Family fun calendar
Published 9:00 pm Thursday, April 27, 2006
Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
Golden Wannabee’s fundraiser: East County Senior Center’s annual event features music and entertainment, 11 a.m. April 28, $5 includes lunch. 824 Village Way, Monroe; 360-794-6359.
Art Umbrella Silent Auction: Part of the ArtistsConnect annual Spring Show and Sale, 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. April 29 and 30. ArtWorks, 201 Second Ave., Edmonds; www.artistsconnect.com.
Bingo night: Edmonds-Woodway High School ASB hosts a fundraiser, 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 3, $1 per card. 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds; kbrossoit@comcast.net.
Kid stuff
Snohomish and Island counties
Kids in Action: Children can watch local potters and create their own works at the first Kids in Action event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Haggen, April 29. 26603 72nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-4400.
StoryBook Theater: “Rumplestiltskin,” a musical comedy for ages 3 through 9, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 6, 1 and 3 p.m. May 7, $8, Everett PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; 877-827-1100, www.studio-east.org.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
IcEclipse: Seattle Skating Club celebrates its 75th anniversary with four performances: 4 and 7 p.m. April 28, 1 and 7 p.m. April 29, Olympic View Ice Arena, 22202 70th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. $8, $5 seniors and youth under 12, $3 Friday matinee; 425-672-6885.
Estate sale: Lake Stevens Senior Center hosts a two-day estate sale with live entertainment, arts and crafts demonstrations, silent auction, raffle, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29 and 30, music from noon to 3 p.m. April 29. 2302 Soper Hill Road, Lake Stevens.
Vintage fashion show and tea: Modeled fashions representing styles worn by U.S. presidents’ wives, 1 p.m. April 29, $12, reservations required, hosted by the Snohomish Historical Society. Waltz Building, 116 Avenue B, Snohomish; 360-568-3393, 360-568-5235.
First Knowledge Powwow: The second annual event features traditional dancing and music, 5 to 11 p.m. April 29, Park Place Middle School Commons, 1408 W. Main St., Monroe; 360-793-0279.
Burning Word 2006: Washington Poets Association presents a celebration of poetry, music, performances and workshops with more than 45 poets and musicians, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 29, $15, $7.50 students. Greenbank Farm, Greenbank; www.greenbankfarm.com.
Bingo: 11 a.m. first and third Mondays of month at Granville Grange, 9401 163rd St. NE, Granite Falls; 360-691-7867.
Everett Chess Club: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free, open to all ages and skill levels. Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.
Horse Country Farm: 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773; www.horsecountryfarm.com. Sign up to be a working student where you learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for work caring for horses, ages 11 up.
Meditation hour: Weekly meditation to learn techniques in group setting, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, donations accepted, CDM Psychic Institute, 2401 Summit Ave., Everett; 425-258-1449.
Psychic and alternative health fair: Psychic readings, gift items, learn about Reiki, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. second Saturdays, free admission. Triway Grange Hall, 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek; 425-338-3663.
Seattle and beyond
Glenn Cutler: Vaudeville big band entertainer, 2 to 3 p.m. April 28, Memory Lane Music, 19478 SE 266th St., Covington; www.memorylanemusic.biz.
2006 Cultural Fair and Rainbow Bookfest: Harnessing the Power of Story. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29, Asian Resource Center, 1025 S. King St., Seattle. 206-223-0623.
Supercross: 125cc and 250 cc motocross heats with Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart and Travis Pastrana, 12:30 p.m. practice/qualifying, 7 p.m. April 29, $10 to $45. Qwest Field, Seattle; 206-628-0888, www.supercross.cc.com.
Rat City Rollergirls Bout 2: Grave Danger vs. Throttle Rockets and Derby Liberation Front vs. Sockit Wenches, 4:30 p.m. pre-show with Wages of Sin, 6 p.m. start April 29, Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle.
Seattle Maritime Festival: Tugboat race, parade, competitions, chowder cook-off, demonstration and displays, harbor tours, and kids’ programs, May 4 through 6, Bell Street Pier, Seattle; 206-728-3163.
Markets
Snohomish County
Everett Farmers Market: Spring Garden Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, through May 28. Summer Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4 through Sept. 24. 1600 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-921-3392.
Seattle and beyond
Ballard Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, year round. 5300 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-781-6776, www.fremontmarket.com.
Broadway Sunday Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays May 14 through Nov. 19. Broadway and E. Thomas streets, Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Magnolia Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays June 3 through Sept. 30, Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave. W., Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Pike Place Market: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, year round. Pike Street and Pike Place, Seattle; www.pikeplacemarket.org.
West Seattle Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays April 30 through Dec. 17. Alaska Junction, corner of Alaska and California, in the parking lot behind Key Bank; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Farmers market: County Village Shops seeks vendors for Farmer Market season held Fridays, May 19 through Sept. 29. 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Poochapalooza: Seeks vendors for new dog-oriented Marysville Strawberry Festival activity June 18. 360-659-7664, www.maryfest.com.
Seattle and beyond
Volunteers needed: Cougar Mountain Zoo seeks volunteers 18 and older. 425-392-6278.
Call for pirates: Pirates of Treasure Island looking for a few good men and women. Must be 21 years old and enjoy working in parades, festivals and more. Email piratestreasisland@yahoo.com or call 206-992-7117.
Singles
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Mountaineers Singles: Social group for singles, offers hiking, walks, dining, golf, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and dancing. Meets second Wednesdays of each month at Alfy’s, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Email singles@everettmountaineers.org.
Non Smoking Single 60’s Group: Activities include bowling, bridge/card games, tours, movies, plays, dining out and potlucks; 425-335-5936, 425-357-1417.
Sno-Co Singles: Active social group for ages 40 and older. Events include dining, dances, potlucks and games. Breakfast, 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Village Inn, 8525 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call Carmen, 425-710-0082.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Dance classes: Sponsored by the Boeing Employee’s Big Band Dance Club, 6:45 p.m. beginner lessons, 7:45 p.m. intermediate lessons, Mondays, through May 8, $4. Everett Boeing Recreation Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., Everett; 425-334-2746.
Folk dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-889-0541.
Public dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music, 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, $5. Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-252-0291.
Public dance: Versatones play from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost is $4. 425-252-0291.
Public dance: Dance to big band, 6 p.m. lesson, 7 to 9 p.m. dancing, April 29, $8, $5 students. Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.
Public dance: Dance to variety of music, 7:30 p.m. lesson, 8:15 p.m. dance, May 6, $10, $8 members. Dorothy Jayne Dance Studio, 2931 Bond St., Everett; www.usadanceseattle.org.
Scottish country dancing: No partner needed, Wednesdays at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-8977.
Square dancing: Checkerboard Squares beginning lessons from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, $5, dances 8 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m., at Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton, Edmonds; 425-335-4671, 425-778-8472.
Square dancing: Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club lessons, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-742-6334, 425-774-6574.
Square dancing: Sky Valley Whirlwinds Club dances 8 p.m. third Fridays from September through April and second Saturdays in May, pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m., $5. TriWay Grange Hall, 35th and Seattle Hill, Mill Creek. 360-794-8240.
Square dancing: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays. Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-568-1176.
Square dancing: Whirlybirds Square Dance Club dances at 7:30 p.m. third Saturdays; lessons at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood; 425-745-1228, 425-513-1349.
Square dancing: With Stephen Cole, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Fern Bluff Grange Hall, Highway 2 and Cascade St., Sultan; 360-793-0946.
Square dancing: With Doug Coleman, 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-334-2919.
Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays. Small donation. Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-257-8780.
Seattle and beyond
Ballroom dance: Dancing with a live band, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. $4. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
Square dancing: Freewheelers Square Dance Club mainstream square dances for singles and couple, 7 to 10 p.m. first and third Sundays. Classes available. Richmond Masonic Hall, N. 185th and Linden Ave. N., Shoreline; 425-673-0858.
Museums
Snohomish and Island counties
Blackman House Museum: 118 Ave. B, Snohomish; 360-568-5235. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through mid-December.
Edmonds Historical Museum: 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds City Hall, Edmonds; 425-774-0900, www.historicedmonds.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $2 adults, $1 children. “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage,” ongoing.
Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. $6, free 12 months and younger.
Island County Historical Museum: 908 NW Alexander, Coupeville; 360-678-3310. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. “Our Towns: A Look At Island County’s History,” exhibit about Whidbey Island from the mid-to-late 19th century to present day, through 2007.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-3873. 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Exhibits include a house built in 1903 by the Rucker brothers, various permanent displays focusing on the first residents, schools and history of Lake Stevens.
Monroe Historical Society Museum: Old City Hall, 207 E. Main St., Monroe; 360-794-7382. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Museum of Snohomish County History: 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022, www.snocomuseum.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Current exhibit: “Industry on Parade: Early Enterprise in Snohomish County.”
Stanwood Area History Museum: 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays. The Museum and D.O. Pearson House feature historical exhibits. Current exhibit: “Steamers, Ships &Shorelines: A Historical Photograph Tour of Stanwood &Camano Island.”
Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday. A variety of historical exhibits. Pioneer Hall, built in 1923, can be rented for special events.
Seattle and beyond
Burke Museum of Natural History &Culture: University of Washington, NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE, 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. “Toi Maori: The Eternal Thread,” through May 29. Collecting the plants of Lewis and Clark, a trip to Orofino, Idaho, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the expedition, May 15 through 19, registration required, 206-685-6515.
Children’s Museum: 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-441-1768, www.thechildrensmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $7.50, $6 grandparents. “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood – A Hands-on Exhibit,” through May 7.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. $19.95, $15.95 seniors and ages 13 to 17, $14.95 ages 7 to 12.
La Conner Quilt Museum: Located inside Gaches Mansion, 703 S. Second St., La Conner; 360-466-4288. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, $4.
Museum of Flight: 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; 206-764-5720, www.museumofflight.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursday to 9 p.m. $14 adults, $13 seniors 65+, $7.50 ages 5-17, ages 4 and younger free, groups of 10 or more adults $13, youth $6.50. Exhibits of more than 50 full-size aircraft, plus the nation’s only full-size air traffic control tower exhibit.
Museum of History &Industry (MOHAI): 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.seattlehistory.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “A Ferry Tale: Return of the Kalakala,” “Men Who Work the Ships,” “A Change of Worlds: Photographs, Artifacts and Oral Histories of Puget Sound Native Americans,” “Treasures from the Collection: Papier Mache Tilt Top Table, ca. 1840-1855,” ongoing. “Theatre de la Mode,” collection of French fashion mannequins and stage sets, through July 16. Works by Phil Webber, through Sept. 4.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children.
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. An 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore.
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. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $9.50 exhibits, $7 seniors and juniors; $8 IMAX, $7 seniors and juniors; $14.50 exhibits and IMAX, $12 seniors and juniors; $5 Thursday laser light shows; $7.50 Friday and Saturday laser light shows. A science and educational museum with evening laser shows and an IMAX theater. Permanent exhibits: Dinosaurs, Tropical Butterfly House, Insect Village, Tech Zone and Water Works.
Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N, located with Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. $12.95, $8.95 ages 7 to 17 and seniors. Combined tickets with Experience Music Project available. Combines artifacts, storytelling and information in environments that offer visitors a peek at “alternative worlds,” promotes science literacy and celebrates the creators and creations of science fiction. “Star Trek: The Show That Changed The World!,” 40th anniversary gala celebration and conference, Sept. 8 through 10, $95 to $995.
Skagit County Historical Museum,: 501 Fourth St., La Conner; 360-466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
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 student and military.
Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710, www.whalemuseum.org.
Whatcom County Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. “Contrasting Objectives: Fifteen Pacific Northwest Photographers,” through Sept. 10.
Wing Luke Asian Museum: 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle; 206-623-5124, www.wingluke.org. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $4, $3 seniors and students, $2 ages 5 to 12. “
Zoos and Wildlife
Seattle and beyond
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park: 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; 425-392-6278, www.cougarmountainzoo.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 to 12. Seeking volunteers.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org. $12, $11 seniors, $8 ages 5-17, $5 ages 3-4. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Animal care camp, 8 a.m. to noon May 6, $70. Migratory madness, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6 and 7, $12. Free-roaming area keeper tour, 8 to 10 a.m. May 7, $35, $22 ages 5 through 12. Mother’s Day breakfast, 8:30 to 11 a.m. May 14, $25, $13 ages 3 through 12, reservations required. Bears in your backyard, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20, $12. Photo tour for adults, 8 to 10 a.m. May 28, $35, reservations required.Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org. $8.75, $8 seniors, $7 ages 4 to 13. 16th annual “Mom &Me at the Zoo,” 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 13, $8 includes T-shirt, entertainment, activities and treats.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5. Sucia Island Adventure, May 6, $75, $70 ages 7 through 12. Migratory Bird weekend, May 6 and 7.
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. $10.50, $7.50 ages 3 through 12, toddlers free, $4 parking. Eye-to-Eye tours, “Out from the Shadows,” ages 8 years and older, 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 30, $55, $45 members.
