Published: Friday, August 8, 2008
Family fun calendar
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Sultan Education Foundation Golf Classic: Tee time 8 a.m. Aug. 9, Blue Boy West Golf Course, 27927 Florence Acres Road, Monroe; 360-793-0983.
Bead show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 through 10, Country Village stage area, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; free; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Rock and mineral sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10, Maplewood Rock and Gem Club, 8802 196th St. SW, Edmonds; free; jewelry, rock specimens, games and rock cutting for kids; 425-338-4184, www.maplewoodrockclub.com.
Collectors' car show and flea market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; live music, barbecue, beer garden; show is free for spectators, $15 for advance car entry, $18 day of event entry; 360-387-0222, www.camanocenter.org.
Summerfest 2008: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9, Warm Beach Community Park, 19016 94th St., Stanwood; free admission; food and beverages, face painting, races, tug-of-war, bouncy house.
Antique tractor show: Full days, Aug. 8 through 10, Frohning Farm, 1524-A Tualco Loop Road, Monroe; $5, free under age 12; Friday is free for seniors and handicapped; features a tractor parade, threshing bee, live entertainment, children's activities, food; 360-568-8035, www.skyvalleyantiquetractor.com.
Beading workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 12 through 15, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; limited to 8 students, ages 10 to adult; $75, includes materials; 425-308-5503.
Skagit County and north
Bellingham Bay history cruises: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 12 and 14, $20 museum members, $25 nonmembers; depart from Squalicum Harbor, dress for weather; 360-778-8963.
Lake Whatcom Railway summer trains: Saturdays and Tuesdays, through Aug. 30, $18 ages 18 and older, $9 ages 2 to 18, free under age 2; 360-595-2218, www.lakewhatcomrailway.com.
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Tattoo Expo: Noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 8 through 10, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-632-8499, www.seattletattooexpo.com.
Fairs & festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Jetty Island Days: Environmental discoveries, special group tours, campfire programs, nature walks, children's crafts, interpretive hut and puppet show, departures every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 1. Depart from 10th Street boat launch, Everett. Free, but suggested donation $2, $1 children; 425-257-8304, www.everettwa.org/parks.
HomeGrown Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, Third Street, Marysville; arts and crafts, local produce, music and stage performances; free admission; www.marysvillemerchants.com.
A Taste of Edmonds: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Civic Playfield, 310 Sixth Ave. N., Edmonds; kids' stage entertainment, wine and beer garden, roving artists and more; $3 admission, free ages 12 and under; food costs extra; 425-776-6711, www.edmondswa.com/Events/Taste.
Hot August car show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Faith Lutheran Church of North Lakewood, 12424 172nd St. NW, one mile west of Smokey Point I-5 exit; free for spectators; live entertainment and food provided; event benefits the Arlington and Marysville food banks; $20 car show entrance fee day of event; 360-652-9545.
Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 10, River Meadows Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington; features kids' stage entertainment, cultural demonstrations and talks, salmon barbecue and more; free; www.stillaguamish.nwn.us/festival.
Island County Fair: Opens 9:30 a.m. daily, to 10 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15, and to 6 p.m. Aug. 17, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; $7, $5 seniors, military and ages 6 to 15, free ages 5 and under; 4-H activities, art displays and more; 360-221-4677, www.islandcountyfair.com.
Skagit County and north
Skagit County Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, through Aug. 9, Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon; live entertainment, music, food, animals, antiques and more; free admission 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; all-day wristbands, $20 advance, $25 first day of fair and beyond; 360-336-9453, www.skagitcounty.net/fairgrounds.
Northwest Washington Fair: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 11 to 16, 1775 Front St., Lynden; $8, $6 ages 62 and over, $4 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under; features carnival activities, food, demolition derby, live concerts and more; 360-354-7777, www.nwwafair.com.
Seattle and south
Camlann Medieval Village summer festival: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Aug. 24, 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. dramatic performances, same days, same cost as listed admission fees; Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE, Carnation; $10, $6 seniors and ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under; $45 for banquet and festival; authentic Middle English banquet, arts and craft displays; 425-788-8624, www.camlann.org.
Singles
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Mountaineers Singles: Social group for singles; hiking, walks, dining, golf, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and dancing, second Wednesdays, Alfy's, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett; e-mail singles@everettmountaineers.org.
New Horizons Singles 45+: Bowling, camping and other activities, breakfast meetings 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Village Inn restaurant, 8525 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-348-1753.
Non Smoking Single 60s group: Bowling, card games, tours, movies, plays, dining out and potlucks; 425-776-0229, 360-653-1503.
Puget Sound Singles 45+: An assortment of interests to be shared with a variety of new friends. Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; 425-745-2250. Calendar of upcoming social events available at every breakfast.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Ballroom dance: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, dancing with a live band, $4, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
Ballroom lessons and dances: 5 p.m. teen dance lessons, 6 p.m. Latin lessons, 7 p.m. ballroom lessons, 8 p.m. swing dance lessons Mondays; 1 to 3 p.m. lesson and open dance Tuesdays, for all four types; Antheia Ballroom, 213 Ave. D, Snohomish; private lessons, wedding dance preparation and other activities; $10 to $11 lessons and open dances; private lessons have other costs; 425-530-9952, www.antheiaballroom.com.
Barn dance: 2-step lessons 7:30 p.m., dances at 8 p.m. third Saturdays, Monroe Eagles Club, 114 N. Lewis St., Monroe; free; 360-794-8155.
Dance with live bands: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; enjoy music for foxtrot, swing, waltz; $3 to $4 suggested donations, no partners necessary; 425-774-5555.
Dances and lessons: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. first and third Saturdays, open dance nights, variety of music, prizes and refreshments, Laurelwood Reception Hall and Events Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; $5; lessons of various dance styles, $55 per person; 360-794-8317.
Folk dance: Skandia Folkdance Society, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. lesson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. dance, first and third Fridays, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $9, $7 members; 206-784-7470, www.skandia-folkdance.org. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 14, summer mixer dance at Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, Room 36, $6, free for those who have paid for full summer series.
Folk dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $5, $3 members unless otherwise noted; 425-454-6529. Aug. 9, Marge Bergstedt will teach wattentaler mazolka, an Austrian couple dance.
International folk dancing: 7:30 to 10 p.m. second Saturdays, Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Ave., Clinton; $7; all ages; 360-221-5484, www.swparks.org.
Weekly dances: 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, the Versatones. 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jack's Swing Band's big band. Live music, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays; all at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett, and all carry $5 cover; 425-252-0291.
Scottish country dancing: No partner needed, Wednesdays, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-8977.
Square dance lesson sign-ups: Checkerboard Squares' beginner and brush-up lessons, 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Edmonds Masonic Lodge, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds; first lesson free, $5 person after that; 425-745-5303, 425-776-4442.
Strictly Ballroom: With Carmen and Dale, 7 to 9 p.m. fourth Saturdays, The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave. W., Lynnwood; $12 per person, smart casual dress required, no rubber-soled shoes allowed; 425-776-4007.
Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays, small donation, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; 425-257-8780.
Veterans of Foreign Wars dances: Potluck dinners 6 to 7:30 p.m. last Saturdays, $5, free lessons 6:30 p.m., music and dancing 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, various styles, provided by Eddy Fukano Band; $5; Everett VFW building, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; year-round; 425-252-2100.
Whirlybirds Square Dance Club: Beginners' classes, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 11. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave. W., Lynnwood; $5 per dance; 425-353-3471, 425-774-5257.
Seattle and beyond
Scandinavian folk dancing: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; $35 members, $40 nonmembers for series, no partner required; 206-789-5707, ext. 21, or e-mail charlotte@nordicmuseum.org.
Freewheelers' Square Dance Club: 7 to 10 p.m. first and third Sundays, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE, Seattle. Also, beginners' classes 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 10, Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave. N., Seattle; Bob Wright instructing; open to singles and couples; 425-673-0858, 425-337-5441.
Folk dance: 7:30 p.m. lessons, 8 p.m. dances with live music, fourth Saturdays, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave., Seattle; $9; waltzes, hambos and more, no experience necessary.
Washington Dance Club: 8 to 9 p.m. Friday workshops, $10 per person; ballroom dancers' lessons and activities, private lessons $45; Avalon Ballroom, 1017 Stewart St., Seattle; 206-628-8939, www.washingtondance.com. Club Tango, first Saturdays, ongoing, 8 p.m. beginners' lessons, 9 p.m. live music, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. recorded music; $10 regular lessons, $10 Milonga lessons, $15 for both; 206-354-5266. Ballroom dancing 9 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays.
Lectures
Snohomish and Island counties
"Sustaining Living Rivers -- The Role of Biological Monitoring": 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15, NW Stream Center, McCollum Park, 600 128th Street SE, Everett; $45 Adopt-A-Stream members, $50 nonmembers, includes lunch; registration required; 425-316-8592, e-mail aasf@streamkeeper.org.
Benefits
Skagit County and north
Riley Run: 8:30 a.m. registration, 1-mile walk starts 10 a.m., 5K run starts 10:30 a.m., Aug. 9, Bakerview Park, 3101 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon; $25 registration fee; proceeds benefit Mount Vernon High School and various charities; register at 360-424-4881, www.4riley.freeservers.com.
Seattle and beyond
Habitat for Hummanity benefit: Doors 6 p.m., music 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $60; 206-441-9729, www.jazzalley.com.
Markets
Snohomish County
Arlington Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26, Legion Park, 200 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 360-435-9272, www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.org.
Bayview Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 25, Bayview Corner, at Highway 525 and Bayview Road; 360-321-4302, www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com.
Country Village Farmers Market: Noon to 6 p.m. Fridays, through Sept. 26. 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Downtown Lake Stevens Farmers Market: 5 p.m. to sunset Thursdays, through August. North Cove Park, Lake Stevens; 425-334-1805.
Edmonds Museum Summer Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 4, except closed for Taste of Edmonds Aug. 9. Bell Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, Edmonds; 425-776-7201.
Everett Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 28. Everett Marina, 1600 W. Marine View Drive; www.everettfarmersmarket.com; 425-258-3356.
Foster's Family Farm: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. spring and summer, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. fall, through Nov. 1; corn maze, gift barn, nursery items, hanging baskets, local berries, vegetables, pumpkins, fresh sweet corn and more. Arlington exit 208 off I-5, go 2.4 miles on Highway 530 to red barn on right; call for details; 360-435-5095.
Haller Point Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 28, 604 E. Gilman, Arlington; 425-346-1543, www.hallerpoint.com/lifestyle.htm.
Lake Forest Park Commons Farmer Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 5, indoors, adjacent to Third Place Books at Town Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park; www.thirdplacecommons.org.
Monroe Farmer's Market: 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through September. In the parking lot behind old City Hall building, 200 block of E. Main Street, Monroe; e-mail GoMonroeMarket@aol.com. Market[`]s artists are part of the Downtown Monroe Art Walk, 2 to 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, through September.
Mountainview Blueberry Farm: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, closed Mondays, and occasionally closed due to weather. Open through late August or early September. 7617 E. Lowell-Larimer Road (Highway 96), Snohomish; see Web site for daily picking conditions and updates; 360-668-3391, www.MountainviewBlueberryFarm.com.
Mukilteo Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Sept. 24. 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-774-0900. Also features live music.
Snohomish Farmers Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 25. Old Carnegie Library, 105 Cedar St., Snohomish; 206-412-4630.
South Whidbey Tilth Farmers' Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 25, Highway 525 and Thompson Road, Langley; www.southwhidbeytilth.org. Aug. 9, Blue Raincoat performs jazz and other live music.
Stocker Farms: Open through mid-December; summer hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays; check Web site for fall and winter hours. 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish. Berries, summer vegetables, fall produce, fall harvest agritainment, Christmas trees; 360-568-7391, www.stockerfarms.com.
Skagit County and north
Concrete Saturday Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 13. 45821 Railroad St. off Highway 20; 360-853-8505, 360-856-2093.
Zoos and Wildlife
Snohomish and Island counties
Forest Park Animal Farm: A variety of programs, including barnyard birthday parties, a bunny bank, camps and volunteer activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through Aug. 17. Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org/parks.
Seattle and south
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-548-2500, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, through Sept. 30. $15 ages 13 to 64, $10 ages 3 to 12, free up to age 2, $2 discount for seniors and disabled. $4 discount after 4 p.m. Fridays.
Museums
Snohomish and Island counties
Flying Heritage Museum: 3407 109th St. SW, Everett (Paine Field); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12, $10 seniors and military, $8 ages 6 to 15, free ages 5 and under; 206-342-4242, www.flyingheritage.com.
Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour: 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo; 800-464-1476, www.futureofflight.org. $15, $14 seniors and active military, $8 ages 15 and under (must be 4 feet or taller), $9 gallery only, $4 gallery for ages 6 to 15.
Imagine Children's Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. $7; free for under age 1, $3.50 all ages, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Seattle and beyond
Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture: NE 45th Street and 17th Ave. NE, UW campus, Seattle; 206-543-5590, www.burkemuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. first Thursdays. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students; free first Thursdays; 206-543-9681. "Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World" photography exhibit, through Aug. 10. "The Last Polar Bear" exhibit, through Dec. 31.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.empsfm.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $15, $12 military, seniors, students with ID, free for kids under 5. Ages 10 and under also free third Saturdays.
for Family Days. Free live music, 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays. Third Saturdays are Family Days with workshops, music demonstrations, art projects and more; $15, $12 seniors, youth, military, students with ID, free ages 5 and under. "American Sabor -- Latinos in U.S. Popular Music" exhibit through Sept. 7.
Maryhill Museum of Art: 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale; 509-773-3733, www.maryhillmuseum.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 15. $7, $6 seniors, $2 ages 6 to 16. Outdoor sculpture invitational, through Oct. 31.
Museum of Flight: 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; 206-764-5720, www.museumofflight.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursdays to 9 p.m. $14, $13 ages 65 and over, $7.50 ages 5 to 17, free ages 4 and under, group rates available.
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI): 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.seattlehistory.org.
National Archives and Records Administration: 6125 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; 206-336-5115, www.nara.gov for reservations. "Lunch at the Brick Wall" discussion series, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Thursdays.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors and college students, $4 ages 5 and over, free ages 4 and under. 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 kantele workshop with members of the musical group Kardemimmit; $15. "Northwest Designer Craftsmen: Nordic Roots" exhibit, featuring tapestry, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media constructions and beadwork, Aug. 8 through Sept. 21.
Northwest Railway Museum: Depot at 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. Ongoing: 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore. 2008 train trip season offers departures Saturdays and Sundays through October. 12:01, 1:31 and 3:01 p.m. boarding times for Snoqualmie station, 38625 SE King St.; 12:31 and 2:01 p.m. boarding times for North Bend station, 205 McClellan St. Fare is $10, $9 seniors, $7 children, free ages 2 and under.
Olympic Flight Museum: 7637-A Old Highway 99 SE, Olympia; 360-705-3925, www.olympicflightmuseum.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001, www.pacsci.org. $11, $9.50 ages 65 and older, $8 ages 6 to 12, $6 ages 3 to 5, free under age 3. $5 Thursdays laser light shows; $7.50 Fridays and Saturdays laser light shows. Through Aug. 10, Bubblefest summer science festival, features demonstrations, canoe rides, foam and bubble activities; free. Permanent exhibits: Dinosaurs, tropical Butterfly House, Insect Village, Tech Zone, Water Works.
Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N., located within Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $15 ages 13 and older, $10 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under.
Shoreline Historical Museum: 749 N. 175th St., Shoreline; 206-542-7111.
Tacoma Art Museum: 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-272-4258, www.tacomaartmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. third Thursdays. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, students, military. Free the first Saturday and Sunday of every month through May 2009 for Bank of America credit, check and ATM card holders. Open Art Studio calligraphy sessions for all ages, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays in August, free. "Gobs of Glass" sessions for ages 12 to 14, through Aug. 8. "Splashy glass studio" sessions for ages 9 to 11, Aug. 11 through 15.
Washington State Convention & Trade Center: 800 Convention Place, Seattle; 206-694-5000.
Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 888-238-4373, www.wshs.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, to 8 p.m. third Thursdays. $8, $7 seniors, $6 students and military.
Wing Luke Asian Museum: 719 S. King St., Seattle; 206-623-5124, www.wingluke.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, closed Mondays. $8, $6 seniors and students, $5 ages 5 to 12, free under age 5.
Snohomish and Island counties
Sultan Education Foundation Golf Classic: Tee time 8 a.m. Aug. 9, Blue Boy West Golf Course, 27927 Florence Acres Road, Monroe; 360-793-0983.
Bead show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 through 10, Country Village stage area, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; free; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Rock and mineral sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10, Maplewood Rock and Gem Club, 8802 196th St. SW, Edmonds; free; jewelry, rock specimens, games and rock cutting for kids; 425-338-4184, www.maplewoodrockclub.com.
Collectors' car show and flea market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; live music, barbecue, beer garden; show is free for spectators, $15 for advance car entry, $18 day of event entry; 360-387-0222, www.camanocenter.org.
Summerfest 2008: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9, Warm Beach Community Park, 19016 94th St., Stanwood; free admission; food and beverages, face painting, races, tug-of-war, bouncy house.
Antique tractor show: Full days, Aug. 8 through 10, Frohning Farm, 1524-A Tualco Loop Road, Monroe; $5, free under age 12; Friday is free for seniors and handicapped; features a tractor parade, threshing bee, live entertainment, children's activities, food; 360-568-8035, www.skyvalleyantiquetractor.com.
Beading workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 12 through 15, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; limited to 8 students, ages 10 to adult; $75, includes materials; 425-308-5503.
Skagit County and north
Bellingham Bay history cruises: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 12 and 14, $20 museum members, $25 nonmembers; depart from Squalicum Harbor, dress for weather; 360-778-8963.
Lake Whatcom Railway summer trains: Saturdays and Tuesdays, through Aug. 30, $18 ages 18 and older, $9 ages 2 to 18, free under age 2; 360-595-2218, www.lakewhatcomrailway.com.
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Tattoo Expo: Noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 8 through 10, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-632-8499, www.seattletattooexpo.com.
Fairs & festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Jetty Island Days: Environmental discoveries, special group tours, campfire programs, nature walks, children's crafts, interpretive hut and puppet show, departures every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 1. Depart from 10th Street boat launch, Everett. Free, but suggested donation $2, $1 children; 425-257-8304, www.everettwa.org/parks.
HomeGrown Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, Third Street, Marysville; arts and crafts, local produce, music and stage performances; free admission; www.marysvillemerchants.com.
A Taste of Edmonds: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Civic Playfield, 310 Sixth Ave. N., Edmonds; kids' stage entertainment, wine and beer garden, roving artists and more; $3 admission, free ages 12 and under; food costs extra; 425-776-6711, www.edmondswa.com/Events/Taste.
Hot August car show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Faith Lutheran Church of North Lakewood, 12424 172nd St. NW, one mile west of Smokey Point I-5 exit; free for spectators; live entertainment and food provided; event benefits the Arlington and Marysville food banks; $20 car show entrance fee day of event; 360-652-9545.
Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 10, River Meadows Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington; features kids' stage entertainment, cultural demonstrations and talks, salmon barbecue and more; free; www.stillaguamish.nwn.us/festival.
Island County Fair: Opens 9:30 a.m. daily, to 10 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15, and to 6 p.m. Aug. 17, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; $7, $5 seniors, military and ages 6 to 15, free ages 5 and under; 4-H activities, art displays and more; 360-221-4677, www.islandcountyfair.com.
Skagit County and north
Skagit County Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, through Aug. 9, Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon; live entertainment, music, food, animals, antiques and more; free admission 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; all-day wristbands, $20 advance, $25 first day of fair and beyond; 360-336-9453, www.skagitcounty.net/fairgrounds.
Northwest Washington Fair: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 11 to 16, 1775 Front St., Lynden; $8, $6 ages 62 and over, $4 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under; features carnival activities, food, demolition derby, live concerts and more; 360-354-7777, www.nwwafair.com.
Seattle and south
Camlann Medieval Village summer festival: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Aug. 24, 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. dramatic performances, same days, same cost as listed admission fees; Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE, Carnation; $10, $6 seniors and ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under; $45 for banquet and festival; authentic Middle English banquet, arts and craft displays; 425-788-8624, www.camlann.org.
Singles
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Mountaineers Singles: Social group for singles; hiking, walks, dining, golf, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and dancing, second Wednesdays, Alfy's, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett; e-mail singles@everettmountaineers.org.
New Horizons Singles 45+: Bowling, camping and other activities, breakfast meetings 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Village Inn restaurant, 8525 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-348-1753.
Non Smoking Single 60s group: Bowling, card games, tours, movies, plays, dining out and potlucks; 425-776-0229, 360-653-1503.
Puget Sound Singles 45+: An assortment of interests to be shared with a variety of new friends. Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; 425-745-2250. Calendar of upcoming social events available at every breakfast.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Ballroom dance: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, dancing with a live band, $4, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
Ballroom lessons and dances: 5 p.m. teen dance lessons, 6 p.m. Latin lessons, 7 p.m. ballroom lessons, 8 p.m. swing dance lessons Mondays; 1 to 3 p.m. lesson and open dance Tuesdays, for all four types; Antheia Ballroom, 213 Ave. D, Snohomish; private lessons, wedding dance preparation and other activities; $10 to $11 lessons and open dances; private lessons have other costs; 425-530-9952, www.antheiaballroom.com.
Barn dance: 2-step lessons 7:30 p.m., dances at 8 p.m. third Saturdays, Monroe Eagles Club, 114 N. Lewis St., Monroe; free; 360-794-8155.
Dance with live bands: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; enjoy music for foxtrot, swing, waltz; $3 to $4 suggested donations, no partners necessary; 425-774-5555.
Dances and lessons: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. first and third Saturdays, open dance nights, variety of music, prizes and refreshments, Laurelwood Reception Hall and Events Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; $5; lessons of various dance styles, $55 per person; 360-794-8317.
Folk dance: Skandia Folkdance Society, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. lesson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. dance, first and third Fridays, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $9, $7 members; 206-784-7470, www.skandia-folkdance.org. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 14, summer mixer dance at Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, Room 36, $6, free for those who have paid for full summer series.
Folk dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $5, $3 members unless otherwise noted; 425-454-6529. Aug. 9, Marge Bergstedt will teach wattentaler mazolka, an Austrian couple dance.
International folk dancing: 7:30 to 10 p.m. second Saturdays, Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Ave., Clinton; $7; all ages; 360-221-5484, www.swparks.org.
Weekly dances: 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, the Versatones. 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jack's Swing Band's big band. Live music, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays; all at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett, and all carry $5 cover; 425-252-0291.
Scottish country dancing: No partner needed, Wednesdays, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-8977.
Square dance lesson sign-ups: Checkerboard Squares' beginner and brush-up lessons, 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Edmonds Masonic Lodge, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds; first lesson free, $5 person after that; 425-745-5303, 425-776-4442.
Strictly Ballroom: With Carmen and Dale, 7 to 9 p.m. fourth Saturdays, The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave. W., Lynnwood; $12 per person, smart casual dress required, no rubber-soled shoes allowed; 425-776-4007.
Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays, small donation, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; 425-257-8780.
Veterans of Foreign Wars dances: Potluck dinners 6 to 7:30 p.m. last Saturdays, $5, free lessons 6:30 p.m., music and dancing 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, various styles, provided by Eddy Fukano Band; $5; Everett VFW building, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; year-round; 425-252-2100.
Whirlybirds Square Dance Club: Beginners' classes, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 11. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave. W., Lynnwood; $5 per dance; 425-353-3471, 425-774-5257.
Seattle and beyond
Scandinavian folk dancing: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; $35 members, $40 nonmembers for series, no partner required; 206-789-5707, ext. 21, or e-mail charlotte@nordicmuseum.org.
Freewheelers' Square Dance Club: 7 to 10 p.m. first and third Sundays, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE, Seattle. Also, beginners' classes 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 10, Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave. N., Seattle; Bob Wright instructing; open to singles and couples; 425-673-0858, 425-337-5441.
Folk dance: 7:30 p.m. lessons, 8 p.m. dances with live music, fourth Saturdays, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave., Seattle; $9; waltzes, hambos and more, no experience necessary.
Washington Dance Club: 8 to 9 p.m. Friday workshops, $10 per person; ballroom dancers' lessons and activities, private lessons $45; Avalon Ballroom, 1017 Stewart St., Seattle; 206-628-8939, www.washingtondance.com. Club Tango, first Saturdays, ongoing, 8 p.m. beginners' lessons, 9 p.m. live music, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. recorded music; $10 regular lessons, $10 Milonga lessons, $15 for both; 206-354-5266. Ballroom dancing 9 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays.
Lectures
Snohomish and Island counties
"Sustaining Living Rivers -- The Role of Biological Monitoring": 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15, NW Stream Center, McCollum Park, 600 128th Street SE, Everett; $45 Adopt-A-Stream members, $50 nonmembers, includes lunch; registration required; 425-316-8592, e-mail aasf@streamkeeper.org.
Benefits
Skagit County and north
Riley Run: 8:30 a.m. registration, 1-mile walk starts 10 a.m., 5K run starts 10:30 a.m., Aug. 9, Bakerview Park, 3101 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon; $25 registration fee; proceeds benefit Mount Vernon High School and various charities; register at 360-424-4881, www.4riley.freeservers.com.
Seattle and beyond
Habitat for Hummanity benefit: Doors 6 p.m., music 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $60; 206-441-9729, www.jazzalley.com.
Markets
Snohomish County
Arlington Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26, Legion Park, 200 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 360-435-9272, www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.org.
Bayview Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 25, Bayview Corner, at Highway 525 and Bayview Road; 360-321-4302, www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com.
Country Village Farmers Market: Noon to 6 p.m. Fridays, through Sept. 26. 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Downtown Lake Stevens Farmers Market: 5 p.m. to sunset Thursdays, through August. North Cove Park, Lake Stevens; 425-334-1805.
Edmonds Museum Summer Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 4, except closed for Taste of Edmonds Aug. 9. Bell Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, Edmonds; 425-776-7201.
Everett Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 28. Everett Marina, 1600 W. Marine View Drive; www.everettfarmersmarket.com; 425-258-3356.
Foster's Family Farm: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. spring and summer, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. fall, through Nov. 1; corn maze, gift barn, nursery items, hanging baskets, local berries, vegetables, pumpkins, fresh sweet corn and more. Arlington exit 208 off I-5, go 2.4 miles on Highway 530 to red barn on right; call for details; 360-435-5095.
Haller Point Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 28, 604 E. Gilman, Arlington; 425-346-1543, www.hallerpoint.com/lifestyle.htm.
Lake Forest Park Commons Farmer Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 5, indoors, adjacent to Third Place Books at Town Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park; www.thirdplacecommons.org.
Monroe Farmer's Market: 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through September. In the parking lot behind old City Hall building, 200 block of E. Main Street, Monroe; e-mail GoMonroeMarket@aol.com. Market[`]s artists are part of the Downtown Monroe Art Walk, 2 to 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, through September.
Mountainview Blueberry Farm: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, closed Mondays, and occasionally closed due to weather. Open through late August or early September. 7617 E. Lowell-Larimer Road (Highway 96), Snohomish; see Web site for daily picking conditions and updates; 360-668-3391, www.MountainviewBlueberryFarm.com.
Mukilteo Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Sept. 24. 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-774-0900. Also features live music.
Snohomish Farmers Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 25. Old Carnegie Library, 105 Cedar St., Snohomish; 206-412-4630.
South Whidbey Tilth Farmers' Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 25, Highway 525 and Thompson Road, Langley; www.southwhidbeytilth.org. Aug. 9, Blue Raincoat performs jazz and other live music.
Stocker Farms: Open through mid-December; summer hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays; check Web site for fall and winter hours. 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish. Berries, summer vegetables, fall produce, fall harvest agritainment, Christmas trees; 360-568-7391, www.stockerfarms.com.
Skagit County and north
Concrete Saturday Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 13. 45821 Railroad St. off Highway 20; 360-853-8505, 360-856-2093.
Zoos and Wildlife
Snohomish and Island counties
Forest Park Animal Farm: A variety of programs, including barnyard birthday parties, a bunny bank, camps and volunteer activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through Aug. 17. Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org/parks.
Seattle and south
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-548-2500, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, through Sept. 30. $15 ages 13 to 64, $10 ages 3 to 12, free up to age 2, $2 discount for seniors and disabled. $4 discount after 4 p.m. Fridays.
Museums
Snohomish and Island counties
Flying Heritage Museum: 3407 109th St. SW, Everett (Paine Field); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12, $10 seniors and military, $8 ages 6 to 15, free ages 5 and under; 206-342-4242, www.flyingheritage.com.
Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour: 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo; 800-464-1476, www.futureofflight.org. $15, $14 seniors and active military, $8 ages 15 and under (must be 4 feet or taller), $9 gallery only, $4 gallery for ages 6 to 15.
Imagine Children's Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. $7; free for under age 1, $3.50 all ages, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Seattle and beyond
Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture: NE 45th Street and 17th Ave. NE, UW campus, Seattle; 206-543-5590, www.burkemuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. first Thursdays. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students; free first Thursdays; 206-543-9681. "Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World" photography exhibit, through Aug. 10. "The Last Polar Bear" exhibit, through Dec. 31.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.empsfm.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $15, $12 military, seniors, students with ID, free for kids under 5. Ages 10 and under also free third Saturdays.
for Family Days. Free live music, 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays. Third Saturdays are Family Days with workshops, music demonstrations, art projects and more; $15, $12 seniors, youth, military, students with ID, free ages 5 and under. "American Sabor -- Latinos in U.S. Popular Music" exhibit through Sept. 7.
Maryhill Museum of Art: 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale; 509-773-3733, www.maryhillmuseum.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 15. $7, $6 seniors, $2 ages 6 to 16. Outdoor sculpture invitational, through Oct. 31.
Museum of Flight: 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; 206-764-5720, www.museumofflight.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursdays to 9 p.m. $14, $13 ages 65 and over, $7.50 ages 5 to 17, free ages 4 and under, group rates available.
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI): 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.seattlehistory.org.
National Archives and Records Administration: 6125 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; 206-336-5115, www.nara.gov for reservations. "Lunch at the Brick Wall" discussion series, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Thursdays.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors and college students, $4 ages 5 and over, free ages 4 and under. 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 kantele workshop with members of the musical group Kardemimmit; $15. "Northwest Designer Craftsmen: Nordic Roots" exhibit, featuring tapestry, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media constructions and beadwork, Aug. 8 through Sept. 21.
Northwest Railway Museum: Depot at 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. Ongoing: 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore. 2008 train trip season offers departures Saturdays and Sundays through October. 12:01, 1:31 and 3:01 p.m. boarding times for Snoqualmie station, 38625 SE King St.; 12:31 and 2:01 p.m. boarding times for North Bend station, 205 McClellan St. Fare is $10, $9 seniors, $7 children, free ages 2 and under.
Olympic Flight Museum: 7637-A Old Highway 99 SE, Olympia; 360-705-3925, www.olympicflightmuseum.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001, www.pacsci.org. $11, $9.50 ages 65 and older, $8 ages 6 to 12, $6 ages 3 to 5, free under age 3. $5 Thursdays laser light shows; $7.50 Fridays and Saturdays laser light shows. Through Aug. 10, Bubblefest summer science festival, features demonstrations, canoe rides, foam and bubble activities; free. Permanent exhibits: Dinosaurs, tropical Butterfly House, Insect Village, Tech Zone, Water Works.
Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N., located within Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $15 ages 13 and older, $10 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under.
Shoreline Historical Museum: 749 N. 175th St., Shoreline; 206-542-7111.
Tacoma Art Museum: 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-272-4258, www.tacomaartmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. third Thursdays. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, students, military. Free the first Saturday and Sunday of every month through May 2009 for Bank of America credit, check and ATM card holders. Open Art Studio calligraphy sessions for all ages, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays in August, free. "Gobs of Glass" sessions for ages 12 to 14, through Aug. 8. "Splashy glass studio" sessions for ages 9 to 11, Aug. 11 through 15.
Washington State Convention & Trade Center: 800 Convention Place, Seattle; 206-694-5000.
Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 888-238-4373, www.wshs.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, to 8 p.m. third Thursdays. $8, $7 seniors, $6 students and military.
Wing Luke Asian Museum: 719 S. King St., Seattle; 206-623-5124, www.wingluke.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, closed Mondays. $8, $6 seniors and students, $5 ages 5 to 12, free under age 5.
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