Special Events
Published 9:00 pm Thursday, August 5, 2004
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
“Box of Daylight”: Tipi Trek Theater at Skyland Ranch presents traditional Native American Indian dances, stories and songs of the Pacific Northwest Coast, Southwest and Plains Indians, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through September; donations accepted. 43100 Reiter Road, Gold Bar; 206-310-0742, www.tipitrek.com.
Noah benefit: Activities include “readings” from a pet communicator, pet and people massages, obedience demonstrations, cat adoptions, contests, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7, Merrill Gardens, 9802 48th Drive NE, Marysville; 360-659-1279.
Jetty Island Days: Environmental discoveries, special group tours, campfire programs, nature walks, children’s crafts, interpretive hut and puppet show, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 5. Free ferry shuttle to and from the island, departs approximately every half-hour from 10th Street boat launch. 425-257-8304.
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. Now featuring tournaments and lessons. Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.
Foster’s Produce and Corn Maze: 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington; 360-435-5095, www.fosterscornmaze.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features farm-animal barn, ice cream, European antiques, flower garden, gift barn, goat walk and hay maze.
Horse Country Farm: 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls. Sign up to be a working student where you learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for work caring for horses, ages 10 up. 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773; www.horsecountryfarm.com.
Seattle and beyond
Trivial Pursuit time capsule: The time capsule will be open and includes appearances by Kato Kaelin, Nancy Kerrigan, Josie Bissett, local dignitaries, celebrity look-alikes and U2’s Bono, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle.
International Nautical Chainsaw Carving competition: The 15th annual event features demonstrations, outdoor show and sale, bazaar and vendors, through Aug. 8 in downtown Westport; 800-345-6223, www.westportcam.com.
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad: Train rides and dinner trains. Prices vary. 360-748-9593, www.steamtrainride.com.
Lake Whatcom Railway: Antique train rides, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Tuesdays through Sept. 4, $7 to $14. 360-595-2218.
Wild Waves and Enchanted Village: $29.99, $24.99 for children 4-feet and shorter and seniors. Off I-5 at Exit 142B on Enchanted Parkway in Federal Way; 253-661-8001, www.sixflags.com.
Fairs &Festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Lowell Creativity Fair: Arts and crafts, vendor booths, contests, children’s activities, Aug. 7. Lowell Community Park, 46th Street and South Third Avenue, Everett.
Stillaguamish Festival of the River: Environmental and cultural festival, pow wow, salmon bake, arts and crafts, demonstrations, live entertainment, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8. River Meadows County Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington; 360-435-2755, Ext. 24.
SeaScare and Porchlight Parade: Third annual event features sea-related entertainment, children’s activities and a parade, Aug. 11. Begins at Brier Library, 23303 Brier Road, Brier. 425-775-5440.
Seattle and beyond
Anacortes Arts Festival: A celebration of the arts with live entertainment, arts exhibits and food, Aug. 6 to 8. Downtown Anacortes; 360-293-6211, www.anacortesartsfestival.com.
Methow Music Festival: Ninth season of the festival features themed concerts held at various locations from Twisp to Mazama, through Aug. 7; www.methowmusicfestival.org.
Bellingham Festival of Music Features 12 concerts in seven venues, Aug. 7 through 22, $19 to $35. 360-676-5997; www.bellinghamfestival.org.
Skagit Valley County Fair: The Skagit Valley’s annual county fair, Aug. 11 to 14. Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon; 360-336-9453.
Camlann Medieval Faire: Tournaments, craft demonstrations, traditional food, children’s activities, feasts and roving performers of all kinds. Weekends, through Aug. 29. Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE, Carnation; 425-788-8624.
Billboard
Seattle and beyond
National Lentil Festival committee seeks owners of convertible cars to participate in a parade and transport local dignitaries, politicians, political candidates or community royalty on Aug. 21. 509-334-3563.
Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
Orca Network benefit: Presentations, displays, silent auction, waterside ceremony, food and beverages, 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 8, pre-event sail on captain John Colby Stone’s “Cutty Sark,” 1:30 p.m., $15, $20 sail. Captain Whidbey Inn, 2072 W. Captain Whidbey Inn Road, Whicbey Island; 360-678-3451.
Kid stuff
Snohomish and Island counties
“Thomas Arthur’s Air Play”: Master juggler and poet performance for children, noon Aug. 11. Lynndale Park Amphitheater, 18927 72nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-771-4030.
Seattle and beyond
Seussical: ArtsWest Conservatory presents the play based on the works of Dr. Seuss, 3 p.m. Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, through Aug. 21, $10. 4711 California Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-938-0339, www.artswest.org.
Soundbridge: 200 University St., Seattle; 206-336-6600.10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $7, $5 for children. Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center features exhibits, classes and opportunities to meet Seattle Symphony musicians. Class costs vary; reservations required.
Zoos and Wildlife
Snohomish and Island counties
Forest Park Animal Farm: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Aug. 22. Forest Park, 801 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8300.
Rotary Ranch Petting Zoo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, through Sept. 5. Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville; 360-651-5085.
Seattle and beyond
Cougar Mountain Zoo: 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; 425-392-6278. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $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 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sept. 6.
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 6 p.m. daily. Open-air theater shows, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekdays, noon and 3:30 p.m. daily, through Sept. 26.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, 206-386-4320. $9, $8 seniors 65+ and disabled adults, $6.25 ages 6-18, $4.25 ages 3 to 5, ages 2 and younger free.
The Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710. Whale Hotline: 800-562-8832.
Wolf Haven: 3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino; 360-264-4695, 800-448-9653, www.wolfhaven.org. Guided walking tours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (last tour 4 p.m.). $7, $6 seniors, $5 ages 3 to 12. Wolf Haven “Howl-In,” Saturdays through Sept. 18.
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.$10 ages 13 to 64, $7 ages 3 to 12, toddlers are free. Parking $3.50. Butterflies &Blooms exhibit, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, through Sept. 30, $2. “Masters of the Web,” through Oct. 31. Eye-to-Eye tours available through October, $55. Interactive Aza’s Maze rainforest adventure, through Sept. 6.
Singles
Snohomish and Island counties
Mukilteo Singles: Games, movies and potlucks for ages 40 or older singles. Meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Call Sandy, 425-327-1956 or email twinkletoes@hotmail.com. Parents Without Partners: A social support group for single parents with children of all ages, various events each month, including social activities, dancing and skating. 425-388-4544.
Singletonians: Potlucks, weekend trips, dineouts, theater trips, card games and other activities for singles 50 and older. 425-776-8903.
Sno-Co Singles: Get togethers, potlucks and movies for ages 40 and older. Call Carmen, 425-710-0082 or email chatterbox55@comcast.net. Call Darlene, 425-741-1256, or email Stan at stantheman62@comcast.net. Snohomish Sleepless Singles Group: Meets at Petosa’s in Snohomish at 10 a.m. every second and fourth Saturday. For singles of all ages in the Snohomish area. Various activities will be planned. For information, email judyvigoren@verizon.com.
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.
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 free dance with live bands each month, Aug. 12 through 15. 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.
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.
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. every Wednesday. $4. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
Century Ballroom: 915 E. Pine St., Seattle; 206-324-7263.
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. Dance classes available to beginners beginning Sept. 8. Richmond Masonic Hall, North 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. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Free, donations accepted. Fee for reserved, guided tours.
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.
Granite Falls Historical Society Museum: 108 E. Union St., Granite Falls; 360-691-6191, 425-334-9078, 360-691-6441. Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 2. Free.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-3873. 1 to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Snohomish County Museum: 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022. 1-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Stanwood Area History Museum: 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6110. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday, and by appointment.
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
American Museum of Radio and Electricity: 1312 Bay St., Bellingham; 360-738-3886, www.americanradiomuseum.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, $5. Current exhibit: “Benjamin Franklin era workshop. Return of Jungle Boy, Johnny Sheffield, 1 p.m. Aug. 15; Electric wizards workshop, 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 21.
Bothell Historical Museum: Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell; 425-486-1889. 1 to 4 p.m. Sun.
Burke Museum of Natural History &Culture: University of Washington, 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE, Seattle; 206-543-5590. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and to 8 p.m. Thursdays. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students. “Dinosaurs of Darkness,” through Oct. 17.
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. “My Home Planet Earth,” a new exhibit aimed at helping children make healthy decisions about air quality, water pollution and nutrition through hands-on activities that spark an interest in science.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle. 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, through Sept. 6. $19.95, $15.95 seniors and ages 13 to 17, $14.95 ages 7 to 12. Current exhibit: “Beatlemania! America Meets the Beatles, 1964.”
La Conner Quilt Museum: 703 S. Second St., La Conner; 360-466-4288. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, $4. “Connecting Times,” quilts by Junko Maeda, and “Perceptions of Reality,” works by The Three Uppity Women, both through Sept. 26.
Museum of Flight: 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; 206-764-5700. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursday to 9 p.m. $11 adults, $10 seniors 65+, $6.50 ages 5-17, ages 4 and younger free, groups of 10 or more adults $10, youth $5.50. “Imagination Takes Wing,” a juried exhibition of art quilts, through Oct. 3.
Museum of History &Industry: 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126. 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.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children. “The Transfiguration of Christ,” through Aug. 16.
Northwest Railway Museum: 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. 1890 depot with exhibits and bookstore.
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.
Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N, located with Experience Music Project; 877-724-3428. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. $12.95, $8.95 ages 7 to 17 and seniors. Combined tickets with Experience Music Project available. Combines artifacts, storytelling and information in evocative environments that immerse visitors in science fiction’s “alternative worlds,” promote science literacy and celebrates the creators and creations of science fiction.
Skagit County Historical Museum,: 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner; 360-466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Shoreline Historical Museum: 749 N. 175th St., Shoreline; 206-542-7111.
Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 888-238-4373, www.wshs.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, to 8 p.m. Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. $7, $6.50 seniors, $5 students.
Whatcom County Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. “Centennial Time Machine,” through Aug. 30. “Icy Hell and the Pacific Northwest: Will E. Hudson, Newsreel Cameraman,” through Sept. 5. “Looking Forward, Glancing Back: Northwest Designer Craftsmen at 50,” through Oct. 23.
Wing Luke Asian Museum: 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle; 206-623-5124, www.wingluke.org. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $4, $3 seniors and students, $2 ages 5 to 12.
Markets
Snohomish and Island counties
Arlington Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through September. Legion Park, Arlington; 360-403-0149.
Bayview Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October, Saturdays only through Dec. 31. Bayview Road and Highway 525, Langley; www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com.
Camano Country Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 30. 1123 Highway 532, Camano Island.
Country Village: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 1. 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Coupeville Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 16. Eighth and Main streets, Coupeville.
Downtown Everett Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29. Rockefeller and Wall streets, Everett; 360-568-4980.
Edmonds Summer Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 25. Fifth and Bell streets, Edmonds; 425-775-5650. Chef demonstration with Tim Ferguson of Tulio, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7.
Everett Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 26. Live music and chef demonstrations weekly. Everett marina at Port Gardner Landing, West Marine View Drive, Everett.
Greenbank Farm Sunday Market: Sundays through Sept. 30. Greenbank Farm, corner of Highway 525 and Wonn Road, Whidbey Island; 360-678-7700, www.greenbankfarm.com.
Marysville Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 25. Comeford Park on State Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, Marysville.
Mukilteo Farmers Market: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 2. Next to Rose Hill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-750-6945.
Oak Harbor Farmers Market: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30. Located along Highway 20 in the field next to the visitor center, Oak Harbor.
Snohomish Farmers Market: 5 p.m. until sunset Thursdays through Sept. 30. Located on First St., two blocks west of the Avenue D Bridge, Snohomish; 360-568-4980.
South County Community Market: 4 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays through Sept. 29. 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell; 425-481-8801.
South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 23. Highway 525 at Thompson Road, Langley; www.southwhidbeytilth.com.
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.
Bellevue Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 21. 1717 Bellevue Way, Bellevue.
Burien Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays through Oct. 7. Fourth Avenue SW, between 150th and 152nd streets, Burien; www.discoverburien.com.
Carnation Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 12. Highway 203 at Tolt Avenue and Bird Street, Carnation; www.ci.carnation.wa.us/farmersmarket.
Columbia City Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 13. Columbia Plaza, Rainier Avenue S., between S. Alaska and S. Edmunds, Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Fremont Sunday Flea Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through November. N. 34th Street and Phinney Avenue, Seattle; 206-781-6776, www.fremontmarket.com.
Issaquah Public Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 16. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NE, Issaquah; www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.
Kirkland Wednesday Market: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 13. Park Lane East, between Third and Main, Kirkland; www.kirklanddowntown.org/market.htm.
Lake City Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 14. NE 127th and 30th NE, Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Magnolia Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 16. 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.
Redmond Saturday Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30. 7730 Leary Way at Bear Creek Parkway, Redmond; www.redmondsaturdaymarket.homestead.com.
Renton Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 14. S. Third Street between Logan and Burnett Avenue S., Renton; www.renton-chamber.com.
University District Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 20. University Heights Center, University Way NE and NE 50th, Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
West Seattle Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 21. Alaska and California streets, Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Woodinville Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 16. Old City Hall at NE 175th St., Woodinville; www.woodinvillefarmersmarket.com.
