage, African hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction with some great items, including a Dakota Columbia Houseboat vacation for 15 people plus other items. Visits our site for more information about the event: http://www.rosesandrosemary.com/May2008.htm More importantly, each ticket will go to help pay for HIV medication for one of our HIV+ Orphans. You will be making a direct and specific difference! The Lake Union Rowing Club is an actual houseboat on east Lake Union, featuring an unequaled view of the lake, Sp… Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM. On Water Lake Union Lake Union Rowing Club 11 E. Allison Street Seattle, WA 98102. For more info visit www.rosesandrosemary.com.

NMS Concert Chorus: 2008 Guest Composer Concert

Music Please join New York Composer and Jazz Pianist Pete Malinverni and NY Jazz Vocalist Jody Sandhaus, Seattle Composer Scott Warrender and Seattle Folk Artist and Composer Wes Weddell with the Nelsen Middle School Concert Chorus, Brian E. Hoskins, conductor, for a night of New Choral Music. Featuring Pete Malinverni's "Joyful!" a gospel suite for Choir and Jazz Ensemble, Scott Warrender's choral arrangement of Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" and a choral arrangement of Wes Weddell's award winning song, "Carry On". Show times at 5:30PM and 8PM. Price - Low: $7. Price - High: $10. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 425-204-3076. Contact: Brian Hoskins. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 8:00 PM – 9:40 PM. Carco Theatre 1717 Maple Valley Hwy Renton, WA 98057.

Living Dead in Denmark

Theater/Shows Zombies, Shakespeare and martial arts collide in Living Dead in Denmark, the new show from the Pork Filled Players, playing May 2 to 25, at the Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S. in Seattle's International District). A post-apocalyptic Denmark faces an invasion of the living dead and only Lady Macbeth, Juliet and a really pissed off Ophelia have a chance to stave it off. Will they do or will they die (and maybe die again for good measure)? Catch this West Coast premiere of the long running New York hit play by Qui Nguyen (with original music by Dan Deming), and directed by Lisa Anne Glomb. A critical rave at the 2007 National Asian American Theatre Festival, Living Dead is the unauthorized action adventure sequel to Hamlet, fusing the immortal Bard with B-movie sensibility in a perfect kickoff for Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Price - Low: $10. Price - High: $15. Directed By: Lisa Anne Glomb. Written By: Qui Nguyen. Cast: Jose Abaoag, Tad Alexander, Aly Bedford, Bryan Bender, Philip Clarke, Benjamin Elterman, Andrea Nelson, Marvin Newton, May Nguyen and Miko Premo. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 206-325-6500. Ticket Web Link: http://www.ticketwindowonline.com. Contact: Roger Tang. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Theatre Off Jackson 409 7th Ave S Seattle, WA 98104-2948. For more info visit www.porkfilled.com.

Mycle Wastman

Music Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9:30 PM – Sunday, May 18, 2008, 1:30 AM. Babalu Lounge 1723 N 45th Seattle WA 98103.

Old Snohomish Antique & Classic Motocycle Show

Fair/festival 12th Annual Old Snohomish Antique & Classic Motorcycle Show. A free community event that starts at 9am on 1st street between Avenue D & Cedar Street in downtown Snohomish. Bike Show competition fee is $10. Registration begins at 9am, voting begins at noon. Live music, performance by Seattle Cossacks motorcycle stunt drill team, Food, vendors, shopping, museum, music & trophies. Average attendance is 25,000 people. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Sunday, May 18, 2008. Snohomish, Washington.

Amtgard LARP

Sports This is a medevial renactment/Live action roleplaying game that meets every weekend at the covered area.It is great fun and exercise and fun for all ages. Contact Person- Mike Gillespie @ raven_soulstealer@yahoo.com. Gender: Coed. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Mike Gillespie. Sunday, May 18, 2008. Wonderwodd Park-Lacey, Wa 3100 Brentwood Dr SE Lacey, WA 98503-3729.

Amtgard LARP

Sports This is a medevial renactment/Live action roleplaying game that meets every weekend at the covered area by the off leash dog park. It is great fun and exercise and fun for all ages. contact person Linda Wilson @ aphaydren@gmail.com. Sunday, May 18, 2008. Sprinker Recreation Center 14824 C St S Tacoma, WA 98444-4500.

New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride

Outdoors/Recreation Don’t miss this pedal-powered urban adventure on Sunday, May 18th, when the New Belgium Urban Assault Ride hits the streets of Seattle! In this funky Bike Scavenger Hunt, two-person teams bike to checkpoints around town, completing crazy obstacle courses at each stop. You could be racing an adult big wheel, careening down an inflatable slip n slide, doing the ‘keg walk’ or jousting on a BMX bike. The obstacle courses are different in each city so you never know what’s in store. Before the event, www.urbanassaultride.com lists checkpoints you will have to reach during the day. There's no set route, so you and your teammate will have to strategize to pick the best course around town. Mental muscle is just as important is bike skills. It’s a great event for friends, couples and there is also a family division where parents/guardians can race WITH their kids (ages 7-12). It’s one of the few events that parents can participate in with their kids. The race benefits Bike Works and is followed by a huge afte… Price - Low: 110. Price - High: 120. Ticket Phone: 512.289.3965. Ticket Web Link: www.urbanassaultride.com. Contact: Josh Kravetz. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Fremont & Seattle 3501 Phinney Ave N Seattle, WA 98103-8625.

New Belgium Urban Assault Ride

Outdoors/Recreation The Urban Assault Ride™ is a funky bike scavenger hunt that involves street-smart riding, obstacle courses, and a huge after party. Mental muscle is just as important as bike skills as teams of 2 choose their own course to checkpoints around the city. Price - Low: $50. Price - High: $120. Age Range: All Ages. Gender: Coed. Ticket Phone: 303-408-0747. Ticket Web Link: www.urbanassaultride.com. Contact: Josh Kravetz. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Fremont Outdoor Cinema - 3501 Phinney Ave N Seattle, WA 98103-8625.

Seattle's Human Rights Torch Relay Walk, Rally and Concert

Community Seattle's Human Rights Torch Relay on May 18 will feature a torch walk through downtown, a free concert and rally. An international campaign joined by human rights groups from around the globe, the Human Rights Torch Relay seeks to bring an end to all human rights abuses against the people of China. Join others concerned about human rights in China, NGOs, musicians, and guest speakers in this event for improved human rights in China. The Torch Walk will start at Hing Hay Park in Chinatown at 10AM and proceed through downtown to Westlake Park for a free concert and rally at 11 AM. The rally features the following speakers and performers: speeches by Larry Dhors - President of Seattle Burma Roundtable, Sophie Liu - Falun Gong practitioner tortured in China, Jamp Thubten - former Tibetan monk and Jane Jin - President of the Washington State Chinese Democracy & Human Rights Office. The concert will feature local favorite Artis the Spoonman, J-Minus and guests. HRTR's theme: The Olympics and crimes ag… Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Ticket Phone: 206-251-3657. Contact: Michael Green - Seattle HRTR Coordinator. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Hing Hay Park to Westlake Park 423 Maynard Ave S. - 401 Pine St. Seattle, WA, 98101. For more info visit www.humanrightstorch.org.

Style in the Aisle

Community A new exhibit premiering at The Museum of Flight on February 9 shows that aviation is not just about airport runways, but fashion runways as well. Style in the Aisle is a window into the world of commercial flight attendants – their stories, their roles in aviation and especially: their uniforms. Style in the Aisle draws upon the Museum’s extensive collection of airline flight attendant uniforms, airline artifacts, photos and resources donated exclusively for the exhibit. From the nurse togs of the 30s to the fab fashions of the 60s and 70s, “Style” is a delightful look at the softer side of commercial air travel. Age Range: All Ages. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Museum of Flight 9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108.

Ballard Farmers Market

Food and drink Open all year round. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Ballard Ave & 22nd Ave. NW. For more info visit www.fremontmarket.com.

Pike Place Market Food & Cultural Tour

Food and drink Eat your way through Seattle's most celebrated culinary landmark! Let us take you behind the scenes to experience some of our favorite market spots. Taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, meet and interact with the exceptional people that give the market life, and hear their humble, and often humorous stories. Pick up a few buying tips, cooking ideas, a list of can't-miss restaurants, and some handy market history. Discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historical landmark in a way that even surprises locals! For your listening comfort, each tour participant will be provided with personal audio devices. You will enjoy crystal clear sound from your tour guide, while still being able to soak up the lively hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market. Savor Seattle Food Tours is the first and only tour company in Seattle to provide this technology. This 2-hour walking tour will include delicious tastings from: - Alderwood smoked salmon - Boutique Washington wines… Sunday, May 18, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pike Place Market 1st Ave. & Pike St. Seattle, WA Tour meets at Seattle Coffee Works (111 Pike St.) at 9:45am. Advance ticket purchase is required.

StoryBook Theater presents 'Cinderella'

Theater/Shows ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES: Kirkland Performance Center (Apr 19-27) Everett PUD Auditorium (May 3 & 4) Seattle Museum of History & Industry (May 10). Sunday, May 18, 2008, 11:00 AM. Carco Theater 1717 Maple Valley Hwy Renton, WA.

Nordic Journeys: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard

Visual arts EXHIBITION NORDIC JOURNEYS: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard May 2 - June 1, 2008 This exhibition features the work of three award-winning artists exploring themes of climate change, landscape and nature in Greenland, Norway and Iceland. Maria Coryell-Martin: An Expeditionary Artist in Greenland Coryell-Martin travels the globe, documenting climate change through her art. This exhibition will feature watercolors and oil paintings of Greenland. Eliot O’Hara:Watercolors of Norway Watercolor paintings from the 1940s and 1950s of Norwegian landscapes by Eliot O’Hara (1890-1969). Caryl Utigard: Birds of Iceland: Stunning images of Iceland’s wildlife by Seattle photographer Caryl Utigard. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 206-789-5707. Ticket Web Link: http://www.nordicmuseum.org. Contact: Karen Hansen. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Nordic Heritage Museum 3014 NW 67th St Seattle, WA 98117-6215. For more info visit www.nordicmuseum.org.

Great Strides of WA

Health Taking steps to cure Cystic Fibrosis is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fund-raising event. Tens of thousands of co-workers, friends and family come together each year as one community for one cause…to help find a cure for CF. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 12:00 PM. Seattle Center Amphitheatre. For more info visit www.cff.org.

"holotradband" at Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society concert

Music "Holotradband" is a septet of veteran NWest jazz musicians, which plays each Tuesday night at New Orleans Cafe in Pioneer Square. Plenty of free parking. Snacks, coffee available. Beverages vis Elks bar. Price - Low: $8. Price - High: $11. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 425-776-5072. Contact: n.a. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave.NW, Seattle 98107 (Ballard).

Charity Cruise Hosted by Trufant Family Foundation

Community Seahawks Cornerback & 2008 Pro Bowler "Marcus Trufant" and some of his teammates will be our special guest. Meet and greet only-no formal autographs-. Price - Low: $50.00. Ticket Web Link: www.trufantfamilyfoundation.com. Contact: Constance Trufant. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Spirit of Seattle Cruise Ship (Pier 55) 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101.

Toast of the Gowns Fashion Show

Health DLD Foundation to host Toast of the Gowns Fashion Show at the Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Washington to benefit Women's Cancer Research. John Curley of Evening Magazine will be the emcee and auctioneer. There will be a silent auction and wine tasting reception followed by a live auction fashion show. La Belle Reve Bridal in Bellevue has donated 25 evening gowns to be auctioned off and our models include Christine Chen and Miss Emerald City. Price - Low: $200. Ticket Phone: 360-651-6224. Ticket Web Link: http://www.dldfoundation.org/pagefashionshow. Contact: Jessica Merlino. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery 14111 NE 145th St Woodinville, WA. For more info visit www.dldfoundation.org.

Senior Appreciation Day

Community They say that the best things in life are free, but if you can’t get free, how about half price? If you are 55 or older, you are invited to enjoy Senior Appreciation Day on June 3rd at the Campus Salon at Shoreline Community College. Choose from the Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor or Carey Grant salon packages that offer half price services on manicures, paraffin dips, haircuts and scalp treatments. Prices range from $8.50 to $20.50 – the Elizabeth Taylor package includes an 8x10 inch glamour shot by Andrew Edwards Photography. To make an appointment, call 206-542-5056. Price - Low: $8.50. Price - High: $20.50. Ticket Phone: 206-542-5056. Contact: Darlene Carlson. Monday, May 19, 2008. Shoreline Community College Campus Salon 910 N. 160th Street (160th and Linden).

Style in the Aisle

Community A new exhibit premiering at The Museum of Flight on February 9 shows that aviation is not just about airport runways, but fashion runways as well. Style in the Aisle is a window into the world of commercial flight attendants – their stories, their roles in aviation and especially: their uniforms. Style in the Aisle draws upon the Museum’s extensive collection of airline flight attendant uniforms, airline artifacts, photos and resources donated exclusively for the exhibit. From the nurse togs of the 30s to the fab fashions of the 60s and 70s, “Style” is a delightful look at the softer side of commercial air travel. Age Range: All Ages. Monday, May 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Museum of Flight 9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108.

Pike Place Market Food & Cultural Tour

Food and drink Eat your way through Seattle's most celebrated culinary landmark! Let us take you behind the scenes to experience some of our favorite market spots. Taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, meet and interact with the exceptional people that give the market life, and hear their humble, and often humorous stories. Pick up a few buying tips, cooking ideas, a list of can't-miss restaurants, and some handy market history. Discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historical landmark in a way that even surprises locals! For your listening comfort, each tour participant will be provided with personal audio devices. You will enjoy crystal clear sound from your tour guide, while still being able to soak up the lively hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market. Savor Seattle Food Tours is the first and only tour company in Seattle to provide this technology. This 2-hour walking tour will include delicious tastings from: - Alderwood smoked salmon - Boutique Washington wines… Monday, May 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pike Place Market 1st Ave. & Pike St. Seattle, WA Tour meets at Seattle Coffee Works (111 Pike St.) at 9:45am. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Storytime at The Children's Museum, Seattle

Books Enter the world of books and celebrate literacy in our new Storytelling Circle! Visit our beautiful new space for children and families! Education, staff and guest readers bring books to life through song, puppets, fingerplays and more! Monday, May 19, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Location: The Children's Museum, Seattle Address: 305 Harrison Street City: Seattle, WA Zipcode: 98109. For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org.

Lunch & Learn - Customer Service that Rocks

Business Providing first-rate customer service is part of what makes you stand out from the growing competition. Clients think they want satisfaction, but what they talk about is getting more than expected. What are you doing to proactively offer your clients more than they expect? Business Week magazine’s annual poll of the top “Customer Service Champs” enforces the importance of conducting stellar client relations. Great customer service is the simplest way to build a client base full of raving fans, and it is the best (and most affordable) marketing and public relations technique used! If you’re interested in learning how to enhance your company’s level of service, bring your team to this month’s Lunch & Learn. Lunch & Learn is a monthly hands-on workshop for local, success-oriented business owners, presented by your local business coach, Isabella McPeak, of the world’s #1 business coaching firm, ActionCOACH. Ticket Phone: (206) 352-0600. Ticket Web Link: www.actioncoachseattle.com. Cost: $199. Contact: Isabella McPeak. Monday, May 19, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. ActionCOACH Seattle Office 9057 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98103-3685.

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Food and drink It's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The long awaited Mac-n-Cheese Monday' returns… Most of you are aware of our precious market neighbor. Once again we have paired with Beecher's Handmade Cheese, for a hedonistic concoction of an old time favorite. We have taken the liberty to pair some wonderful wines to escort your mac-n-cheese. This tradition kicks off Monday, October 1st at 5 pm. For a new twist on a family classic, Beecher's combines penne pasta with their award-winning Flagship cheese to create Beecher's "World's Best" Mac & Cheese. Everything offered at Beecher's is pure, all-natural, *full-flavored food handcrafted in traditional ways with the best ingredients. * No artificial preservatives, no artificial coloring, no flavor enhancers, no hydrogenated oils, nitrates and polysorbate; always rBST free. Monday, May 19, 2008, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Tasting Room 1924 Post Alley Seattle WA. 98101. For more info visit www.winesofwashington.com.

Weight Loss Challenge Webinar

Health Lose Weight in 2008 - Weight Loss Challenge Webinar! 8-Week Program Advising Nutrition and Exercise. Team Concept with Prizes Every Week. FREE Online Nutrition Classes. April 7 to May 26th 6pm PDT You don’t have to leave your home or be on any particular program for this Challenge. You just need a desire to not carry extra weight in 2008 and join to be involved in a fun, motivating group. Cash prize to the winner and weekly prizes to participants Register on or Before March 19, 2008 and receive a FREE consultation. Monday, May 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Your Computer 2423 229th Ave NE Sammamish, WA 98074-6531. For more info visit www.shapeyoursuccess.net.

Community Supported Agriculture

Environment Meet the owner of Jubilee Biodynamic Farm in Carnation, and learn more about how you can support local, sustainable agriculture in King County. Monday, May 19, 2008, 7:00 PM. Bellevue Regional Library 1111 110th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98004. For more info visit www.kcls.org.

Nordic Journeys: Works by Maria Coryell-Martin, Eliot O'Hara and Caryl Utigard