Animal events

Valentine's Day Celebration, Woodland Park Zoo

SAT Otters, red pandas, snow leopards, gorillas and other zoo animals get Valentine-themed treats as an enrichment activity, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $8.50-$11.50 (206-548-2500 or www.zoo.org).

Fabulous Felines

SAT Rescued cats from Seattle Animal Shelter foster homes ready for adoption, $45-$135, noon Saturday, Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 N.W. 66th St., Seattle (206-386-7387).

Be Their Valentine

Adoption Event

SAT-SUN Meet a variety of pets from rescue shelters, all spayed/neutered, cats and kittens, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; dogs and puppies, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, PetsMart, 17845 Garden Way N.E., Woodinville (www.AnimalAllianceWA.weebly.com).

Octopus Week

at Seattle Aquarium

TUES thru FEB. 26 On an Octopus Blind Date, two giant Pacific octopuses meet at the octopus exhibit with decorative hearts, roses and romantic music, noon Tuesday; daily octopus feedings and talks, kids' activities, Feb. 18-26, The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle; $13.95-$19.95 (206-386-4300 or www.seattleaquarium.org).

Animal Hospice Event

WED Pet-friendly event, meet service providers, learn to comfort your animal through massage and other methods, effective decision making and emotional wellness for pet owners, by AHELP Project, a veterinary network of palliative care and hospice-focused practices and others, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seattle Veterinary Specialists, 11814 115th Ave. N.E., Kirkland; free, no registration needed (425-223-5722 or ahelpproject.org).

Benefits

ArtWorks Masquerade

FRI Food, wine, entertainment, auction to benefit youth programs, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Urban Enoteca, 4130 First Ave. S., Seattle; $75 (artworksmasquerade.eventbrite.com).

Special Olympics Polar Plunge

SAT Support Special Olympics by collecting pledges to plunge into frigid water; "Chicken Coop" to cheer on participants and raise funds without taking the plunge; food, music and activities 9 a.m.-3 p.m., plunge at noon Saturday, South Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle; $75 minimum pledge requested to plunge (www.specialolympicswashington.org/polarplunge).

Seattle Children's Museum Birthday Celebration

SAT Adult event with food demonstrators, live music, drinks, 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Children's Museum, Center House, Seattle Center; $100, by reservation; child care available, $30/child (206-441-1768 or thechildrensmuseum.org).

Food Lifeline Repackathon

SAT Volunteering marathon with music and teamwork to get thousands of pounds of food ready for needy families, by team, shifts 8-11 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 1-4 p.m., 3:30-6:30 p.m., 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Food Lifeline, Shoreline; $25 registration, $50/person fundraising requested (206-545-6600 or www.repackathon.org).

Emergency Feeding Program Gala

SUN Dinner, volunteer recognition, auction benefit food assistance programs, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Bloedel Hall, St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle; $50 (206-329-0300 or www.emergencyfeeding.org).

An Evening with Scott Oki

FEB. 16 Hokubei Hochi Foundation benefit Japanese dinner with Scott Oki discussing his worldwide entrepreneurial and philanthropic work and book on public education reform, "Outrageous Learning," 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16, Nagomi Tea House, 519 Sixth Ave. S., Seattle; $45 (206-623-0100 or www.hokubeihochi.org).

Mardi Gras Ball Benefit for Seattle Area Support Groups

PLAN AHEAD Mardi Gras Ball dinner, auction, dancing and celebration to support services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, 6 p.m. Feb. 18, 415 Westlake Ave., Seattle; $85 (206-948-3631 or www.lesfaeriesvertes.org).

Biking

Seattle Bike Swap

SUN Used bicycles and bike-related parts and supplies from 100 vendors, consignment, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 299 Mercer St., Seattle; $5, free admission 1-2 p.m.; free for ages 15 and younger all day (shop.cascade.org).

Salvadorean Beach Cruise

SUN Cascade Bicycle Club 32-mile, leisurely paced ride with some hills with stops at South Seattle Community College gardens, Salvadorean Bakery/Cafe in White Center, 10 a.m. Sunday, Jack Block Shoreline Park, 2130 Harbor Ave. S.W., Seattle (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Birding

Intermediate Birding: 201

SAT Woodland and wetland birding for ages 10 and older, 8 a.m. Saturday, Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $3-$5 (206-652-2444 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/214529">www.brownpapertickets.com/event/214529).

Family Birding Walk at Juanita Bay Park

SAT Easy stroll on paved paths and boardwalks to discover the winter waterfowl of the Lake Washington shoreline, 10 a.m. Saturday, Juanita Bay Park, 2201 Market St., Kirkland; free (425-576-8805 or www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar/family-birding-walk).

Edison Bird Festival

SAT-SUN Chicken parade, 10:30 a.m. Saturday; workshops, lectures, art exhibition, tours focusing on birds and conservation, Saturday-Sunday, Edison, Skagit County (www.edisonbirdfestival.com).

Snow geese and trumpeter swans in La Conner

THRU March 31 See sea birds, bald eagles, snow geese, tundra and trumpeter swans and other birds of the Pacific Flyway; free bird map of Western Skagit County available through March 31 at La Conner Chamber of Commerce, 606 Morris St., La Conner; free (360-466-4778 or www.laconnerchamber.com).

Dance

Seattle Balkan Dancers

FRI Balkan line dancing, partner not required, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Russian Community Center, 704 19th Ave. E., Seattle; $5-$15 (425-883-0332 or www.seattlebalkandancers.org).

Emerald City Contra Dance

FRI Beginners' workshop, 7 p.m.; dance to live music with caller, 7:30 p.m. Friday, don't wear perfume or other scented products, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $5-$8 (206-440-9839 or seattledance.org/contra/emerald.city.html).

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club

SAT Sweetheart Dance, potluck snacks, wearing of red, pink, white attire encouraged, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $2-$7 (425-385-2088 or www.sno-king.org).

Festivals/Expos

Seattle RV Show

FRI-SUN Sale of RVs from several manufacturers; seminars and information on the RV lifestyle and recreational opportunities, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, CenturyLink Field Event Center, Seattle; $8-$11, ages 12 and younger free (425-277-8132 or www.theseattlervshow.com).

Seattle Golf and Travel Show

FRI-SUN Golf manufacturers, demonstrations, information, travel destinations by 200 exhibitors, noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, CenturyLink Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $5-$14, ages 12 and younger free (www.seattlegolfshow.com).

Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering

FRI-SUN Chuck Wagon Cook-Off, rodeo events, Rodeo Cowboy Reunion, Western Gear and Art Show, fiddle contest, performances, kids' activities, Friday-Sunday, Ellensburg (www.ellensburgcowboygathering.com).

Pacific Northwest

Rain Festival

SAT Arrival of the reigning queen and her court, Fairhaven Ladies of the Evening Society and Fairhaven's founder, Dirty Dan, Rain Poetry and rain gear contest, Mattie the prognosticating pig predicts upcoming weather, all in less than an hour, noon Saturday, Fairhaven Village Green, 1210 10th Ave., Bellingham (360-738-8081).

Food events

European Vine Selections Anniversary

THU-SUN Tastings and celebration of wine shop's 25th anniversary, noon-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, European Vine Selections, 522 15th Ave. E., Seattle (206-323-3557 or www.evswines.com).

SSAW Wine Tasting

SAT SSAW (South Seattle Artisan Wineries) tastings at six wineries, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, including Nota Bene Cellars, 9320 15th Ave. S., Seattle; $5 (www.ssaw.info).

Curry Dinner fundraiser

SAT Chicken or vegetarian dinner, bake sale, silent auction, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Blaine United Methodist Church, 3001 24th Ave. S., Seattle; $10/advance, $13 at door (facebook.com/jqscholarship).

Chocolate tasting, Country Village

SAT Chocolate tasting in 25 shops and restaurants, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; free (425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com).

Wine & Chocolate on Bainbridge Island

SAT-SUN Wine tasting, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Amelia Wynn Winery, Eagle Harbor Wine Company, Eleven, Fletcher Bay Winery, Perennial Vintners, Rolling Bay Winery and Victor Alexander Winery, Bainbridge Island; tasting fees at some venues (www.BainbridgeWineries.com).

Olympic Peninsula Wineries Red Wine and Chocolates

SAT-SUN Wine tasting and chocolate, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Feb. 18-20 at eight wineries in the Port Townsend-Port Angeles area; $5-$30 (800-785-5495 or www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org).

Chocofest

SUN Samples from 50 chocolate makers, breweries, restaurants, wineries, cheese makers and distilleries, 6 p.m. Sunday, Pike Brewing, 1415 First Ave., Seattle; $30 (206-812-6604 or www.pikebrewing.com/featuredevents).

Wine & Chocolate Tasting

MON Chocolates from Theo Chocolate with presentation on benefits of chocolate, wine tasting, information about beginning a fitness program, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sound Mind and Body, 437 N. 34th St., Seattle; free, preregister (206-547-2706 or www.smbgym.com).

Valentine's Wine & Chocolate Tasting, Volunteer Park Conservatory

TUE Tasting of four varieties of wine paired with Theo Chocolate, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E. Galer St., Seattle; $10 in advance or at the door (206-322-4112 or www.volunteerparkconservatory.org).

Fete d'Amour

PLAN AHEAD Traditional French cooking class, 2-5 p.m.; cocktail hours, dinner with French wines, entertainment, 6 p.m. Feb. 18, NWLA Cultural Center, Langley; $45/class, $75/dinner, $100/both, by reservation (360-321-2101 or www.nwlanguageacademy.com).

Gung Haggis Fat Choy

PLAN AHEAD Cross-cultural event celebrating Scottish poet Robert Burns and Chinese New Year; Scottish and Chinese entertainment and dinner; attendees encouraged to wear national dress from either country or a combination of both, 5 p.m. Feb. 19, China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; $35 (206-364-6025 or www.caledonians.com/).

Gardening

Northwest Flower

& Garden Show

FRI-SUN 25 display gardens with show theme, "A Floral Symphony: Gardens Take Note," 120 seminars, 350 exhibitors, "The PlayGarden" activities area for kids and parents, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle; $5-$20 (www.gardenshow.com).

Terrariums

SAT Terrarium design, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; free, no registration needed (206-545-4851 or www.skynursery.com).

Grow good roses

SAT Seminar on care and feeding of roses, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. S.E., Covington (253-630-8761 or www.kcls.org).

Kids' Club: Valentine Primrose Pots

SAT Kids learn about planting flowers and make a Valentine's Day gift pot, 11 a.m. Saturday, The Plant Farm, 15022 Twin Lakes Ave. N.E., Marysville; $5, preregistration required (360-652-3351 or www.theplantfarm.com/events.htm).

Clematis

MON Presentation on growing clematis at Snohomish Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St., Snohomish; free (206-794-6778 or www.snohomishgardenclub.com).

Start Your Garden Indoors

FEB. 16 How to successfully start seeds indoors for your spring/summer veggie garden, 6 p.m. Feb. 16, Seattle Tilth Association, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Seattle; $36-$54 (206-633-0451 or seattletilth.org/).

Hiking/walks

Bonney Lake

Ups and Downs Walk

SAT Volkssport 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K walk on sidewalks and road shoulders up and down hills, start anytime 9 a.m.-1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. Saturday, Lake Tapps Christian Church, 7805 Myers Road E., Bonney Lake (www.ava.org/clubs/dvva/).

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

SAT-SUN Dogs welcome on 4-5 mile hike with 800-1,200-foot elevation gain, 10 a.m. Saturday; Squak Mountain south loop 5 miles, 800-foot elevation gain, 9 a.m. Sunday (no dogs); water, food, day pack, hiking shoes/boots required, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush streets, Issaquah (issaquahalps.org).

Hobbies

Genealogy Help

SAT Get help researching family history, half-hour "Getting Started" classes at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., volunteers available for one-on-one assistance, use of the SGS library and digital resources, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Genealogical Society, 6200 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free (206-522-8658 or www.seattlegenealogicalsociety.org).

Corvette & High Performance Meet

SAT-SUN Displays and vendors, special appearance by Tow Mater from the movie "Cars" on Saturday only; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $7-$10, ages 12 and younger free with adult (www.corvhp.com/).

Jewish Genealogical Society

MON Speaker on researching your ancestors from Ukraine, library available for research, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island; free (www.jgsws.org).

Movie bargains

"The Muppets" and "Anonymous"

They're new at the Crest Cinema. Also there: "Drive," "Breaking Dawn — Part 1" and "Midnight in Paris" ($3).

"The Muppets" and "The Devil Inside"

They're new at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle. Also there: "Breaking Dawn — Part 1" ($5.75).

"Oscar Nominated Short Films" (Animated and Live-Action) and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

They're new at the Varsity Theatre. Also there: "My Week with Marilyn." All seats on Tuesday are $7.

"Say Anything"

It's the midnight movie at the Egyptian Friday and Saturday. All seats are $8.25.

"Safe House"

It's new at the Big Picture Seattle. The 3:45 p.m. shows on Saturday and Sunday are $7.

"Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and "Fletch"

They're new at the Central Cinema in Seattle. All shows $6-$8.

"Crazy, Stupid, Love"

It's new at the Tin Theater in Burien this week. All shows $7-$8.

"The Muppets"

It's new at the Gateway in Federal Way. Also there: "Breaking Dawn — Part 1," "The Sitter," "Happy Feet Two 3D," "Tower Heist," "Jack and Jill," "Immortals 3D," "Real Steel" and "Puss in Boots 3D" ($2, all seats on Tuesdays $1).

Museum events

KidsQwest Children's Museum

FRI Dental health workshops, 11 a.m.-noon Friday, $7-$8 museum admission; Family Adventures in Northwest Wildlife workshop, 6 p.m. Friday, $25/family, preregister; KidsQuest Children's Museum, 4089 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue (425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestchildren.org).

Seattle Children's Museum

FRI-FEB. 18 Activities celebrating the museum's birthday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Valentine's Day themed activities Sunday-Feb. 18, healthy heart theme activities through February, Seattle Children's Museum, Seattle Center House; $6-$7.50 (206-441-1768 or thechildrensmuseum.org).

Museum of Flight

SAT Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest with teams of local high school students, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Puget Sound Engineering Counsel Engineering Fair for young people interested in engineering careers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; book signing with local aviation authors Lyle Bobzin ("Flight Around the World") and Jack Burke ("A Life Aloft"), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $9-$17 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

Hydroplane R/C Model Show

SAT Display of 50 scale unlimited hydroplane models and information about model racing, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, 5917 S. 196th St., Kent; $5 (206-764-9453 or www.thunderboats.ning.com).

Navy Piston Fighter Pilots

SAT Panel of Navy fighter pilots tell stories, part of program to preserve firsthand accounts of those who flew between 1927 and 1957, 1 p.m. Saturday, Historic Flight Foundation Restoration Center, 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo; $12 (425-348-3200 or historicflight.org/hf/).

Ugandan Orphans Choir

SAT Traditional songs of Uganda with drumming and dancing followed by meet-and-greet, 1 p.m. Saturday, Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett; $7.95 (425-258-1006 or www.imaginecm.org).

Community Potluck about Race

FEB. 16 Discussion in partnership with the Wing Luke Museum, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16, Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle; free (206-518-6000 or www.naamnw.org).

Hungry Planet:

What the World Eats

ONGOING Exhibit features photos on the culture of food and agriculture in the 21st century from 10 cultures around the world, through June, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $7.50-$10 (206-543-5590 or www.burkemuseum.org).

Rosalie Whyel

Museum of Doll Art

ONGOING More than 1,200 dolls from antique to modern, dollhouses, teddy bears and other toys; open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, closing permanently March 1, Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, 1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; $5-$10 (425-455-1116 or www.dollart.com).

The Dinosaur in Your Backyard

PLAN AHEAD Burke Museum hosts lecture on new research showing that birds are living descendants of theropod dinosaurs, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle; free, preregistration required (www.burkemuseum.org).

Neighbor Appreciation Day, Seattle

Family Nature Explorers

SAT Indoor and outdoor activities for all ages including nature scavenger hunt/bird walk, 10 a.m. Saturday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free (www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/calendar/">www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/calendar/).

Hands-On

Community Skills Fair

SAT Workshops include tool sharpening, cheese making, solar ovens, electrical repair, bread baking, clothing re-purposing, cistern installation, plant propagation, first aid, homemade herbal products, skill building for kids, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., community potluck, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Ravenna Community Center, 6536 Ravenna Ave. N.E., and Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $15 (sustainableneseattle.ning.com/events/hands-on-community-skills-fair).

PNA Mystery Book Exchange

SAT Trade gently used mystery books, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; free (www.phinneycenter.org).

Fire Stations Open House

SAT Seattle Fire Stations welcome visitors, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fire Stations 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 39 and 41, 11 a.m. Saturday, Seattle; free (www.seattle.gov/fire/calendar.htm).

Columbia City neighborhood town hall

SAT Question and answer session with Mayor Mike McGinn, 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Royal Esquire Club, 5016 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/)

Neighbor Appreciation Day, Southwest

SAT Refreshments and celebration, noon-2 p.m., free public swim 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Southwest Community Center, 2801 S.W. Thistle, Seattle (206-684-7438 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Restoration events

SAT Help with habitat restoration projects (www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/neighborday/events.htm):

• Alder Creek Natural Area, 1200 Lake Washington Boulevard E., 9 a.m.;

• Golden Gardens, 8498 Seaview Place N.W., 9 a.m.;

• Licton Springs Park, 9536 Ashworth Ave. N., 10 a.m.;

• Longfellow Creek Greenspace, 2407 S.W. Graham St., 10 a.m.;

• Roxhill Park, 850 S.W. Roxbury St., 10 a.m.;

• Magnuson Community Center, 11 a.m.

Paddle Sports

Dragon boating

SAT-SUN Introduction to dragon-boat paddling, no experience required, for ages 18 and older or age 12 and older with parent, 8 a.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, South Lake Union Park, 950 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-523-4518 or www.seattleflyingdragons.org).

Park events

Full Moon Trek

FRI Explore the park after dark, for adults and families with children ages 8 and older, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; $8, preregister (206-386-4237 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Mercer Slough Nature Walk

SAT Park ranger-guided tour of 320-acre wetland park and its history, animals and plants, all ages welcome, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Ave. S.E., Bellevue; free, no registration necessary (425-452-2565 or www.bellevuewa.gov/mseec.htm).

Metro Parks Tacoma outdoor adventures

SAT Metro Parks provides transportation for winter recreation for all ages and abilities, by reservation, from several Tacoma locations, including adult cross-country skiing including equipment, March 10, $65-$70; Family Snow Day at Mount Rainier, Saturday and Feb. 18, March 3, $20/family; family snowshoe hike, Feb. 25, $18-$20; women's snowshoe hike, Feb. 26, $60-$65; Metro Parks, Tacoma; preregister (253-594-7847 or www.metroparkstacoma.org/outdoor).

Arboretum walk

SUN Winter Scenes and Evergreens walk, 1 p.m. Sunday, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle; free (206-543-8801 or www.uwbotanicgardens.org).

Seattle Japanese Garden opening

March 4 First Viewing of the Gardens opening day of the 2012 season, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, with Shinto blessing at noon, drop-in calligraphy workshop, 1-2:30 p.m.; admission $10/adults, $5/ages 6-17 and ages 65 and older, college students with ID and disabled persons; regular open hours start Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, $4-$6; The Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle (206-684-4725).

Salamander Love Night

at Camp Long

TUE Gather with nature enthusiasts to see local salamanders romantically join to fertilize and lay eggs, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $1-$20 (206-932-7225 or www.stewardshipadventures.com/).

Meet the Ranger

WED thru FEB. 16 Learn about the outdoors and recreation opportunities, outdoor safety, tours, guided snowshoe walks and volunteer opportunities from U.S. Forest Service rangers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie (425-888-1223), and 7 p.m. Feb. 16, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; free (425-888-0554 or www.kcls.org).

Northwest Trek closed

ONGOING Wildlife park closed through late February due to severe storm damage, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville (360-832-6117 or www.nwtrek.org). Performances

"The Thrilling Adventures of the Famous Lewis & Clark"

FRI-SAT, MON Late-night spin on the Northwest expedition. 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 p.m. Monday at Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike St., $5-$10 (207-728-0933 or www.annextheatre.org).

Time of Paradise Native American Flute

SAT Flute selections dedicated to the wonders and beauties of Mother Earth and traditional songs and stories of Coast Salish tribal ancestors, 6 p.m. Saturday, Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center, 4705 W. Marginal Way S.W., Seattle; free (206-431-1582 or www.duwamishtribe.org).

The Not-Its

SAT Rock band for children and families, 11 a.m. Saturday, Shoreline Community College Campus Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Shoreline; $7 (206-417-4645 or www.shorelinearts.net).

Seattle Jell-O Wrestling Extravaganza

SAT Women's Jell-O wrestling, 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Spitfire, 2219 Fourth Ave., Seattle; $10-$15 (www.brownpapertickets.com).

Prelude to Passion, a Burlesque Story

SAT Burlesque, drag and music performances, food and drink specials benefit Pinups Against Cancer, to support local patients and the American Cancer Society, 8 p.m. Saturday, Vibe Bar and Grill, 206 First Ave. S., Kent; $15-$50 (253-353-6566).

"More Auntie Lena's African Stories"

SAT-SUN Thistle Theatre stages puppet performances. 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Bellevue Youth Theater, 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue; $8-$9 (206-524-3388 or www.thistletheatre.org).

"Spam-O-Rama"

WED The Pork Filled Players offers a new edition of its comedy and music cabaret. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle; $10 (800-838-3006 or www.porkfilled.com).

"The Bells"

FEB. 16 Theresa Rebeck's mystery set on the Northwest frontier at the end of the Alaskan Gold Rush. 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Erickson Theater Off Broadway, 1524 Harvard Ave., Seattle; $15 (800-838-3006 or www.strawshop.org).

Sales/Shopping

Thrift-store benefit sale

FRI-SAT Storewide half-off sale, proceeds benefit local charities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Eastside Community Aid Thrift Shop, 12451 116th Ave. N.E., Kirkland (425-825-1877).

Indulge jewelry marketplace

FRI-SUN Boutique jewelry event for avant-garde jewelry by 20 designers and art jewelry galleries, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; $10-$14 (425-519-0770 or www.bellevuearts.org/indulge/index.htm).

Snow sports

Half-day snowshoe hikes, Snoqualmie

FRI-SUN Extended snowshoe outing in Commonwealth Basin, 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through March 31, Snoqualmie Pass; $20 donation requested, reservations required, space limited (425-434-6111 or www.fs.usda.gov/mbs).

Guided snowshoe walks, Hurricane Ridge

FRI-SUN One-mile ranger-led walks, snowshoes included, 2 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through March 27; register 30 minutes before, space limited, $5/person donation suggested; Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center, off Highway 101, Port Angeles; $15/vehicle park entrance fee, all vehicles entering the park required to carry chains (360-565-3131/road conditions; 360-565-3130/visitor center or www.nps.gov/olym/).

Kids in the Snow

SAT Learn about tracking, crawl into a snow cave, earn a Junior Ranger Snow Badge, 1 p.m. Saturdays through March 31, Snoqualmie Pass; $10/person donation suggested; reservations required (425-434-6111 or www.fs.usda.gov/mbs).

Snowshoe hikes, Mount Baker

SAT Heather Meadows 90-minute walk to learn about area history, wildlife, 11 a.m. Saturdays through February, Mount Baker Ski Area; $10, reservations required by the Wednesday prior, space limited (360-856-5700, Ext. 515, or 360-599-2714).

Guided snowshoe walks, Snoqualmie Pass

SAT-SUN Interpretive 90-minute walks to learn about winter ecosystem, wildlife and safety, 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through March 31, Snoqualmie Pass; by reservation; $10/suggested donation (425-434-6111 or www.fs.usda.gov/mbs).

Guided snowshoe walks, Stevens Pass

SAT-SUN Introductory snowshoe walks, learn about local history, ecosystem and wildlife, no experience necessary, snowshoes provided, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through February, Stevens Pass; by reservation; $10/donation suggested (360-677-2414 or www.fs.usda.gov/mbs).

Guided snowshoe walks, Mount Rainier

SAT-SUN Moderately strenuous 1.5-mile guided snowshoe walks for ages 8 and older, snowshoes provided or bring your own, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays through March 25; sign up one hour before each walk; Jackson Visitor Center, Paradise, Mount Rainier; $15/park entry fee; $4 donation suggested for snowshoes; all vehicles required to carry tire chains (360-569-6575 or 360-569-2211 or www.nps.gov/mora/).

Special interest

Valentine's Day Celebration

FRI Chocolates and materials to make Valentines, 3 p.m. Friday, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; free (425-888.0554 or www.kcls.org).

Redmond Historical Society Meeting

SAT Redmond Historical Society meeting hosts Ed Lincoln, the man who created Seattle's iconic Pink Toe Truck, presenting his "Life Through the Rearview Mirror," 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St., Redmond; free (425-885-2919 or www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org).

Sichuan Saturday

SAT See photos and learn about the people and culture of Washington's sister state in China and efforts to help the area recover from the 2008 earthquake, 1 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $5-$7 suggested donation (206-934-5219).

Federal Way Library Anniversary Celebration

SAT Puppet show, history photos, speakers to celebrate the library's 20th anniversary, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S., Federal Way (253-838-3668 or www.kcls.org).

Sponge Chinese New Year

SUN Chinese performers, Year of the Dragon craft activities for families, information on language classes, 10 a.m. Sunday, Sponge, 13219 N.E. 20th St., Suite 203, Bellevue; free, reservations required (206-227-7138).

Pioneer Quilts and the Oregon Trail

SUN Art historian Susan Olds tells stories of women quilters and quilt making during the westward migration of the 1800s, 2 p.m. Sunday, Vashon Library, 17210 Vashon Highway S.W., Vashon Island; free (www.kcls.org).

Adoption Information Meeting

FEB. 16 Learn about adopting a child from Bulgaria, China, Ethiopia, India, Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, or U.S. foster care, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, World Association for Children and Parents (WACAP), 315 S. Second Ave., Renton; free (206-575-4550 or www.wacap.org).

Chinese Corner

FEB. 16 Introduction to the Chinese language and culture, all ages games and activities, 4 p.m. Feb. 16, Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; free (206-934-5219).

Westfield Family Fun Days

FEB. 16 Egyptian-themed stories and crafts, 10 a.m. Feb. 16, Westfield Southcenter mall, 633 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila; free (206-246-7400 or www.westfield.com/southcenter).

Neighborhood History Exhibit

ONGOING Exhibit of historic photos, maps and articles about the development of Wedgwood, View Ridge, Laurelhurst, Meadowbrook and Ravenna neighborhoods, on display through February, Northeast Library, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-684-7539 or www.spl.org).

Tours

Valentine Cruises

FRI-SUN, TUE Dinner, 2 ½-hour cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington, Champagne toast, 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, $89-99; brunch cruise, 11 a.m. Sunday, $32-$62, Waterways Cruises, 2441 N. Northlake Way, Seattle (206-223-2060 or www.waterwayscruises.com/).

Lake Whatcom Railway

SAT Scenic 90-minute ride on vintage train, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Lake Whatcom Railway, Wickersham, Whatcom County; $10-$20 (360-595-2218 or www.lakewhatcomrailway.com).

Queen of Seattle Valentine's Dinner Cruise

TUE Steamboat cruise, dinner, music, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruises, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle; $95-$115 (www.queenofseattle.com).

Valentine's Day Underworld Tour

TUE Special 60-minute walking tour with tales of wild days in early Seattle, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Seattle Underground Tour, 608 First Ave., Seattle; $25 (206-682-4646 or undergroundtour.com/underworld/index.html).

Travel events

Europe Through the Back Door

SAT Travel class, Spain, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free, reservations required (425-771-8303, Ext. 298, or www.ricksteves.com).

Travel seminars

SAT Undiscovered Europe, Slovenia and Montenegro, 10 a.m.; South India, coast to coast, 1 p.m. Saturday, Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; free, call for reservations (425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelerstore.com).

Volunteer

Susan G. Komen 3-Day Get Started Meetings

SAT, WED Inspiring, informative meeting to learn about the 3-Day, fundraising support and training goals; free, reservation required (www.the3day.org);

• 10 a.m. Saturday, Studio C, 13256 N.E. 20th St., Bellevue;

• 6 p.m. Wednesday, Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Road N.E., Woodinville.

Seattle Volunteer Naturalist Program

PLAN AHEAD 10-week training to work at parks throughout Seattle, starts March 8, deadline for applications Friday, Feb. 10 (206-388-4250 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Workshops

Remembering Century 21: A Community History

SAT Explore memories of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair; document Century 21 memories and legacies to help create project that can be shared with the community in September; 10 a.m. Saturday, Redmond Library, 15990 N.E. 85th St., Redmond; free, preregister (206-324-1126 or www.seattlehistory.org).

Tower of Power horn-section clinic

SAT Clinic and performance by the horn players of music legend Tower of Power, 1 p.m. Saturday, Roy's Place, 4926 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood; $15 (425-771-7020 or www.kennellykeysmusic.com/).

Auto Leaks Class

SAT Cars inspected, where leaks occur, how to fix them; Seattle Public Utilities program to keep oil and other automotive fluids out of waterways, 9 a.m. Saturday, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; free, preregister (206-386-9746).

Parent Workshop: Keeping Your Little Sweetheart Safe

WED How to make the safety conversation simple and fun, by Savvy Parents, Safe Kids, 6 p.m. Wednesday, KidsQuest Children's Museum, 4089 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; $5/child donation suggested, preregistration required (425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestchildren.org).

Women of Wisdom Conference

FEB. 16-20 Speakers and performances, 7 p.m. Feb. 16 and 17, Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle; Goddess Market, Healing Temple, workshops, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 18-20, North Seattle Community College, Seattle; $10-$35 (206-782-3363 or www.womenofwisdom.org).

Information in this article, originally published February 8, was corrected February10. The opening of the Seattle Japanese Garden has been postponed to March 4.