Community Calendar

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.

Bike to Work Day After Party
Friday, May 18, 4-7 pm at Bergen Place Park http://cbcef.org/btw/btw_afterparty.html
Ballard's block party after Bike to Work Day! We'll have a table there, so stop by and talk with us! This is the same day as Ballard's Summer Streets party, so there will be lots going on.

Community P-Patch Planning Meeting
Sunday, May 20, 2012
1:00 - 3:00PM
St Paul's Church-Christ
NW 65th & 11th NW

Seattle Parks & Recreation have provided a grant for the planning team to build a community garden at Kirke Park on NW 70th and 9th NW. Planning is taking place now with committees being formed to begin construction June 15. Those persons participating in the planning and building will have priority choice of plots.

"Occupy Seattle, Music"
Acoustic Music Concert
May 19, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Enlighten Café and Art Gallery, 5424 Ballard Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98107

“Occupy Seattle, Music”, an “Occupy”-inspired music event happens May 19, 7-9 p.m. at Enlighten Café in Ballard. The evening features a competitive play-off of Seattle-originated protest songs with a message. Listen to local talent, hear the sounds of our city, get the message, vote your favorite. Musician-humorist Gary Kanter emcees.
Web Site: http://silverliningmusic.net/OccupySeattleMusic/
Contactt: Paul Sandoval, paul@SilverLiningMusic.net

Norwegian Constitution Day Celebration “Syttende Mai”
Thursday, May 17th Events: 10-2 p.m. - Kids games at Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 68th St. Free admission to NHM all day; Nordic Cafe with food & beverages for sale all day, and fjord horses will be there. Noon-2 p.m.- Luncheon at Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 N.W. 57th St. Tickets $30, call 206-783-1274. 2-5 p.m. - On-going free live music & entertainment at Bergen Place Park, 22nd Ave. N.W./Market St. 3-5 p.m. - Open House & Cafe at Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 N.W. 57th St. Food, beverages, wine, & beer for purchase. Local Scandinavian organizations will have promotional material available.
6-8 p.m. - Parade starts at N.W. 62nd St./24th Ave. N.W., goes south to Market St., east to Bergen Place Park, turns down 22nd Ave. N.W. and continues south on Ballard Ave. N.W. all the way to Dock St. Info: www.17thofmay.org.

It’s About Time Writers Reading Series
Ballard Branch, Seattle Public Library
5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
206-684-4089
Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 6-7:45 p.m., beginning & experienced writers and poets read their work. Evening starts of with open mic. May 10th reading will include Ballard Writers Collective member Roselle Kovitz and Judith Skillman on the Writer’s Craft. Free. www.itsabouttimewriters.homestead.com

North End Flower Club Meeting
United Evangelical Free Church
1420 N.W. 80th St.
Meets first Friday of each month, 10-2 p.m. Catered lunch $12. Programs include horticulture and flower design speakers. Community projects are included throughout the year. For information email nefcseattle@aol.com.

Volunteers Sought for Swedish Ballard Gift Shop
Swedish Ballard
5300 Tallman Ave. N.W.
Join a great group of volunteers and auxiliary members serving patients, visitors and staff in our “small but mighty’ Gift Shop. Various 4 hour shifts available. Parking provided. Info: 206-781-6227.

Host a Foreign Exchange Student
In Seattle; call Jamin at 360-661-0552 now to choose your student. Explore new cultures without leaving your home. International Student Exchange is a non profit organization that needs you to be a host family in August. j.henderson33@hotmail.com for info.

Volunteer Driver’s Needed
The Seattle Parks & Recreation Lifelong Recreation department needs volunteer drivers for day trips for participants aged 50+. Training is provided for the 10-12 passenger vans. Call Mary at 206-935-2162.

Volunteer Receptionist Needed
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
Show off your smile and people skills as one of our fabulous receptionists. Shifts are 4 hours long once a week: 8:15-12:15 p.m. or 1:15-5 p.m., and a 6 month commitment is required, along with a background check. Contact LeAnne Chow, gscvounteer@phinneycenter.org or 206-297-0875.

Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
Ballard Ave. N.W., between Vernon Pl. N.W. & 22nd Ave N.W.
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Sundays, 10-3 p.m. Enjoy the market. Also “Eat Local for Thanksgiving Cooking Demonstration” - Sunday, Nov. 20, at noon: Chef Dustin Ronspies, Art of the Table.

“Green Home Incentives” Overview
Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 N.W. 66th St.
May 15, 7 p.m. Learn about the financial incentives for home weatherization, solarization, and rain gardens. Free. Sponsored by Sustainable Ballard & Sunset Hill Community Association.

Sustainable Ballard Knitters for the Homeless
Aster Cafe
5615 24th Ave. N.W.
Friday, May 11. Come join us on 2nd Friday of the month. Knitting instruction and yarn provided. Info: Jody at 718-1529.

Salmon Bay Eagles :
5216 20th Ave. N.W.
783-7791
Music starts at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday and 7:30 on weekends. No cover

May Music:
Thurs. 10th ~ Chris Stevens & The Surf Monkeys
Fri. 11th ~ Kami’s Karaoke
Sat. 12th ~ Rock for FOSBE (fundraiser for Salmon Bay School)
Thurs. 17th ~ Bone Yard Preachers
Fri. 18th ~ SeattleTeen Music
Sat. 19th ~ Gold Rush
Thurs. 24th ~ Moon Daddy
Sat. 26th ~ Nick Vigarino
Thurs. 31st ~ Tom Bourg 9

Salmon Bay Eagles May Dinner Calendar
5216 20th Ave. N.W.
783-7791
Public is welcome
May 11, 6-8 p.m. ~ Friday, Lasagne Dinner, $8.
May 12, 6-8 p.m. ~ Saturday, South of the Border Dinner, $8.
Benefits Jimmie Durante Children’s Fund
May 18, 6-8 p.m. ~ Friday, Taco Salad Dinner, $8.
Benefits Diabetes Research Center
May 19, 6-8 p.m. ~ Saturday, Spaghetti Dinner, $8.
Benefits Highlanders Drill Team
May 25, 6-8 p.m. ~ Friday, May Thanksgiving Dinner, $8.
May 26, 6-8 p.m. ~ Saturday, Meatloaf Dinner, $8.
Benefits Fred Hutchison Research Center.

Events at Leif Erikson Hall
2245 N.W. 57th St.
206-783-1274

Exercise Class
Every Wednesday, 10-10:45 a.m., in auditorium. Small charge at door, walk-ins welcome.

Kaffestua with Coffee, Sandwiches & Waffles
Monday-Friday, 10-2:30 p.m. Eat and enjoy visiting and playing games. Check out the new Ballardopoly sponsored by the Lodge and made by DECA students at Ballard HS (for sale while supplies last).

District 2 Summer Youth Camp Programs
Call 206-783-1274 for information.

Social Events & New Youth Group
Second Saturday of month, starting May 12. 10-2:30 p.m. - Kaffestua with coffee, sandwiches, desserts, music, visiting & crafts; 2-3:30 p.m. - Youth group for kids 7-12, crafts and learning about Norway. Free; 5-8 p.m. - Social hours with refreshments, food, and music. $5 for 2 beverages & food. Stop in then go on the Ballard Art Walk on May 12.

The Market Street Singers Present ”Turn the World Around: Music With a Message”
First Lutheran Church Ballard
N.W. 65th & 20th N.W.
Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, May 20, 3 p.m. This music event celebrates themes of social justice, equality, and world peace from folk, popular, and classical traditions, as well as “Ballad for Americans” by Seattle’s own Earl Robinson. Free concert, but contributions gratefully accepted. www.marketstreetsingers.org.

“Glenn Crytzer’s Syncopators” Septet Plays for TRAD Jazz Concert
Ballard Elks Lodge
6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.
Sunday, May 20, 1-4:30 p.m. $10/PSTJS members; $13/non-members. Info: Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society at www.pstjs.org or 425-776-5072. This is the the first appearance of the “Syncopators” at TRAD Concert. Snacks, coffee, etc. available. Free parking.

The Norwegian Male Chorus of Seattle Spring Concert
Ballard First Lutheran Church
2006 N.W. 65th St.
Sunday, June 3, 3 p.m. A mix of Scandinavian & American selections will be sung. Guest artist, pianist, Dr. George Halverson Fiore, will perform the music of Grieg, Chopin & Schumann. Suggested donation $10, children 12 and under free.

Skandia Jam Sessions
Sip and Ship
1752 N.W. Market St.
Every first Saturday of month, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Play and exchange tunes in the balcony room at Sip and Ship. All non-electrified instruments are welcome; bring your favorite tune and coffee cup and Enjoy!

Ballard Elks Lodge Events
6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.
206-784-0827
Ballroom Dancing - every Sunday, 7-10 p.m. With Live music by The Eddy Fukano Band. For singles and couples. $7 per person.

Burgers & Bingo - first Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Burgers for $5, 7 p.m. Bingo - $2 for 3 cards. Call for reservations.

Emerald Contra Dance
Phinney Neighborhood Center
PNA Community Hall-lower brick building
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
Fridays, beginner’s workshop 7 p.m., dance 7:30-10 p.m. $8 General Admission; $7 Seniors, PNA members, SFS members; $5 Students. All dances taught. No partner necessary. Please - no cologne, perfume or other scented products. info at 206-440-9839 or emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com

Wassa Dance Classes in North Ballard
ARC School of Ballet
9250 14th Ave. N.W.
206-352-0799
www.wassadance.com
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. Class taught by Lara McIntosh, local dance teacher, performer and choreographer.

Ongoing Events:

Way of the Qin: An Exhibition on the Ancient Chinese Zither
Taoist Studies Institute
225 N. 70th St.
206-784-5632
Saturdays & Sundays, 1-5 p.m. The exhibition includes paintings, calligraphy, rubbings, scholars’ objects, and examples of the Guqin. www.taoiststudiesinstitute.org

Toastmasters - Ballard Speakeasy Club
Ballard Baptist Church-lower level
2004 N.W. 63rd St.
www.ballardspeakeasy.weebly.com
Meets every Tuesday from 7-8:15 a.m. Learn public speaking and leadership skills. Info: Dave 206-941-3743.

Don’t Wait - Donate=Tax Deduction
Northwest Center ‘Big Blue Truck’
at the old Sunset Bowl
1420 N.W. Market St.
Open Saturdays & Sundays, 10-4 p.m. Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items at the donation station. bigbluetruck.org or (800) 992-2060.

Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th Street
206-297-0875

Ongoing Classes:

On Aging: Book Reviews & Discussion
March 8 & 15, 10:30-noon. Free. In this series with Carin Mack, we will discuss aging while using two books as sounding boards: “Never Say Die” by Susan Jacoby and “Life Gets Better” by Wendy Lustbader. Join us for a lively program.

St. Patty’s Day Luncheon
March 9, Noon, $5 + food bank donation. RSVP at 206-297-0875.

Bingo/Karaoke Night
March 30, 7-10 p.m. $12-15. For folks age 21 and older. Reserve your spot starting February 17 at www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org. Event sells out quickly.

AARP Tax Help Now thru 4/10
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-3 p.m. Free. Once you have complied all the necessary paperwork for your tax return, call Liz 206-297-0875 for reservation.

Baseball Stories
March 16, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. New group for baseball fans. Group facilitator, Rex Allison, has been a baseball fan since 1948. In his career life he was editor and sports writer for several newspapers. Come and join the backfield chatter.

Line Dance Class - Beginners
Tuesdays, Ongoing, 12:30-1 p.m. MayLee Lykes teaches this fun, easy class, where you’ll learn beginning moves. It’s great for anyone who loves to move to music. $3/PNA members, $4/Public. The all-levels dance class follows.

Drawing and Painting
Wednesdays, 10-noon. Ongoing Class. Beginning and intermediate participants who want to learn the basics of drawing and painting. Bring basic art materials to class and the instructor will help create a future supply list. $10 PNA member/$12 public.

Watercolor Painting
Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Ongoing Class. Some experience is necessary. Bring your own supplies. Fee due for each class. $15 PNA member/$18 public.

Line Dance Class - All Levels
Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. Ongoing. Learn line dances to swing, rock and roll, waltz, zydeco, and western. Different dances each month. $6 PNA member/$8 public.

Spanish Class for Learner of All Levels
Wednesdays, Ongoing, 10-noon. Our facilitator creates an environment in which learners of all language ability levels can feel successful. Participants are invited to join this special group where learning happens through both actively engaging and simply being immersed in the language. Donations gladly accepted.

Nordic stories
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 N.W. 67th St.
206-789-5707
www.nordicmuseum.org
First Tuesdays, 10–11 a.m. Join us for Nordic Stories, geared toward stay-at-home parents and their preschool aged children.

Emotions Anonymous
St. Paul’s Church
6512 12th Ave. N.W., Room 1
Saturdays, 6 p.m. Join us in this 12-step group, to give and get support. For information 467.9027 or visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.

Ballard Senior Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
206-297-0403

New - Scratch Meals
Lunch, Mon.-Fri., 12 p.m. & Dinner, Wednesday, 5 p.m. Enjoy Thai Coconut Chicken one day and Champagne Poached Salmon the next. All lunches and dinners at the Dining Room & Cafe are made from scratch, prepared by hand, and cooked to Perfection. Over 60/$3 donation; under 60/$6 fixed price.

Zumba (New)
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Dance and aerobics for great fitness, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Before you know it, you will be getting fit and improving your energy levels.

Book Club
1st Thursday of month, 12:30 p.m. This fun, dedicated group of bookworms meets monthly. Select, read and discuss books from the Seattle Public Library. Call Scott Theisen 206-268-6761 for the latest book. Free

Knitting & Crochet Group
Wednesday, 10 a.m. Bring a project, questions or ideas. Free

Gardening Group
Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. The gardening group, Sunshine and Plants, meets in the Center’s garden to plant flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruit with materials, tools and aprons provided. Donations of plants, bulbs, and seeds are welcome. During the winter months we will be painting flower pots, planning what to plant, and making bird houses. Free

New! Photography Group
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. This group is covering everything from how to use your camera, how to set up a picture and so much more.

New! ESL Class
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Is English your second language? Work on pronunciation, grammar, and expanding your vocabulary in this free class taught by our experienced language teacher. Class open to anyone who wants to work on their English speaking and writing abilities.

New! Chair Massage
Wednesdays, 12:30-2 p.m. Relax and let your stress go. Sign up at the upstairs reception for 15-minute sessions. Members $5 / Non-members $7.

New! Ping Pong Table
The Ping Pong Table is in the dining room and will be available for use any time another activity is not taking place in the dining room. Try it out!

Card games

Hearts Card Group (New)
Wednesdays, 6 p.m. The Hearts game needs 3-6 players. Free

Pinochle: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9-11:45 a.m. With many different types of Pinochle, you will never tire of this group.

Cribbage: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cribbage is played with 2-4 or more players.

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 9:30-11:30 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.
206-789-5707
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.
206-684-4052
Wednesdays 12:30–2:30 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.
Come conquer your public speaking concerns. For information visit www.toastmasters.org or (206) 941-3743. Email livingstonedave@yahoo.com

Men’s club
Greenwood Senior Center
525 N. 85th St.
206-297-0875
www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org
Second and fourth Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. $3/PNA member, $5/non-member. 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, 9-11 a.m. and to escort residents to Foss Beauty Salon. Volunteers also needed Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. to staff the Foss Gift Shop, and Thursdays 1-3 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. For info 782.7054.

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 206-296-1120 or e-mail casa.group@kingcounty.gov.

Adult education
Northminster Presbyterian Church
7706 25th Ave. N.W.
206-783-3402
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.

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.

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
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound has several program options that you can choose to fit your schedule and interests. 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.
Call 347.3352 or visit fremonttm.freetoasthost.net/index.html.

North Seattle Lapidary and Mineral
Northminster Presbyterian Church
7706 25th Ave. N.W.
Visit www.northseattlerockclub.org for more information.