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  • Monday, March 1, 2004 9:00pm
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Baby goes to EdCC: Parents are invited to bring their infants, up to 1 year, to a free introductory class 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 5. The class connects parents with each other and resources to help with parenting and family life. Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-640-1665.

City of Lynnwood: The city of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers classes for youth and families. Discounts are offered to residents of Lynnwood. For information and registration, call the Lynnwood Recreation Center, 425-771-4030:

  • ?Walking/jogging program, all ages, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, through March 10, at Lynnwood Athletic Complex, free.

  • ?Teens’ Tuesdays, ages 13 to 18, 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, free.

  • ?Night Waves, grades seven to 12, 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. every Saturday, $3.

  • ?Tiny tot theater, ages 3 to 5, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 4, $45.

  • ?Kids Love Improv, ages 8 to 12, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 4, $60.

  • ?Guitar playing, ages 11 to 14, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays through April 1, $116.

    Everett Public Library: All children’s events are free and held at the library locations, unless otherwise marked. Some classes require registration. Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-257-8030.

  • ?Preschool games, music and simple action games for ages 2 to 6, March 19, registration required, main.

  • ?Baby story times, up to age 23 months with a parent, 10:30 a.m. Mondays through April 26, registration required, main.

  • ?Dr. Seuss’ 100th birthday party. Games, crafts and storytelling, 10:30 a.m. to noon, March 3, main and Evergreen branches.

  • ?Puppet show, “Animal Adventures,” presented by the Teen Advisory Board, 2 p.m. March 6, main.

  • ?”Take a Trip Through Time With Music,” a free family concert with music from baroque to the Beatles, 2 p.m. March 20, main.

  • ?Playgroup for parents and children, a drop-in playgroup, 10 a.m. to noon every Friday, Evergreen.

  • ?Preschool story times, ages 2 to 3, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, and ages 3 to 6 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, main; 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Evergreen.

    “Adventures of Sinbad”: Northwest Puppet Center and Carter Family Puppet Theater present this show by Oregon Shadow Theatre through March 14. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $7.50 children, $9.50 adults, $8 seniors. 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-523-2579.

    “The Shape of a Girl”: Seattle Children’s Theatre presents the one-woman show by Joan MacLeod about the real-life tragedy of a teenage girl who was killed by a group of her female peers, 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday through April 4, $14 to $26. Eve Alvord Theatre at Seattle Center, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; 206-441-3322. For school matinees, call 206-441-9244.

    Soundbridge: Soundbridge, Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center at Benaroya Hall, offers music classes to people of all ages and skill levels. Soundbridge features exhibits, classes and opportunities to meet Seattle Symphony musicians. Admission is $7, $5 for children. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Class costs vary; reservations required. 200 University St., Seattle; 206-336-6600.

    “Tibet Through the Red Box”: Seattle Children’s Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning play by David Henry Hwang, through March 4. Charlotte Martin Theatre at Seattle Center, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; 206-441-3322. For school matinees, call 206-441-9244.

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