Lectures
Snohomish and Island counties
Blended families and stepparenting issues: 10 a.m. to noon April 26, Family Tree Apartments community room, 10110 19th Ave. SE, Everett; free; 425-881-6738, www.cpsn.org.
History Day presentations, “Conflict and Compromise in History”: 7 p.m. April 24, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; free; 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org.
Seattle and beyond
Darfur Crisis panel discussion: 4:30 p.m. May 3, Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; free; 206-269-1901, www.intiman.org.
Town Hall lectures: Unless otherwise noted, lectures take place at 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5 at door; 206-652-4255, www.townhallseattle.org:
“Thirteen American Arguments” with Howard Fineman: 7:30 p.m. April 29, Center for Civic Life, downstairs at Town Hall; $5 at door.
Economic “crunch” with Jared Bernstein: 7:30 p.m. May 1, Town Hall.
University Book Store events: 4326 University Way NE, Seattle; all take place at 7 p.m. and are free, unless otherwise noted; 206-634-3400.
6 p.m. April 28, Nancy Polikoff on marriage; Gates Law School, Room 133, UW campus, Seattle; free.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Country spring crafts and antique fair: 1 to 7 p.m. April 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26, Island County Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; free; features jewelry, collectibles, garden decor and more; free; 360-221-4677, www.islandcountyfair.com.
“Spring Clean-Up in Snohomish”: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26, meet at Snohomish Carnegie Building, 105 Cedar Ave., for assignments; lunch provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 360-568-2526, www.cityofsnohomish.com.
Snohomish Historical Society spring tea: 2 to 4:30 p.m. April 26, Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish; $20, last day for reservations April 25; 360-563-9195; or tickets from Joyworks, 1002 First Ave., Snohomish and Kusler’s, 700 Ave. D; 360-563-1162.
ShowTime 30, an anniversary music and dance performance: 7:30 May 8 and 9, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 10 and 11, Snohomish High School performing arts center, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish; purchase tickets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through May 3; $10, $7 seniors/students; 360-568-5198.
Skagit County and north
Lake Whatcom Railway Mother’s Day train: Noon May 10, depart from Wickersham Station, send self-addressed, stamped envelope plus a check for the appropriate amount of tickets; $7 ages 2 through 17, $14 adults, mothers and those age 1 or under ride free; send payment to Lake Whatcom Railway, PO Box 91, Acme, WaA, 98220; 360-595-2218, www.lakewhatcomrailway.com.
The Dream Science Circus: 7 p.m. May 3, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; $15; features acrobats, dancers, musicians, performing artists; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.dreamsciencecircus.com.
Seattle and beyond
Yakima Valley spring barrel tasting: Approximately 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, April 25 to 27, wineries throughout Yakima Valley; see Web site for complete list. Features live music, more than 40 winemakers, tastings of wines, cheese, desserts and sauces; $20 advance, $25 at door; www.wineyakimavalley.org.
Monster Energy Supercross: 12:30 p.m. qualifying, 7 p.m. race April 26, Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $10 to $40 advance, $12 to $42 day of race; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com, www.supercrossonline.com.
Model train show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup; $8, $4 ages 6 to 14, free under age 6, $20 family of four; 253-845-1771, www.ttmtshow.com.
Hops Scotch beer and scotch festival: 5 p.m. to midnight May 2, 1 p.m. to midnight May 3, Jonas Jensen Studios, 155 N. 35th St., Seattle; $20 advance, $25 at door, $10 designated driver; 21-and-older only event; register in advance for Scotch Tasting Seminar, $30, space is limited; 206-633-0422, www.hopscotchtasting.com.
Scuba diving and travel expo: 8:30 a.m. to midnight May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4, Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma; $10 at door, 206-628-0888, or from www.ticketmaster.com, www.diveandtravelexpo.com.
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.
Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
Domestic violence awareness fundraiser: 6 to 10 p.m. April 25, Evergreen Speedway at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; features rock wall climb, various vendors and displays, law enforcement drag races and more; $10, free ages 14 and under; 800-526-9979, www.ridrags.com.
Skagit County and north
The Lonely Forest concert: 7 p.m. May 1, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; $7 advance, $10 at door; proceeds benefit at-risk youth; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.thelonelyforest.com, www.lincolntheatre.org.
“BCC and Friends: A Showcase of Talent”: Bellingham Chamber Chorale fundraiser, 7 p.m. April 26, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, 3729 Meridian St., Bellingham. $60, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Seattle and beyond
March of Dimes walk: 8 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. start time May 4, Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; details at www.marchforbabies.org.
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 and more; $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.
Everett Senior Swingers square dancing: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; all are welcome; 425-257-8780, 425-334-2919.
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.
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. 7:30 p.m. April 26, Larry and Rhoda Paulson teach Guilli, a Turkish line dance.
Happy Hoppers square dances: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; guest callers, Shirley Cook cueing the round dancing, hearing enhancement available; 360-435-4594.
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.
Seattle Western Swing Music Society: 2 to 6 p.m. second Sundays, Normanna Hall Lodge # 3, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-357-9210. Music, dancing and food available, no cover.
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.
Square dancing: Fern Bluff Squares’ mainstream dances from 7 to 10 p.m. second Saturdays, East County Senior Center; 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; Ray Gallagher calling; 360-793-2848 or fbs.isquaredance.com.
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: Dances 7:30 p.m. third Saturdays; lessons 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Hearing enhancement available, The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-745-1228, 425-513-1349.
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: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Richmond Masonic Center, N. 185th and Linden Ave. N., beginning classes for singles and couples, no partner necessary; $5 per person per class; 425-337-5441, 425-673-0858.
Square dancing: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Freewheelers Square Dance Club, beginning lessons for singles and couples; 7 to 10 p.m. first and third Sundays, mainstream dances for singles and couples. Richmond Masonic Center, N. 185th and Linden Ave. N., Shoreline; 425-337-5441, 425-514-0527, 425-673-0858.
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.
Zoos and Wildlife
Skagit County and north
The Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710, www.whalemuseum.org. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. $6, $5 ages 65 and older, $3 ages 5 to 18 and college students with ID. To report whale sightings, 800-562-8832.
Seattle and south
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12.50, $8.50 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under. Family Science weekend: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, “Family First Sundays” crafts and programs.
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-548-2500, www.zoo.org. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, May 1 through Sept. 30. Admission: $11 ages 13 to 64, $8 ages 3 to 12, free up to age 2, $2 discount for seniors and diabled; $4.50 parking fee. Events free with admission and take place daily until April 30, unless otherwise noted. Mother’s Day brunch: 9 to 11 a.m. May 11, Woodland Park Zoo’s Rain Forest Pavilion, N. 55th Street and Phinney Avenue N. entrance; $28.75; $16.95 ages 3-10; nonmembers: $35.50; $21.75 ages 3-10; all age 2 and under are free. Backyard wildlife habitat workshops, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26, $55 per person or $100 per couple; registration required. Nature Exchange, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. North Meadow carousel, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 fee after admission. Animal feedings: Piranhas, 11:15 a.m. Fridays; anaconda snakes, 1:30 p.m. on specific dates, see Web site. Willawong Station bird-feeding area, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., seed sticks $1 each, on weekends and school holidays only during winter. Calls of the Wild, 10 a.m. daily, After School Adventures, 2 to 4 p.m. daily; Animal Adventures 3 p.m. daily. Elephant talks, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Toddler programs 10 a.m. to noon daily in Zoomazium.
Museums
Snohomish and Island counties
Edmonds Historical Museum: 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds City Hall, Edmonds; 425-774-0900, www.historicedmonds.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. $2, $1 children; group tours available. Carnegie Library exhibit, featuring photos, artifacts and more.
Flying Heritage Museum: 3407 109th St. SW, Everett (Paine Field); open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Memorial Day through Labor Day; Tuesdays through Sundays the rest of the year; closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission: $12, $10 seniors and military, $8 ages 6 to 15, free ages 5 and under; group rates available; 206-342-4242, www.flyingheritage.com. Paul Allen’s “Flying Heritage Collection” permanent exhibit opens June 6.
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.
Granite Falls Historical Society Museum: 109 E. Union St., Granite Falls; 360-691-2603, www.gfhistory.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; free. Photographs of founding families, loggers and other workers, street scenes, landmarks, artifacts, clothing, household items, railroad and logging historical displays.
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. Admission: $7; free for under age 1, $3.50 all ages, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday; activities free with admission unless otherwise noted. I-Engineers program, ongoing through 2008: children will be introduced to age-appropriate, engineering-related activities.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-1825. 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Exhibits: House built in 1903 by the Rucker brothers, city’s first residents, schools and more. 350 historical photographs on permanent display. Group tours by appointment.
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.
Stanwood Area History Museum: 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Tours also available by appointment. Historical exhibits at the museum and D.O. Pearson House. “Our Nordic Heritage” exhibit tours by appointment only. Current exhibit: “Steamers, Ships &Shorelines: A Historical Photograph Tour of Stanwood and Camano Island.
Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays, February through November; tours available for large groups and school trips. Exhibits: A foot-powered machine said to be capable of milking 20 cows per hour, a pump organ that floated up the Stillaguamish River on canoes, and a one-room school-house with accessories. Rent Pioneer Hall, built in 1923, for special events. Volunteers needed.
Sultan Museum: Fourth Street and Highway 2, Sultan; 360-793-9546.
Skagit County and north
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.
Anacortes Museum: 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes; 360-293-1915.
La Conner Quilt Museum: Inside Gaches Mansion, 703 S. Second St., La Conner; 360-466-4288. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, $4.
Royal BC Museum: 675 Belleville St., Victoria; 250-356-7226, www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. Photographic exhibit, “River of Memory: The Everlasting Columbia,” through April 30. “Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me and BC” exhibit, through Jan. 11, 2009.
San Juan Historical Museum: 405 Price St., Friday Harbor; 360-378-3949, www.sjmuseum.org. 1 p.m. Saturday lecture series, ongoing.
Skagit County Historical Museum: 501 Fourth St., La Conner; 360-466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum.
Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710, www.whalemuseum.org. To report whale sightings: 800-562-8832.
Whatcom Children’s Museum: 227 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-733-8769, www.whatcommuseum.org. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Admission: $3.50, free for members. Events free unless otherwise noted. “Melville Jacobs Legacy” exhibit, through Aug. 16.
Whatcom Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. Events free unless otherwise noted. “Photography Biennial – Nine to Watch from the Pacific Northwest” exhibit, features watercolors, photography and more, through April 27. John Franklin Koenig’s “Northwest Master, Home and Away” art exhibit, through Aug. 24.
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 admission first Thursdays; 206-543-9681. “Bill Holm Center Spring Lecture Series,” Tuesdays, through May 6, free. “The Indian Photographs of Lee Moorhouse, 1891-1915” and “This Place Called Home” and “Fast Moving Water — The Hoh River Story” exhibits, through June 8. Plateau Native Arts celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4, Mushroom Maynia event, with Burke Museum staff and Puget Sound Mycological Society members.
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, $6.50 over age 55, free under age 1. Dunn Lumber Construction Zone, hands-on for kids; Cog City: Physics and Fun, ongoing.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.emplive.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 admitted for free third Saturdays for Family Days. Free live music, 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays. “Innersphere: Sculptural works by Rik Allen,” through April 25. Third Saturdays are Family Days with workshops, music demonstrations, art projects and more; free for members, $15, $12 seniors, youth, military, students with ID for nonmembers, free for ages 5 and under: April 19 is Jimi Hendrix-themed art project. “Jimi Hendrix — An Evolution of Sound exhibit,” opens April 26. “American Sabor — Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” exhibit through Sept. 7.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum: 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue; 425-637-8100, www.kidsquestmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission free for members and those under age 1, $6 ages 1 to 100, free 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays; activities free unless otherwise noted.
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, groups of 10 or more adults $13, youth $6.50.
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. Ballard Jazz Festival, Friday through Sunday, April 25 through 27; 7:30 p.m. start Friday and Saturday, $30 Saturday concert; also concert and pancake brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, $10, $8 members, $5 under age 10, tickets from www.ballardjazzfestival.com.
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. Day Out With Thomas tickets available now, $18 ages 2 and older; rides from 9 a.m. go 3:45 p.m. daily, July 11 through 13 and July 18 through 20.
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. Admission is $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. 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. Free admission 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays through 2007, also applies to Experience Music Project.
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.
Seattle Museum of the Mysteries: 623 Broadway, Seattle; www.seattlechatclub.org.
Shoreline Historical Museum: 749 N. 175th St., Shoreline; 206-542-7111.
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.
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Snohomish and Island counties
Write On Calligraphers’ Letters of Joy Festival: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and 3, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; $75 members, $85 nonmembers; plus dues; registration advised by April 25 to have lunch included; e-mail lettersofjoy@aol.com, www.writeoncalligraphers.homestead.com.
Essay contest for horse camp admission: For second to ninth-grade students; postmark deadline May 5, winners to be notified June 1, camp reservations must be made by July 1, Horse Country Farm, 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls; call or go online for essay topics and explanation of prizes; 360-691-7509, www.horsecountryfarm.com.
Saturday sewing workshops: 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. third Saturdays through May, WSU Snohomish County Extension offices, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; $10 per session, open to ages 8 to adult; registration required; 425-338-2400, ext.5545, www.snohomish.wsu.edu/cta/ctaclasses.htm.
WSU clothing and textile summer sewing camps: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. June 23 through 27 and July 7 through 11, WSU Snohomish County extension office, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; introductory through advanced skill levels; advance registration required; $40 per class, $35 if register prior to May 1; call for class restrictions; 425-338-2400, ext. 5545, www.snohomish.wsu.edu.
Warm Beach vaulters’ camps: June 29 to July 5, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; costs vary depending on length of camp, registration required; individual and team skills will be taught; 360-652-7575, www.warmbeach.com.
Exchange student program: July 19 through Aug. 2; Everett Community College seeks host families for Japanese college students; 425-388-9195, e-mail kkoss@everettcc.edu.
Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, ongoing, The Art Building, in The Art Workshop Studio, 724 First St., Mukilteo; free; open to writers of all genres; 425-423-0450.
City of Bothell community classes: Basic belly dancing, Northwest cooking, juggling, yoga, stamp collecting, adult softball leagues; various dates through May; costs, times, dates and ages accepted vary; registration required; 425-486-7430, www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Volunteers needed: Stanwood Community Center, 7430 276th St. NW; kitchen work Mondays through Fridays, elementary school reading programs, monthly teas, driving to appointments, thrift store cashier duties; Colleen, 360-629-7403.
Help home care clients: Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest seeks small donations of gift cards for food to give to isolated home care recipients; donors get a tax receipt; Doris, 800-334-4215, ext. 2515.
Seattle and beyond
Call for pirates: The Pirates of Treasure Island seek a few good men and women. Must be 21 and enjoy working in parades and festivals; 206-930-4702, www.thepiratesoftreasureisland.com.
Volunteers needed: Cougar Mountain Zoo seeks volunteers 18 and older; 425-392-6278.
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