Family fun calendar

Published 9:00 pm Thursday, May 11, 2006

jSpecial events

Snohomish and Island counties

Snohomish Historical Society Variety Show: “It’s a Grand Night for Singing &Dancing,” featuring the Leight Fantastics, 7:30 p.m. May 12 through 14, 2:30 p.m. May 13 and 14, $10, $7 children and seniors. Snohomish High School Performing Arts Center, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish; 360-568-5198.

Community Diversity Celebration: A multicultural celebration featuring performances, ethnic dances, fun, food samples, educational exhibits, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13, Snohomish County Plaza, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-257-8687.

Second Saturday: Seafood, art and music, 5 to 8 p.m. May 13, $15 Dungeness crab dinner. Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley; 360-321-4145.

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.

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

Ride to Rendezvous: Arrive in Winthrop for camping, parade, outfitter cooking and feast, packers competition, auction, cowboy songs and a dance, May 13 and 14; 877-275-9642, www.woga.org.

Lake Whatcom Railway: Mother’s Day train ride, May 13, reservations required, $14, $7 ages 2 through 17, call for tickets; 360-595-2218.

Treasure Hunt: Northwest Dive News’ fourth annual event expects more than 500 divers, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. snorkeling seminar, 11 a.m. snorkeling treasure hunt, 1 p.m. scuba diving treasure hunt, May 13, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma; 360-240-1874, www.nwdivenews.com.

Olympia Wooden Boat Fair: Wooden boats of all sizes, live entertainment, arts and craft booths, food court, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 14, Percival Landing Park, Olympia; 360-866-1315, www.olywoodenboat.org.

Snoqualmie Valley Railroad: Mother’s Day train ride, every 75 minutes beginning at 11 a.m. at Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St., and 11:26 a.m. from the North Bend Depot, 205 McClellan St., May 13 and 14, $9, $8 seniors, $6 ages 2 through 12; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org.

Chinese Disabled People’s Performing Arts Troupe: Chinese dance, music and poetry presented by 45 physically or mentally impaired entertainers from throughout China, 7 p.m. May 16. Benaroya Hall, Seattle; 206-292-2787.

Young Playwrights Festival: Rainier Valley Youth Theatre’s eighth annual event features staged readings by professional actors and advanced students, 6 p.m. May 18 at Columbia City Starbucks, 4824 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, and 7:30 p.m. May 19 and 20 at Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska, Seattle, $5, $3 students and seniors; 206-725-7169.

Kid stuff

Snohomish and Island counties

Pint Sized Princess Party, girls ages 3 through 6, make princess projects, face painting, pose for portraits, hear princess stories, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 20, $18, $3 supplies. Edmonds Parks &Recreation. Registration required. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0230.

Bubble and Babies, 3 to 12 months, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. May 15 and 22, Granite Falls Library, 715 E. Galena, Granite Falls; 360-691-6087. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Seattle and beyond

Soundbridge: 200 University St., Seattle; 206-336-6600. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $7, $5 children. Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center features exhibits, classes and opportunities to meet Seattle Symphony musicians. Class costs vary; reservations required.

“The Tragedy of Tragedies: The Life &Death of Tom Thumb”: Carter Family Marionettes show, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 12 through 21. $22, $18 seniors, $18 ages 16 and younger. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-523-2579.

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. 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 a T-shirt, entertainment, activities and treats.

Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. $12.50, $8.50 ages 6 through 12, $5.50 ages 3 through 5.

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. Macy’s Mom &Me at the Zoo, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 13. Mother’s Day brunch, 9 to 11 a.m. May 14, reservations and prepayment required, $12.95 through $26.95. Grand opening of Zoomazium, ages 8 years and younger, May 19. South American wine tasting at Jaguar Cove, 7 to 9 p.m. May 24, $30, ID and reservations required. Butterflies &Blooms reopening, May 26 through Sept. 30, $1 additional admission. Father’s Day barbecue, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18, $12.95 through $26.95, reservations and prepayment required.

Markets

Snohomish County

Camano Commons Market: Opening weekend activities, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14. Regular market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays May 20 through Sept. 2. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, May 27, 28, July 1, 2, Sept. 2, 3. Camano Commons, 848 Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island.

Country Village Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays May 19 through Sept. 29. 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com. Live music, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Charlie Spring, May 19; Greg Parke, May 26; Sandy and Church, June 2; Sibling Strings, June 9; Greg Parks, June 16; Jeanette Alexander, June 23; Diego Coy, June 30; Paul Fedorowicz, July 7; Charlie Spring, July 14; Sandy and Chuck, July 21; Diego Coy, July 28; Paul Fedorowicz, Aug. 4; Sibling Strings, Aug. 11; Diego Coy, Aug. 18; Sandy and Chuck, Aug. 25; Sibling Strings, Sept. 1; Charlie Spring, Sept. 8; Sandy and Chuck, Sept. 15; Paul Fedorowicz, Sept. 22; Charlie Spring, Sept. 29.

Edmonds Museum Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 28. Bell Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, Edmonds; 425-774-0900.

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. Sunday June 4 through Sept. 24. 1600 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-921-3392.

Lake Stevens Farmers Market: 5 p.m. to sunset Thursdays June 1 through Aug. 31. North Cove Park, 1805 Main St., Lake Stevens; 425-334-1805.

Marysville Farmers Market: 2 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 12. Comeford Park, Fifth and State streets, Marysville; 360-651-9470.

Monroe Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays May 20 through Aug. 12. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 360-794-5504.

Mukilteo Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 5. 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-750-6945.

South County Farmers Market: 4 p.m. to sunset Wednesdays June through Sept. Park Ridge Chapel, 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell; 425-481-8801.

Snohomish Farmers Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 28. On First Ave. at old Carnegie Library, Snohomish; 206-412-4630.

Billboard

Snohomish and Island counties

Farmers market: County Village Shops is seeking vendors for its 10th annual Farmer Market season held Fridays, May 19 through Sept. 29. 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Poochapalooza: Seeking vendors for the new dog-oriented Marysville Strawberry Festival activity on June 18. 360-659-7664, www.maryfest.com.

Seattle and beyond

Volunteers needed: Cougar Mountain Zoo is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older. 425-392-6278.

Call for pirates: The Pirates of Treasure Island are 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.

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. Free, donations accepted.

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; group tours available. “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 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. “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.

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; tours and presentations for large groups and school children available.

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. Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition exhibit, June 24 through Sept. 4. Dr. Richard Leakey speaks, 7:30 p.m. June 5 at Meany Hall, $35, $20 students, $30 members.

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. Exhibits of more than 50 full-size aircraft, plus the nation’s only full-size air traffic control tower exhibit. Cascade Warbirds Day, 8:30 a.m. May 20. Cascade Warbirds and the Experimental Aircraft Association present the B-17, “The Aluminum Overcast,” May 24 through 29, $10 family, $6 adults, $5 students. Original WWII members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots take to the skies, 2 to 3 p.m. June 30.

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. “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. Works by Lars Husby and Dale Lindman, June 23 through Aug. 6. Kiln cast glass by Hakan Blomqvist and Karin Westman, June 23 through Sept. 24.

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. Game On, interactive exhibit, May 26 through Aug. 31.

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.

Seattle Museum of the Mysteries: 623 Broadway, Seattle; www.seattlechatclub.org. Naming contest for Sasquatch, through July 2.

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.