family fun calendar

Lectures

Snohomish and Island counties

“Pathways to Work” sessions: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, through Feb. 1, call for details on location; sponsored by YWCA regional center, 3301 Broadway, Everett, for those who must return to a job after divorce, death or disability of spouse, loss of other support, or other reasons; free, but registration required; 425-258-2766, www.ywcaworks.org.

BizArtInfo conference: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26, early registration available; Everett Station, 3201 Smith St., Everett; $99 to $129; 425-267-0157, www.bizartinfo.com.

Helen Thayer speaks: 2 p.m. Jan. 27, main branch auditorium, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; free.

Seattle and beyond

“Five Evenings with Extraordinary People”: All at 7 p.m., Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $30 to $40 individually, $130 to $170 for series; 206-215-4747, www.bellaspark.com.

Alan Cohan, “Living from the Heart,” Feb. 6.

Deepak Chopra, “The Soul of Leadership,” March 4.

John Holland, “Messages from the Other Side,” April 9.

Iyanla Vanzant, “The Ways We Love,” May 20.

University Bookstore events: 4326 University Way NE, Seattle; all take place at 7 p.m. and are free, unless otherwise noted; 206-634-3400.

“Why we are excited about Obama and why he can’t win,” with Shelby Steele, Jan. 28.

“Smash!Crash! Jon Scieszka’s Trucktown” reading, 6 p.m. Jan. 29.

“Interracial Unionism in Progressive-Era Philadelphia,” with Peter Cole, Jan. 29.

“The Logic of Life — The Rational Economics of an Irrational World,” Jan. 30.

Special events

Snohomish and Island counties

Blue Man Group: 8 p.m. Jan. 25, Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $49.50 to $85; 866-332-8499, www.comcastarenaeverett.com.

Ice skating lessons and local skaters’ exhibition: 12:15, 12:40 and 1:20 p.m. lessons, 1 p.m. exhibition, Jan. 26, Comcast Community Ice Rink, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; free, except skate rentals; first-come, first-served basis; 425-322-2653, www.comcastarenaeverett.com.

Camano Island crab fest: 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 26, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; South End String Band also performs; $15 advance, $17 at door, $7 ages 10 and under; tickets from the center, as well as Second Chance Thrift Shop, 1335 Highway 532, Camano Island; 360-387-0222, www.camanocenter.org.

Snohomish Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 awards banquet: 6 p.m. Feb. 1, Hidden Meadows, 11805 Springhetti Road, Snohomish; dinner, social hour, silent auction and more; $25, reservations required; 360-568-2526, e-mail manager@cityofsnohomish.com.

Benefits

Snohomish and Island counties

Interfaith dinner and auction: 5 p.m. Feb. 2, Henson Hall, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2619 Cedar St., Everett; $40 includes dinner, entertainment and more; proceed benefit Interfaith Family Shelter; 425-252-6672, www.interfaithwa.org.

Monroe Arts Council: 17161 Beaton Road SE, Monroe; ww.monroeartscouncil.org.

“Arty Gras” masquerade ball and fundraising auction, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 2, Lord Hill Farms, 12525 Old Snohomish-Monroe Road, Snohomish; $50; 360-794-7844.

Seattle and beyond

Academy of Music Northwest benefit concert: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $15 and $25; 206-215-4747, www.amnw.org.

Franz Moser and Andrea Borghini perform: 8 p.m. Feb. 2, University Christian Church, 4317 NE 15th St., Seattle; $15 advance or at door, proceeds benefit ROOTS, a U-District shelter; 206-783-9264.

“Music for Medicine” concert and auction: 5:45 p.m. silent auction and reception, 7 p.m. concert, Feb. 7, Seattle Design Center, 5701 Sixth Ave. S., Seattle; $20, $10 students, free ages 12 and under; hors d’oeuvres will be served; 206-762-1200, http://auctions.readysetauction.com/musicformedicine.

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. Jan. 26, Marge Bergstedt will teach Hora de la Chircani, a Romanian 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. Mondays, Walter de Fisser’s waltz, pattern dancing and swing, $4; 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Eddy Fukano’s band, $6; 6 to 7 p.m. first Tuesdays only, free waltz, swing, fox trot and other lessons. Also 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jack’s Swing Band’s big band and R&B music, $5; 7:30 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Fridays, pattern, swing and fox trot, free admission; 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, Fern Bluff Grange, U.S. 2 and Cascade View Drive, Sultan; Stephen Cole calling; 360-793-2848 or fbs.isquaredance.com.

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 dance: 6 to 7:30 p.m. dinner, $5, 7 to 10 p.m. dancing, $5 cover also for dancing; potlucks every last Saturday, starting in March; Everett VFW building, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; year-round; 425-252-2100.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Saturday dances: Until 2008, there will be only one Saturday dance per month, and potluck will be the last Saturday. 6 to 7:30 p.m. dinner, $5, free lessons 5:30 p.m., music and dancing 7 to 10 p.m., various styles, provided by Eddy Fukano Band; Everett VFW building, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; year-round.

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., 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, 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 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.

Winter Dance Fest: 9 to 11:30 p.m. Jan. 26, pro-am freestyles, youth and adult amateur events, and more. Entry time is closed, but spectators welcome, $10 adults, free for kids.

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.

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; Darlene, 425-745-2250. Calendar of upcoming social events available at every breakfast.

Markets

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.

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.

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.

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. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays. Historical exhibits at the museum and D.O. Pearson House. Current exhibit: “Steamers, Ships &Shorelines: A Historical Photograph Tour of Stanwood and Camano Island.

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. “Our Progress as Quilters: Works of Roxanne Carter &Linda Tellesbo” and “Then &Now: Textile Artistry of Larkin Van Horn,” on display through March 16.

Royal BC Museum: 675 Belleville St., Victoria; 250-356-7226, www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.

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 Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. Events free unless otherwise noted. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Brown Bag programs. Lewis Wickes photography exhibit illuminates child labor practices of the early 20th century, through March 2. “The Bellingham YWCA — 100 years of challenge and change” exhibit, through March 30. “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; 206-543-9681. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26, opening event for “This Place Called Home.” “The Indian Photographs of Lee Moorhouse, 1891-1915” and “This Place Called Home” exhibits, Jan. 26 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. Free admission 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays through 2007, also applies to Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. “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.

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. Free members and under age 1, $6 ages 1 to 100, free 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays. Jan. 25, “Opposite Day: Topsy Turvy.” Jan. 29, Puzzle Day — Explore all types of puzzles and 3D challenges 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. “Nordic Spirit — Early Icelandic Settlements in B.C. and Point Roberts” exhibit, through Jan. 31. Peter Juvonen, Diane Liljelund and Matt Timo’s paintings on display, through Feb. 3.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through April 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. Nature Exchange, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. North Meadow carousel, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., fee $2 after admission. Animal feedings: Humboldt penguins, 11 a.m. Fridays; piranhas, 11:15 a.m. Fridays; anaconda snake feedings 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.

Billboard

Snohomish and Island counties

Private pilot ground school: 6 to 8:30 p.m. starting the week of Jan. 15, Out of the Blue Aviation, 18306 59th Drive NE, Arlington; call for fees and other details; 360-474-1060, www.outoftheblueaviation.com.

Horse riding lessons and programs: Weekly lessons and monthly trail rides, horse care practice and more, for ages 11 through adult, Horse Country Farm, 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls; $69 per month; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773, www.horsecountryfarm.com.

South Whidbey Parks &Recreation offers these community education opportunities:

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; parks office is at 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley; 360-221-5484, www.swparks.org.

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.

Skagit County and north

Poetry workshop: Full days, Feb. 21 through 24, Centrum, Fort Worden State Park, 223 Battery Way, Port Townsend; teacher is Eileen Myles; $595 tuition includes housing, meals and class fees; registration required; 360-385-3102, ext. 114.

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