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Weekend events
A listing of weekend events and activities.
Animal events
Hawaii Day
SAT Hawaiian celebration with entertainment, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, in collaboration with new exhibit of fish and coral from Hawaii, Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle; $10.50-$16 (206-386-4300 or seattleaquarium.org).
Fabulous Felines
SAT Cats rehabilitated by Seattle Animal Shelter foster parents are ready for adoption; noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 N.W. 77th St., Seattle (206-386-7387).
Royal Hounds
Greyhound Adoption
SAT See greyhounds, learn about greyhound adoption, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Petco, 8728 Holman Road N.W., Seattle (425-772-3783 or royalhounds.org).
Eagles
SAT Meet a rescued eagle and learn about eagles, 11 a.m. Saturday, Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. S.E., McCollum Park, Everett; $5-$7, preregister (425-316-8592).
Cougar Mountain Zoo tigers
ONGOING Two 2-year-old tigers and two 4-month-old tigers on display in new habitats, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah; $8-$10.50 (www.cougarmountainzoo.org).
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Auto events
Old Car Swap Meet
SAT-SUN Olympic Vintage Auto Club buy, sell, trade, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 N.W. Fairgrounds Road, Bremerton; $4 (www.ovac.us).
Seattle Auto Show
PLAN AHEAD Display of hundreds of vehicles including hybrids, electrics, exotics, 1-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15, Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle; $9-$11, ages 12 and younger free with paid adult (206-542-3551 or www.seattleautoshow.com).
Bazaars
Pickering Barn
Christmas Craft Show
THU-SAT Holiday décor and crafts by 80 artists, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah (425-413-1004 or countrycreation.blogspot.com).
Red Ribbons and Reindeer
THU-SAT Holiday gifts and decorations, jewelry, quilts, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, The Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville (425-485-8293).
Holiday Boutique
FRI-SAT Handcrafts, quilts, lunch, bake sale, vintage collectibles, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 10940 S.E. 168th, Renton (425-255-5910).
Holiday craft market, Kent
FRI-SAT Vendors, bake sale, entertainment, lunch, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent (253-856-5162).
Christmas Market
with a Difference
FRI-SAT Crafts from artists in 34 countries from nonprofit development organization, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, 11042 Sunrise Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island (206-842-3098).
Finnish Community Bazaar
SAT Baked goods, crafts, raffles, lunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St., Seattle (206-289-5707).
Holiday craft fair
SAT Crafts from 30 vendors, proceeds support local 4-H, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. N.W., Seattle (206-684-4093).
White Center Eagles Bazaar
SAT Vendors, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, lunch, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, White Center Eagles, 10452 15th Ave. S.W., Seattle (206-835-6058).
Canterbury Faire
SAT Christmas crafts, antiques, bake sale, lunch, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 722 N. 145th St., Shoreline (206-660-9156 or sdchp.org).
Eastlake HS Holiday Bazaar
SAT Arts and crafts from more than 100 vendors, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa visits, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Eastlake High School, 400 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish (www.lwsd.org/school/EHS/Pages/default.aspx).
Fall Bazaar by
Stray Threads Quilt Guild
SAT Crafts, quilted items, gifts, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sammamish Valley Grange Hall, 14654 148th Ave. N.E., Woodinville (www.straythreads.org).
Bazaar, Bake Sale
and Luncheon
SAT Crafts, Norwegian bake sale, lunch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell (425-337-4007 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org).
Treats & Treasures Fall Bazaar
SAT Bake sale, vintage items, books; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell (425-482-4056 or www.bothellumc.org).
Holiday Bazaar,
Normandy Park
SAT Fundraiser for American Association of University Women scholarship program, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Normandy Park City Hall, 801 S.W. 174th St., Normandy Park (206-878-3079).
Holiday craft bazaar, Renton
SAT Handcrafts, food, music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave., Renton (425-430-6633).
SeaTac Senior Center
Holiday Bazaar
SAT More than 60 vendors, cafe, bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac (206-973-4680 or www.ci.seatac.wa.us/park/seniorprograms.htm).
Julefest Christmas Bazaar
SAT Norwegian needlework, holiday ornaments, bake sale, lunch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Zion Lutheran Church, 25105 132nd Ave. S.E., Kent (253-631-0100).
Fall Bazaar, Federal Way
SAT Vendors including decorations, jewelry, bake sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sunrise United Methodist Church, 150 S. 356th St., Federal Way (253-815-6925).
Polish Holiday Bazaar
SAT-SUN Polish crafts, books, Christmas decorations, bakery and dessert bar, delicatessen, dinner served or take-home, noon-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Polish Home Association, 1714 18th Ave., Seattle (206-322-3020).
Latvian Christmas Bazaar
SAT-SUN Latvian food and crafts, meals, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Latvian Community Center, 11710 Third Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-524-3117).
Northwest Artists'
Holiday Show
SAT-SUN Handcrafts, fine art, food, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. S.W., Edmonds; $2 (www.euuc.org).
Auburn Holy Family Bazaar
SAT-SUN Vendors, food, silent auction, raffles, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Holy Family Church, 505 17th St. S.E., Auburn (253-833-5130).
Benefits
Glitter Gala
THU Silent auction, dinner, fashion show, proceeds benefit Goodwill's job training and education programs, 6 p.m. today, Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $125 (206-583-8055 or seattlegoodwill.org/glitter/glittergala.html">www.seattlegoodwill.org/glitter/glittergala.html).
History Makers Gala
FRI Benefit for the Museum of History & Industry in its future home, 6 p.m. Friday, Armory Building at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle; $250 (206-324-1126, ext. 56 or www.seattlehistory.org/gala.cfm).
Conservation Convergence Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
FRI Benefits Farrington Foundation nonprofit that documents history of conservation organizations, 7 p.m. Friday, Mercer Island VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E., Mercer Island; $30 (206-473-7151 or www.friendsoffarrington.org).
Santa Hop & Auction
SAT Dinner, dance/entertainment, live and silent auction, benefits Forgotten Children's Fund Christmas charity, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Ballard Elks Club, 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle; $25 (206-992-7117).
Dream Big Dinner
SAT Dinner, dance with Laura Love Band to benefit Washington Women in Trades, 6 p.m. Saturday, Lake City Elks Club, 14540 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle; $60/dinner and show; show only, $20/advance, $30/at the door (www.wawomenintrades.com).
Nathan Hale Dinner & Auction
SAT Dinner, entertainment, auction to benefit Nathan Hale High School books and equipment, 5 p.m. Saturday, Nile Shrine Center and Golf Course, 6601 244th St. S.W., Mountlake Terrace; reservations encouraged (206-784-0625 or nathanhale.org).
Afternoon Tea and
Vintage Hat Fashion Show
SAT Tea, food, dessert and fashion show to benefit Kent Historical Museum, 4 p.m. Saturday, Bittersweet, 211 First Ave. S., Kent; $20, by reservation (253-854-4330).
Harvest Moon Dinner Auction
SAT Prime-rib dinner, silent and live auction to benefit Emergency Assistance program for low-income families, 4 p.m. Saturday, Black Diamond Community Center, 31605 Third Ave., Black Diamond; $35 (360-886-1011).
Sips & Shoes
SUN Wine tasting and shoe auction to raise funds for Ryther Child Center, 4 p.m. Sunday, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 721 Pine St., Seattle; $40, attendees asked to donate a pair of new or barely worn shoes for silent auction (www.rytherleague.org).
Chocolate and Wine Ball
SUN Supper featuring organic and sustainable food, dancing, auction; benefits Camp Agape NW for children with cancer and their siblings, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Herban Feast, 3200 First Ave. S., Suite 100, Seattle; $110 (206-832-1023 or www.seattlechocolateball.com).
Dance
Scandia folk dance
FRI Dance instruction, 7:30 p.m., dance to live music, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $7-$10 (206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org).
Heather Tartan Ball
SAT Seattle Scottish Highland Games Association silent auction, pipe bands, country dancing, ballroom dancing, no-host bar; social hour, 6 p.m.; country dance instruction, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.; dance music, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Northgate Community Center, 10510 Fifth Ave. N.E., Seattle; $20/advance through today, $25/at the door, space permitting (206-522-2541 or www.sshga.org).
Community Contra Dance
SUN Potluck, bring a dish to share and your own plates and utensils, 5 p.m.; dance with open mic and open band, beginners welcome, 6 p.m. Sunday, Gift of Grace Lutheran Church, 2102 N. 40th St., Seattle; $5/person or $10/family (www.seattledance.org).
Festivals
Dia De Los Muertos
FRI Opening of art-gallery show and community celebration with a procession, poetry reading, community altar, music, dancers, sugar skulls, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; free (phinneycenter.org).
Odunde Festival
African Harvest Celebration
FRI-SUN African marketplace, 5 p.m., workshop, 6 p.m., food sampling, 6:30 p.m., African music and dance, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday; marketplace, noon-10 p.m., drum and dance workshops, 12:30-5:30 p.m., community potluck, 5:30 p.m., musical performances, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Rainier Valley Cultural Center, Seattle; workshops, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle; $5-$15 (brownpapertickets.com).
Cultural Crossroads Festival
FRI-SUN Ethnic entertainment on two stages with 35 music and dance performances, international bazaar, exhibits, activities for children; 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue (425-644-1111 or www.crossroadsbellevue.com).
Hmong New Year Celebration
SAT Dance, traditional music, historical exhibits and culture of the Hmong people of Southeast Asia, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Center House, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).
Maritime Family Festival
SAT Toy-boat building, kids' hands-on activities, sea music, tour tugboat Arthur Foss and steamer Virginia V, sale of new and used gifts, books, CDs, ship models, holiday décor, toys, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Armory Building at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle; free (206-282-0985).
Auburn Veterans Day Parade & Observance
SAT Veterans Remembrance Ceremony and lighting of the flame, 9:45-10:15 a.m. Saturday, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E. St., S.E., Auburn;
• mile-long Veterans Day Parade includes a military flyover, marching bands, honor guards, military vehicles, veterans units, drill teams, community groups, floats, antique cars, 11 a.m. Saturday, west on Main Street from E Street Southeast to A Street Northwest, Auburn;
• military equipment display and information, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, South Division Street, Auburn;
• Marching Band Competition with more than 30 bands, 1 p.m. Saturday, Auburn High School Stadium, Auburn City Hall (253-931-3043 or auburnwa.gov).
Food events
Oystermania
FRI Oysters and Champagne, pairing education, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Columbia Tower Club, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $45 (206-622-2010 or columbia-tower.com).
Lutefisk dinner
SAT Norwegian lutefisk dinner, holiday bazaar, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 245 Valley Ave., Sumner; $8-$18 (253-863-1142).
Meet the Winemakers
SAT-SUN Six wineries open to the public for tastings, winemaker presentations, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Bainbridge Island Vineyards & Winery, 8989 East Day Road, Bainbridge Island and other wineries of Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo (BainbridgeWineries.com).
Gardening
Holiday Artistry flower show
THU-FRI Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs show, 6:30-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Marriott Hotel, SeaTac, 3201 S. 176th St., SeaTac; $7-$8 (waclubs.esiteasp.com/wsfgc/home.nxg).
Green Elephant Plant Swap
SAT Exchange and share plants, trades and freebies only, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Church of the Holy Cross, 11526 162nd Ave. N.E., Redmond (425-223-7249 or www.holycrossredmond.org/greenelephant.htm).
Orchid show and sale
SAT-SUN Northwest Orchid Society display of blooming plants, information, vendors, repotting available, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle (www.nwos.org).
Hobbies
Planetarium Show
"Many Moons"
SAT Origin of Earth's Moon and moons of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn; if the sky is clear, astronomers will be on hand with telescopes, 7 p.m. Saturday, Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-842-9152 or www.bpastro.org/).
Antique and Collectible Show
SAT-SUN Antiques and collectibles, appraisals available, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $3-$6 (253-841-5045 or www.palmerwirfs.com).
Rock and Gem Show
SAT-SUN Displays, demonstrations, sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Maplewood Rock Club, 8802 196th St. S.W., Edmonds (www.maplewoodrockclub.com).
Sports Cards
and Collectibles Show
SAT-SUN Washington State Sports Collectors Association buy, sell, trade, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Meridian Park Elementary School, 17077 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline; $2 (wssca.net).
Antique Doll & Toy Market
SUN Show and sale of antique and collectible dolls, teddy bears and children's toys from 1870s to 1970s; doll repair available, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Red Lion Bellevue Inn, 11211 N.E. Main St., Bellevue; $6 (425-413-9516).
Seattle ComiCard Convention
SUN Classic and current comic books, trading cards, toys and collectibles, guest appearances by comic-book writers and artists including "Wolverine" co-creator and writer Len Wein, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Rainier Room, Seattle; $5, $1 off admission with canned-food-bank donation; ages 5 and younger free (206-365-1207).
Puget Sound Civil War
Round Table
PLAN AHEAD Presentation on military and family life of several of the 26 African American soldiers buried in Washington, 6 p.m. Nov. 12, China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; $21 (206-524-4434 or www.pscwrt.org).
Museum events
Back to the Moon
THU Forty years after the Apollo 11 moon landing, Andrew Chaikin, author of "A Man on the Moon," looks back at the lunar adventures of astronauts, 7:30 p.m. today, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; $5 (206-443-3656 or pacificsciencecenter.org).
First Thursday at SAM
THU Free admission, tours, music, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).
First Thursday, Northwest African American Museum
THU Exhibits illustrating the history, culture and art of the region's African-American community, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today, Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle; free to all first Thursday of every month (206-267-1823 or www.naamnw.org).
First Thursday
at EMP/SFM
THU Free admission to Experience Music Project (EMP) Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM), 5-8 p.m. today, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle (206-770-2700 or www.emplive.org).
Burke Museum First Thursday
THU Free admission, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle (206-543-5590 or www.burkemuseum.org).
First Thursday, MOHAI
THU Free admission, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today; Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle (206-324-1126 or www.seattlehistory.org).
First Thursday,
Museum of Flight
THU Free admission, 5-9 p.m. today; Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; regular admission $7.50-$14 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).
First Thursday, Wing Luke Asian Museum
THU The history, culture and art of Seattle's Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian communities, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, 719 S. King St., Seattle; free (206-623-5124 or www.wingluke.org).
First Thursday, Asian Art Museum
THU Art from China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries, free admission 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).
SAM Remix
FRI Michelangelo-inspired art, music, DJs, unorthodox art tours, ages 18 and older only, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle; $5-$10 (206-654-3121 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).
Bellevue Arts Museum free first Friday
FRI Exhibits and programs exploring art, craft and design, emphasizing the work of regional artists, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; free admission first Friday of every month (425-519-0770 or bellevuearts.org).
KidsQuest Children's Museum
FRI Indoor treehouse, garage workshop, waterways activities, free admission 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue (425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestmuseum.org).
Life Sciences Research Weekend
FRI-SUN Scientists, interactive exhibits, science demonstrations, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; $7-$14 (206-443-2001 or pacificsciencecenter.org).
Arts of the Fur Trade
SAT Re-enactors and artists demonstrate spinning, silversmithing, blacksmithing, woodworking, open-fire cooking and Native American basket-weaving skills of the mid-1800s, 11 a.m. Saturday, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $3-$6 (253-591-5339 or www.fortnisqually.org).
Museum of Flight
SAT-SUN Astrobiology program on the search for life in the solar system and beyond, 2 p.m. Saturday; Flaming Geyser Flyers Model Aviation Exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Veterans Day ceremony, 1 p.m. Wednesday; Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $7.50-$14; free for all U.S. military and veterans on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).
Park events
Madrona Creek walk
SAT Walk to learn about recent creek restoration, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Colman Park, 1800 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; free, register by Friday (206-684-7434).
Me-Kwa-Mooks
SAT Walk to learn local history and recent restoration, 2 p.m. Saturday, Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, 4503 Beach Drive S.W., Seattle; free, preregister (206-684-7434).
Bellevue Birding
SAT Bring binoculars to look for birds in park habitats, 9 a.m. Saturday, Lewis Creek Park and Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; free, registration not required (www.bellevuewa.gov/).
Science, History & Culture: Cattails of Mercer Slough
SAT Adult lecture and kids' workshop, 10-11:30 a.m.; park ranger walks, mat-weaving demonstration, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Ave. S.E., Bellevue; free (bellevuewa.gov/mseec.htm).
Performances
Disney on Ice:
Worlds of Fantasy
THU-SUN Touring ice show features characters from "Cars," "The Lion King" and "The Little Mermaid," 7:30 p.m. today-Friday, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $16-$65 (comcastarenaeverett.comor www.disneyonice.com). (Disney on Ice will also appear on Nov. 11-15, ShoWare Center, Kent.)
Latin percussions
SAT Percussion history, demonstrations and participation, for all ages, 1 p.m. Saturday, Green Lake Library, 7364 E. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle (206-684-7547).
Crown Hill Arts Festival
SAT Flamenco, Irish dance, yoga, African drumming, ballet, art display, beer cellar raffle, Gilbert and Sullivan Society selections, all by neighborhood dance companies and schools, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Crown Hill Activity Center, 9250 14th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-372-2033).
Concerts for kids
SAT Concerts for ages 4-12, Carl Allen sings Woody Guthrie songs, 11 a.m. Saturday, Northgate Community Center, 10510 Fifth Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-386-4283 or seattle.gov/parks).
Interactive family concert
Harmony Kings Barbershop Chorus
SAT Community concert by a cappella chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Steel Lake Presbyterian Church, 1829 S. 308th St., Federal Way; free (253-927-4018 or www.harmonykings.org/events.htm).
SUN Concert for children and families by Michael Stern, signing his recent CD, "We All Have Wings," 2 p.m. Sunday, Secret Garden Bookshop, 2214 N.W. Market St., Seattle; free (206-789-5006 or www.secretgardenbooks.com).
Dust Bowl era film festival
SUN Screening of award-winning films depicting Dust Bowl era life; "The Grapes of Wrath," (1940), 2 p.m. Sunday, Redmond Library, 15990 N.E. 85th St., Redmond; free (425-885-1861 or www.kcls.org).
Sales
Book sale, Woodinville
FRI-SAT Used books, proceeds support library; members-only sale, memberships at door $5, 4-5:30 p.m. Friday; sale open to all, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Road N.E., Woodinville; most books $1 or less (425-788-0733).
Friends of the Issaquah Library Book Sale
FRI-SUN Open to members only, 5:30 p.m. Friday, memberships $10 at the door; open to all, 10 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah (425-392-5430).
Whidbey Weavers Guild Sale
FRI-SUN Show and sale of hand-woven, handspun and hand-dyed clothing, accessories, linens, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Whidbey Greenbank Farm, 765 E. Wonn Road, Greenbank (www.whidbeyweaversguild.org).
Terra Nova Pottery Show
SAT Show and sale by 12 artists, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sammamish Valley Grange Hall, 14654 148th Ave. N.E., Woodinville (425-213-3586).
Indian Art Mart
SUN Arts, crafts, jewelry by Native American vendors, salmon meals available, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Daybreak Star Cultural Center, 3801 W. Government Way, Discovery Park, Seattle (206-228-1410 or www.unitedindians.org).
Goodwill Glitter Sale
PLAN AHEAD Formal wear and accessories for men and women, jewelry, vintage clothing, proceeds benefit job training programs; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14-15, Seattle Goodwill Store (206-860-5711 or seattlegoodwill.org/glitter).
Seasonal
Diwali Festival of Lights Celebration for Kids
SAT The story of Diwali, craft activities, for ages 5 and older, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish; free, advance tickets required, space limited (425-836-8793 or www.kcls.org).
Snow sports
Avalanche Awareness clinic
FRI Introductory lecture for snowshoeing, skiing, or sledding the winter backcountry, 7 p.m. Friday, Feathered Friends, 119 Yale Ave. N., Seattle; free (253-891-0149 or www.ridgeexplorations.com).
Sports
Seahawks Tailgates
SUN Food, beer, soft drinks, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Columbia Tower Club, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $22, $14/ages 11 and younger; by reservation (206-622-2010 or www.columbia-tower.com).
Special interest
Video Tour of Puget Sound
SAT Underwater videographer John Williams discusses protecting and preserving Puget Sound, noon Saturday, Highline Community College Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center, 28203 Redondo Beach Drive South, Des Moines; free (206-878-3710 or mast.highline.edu).
YMCA Family Fun Night, Auburn
SAT Thanksgiving-themed activities including swimming, tumbling, bingo, games, potluck, bring a favorite Thanksgiving dish to share, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road, Auburn; free for members; nonmembers, $10/family or $5 plus nonperishable food bank donation/family (253-833-2770).
EUMC Annual Poverty Conference
SAT-SUN Keynote presentation by women's rights activist providing social guidance to countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central America, and Central Asia, discussions, presentations, 10,000 Villages shop with crafts from around the world, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; $5 (425-778-2119 or www.edmondsumc.org).
Northwest Socialist Conference
SAT-SUN Northwest Socialist Conference with keynote speaker, LGBT Equality panel and rally, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, University of Washington, Seattle; $20-$50 (www.nwsocialistconference.org/).
"The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest"
SUN Author Jack Nisbet discusses 19th-century Northwest explorer and naturalist David Douglas; books available for purchase and signing, 2 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle (206-386-4636 or www.spl.org).
Spawning salmon
SUN Chico Creek salmon tours on Mountains Foundation preserve, Kitsap Cabin restoration update, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Mountaineers Kitsap Cabin, 3000 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton; reservations required (206-701-9450 or mountaineersfoundation.org/rsvp).
Tours
First Thursday Art Walk
THU New art displays at more than 50 venues, 6-9 p.m. today, Pioneer Square, Seattle; Art in the Park art sale, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Occidental Square Park, Occidental Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle (www.firstthursdayseattle.com).
Paramount Theatre Tour
SAT Ninety-minute tour, 10 a.m. Saturday, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; free (www.stgpresents.org).
Design details
SAT Walking tour seeking out intricate adornments and elaborate embellishments, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle; $15-$20, register in advance (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
Historic skyscrapers
SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tour of social changes and technological advances that shaped high-rises from the 1890s through the 1970s, 10 a.m. Saturday, Smith Tower, 506 Second Ave., Seattle; $15-$20, register in advance (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
Overlake Childbirth Center Open House and Family Celebration
SUN Tours, car-seat safety demos, educational displays and activities, refreshments, entertainment, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, 1035 116th N.E., Seattle; free (425-688-5549 or www.overlakehospital.org/maternitycare).
Travel events
Solo travelers
SAT Informal sharing of travel experiences, 9 a.m. Saturday, Wide World Books & Maps, 4411 Wallingford Ave. N., Seattle (206-634-3453).
Travel seminars
SAT Land of Maya: Belize and Guatemala, 10 a.m., global support with a mission, 1 p.m. Saturday, Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; free (425-744-6076 or www.savvytraveleredmonds.com).
Volunteer
Plant a Tree for
Green Seattle Day
SAT Help plant native trees and shrubs in Seattle parks and green spaces, rain or shine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 10 a.m. Saturday, Golden Gardens Park, Cheasty Green Space, Maple School Ravine, West Duwamish Greenbelt, Discovery Park, East Duwamish Greenbelt, Westcrest, Burke-Gilman Trail, Orchard Street Ravine, Ravenna Park, St. Mark's Greenbelt, Seward Park, Lincoln Park, Camp Long, Leschi Natural Area, Carkeek Park, Seattle (206-905-6920 or greenseattle.org/events/).
Friends of Burke Gilman Trail
Sand Point Planting Party
SAT Help plant trees and shrubs along the trail, for all ages, instruction, tools, treats and coffee provided, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Burke-Gilman Trail access, 60th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Pullman Street, Seattle (206-525-2412 or www.burkegilmanvolunteers.org).
Bellevue Volunteer Fair
SAT Information from community organizations looking for volunteers, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Lewis Creek Park, 5808 Lakemont Blvd., Bellevue (425-452-5375 or www.bellevuewa.gov/volunteer.htm).
Juanita Creek
SAT Help remove invasive plants and spread mulch; tools, gloves and snacks provided, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Juanita Beach Park, 9703 N.E. Juanita Drive, Kirkland; preregistration requested (425-587-3858).
Mountains to Sound Greenway
SAT Tree planting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Lake Sammamish State Park, 20606 S.E. 56th St., Issaquah; call to register (206-812-0122 or mtsgreenway.org).
Workshops
Ebey's Forever Conference & Community Event
FRI-SAT Sustainable agriculture, historic preservation and local stewardship field trips, workshops, music, taste of Ebey's; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday at Au Sable Institute; potluck dinner, 6-8 p.m. Friday at Crockett Barn; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday at Coupeville High School, Coupeville; $20-$40 (360-678-6084 or www.ebeysforever.com).
SNAP and disaster preparedness
SAT Basic disaster preparedness and SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) program, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave. E., Seattle; free (206-233-7123 or www.seattle.gov/emergency/programs/snap/).




