Family fun calendar

Published 9:00 pm Thursday, March 17, 2005

Benefits

Snohomish and Island counties

Chocolate Lovers’ gala: Snohomish County Center for Battered Women present its 13th annual live and silent auction, dinner and chocolate fundraising event, 5:30 p.m. March 18. Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-2827, ext. 12.

Special events

Snohomish and Island counties

Quilt show: Quilters Anonymous 24th annual show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20, $5. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; www.quiltersanonymous.org.

Labyrinth walks: Walks take place at outdoor labyrinth in Wiggums’ Park in Everett. Meet at 12th and Pine streets by the play equipment. Spring equinox and welcoming of the spring season, 4 p.m. March 21.

Hillarious hats luncheon: With comedian Loris Ketter and Darien Parson, 11:30 a.m. March 24, Golden Corral, 1065 State St., Marysville, $10; 360-659-9045.

Seattle and beyond

Lynden Craft &Antique Show: 19th annual show features more than 10 vendors with handcrafted keepsakes for home and garden. $4. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front St., Lynden; www.lyndencraftantiqueshow.com.

Polish Spring Bazaar: Noon to 7 p.m. March 19. 1714 18th Ave., Seattle; 206-523-4873.

Victorian Festival: Portland Townsend’s ninth annual festival features parlor teas, antique auction, candlelight dinner and homes tour, living history events, heritage homes and buildings tours, a Victorian ball, Victorian Fashion show, guiding walking tours of historic downtown shopping district, through March 20; www.victorianfestival.org.

Driftwood show and glass float roundup, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20, $1, $1 glass float hunting license, Grayland Community Hall, Highway 105 East at Grange Road, Grayland; 800-473-6018, www.2thebeach.org.

Norwescon: Annual Northwest regional science fiction and fantasy convention, March 24 through 27, $60. DoubleTree Hotel, Seattle Airport; 206-270-7850.

Lectures

Snohomish and Island counties

Asian Immigrant Influences on the Urban Environment of the Pacific Northwest : Jim Abrahmson, UW assistant professor of Urban Design and Planning, reviews distinctive architectural legacy left by early Asian immigrant groups on the urban neighborhoods of Seattle, and Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, at 7 p.m. March 24 at Van Valey House, 2130 Colby Ave., Everett. Free, sponsored by Everett Cultural Commission; 425-257-6309.

Seattle and beyond

Art Out Loud: Lecture and exhibit series with Roger Shimomura, 6 p.m. March 19, $6, Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska St., Seattle; 206-760-4287.

Jerry Fowler: Discusses genocide in Darfur, Sudan, 7 p.m. March 23, Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle; 206-999-0030.

Easter events

Seattle and beyond

Easter train: Lake Whatcom Railway runs special trains for Easter featuring a visit with the Easter bunny, 9, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. March 19, $14, $7 ages 2 through 17, reservations required. Departs from Wickersham; 360-595-2218.

Billboard

Snohomish and Island counties

Musicians and vendors sought to perform/sell at the official 100th birthday party celebration for Sultan on June 25. 425-308-3931, sultancentennial@aol.com.

Rosehill Revue: Auditions April 23 for singers, dancers, comedians and animal acts. 425-308-5503.

Seattle and beyond

Call for craft and food vendors: The Darrington Rock Festival held Aug. 5 through 7 is seeking vendors for its seventh annual event. 360-642-7806.

Craft artisans: Downtown Business Community of Mount Vernon accepting craft artisan applications for annual Tulip Festival Street Fair. 360-336-9277, www.tulipfest.org.

Entertainers sought for The Bite of Seattle and The Taste of Tacoma held in June and July. Deadline April 1. Mail promotional materials to Linda Zopfi, A Zopfi Production, PO Box 1998, Lynnwood, WA 98046.

Vendors sought for Sequim Irrigation Festival Arts and Crafts Fair May 7 and 8. 360-683-0183.

Public dances

Snohomish and Island counties

Ballroom dance classes: Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 13, lessons in tango, swing, and waltz, 7 and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursdays. Broadway Dance Studio, 3726 Broadway, Everett; 425-339-8825.

Dance classes: Sponsored by the Boeing Employee’s Big Band Dance Club, beginner and intermediate lessons available, 6:45 p.m. beginner lessons, 7:45 p.m. intermediate lessons, Mondays through May 9, $4. Everett Boeing Recreation Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., 425-334-2746.

Fling into Spring: Dance with music by the Pickled Herring Band, 4 to 7 p.m. March 19, $8. Sons of Norway, Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes St., Everett; 360-320-0950.

Friday night dance: Smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays, $5, 21 and older only. Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; 360-794-8317.

Public dance: Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 13 with music by The Versatones, the retired Eagles activity club’s live band, featuring waltz, pattern and other dances, 1 to 4 p.m. every Monday. $2. Broadway Dance Studio, 3726 Broadway St., Everett; 425-357-9219.

Public dance: Seattle Western Swing Music Society hosts a dance with live bands each month. 3726 Broadway St., Everett; 425-357-9210.

Public dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music, 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday. $5. Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-252-0291.

Public dance: Parents Without Partners dance for singles, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. March 19, $12, $8 members. Everett Elks Club, 2731 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-259-4966, 360-659-2155.

Scottish country dancing: No partner needed, every Wed. at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-8977.

Square dancing: Checkerboard Squares holds classes Sundays, dances 8 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays at Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton, Edmonds; 425-335-4671, 425-778-8472.

Square dancing: Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club holds lessons, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-742-6334, 425-774-6574.

Square dancing: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club holds dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month. Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-568-1176.

Square dancing: The Whirlybirds Square Dance Club holds dances at 7:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood; 425-252-1204.

Square dancing: With Doug Coleman, 1 p.m. Fridays at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-257-8780.

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.

Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe, 6 p.m. every Wednesday, 1 p.m. every Saturday. 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: The Freewheelers Square Dance Club hosts mainstream square dances for singles and couple, 7 to 10 p.m. every first and third Sunday of each month. Richmond Masonic Hall, North 185th and Linden Ave. N, Shoreline; 425-673-0858.

St. Patrick’s Dance, 8 p.m. swing lesson, 9 to 11:30 p.m. March 18, $10, Washington Dance Club, 1017 Stewart St., Seattle; 206-628-8939.

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 at Alfy’s, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Call Fran, 360-474-0592 or email franj@ncplus.net.

Non Smoking Single 60’s Group: Activities include potlucks, games, tours, bridge, bowling, plays and dining out; 425-335-5936, 360-653-7858.

Parents Without Partners: Monthly public dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. March 19, $12, $8 members. Social support group for single parents with children of all ages, various events, including social activities, dancing and skating; 425-388-4544.

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 or Darlene, 425-741-1256.

Zoos and Wildlife

Seattle and beyond

Cougar Mountain Zoo: 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; 425-392-6278. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 to 12.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org. $8.75, $8.25 seniors, $6 ages 5-17, $4 ages 3-4. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org. $7.75, $7 seniors, $6 ages 4 to 13. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, 206-386-4320. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5. “Life on Ice – Antarctica: The Digital Artistry of Matthew Felton,” through April. Family science day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 19. Beach naturalist orientation, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 22. Family First Sundays, “Sea Turtles – World Travelers,” April 3. Sucia Island Adventure, May 7, $75, $70 ages 7 to 12. Migratory Bird Day, May 14.

The Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710. To report whale sightings: 800-562-8832.

Wolf Haven: 3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino; 360-264-4695, 800-448-9653, www.wolfhaven.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $7, $6 seniors, $5 ages 3 to 12.

Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. $10 ages 13 to 64, $7 ages 3 to 12, toddlers are free. Parking $3.50.

Markets

Snohomish and Island counties

Bayview Farmers’ Spring Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through May. Indoor market in Bayview Hall, Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com. St. Patrick’s Day at the Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 19.

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.

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.