The print deadline for calendar submissions is two weeks before the date of the event to be publicized. Email calendar@ballardnewstribune.com, or to get it posted online immediately, email anner@robinsonnews.com.

Ballard High School Mid-Winter-Break Soccer Camp
Ballard Soccer Fields 1418 N.W. 65thst
Feb 21-23 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

The Ballard High School Soccer Team will host a YOUTH CAMP for Boys and Girls ages 7-14, during the holiday break. Cost $47
Come out play and show up that day, demonstrate your talents.
Contact Gary: grhunter@seattleschools.org with questions.


"Secrets" Reading at Hugo House

Saturday, February 12, 7-9:00 pm.
Free and open to the public

David Schmader from The Stranger will host “Secrets” featuring ten local writers, four of whom live in Ballard: Corbin Lewars, Tanya Ruckstuhl-Valenti, Ann Teplick, Lisette Austin, Anastacia Tolbert, Jennifer Munro, Monica Lemoine, Larissa Min, Deborah Pursifull, and Bonnie Rough.

These smart and sassy women will bare their secrets about life and love—in poetry, prose and plays—in an evening where truth may bleed into fiction. But maybe not.
The event is free and open to the public. A $3.00 donation is requested.

Let Ballard Ring
February 12, 2011 @ 2p.m.
5300 block of Ballard Avenue (between Moshi Moshi and Dish it up)
Celebrate the 97th birthday of Bertha Davis and the launch of "Bring back the bell" project
Reception follows at Ballard Landmark, 5433 Leary Avenue
www.ballardhist.wordpress.com

Washington Sea Grant workshops for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters:

What: First Aid at Sea
When: Thursday, March 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Building, Fishermen’s Terminal, Seattle.

What: Corrosion Protection
When: Thursday, March 17, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Building, Fishermen’s Terminal, Seattle.

Fees for the workshops vary. Pre-registration is required. For details, see attached news releases or contact Sarah Fisken, Marine Education Coordinator, at 206 543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu

Work Party
Please join us for a work party at Ballard Corners Park (17th Ave NW & NW 63rd Street) on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 9am-2pm, rain or shine.
We'll be weeding, cutting back ferns, cleaning up debris, and spreading wood chip mulch. Many hands make light (and lighthearted!) work! We look forward to seeing you there. Some tools and refreshments will be provided. If you have your own gloves, weeding tools, pruners, and a wheel barrow please bring them. Any questions, please contact
Gabriella: gabriella@seanet.com or (206) 782-3238. No need to RSVP.

Taproot's Acting Studio:

Drama with Your Mama

Come experience the class everyone's talking about! Drama with Your Mama pairs toddlers and their parents or caregivers in an engaging and enriching class designed to activate and encourage children's imaginations while helping them bond with their caregivers. Parents and caregivers will learn to cultivate their children's creativity with fun, exciting games and activities they can also incorporate into playtime at home.
Ages 1-3
$75 per 6 week session or drop in for $15 per class
Seattle: Thursdays, Jan 13-Feb 17, 6 weeks 10-10:45 am | Location: Timberlake Church-Ballard


Acting is a tall order, with many skills required to create believable characters and situations, but this class breaks it all down for young actors, helping them learn each of the components of acting-words, emotions, thoughts, expressions and movement-in a fun and exciting way. With sessions for various age groups, ranging from Pre-K through third grade, each session is designed with lessons specifically targeted for your child's age. Children create their own play, which they'll perform for friends and family during the final class.
2 Sessions!!
Session 1: Grades: Pre-K & K
Session 2: Grades: 1st-3rd
Mondays, Jan 24-Feb 28 (no class the week of Feb 21-25) | 4-5:30 pm | 5 weeks | $195
Location: Taproot Theatre Company

Winter Showcase

Think your kid or teen has what it takes to light up the stage? Give them a taste of the professional acting experience by signing them up for Winter Showcase. Students will learn acting techniques during each class and put them into practice as they work together to put on a one-act play for friends and family. All levels welcomed; beginning students will learn the building blocks of acting while advanced students will be encouraged to stretch their acting skills and explore their range of characterization.
Grades: 4th-12th | Tuesdays, Feb 8-April 5 (no class the week of Feb 21-25) | 6–8 pm | 9 weeks | $235
Dress Rehearsal: Monday, April 4, 6–8 pm at Taproot Theatre Company
Performance: Tuesday, April 5, 7 pm at Taproot Theatre Company
Location: Timberlake Church-Ballard

MIDWINTER BREAK CAMPS
Make the school break an enriching one for your child or teen by signing them up for one of our camps. With three age-based sessions to choose from, there’s something for everyone from ages Pre-K to 12th grade! From improv to stage combat, Shakespeare and musical theatre, students in Sessions 1 & 2 will sample the best of what theatre has to offer in this week filled with fun and adventure. Our youngest actors in Session 3 will exercise their creativity as they create an original performance while learning the building blocks of acting. Each session concludes with a performance on the final day of camp.
Session 1: Grades: 2nd-5th | Location: Taproot Theatre Company
Session 2: Grades: 6th-12th | Location: Taproot Theatre Company

Monday-Friday, Feb 21-25 | 10 am–4 pm | 1 week | $265
Performance: Friday, Feb 25, 3 pm at Taproot Theatre Company
Session 3: Grades: Pre-K-1st
Location: Timberlake Church-Ballard

Monday-Friday, Feb 21-25 | 10 am-2 pm | 1 week | $175
Performance: Friday, Feb 25, 1 pm at Timberlake Church-Ballard

ADULT CLASSES
Audition Master Class with Karen Lund
Get the extra edge on next year’s general auditions! Veteran casting director Karen Lund will help you master the art of auditioning, from your introduction to polishing your monologue, headshot & resume, and callbacks. 10 student maximum.
Mondays, January 24-Feb 7
7:00-10:00 pm
3 weeks
$250
Location: TBA

Actors’ Workout
Keep your acting skills sharp by giving them the training and practice they deserve. Through improvisational exercises and scene work, Actors’ Workout encourages beginning and advanced actors in the building and maturing of basic acting techniques. You’ll take your performance to new levels while working with a Taproot teacher who will help bring out your unique talents.
Mondays, Jan 24-March 14 (no class the week of Feb 21-25) | 7–9 pm | 7 weeks | $265
Location: Timberlake Church-Ballard

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MUSIC:

The Tractor Tavern:
5213 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

2/5 - celt-rock stompgrass from Canada
THE PAPERBOYS
MATT COUGHLIN & THE GROWLERS
Cover: $13adv/$15dos ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9pm

2/6 - THIS SHOW IS CANCELED
MATT McHUGH of The Beautiful Girls
Cover:
Time:

2/8 - an evening of song and spoken word with
PETER HIMMELMAN
JAMES APOLLO
seated show
Cover: $18 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 8pm

2/9 - local singer/songwriter
HELEN CHANCE cd release show
THE EXPLODING HIGH FIVES
THE HORDE AND THE HAREM
Cover: $6
Time: 9pm

2/10 - an evening with americana singer/songwriter
TOM RUSSELL
seated show
Cover: $25adv/$30dos ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 8pm

2/11 - Mike Thrasher Presents
HOWIE DAY
FIGHT THE CURRENT (acoustic)
Cover: $20
Time: 9pm

2/12 - Mike Thrasher Presents
NICOLE ATKINS & THE SEA
COTTON JONES
TBA
Cover: $12adv/$15dos
Time: 9pm

2/13 - Sweethearts Serenade - An Evening of Roots, Folk & Americana Duo's & Trio's feat. members of
THE BLACKBERRY BUSHES STRINGBAND
BOYS OF GREENWOOD GLEN
THE STARLINGS, SQUIRREL BUTTER/THE TALLBOYS, RACHEL MAE, BEN GILMER & THE SIDEARMS
All proceeds benefit MusiCares
Cover: $10
Time: 6:30pm

2/14 - MONDAY SQUARE DANCE feat. music by
THE TALLBOYS
hellacious square dancing starts at 8 PM!
Cover: $5
Time: 7:30pm

2/15 - local indie rock
JAMES GERMAIN & THE GREY GRAY DAYS
LIZZIE HUFFMAN
A LEAF
Cover: $6
Time: 8pm

2/16 - americana midwestern gothic
MURDER BY DEATH
THE BUILDERS AND THE BUTCHERS
DAMION SUOMI & THE MINOR PROPHETS
Cover: $13adv/$15dos ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9pm

2/17 - soul-jazz quartet
McTUFF with Skerik
GRAVITY
Cover: $10 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9:30pm

2/18 - Square Peg Concerts presents
HOUSE OF FLOYD - Pink Floyd Tribute
no opener
Cover: $20adv/$25dos
Time: 8pm

2/19 - rock n' roll
SHIM
SUMMER BABES
THE REDWOOD PLAN
Cover: $8 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9:30pm

2/20 - THIS SHOW IS CANCELED
DANIEL MARTIN MOORE
Cover:
Time:

2/20 - 107.7 The End presents
YOUNG THE GIANT
MOTHER MOTHER
KITTEN
details TBA
Cover: $10.77
Time: 8pm

2/21 - eclectic mix of rock, jazz, Latin, afro-funk, hip-hop & punk
HAIRY APES BMX
BOB REES BAND feat. PK & WALLY SHOUP
Cover: $7 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9pm

2/22 - local americana & folk rock
LEGENDARY OAKS
THE MONDAY MORNINGS
BUFFALO DEATH BEAM
Join us for Beard & Stache Fest with all of it's facial hair glory, a special drink & support the foster kids of King county!
Cover: $7
Time: 9pm

2/23 - singer/songwriter
BOB SCHNEIDER
seated show
Cover: $20 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 8pm

2/24 - rural blues with tough, swampy Southern rock
JJ GREY (of Mofro) solo
SUNNY WAR
seated show
Cover: $16adv/$18dos ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 8pm

2/25 - Dirty Old One Man Band
SCOTT H. BIRAM
RALPH WHITE of the Bad Livers
THE BROTHERS COMATOSE
Cover: $12 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 9:30pm

2/26 - OPSB Rugby presents
THE FULL MONTY
Join OPSB Rugby for a night of culture and dance at the 9th Annual Full Monty
for more information visit www.opsbrugby.com or by emailing opsbrugby@gmail.com
Cover: $20adv/$25
Time: doors open at 7pm

2/27 - rootsy rock & roll with new wave sensibility
GARY MYRICK & THE FIGURES
THE FUZZ
Cover: $15 ~ Tickets also available at Sonic Boom!*
Time: 8pm

2/28 - MONDAY SQUARE DANCE feat. music by
THE TALLBOYS
hellacious square dancing starts at 8 PM!
Cover: $5
Time: 7:30pm

The Sunset Tavern

5433 Ballard Avenue NW

(206) 784-4880

SAT 2/5 8:30 PM
KEXP Audioasis with Mal De Mer, Jen Wood (acoustic) and Hallways $8.00 – $7.00

SUN 2/6 9 PM
Drew Victor with Alameda and Jacob Fossum
$6.00

MON 2/7 9 PM
Cowboy and Indian (Austin, TX) with special guests
$6.00

TUE 2/8 9 PM
Thousands February residency with Mike Dumovich and Song Sparrow Research$6.00

WED 2/9 8:30 PM
Jarrod Gorbel with Mansions and John Meeks
$10.00

THU 2/10 9 PM
Constant Lovers with The Golden Blondes and Mongrel Blood
$6.00

FRI 2/11 9 PM
NighTrain, Watch It Sparkle (record release), Tax & Leisure Corporatoin and Koko and the Sweetmeats $8.00
BUY TICKETS

SAT 2/12 9 PM
Tired of Being Alive - A Misfits and Danzig cover night with many bands!$7.00



Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe

8310 Greenwood Ave N.

www.buonobuzzard.com

Jazz First Fridays...hosted by Kenny Mandell(flutes, saxes, percussion) and Don Berman(percussion) with a special musician guest each month. This month Steve Barsotti(electronics) playing jazz of the masters and more. 7:30pm. Free.

Art-Up ArtWalk and Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Coffeehouse Concert. Every second Friday, starting with the walk at 6pm and the music at 7:30pm. This month--Matt Moeller and JW McClure. That's right, Free.

Salmon Bay Eagles Club

5216 20th Ave NW
206 / 783-7791

“Teacher’s Rock Night”
Presented by Seattle Teen Music
The featured schools and bands are:
· The Kaleidoscope School of Music’s adult rock band “Dorian Blu” led by owner and professional guitarist Charles McCrone; and,
· The Seattle Drum School’s band led by owner and professional drummer Steve Smith
Feb 18th 8-Midnight.
FREE

~ Feb Music ~

Sat 5th – Country Nite with
The Bouchards
Thurs 10th – Snake Oil
Sat 12th – The Nearly Homeless Band
Thurs 17th – Joe Barton Trio
Fri 18th – Teen Music Showcase
Sat 19th – Fever
Thurs 24th Chris Stevens & Surf Monkeys
Fri 25th & Sat 26th Kami’s Karaoke
Sun 27th – Brian Lee & The Orbiters
Swing Dance Upstairs 7-10pm $10

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Ongoing Events:

Crafting and Publishing Personal Essays

Saturday, 1-3:00 p.m. for 5 weeks starting January 22
$150
17th and 77th Ave NW
The first half of this class will be devoted to crafting and strengthening students’ personal essays. Using other authors as examples, we will discuss the importance of a strong lead, pacing, voice and other characteristics to consider when writing essays. Time will be devoted to workshop participants’ essays in class.The latter half of class will be spent learning about and identifying suitable publications to submit to. Participants will learn how to position themselves effectively in a query letter and craft an effective pitch. Ideally, by the end of the 5 weeks everyone will have submitted several queries and/or their complete essay to various publications. Sliding scale fee available. For more details view www.corbinlewars.com or contact Corbin at corbinlew@clearwire.net

Writing Your Nonfiction Book Proposal

Monday evenings, 7-9 p.m.
 for six weeks starting January 24th

$190.

Each class will focus on a particular section of the book proposal. What is required to create a winning book concept, how much information needs to go into the overview, how to research your potential markets and competition, how to sell yourself as an author with a platform (even if you don’t think you have one), and everything else you need to know to complete a book proposal will be covered in class. Outside work will be expected to be done in between classes so we can workshop each section during class. The goal is to have a draft, if not complete book proposal, written by the end of the six weeks. Sliding scale fee available. For more details view www.corbinlewars.com or contact Corbin at corbinlew@clearwire.net

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

206.297.0875

Enhance Fitness


Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Ongoing.
Certified instructors use cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching to help increase your strength, boost your activity levels and elevate your mood. Buy a monthly punch card and plan to attend two or three times a week. $32 2x/week for a month or $48 3x/week for a month.

Senior Voices Discussion Group

Second Thursday each month, 1-2 p.m.

Bette Reed from the Puget Sound Alliance for Retired American will facilitate this group. Discuss pertinent issues affecting older adults in the world today. Free.

Line Dance Class - All Levels

Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m.
Ongoing. In this easy, fun class, you’ll learn line dances to swing, rock and roll, waltz, zydeco, and western music.
Benefits include increased flexibility, better balance, stronger muscles and improved body awareness. Different dances explored each month. $6 PNA member/$8 public.

Way of the Qin: An Exhibition on the Ancient Chinese Zither

Taoist Studies Institute

225 N. 70th St.

206.784.5632

Saturdays & Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Our exhibition will feature over 50 items illustrating Chinese culture and philosophy.
The Qin, known as Guqin - Ancient Zither, has been played in China for over two thousand years and is an integral part of Chinese Culture. The exhibition includes paintings, calligraphy, rubbings, scholars’ objects, and and examples of the Guqin. www.taoiststudiesinstitute.org

Nordic Stories

First Tuesday of each month, 10-11 a.m.

Free (not intended for large groups).
Program is geared toward stay-at-home parents and preschool aged children that features kids’ stories from all five Nordic countries and the Sami, and a craft project. nordicmuseum.org for story schedule.

Ballard Landmark

5433 Leary Ave.N.W., 98107

National Memory Screening


Lifelong Conditioning for People 50+

Thursdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m.

An interval fitness training class where you use fitness stations for strength and balance in conjunction with walking intervals. Fun, engaging class.
11 weeks for $35. Register at 206.684.5177. Registration # 56994.

Aerobics for People 50+

Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

A fitness class to get you energized, easy for beginners to get started. Work on cardio, strength, and flexibility. Improve your balance and stamina.
10 weeks for $28.
Register at 206.684.5177. Registration # 56997.

Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe Events

8310 Greenwood Ave. N.

206.436.2960

Open Mic Night

Wednesdays at 7pm.

Hosted by Katie Weller. Sign-up at 6:30pm. Come and share your music, poetry, stories, whatever.
Drinks and food available.

Writing Group

Every Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Led by Marilyn Stauter.

Book Discussion Group

Every other Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Contact Gemma at gemmamaria5@hotmail.com.

Paper Craft Meet-up

Every other Tuesday. Lead by Susan Plahn. Bring your own paper project or let Susan guide you.
Call for time 206.436.2960.

Family Board Game Night

Every Thursday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Chess, Go, Scrabble, Boggle or bring your own game.

Business Writers Meet-up

Second Friday of each month, 10 a.m. - noon.
That Wordsmith’s Suzanne Griscom leads a monthly session for Professional Writers. Visit www.thatwordsmith.com.

Emerald City Contra Dance

Phinney Neighborhood Center

6532 Phinney Ave. N.
914.8324

Every Friday , 7:30-10 p.m.

Beginner's workshop at 7 p.m.
$8 general admission; $7 seniors, PNA members, SFS members; $5 students.
All dances taught, no partner necessary.

"Soap For Hope"

AAA Washington

1523 15th Ave. W.

206.216.4200

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Support AAA Washington in their "Soap for Hope" donation drive. We are collecting unused sample-sized or full-size shampoos, conditioners, lotions, shave cream, razors and soaps along with new socks to support DESC Downtown Emergency Service Center in Seattle.
Donations may be dropped off at the AAA Seattle (15th Avenue) office Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Emotions Anonymous

St. Paul’s Church

6512 12th Ave. N.W., Room 1

Saturdays, 6 p.m.

Join us for this 12-step group. For information call James at 467.9027 or visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.

North End Flower Club

Saint John United Lutheran Church

5515 Phinney Ave. N.

206.324.0803


First Friday of the month.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The North End Flower Club welcomes prospective members. Programs are horticulture and flower design speakers. Annual membership is $20. Catered lunch at each meeting $20.

Ballard Northwest Senior Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297.0403
New Group: Low Vision Support Group
Second Monday of the Month, 10:30 a.m.
Do you have trouble seeing or a hard time reading this? If so come to our Low Vision Support Group. Meeting once a month, we will discuss the issues of living with low vision.

Job Bank

Attention all Employees seeking work and employers who are willing to offer work as an individual or business in the Ballard community.
The NW Senior Center’s “Job Bank” may be the exact place to help you find that successful matching connection.
To sign-up contact the Volunteer Job Bank Organizer, Moriah at 206.297.0403.

Sound Steps Walking Group

Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Join the group on Saturday mornings and enjoy the exercise and conversations while on beautiful walks in Ballard.

Piano Lessons

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.

Piano teacher Cecilia specializes in classical, contemporary, and jazz. Choose between private or group lessons. Call to register: 206-279-0403. Private Lessons $10 (1/2 hour), Group Lessons $80 (8 week session for up to 6 to 7 adults).

Wii Sports & Fitness Class
Fridays, 1-2 p.m.
Come learn how to use the Wii! Wii Sports has bowling, golf, baseball, and more; Wii Fitness has yoga, balance, and strength training. The Wii improves coordination, balance and fun. Class is free.

Chair Massage
Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
Chair Massage is now available. Sign up now at the upstairs reception for 15 minute sessions. Members $5/non-members $7.

Wednesday Night at the Movies
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Suggested donation $2.

Theatrical Improvisation/Scene Study Workshop
First & Third Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
New Group! Come join a local theatre artist for an hour of fun theatre exercises and games. All physical capabilities and experience levels encouraged to attend.

Life – "A maze or Amazing"
First and Third Mondays, 12:45 p.m.
Do life's twists and turns have you in knots? This could be the group for you. This new group is to help with all those difficulties in life that come your way. All are welcome.

“Hollywood in Ballard” – Classic Movies
Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Free movie matinee at the Center. Bring a friend and have a relaxing afternoon watching a classic movie.

Laughter Yoga
Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Laugh your way to good health. This is a fun class and you get a great workout. This class combines yoga breathing with playful laughter exercises. New participants welcome. Free.

Card games
Pinochle: Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
Cribbage: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Bridge: Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
We have a great group of people that play Pinochle and socialize. Bridge games are fun and social. $1 to play. No partner is needed. Cribbage is a new and growing group. It is free to play.

Enhanced Fitness
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Classes include strength training, balance, aerobics and stretching. $25 per month, no charge for eligible Group Health members. Please call in to sign up.

Financial assistance
By appointment 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., second Thursday of the month.
If you are in need of financial assistance please take advantage of Kyle, our volunteer financial adviser. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment, 297.0403.

The Dream of America
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 N.W. 67th St.
789.5707
www.nordicmuseum.org
“The Dream of America” exhibit is an interactive path that traces the journey of a Nordic immigrant from Scandinavia to Ellis Island, and into the American frontier. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 students K-12, children under 5 free.

Pickleball
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 N.W. 77th St.
684-4052
Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bring your friends, family, toddlers and more for this fun and exciting time. Bring your paddle and be ready to compete. Open for all levels of experience. Cost: $2.

Toastmasters
Ballard Baptist Church
2004 N.W. 63rd St.
Tuesdays, 7:05 – 8:15 a.m.
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m
Come conquer your public speaking concerns. For information visit www.toastmasters.org or 206.941.3743. Email livingstonedave@yahoo.com

Farmers market
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Check out the new Ballard Farmers Market blog at ballardfarmersmarket.wordpress.com to see what’s new. To see our fresh sheet, go to www.fremontmarket.com/ballard/index.html.

Men’s club
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
297.0875
www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org
Second and fourth Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
$3/PNA member, $5/non-member. Join facilitator Joseph Raineri and get together with other men to socialize, discuss issues, hear speakers, take part in outside activities and gather information on a variety of interesting topics.

Volunteer opportunities
Foss Home and Village
13023 Greenwood Ave. N.
Volunteers needed Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and to escort residents to Foss Beauty Salon. Volunteers also needed Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. to staff the Foss Gift Shop, and Thursdays 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. to assist with resident birthday parities. To volunteer call Carolyn Fuson at 834.2586.

Volunteer opportunities
Carkeek Park
950 N.W. Carkeek Park Rd.
Meet on the fourth Monday of each month. CAN (Carkeek Area Neighbors) is a committee of the park Advisory Council, and is open to the public. Call Jack Heavner at 782.7054 for info.

Introduction to meditation
Soma Yoga Studio
1423 N.W. 70th St.
Tuesday evenings, doors open at 7:15 p.m., beginner’s meditation instruction 7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., sitting meditation and dharma discussion 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Shambhala Meditation is a simple mindfulness-awareness meditation, based on the teachings of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Drop-ins welcome, no experience necessary. $30 for the four-class series or $10 per class.

Court appointed advocates
Train to become a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children in court. Must be 21 or older, have excellent references and attend 28 hours of training. For more information call 296.1120 or e-mail casa.group@kingcounty.gov.

Adult education
Northminster Presbyterian Church
7706 25th Ave. N.W.
783-3402
www.northminsterpres.org
Sundays, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

WICS support group
Ballard Landmark Inn
5433 Leary Ave. N.W.
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
New Ballard location for an ongoing support group for widows and widowers through Widowed Information and Consultation Services (WICS). Open to all, regardless of the time since death. Suggested donation $5, no one will be refused for a lack of funds. For information call Doug at 441.9490.

‘The Beautiful Game’
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
914.8324
Learn all about the rules, offsides, penalties, the history, FIFA, World Cups, the folklore, class struggle, great games and players. For information e-mail fraser509@gmail.com.

Circuit training for seniors
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 N.W. 77th St.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Use multiple weight stations and cardio equipment to get fit. Each class is $35 for 11 weeks. For information call 233.7138.

Parent’s night out
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 N.W. 77th St.
Fridays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., $15. Ages 2 – 10.
We will provide child care for three hours, pizza, and give parents a chance to have some time to themselves. Space is limited, please RSVP.

Propose a neighborhood project
www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/btgnsfcrf
Have ideas for neighborhood improvements? Propose a project today. The Neighborhood Projects Funds can be used for small-scale improvements such as sidewalk repair, traffic circles and traffic calming, sidewalks, school zone speed limit signs, playground improvements, etc.

Ballard giving gardens
Change your grass to gardens. Using French intensive and master gardener methods I can help you recycle unwanted grassy areas into highly productive sustainable vegetable gardens. For more information call Jeff at 789.3168.

Now recruiting scouts
Boy Scout Troop 125 is now recruiting boys ages 11 – 17. For more information go to http://troops.scouter.com/wa/troop_125 or call 781.8978.

Interspiritual children’s class
Interfaith Community Church
1763 N.W. 62nd St.
www.interfaithcommunitychurch.org
Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
For ages 3 through 12.
Age appropriate values based spiritual education that embraces all faiths and cultures. Learning is through song, story and games. Pre-registration not required. For more info call 783.1618.

Weight management class
Ballard Curves
2821 N.W. Market St.
789.1965
Crown Hill Curves
10033 Holman Rd. N.W.
783.1556
Curves Free Weight Management Classes will be offered at the work out studios in Ballard and Crown Hill. Ballard Curves will hold classes on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. – noon. Crown Hill Curves will hold classes the first Wednesday of every month from 7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Members and non members are welcome. Call to RSVP.

Computer classes
Northwest Senior Activity Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
297.0403
Starts every second Thursday of the month, runs each Thursday for three weeks. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $36 members/$40 nonmembers. All levels welcome.

Seeking singers
The Market Street Singers, a Ballard community choir, invites choral singers to join us for the winter into spring season, culminating in our fifth anniversary concert in May. Fun and satisfying, call 297.3228 or visit www.marketstreetsingers.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is a fun and easy way to make a big difference in your community. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound has several program options that you can choose to fit your schedule and interests. All you have to do is hang out, have fun, and be a friend to a local child. For more information, text the word “BIG” to 839863 or go to www.bbbsps.org

Fremont Toastmasters Club
Fremont Baptist Church
717 N. 36th St.
Come learn how to increase your confidence in speaking.
We meet every Wednesday morning 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. We also meet every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Toastmasters is not a religious organization.) For information on the morning meetings call 347.3352 or visit http://fremonttm.freetoasthost.net/index.html. For more information on the evening meetings, contact Dave at 206.941.3743 or linvingstondavid@yahoo.com.