Lectures
Snohomish and Island counties
History of arts and crafts slide show: 2 p.m. March 29, Everett Public Library main branch auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; free; guest is author Larry Kreisman; 425-257-8000, www.epls.org.
Whale expert speaks: 7 p.m. April 2, main branch, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; features Monkia Wieland; free; 425-257-8000, 425-257-7659.
Seattle and beyond
University Book Store events: Take place at 4326 University Way NE, Seattle, and are free unless otherwise noted; 206-634-3400.
“Fantastic Fiction” with Patrick James Kelly, 7 p.m. March 31, Richard Hugo House cabaret, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle; $5 at door.
Isabel Allende event, 7 p.m. April 4, University Temple Sanctuary, United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St., Seattle; free.
Reptile expert Brady Barr: 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $40; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Author-reporter Scott Simon speaks: 8 p.m. April 2, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; hear stories from his professional travels and learn of his other work, “Windy City: A Novel,” $25 plus service fees; 206-292-2787, www.themoore.com.
Seattle Aquarium conservation lecture series: All at 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, through June, at the aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; $20 individual talks, $75 for series; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. Speakers are: April 1, KC Golden.
“National Geographic — Live!” with reptile expert Brady Barr: 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $40, $12 to $14 students; 206-215-4747, www.benaroyahall.org.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Cat show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; $4, $2 children and seniors, $10 families; see various breeds, talk with owners, masquerade ball, $5, with proceeds going to Purrfect Pals No-Kill Shelter, and more; 360-805-6700, www.evergreenfair.org.
Whidbey Italian weekend: 10 a.m. to past 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29 and 30, Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley; $70 Saturday language sessions, $45 Sunday cooking class; Italian art slide show at 4:30 p.m., followed by wine tasting and live music Saturday, authentic Italian lunch provided Sunday, guests find own lunch on Saturday; registration required for language and cooking classes; 360-914-0391, e-mail info@nwlanguageacademy.com.
Tea tasting seminar: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 3, Everett Community College Continuing Education on main campus, 2000 Tower St., Everett; $49, advanced registration required; 425-267-0150.
Skagit County and north
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Art Bash 2008: Skagit Valley Vineyards, 16163 Highway 536, Mount Vernon (for Art Bash only); Art Bash hours 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, free admission; works in various media.
Garden Stroll Quilt Tour: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, through March 29, free tour includes several Bellingham shops; call for exact addresses; 360-714-0070, www.quilttour.com.
Seattle and beyond
Tacoma Dome Boat Show: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, through March 30, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma; $9, $7 seniors, free ages 12 and under; discount tickets at KeyBank locations; www.otshows.com.
Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
Pop-rock evening: Doors 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m., March 21, Monroe High School, 17001 Tester Road, Monroe; $20 advance or at door; bands include Doxology, J minus, and more; proceeds benefit the school’s technology needs; 206-498-4853, www.hrmspto.com.
14th annual Maltby bluegrass concert, auction and jam: 7 p.m. concert and auctions start, 10:30 p.m. jamming starts, March 29, Maltby Community Club, 8711 206th Ave. SE, Maltby; $15, $10 seniors and ages 12 to 18, free under age 12; proceeds benefit Maltby Community Club; 360-568-3685.
Skagit County and north
Children’s museum fundraiser: 6 p.m. April 19, Bellingham Golf &Country Club, 3729 Meridian St., Bellingham; reservations required, $85; 360-778-8970, www.whatcommuseum.org.
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, Royal Casino, 13010 Highway 99, Everett; 425-745-2250. Calendar of upcoming social events available at every breakfast.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
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. March 29, rano e radka, a Bulgarian 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.
Normanna weekly dances:1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jack’s Swing Band’s big band, $6. Live music, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays, $5; all at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 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
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.
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
Seattle and south
Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily January through March, $10, $9 ages 65 and older, $8 ages 5 to 12, $4 ages 3 and 4.
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. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. $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. The zoo seeks spring and summer volunteers, 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 19 overview session required, RSVP required; 206-548-2500, ext. 1520, www.zoo.org. EcoWeekend, 9:30 a.m. start daily, April 3 through 6, zookeepers and other experts speak on their care of the animals, and of what zoos do to preserve wildlife and natural habitats; free with admission. 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. “Jackson Street After Hours,” an exhibit honoring jazz in Seattle, on display through March. Edmonds Floretum memorabilia accepted before “A Blooming History” exhibit opens April 12.
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.
Whatcom Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. Events free unless otherwise noted. John Franklin Koenig’s “Northwest Master, Home and Away” art exhibit, through Aug. 24. 12:30 p.m. April 1 Brown Bag program, “A Photo Visit to Morelia Mexico.” “Photography Biennial – Nine to Watch from the Pacific Northwest” exhibit, features watercolors, photography and more, through April 27.
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. “The Indian Photographs of Lee Moorhouse, 1891-1915” and “This Place Called Home,” through June 8.
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, April 3 features State of Security and The Acoustic Dovetail Liftkit. National Film Festival for Talented Youth, 10:30 a.m. to past 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to past 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29 and 30, panels, lectures and more; free; www.nffty.org. “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. “American Sabor — Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” exhibit through Sept. 7.
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. Roland Pantze’s paintings, through April 20.
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 opens April 5, with 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.
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.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Whidbey Island Writers Association open house: 4 to 9 p.m. April 1, Rockhopper Coffeehouse, 8898 SR 525, Clinton; free; 360-341-1860, www.writeonwhidbey.org.
Museum submissions sought: Edmonds Floretum memorabilia accepted before “A Blooming History” exhibit opens April 12, Edmonds Museum, 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds; 425-774-0900.
Private pilot ground school: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Out of the Blue Aviation at Arlington Airport, 18306 59th Drive NE, Arlington; call for cost details; 360-474-1060, www.outoftheblueaviation.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, March 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.
Community recreation: Music Together, beginning pottery, Creative Dance for preschoolers, beginners’ plant and tree pruning, open gym sessions, volleyball, snowrider bus times and more; various fees apply, some activities require registration through South Whidbey Parks and Recreation; parks office is at 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley; 360-221-5484, www.swparks.org.
Warm Beach vaulters’ camps: March 30 to April 4, April 11 to 13, 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.
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
City of Bothell community classes: Basic belly dancing, Northwest cooking, juggling, yoga, stamp collecting, adult softball leagues; various dates between March and May; costs, times, dates and ages accepted vary; registration required; 425-486-7430, www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
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; 206-992-7117, www.thepiratesoftreasureisland.com.
Volunteers needed: Cougar Mountain Zoo seeks volunteers 18 and older; 425-392-6278.
Zoo seeks volunteers: Spring and summer positions open at Woodland Park Zoo, 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 19 overview session required, RSVP required; 206-548-2500, ext. 1520, www.zoo.org.
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