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Moe Provencher

Egan's Jam House

1707 N.W. Market St.

On Saturday, July 12 at 11 p.m., come see Ballard singer/song writer Moe Provencher perform. During the show, Provencher will be joined by Aimee Zoe Tubbs on drums, Bobcat Bob Rice on guitar and Michele Khazak on vocals.

'Big River'

Taproot Theatre

204 N. 85th St.

Running July 11 through Aug. 9. Low-price previews on July 9 and 10, pay-what-you-can performance on July 16. People of all ages will love this classic story of two friends, a raft and their quest for freedom on the mighty Mississippi, with music and lyrics by Roger Miller, book by William Hauptman, and adapted from the novel by Mark Twain. Also Norman Rockwell's Huck Finn folio, comprised of eight full-color lithographs signed by the artist, will be available for viewing and will later be auctioned.

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Friday Teen

Hang Time

Loyal Heights Community Center

2101 N.W. 77th St.

684-4052

Every Friday through Aug. 22, 6 - 10 p.m. Free. Come hang with us for games, food, outdoor activities, and just have a good time with your friends. All teens are welcome.

Meditation

Kadampa Buddhist Temple

6556 24th Ave. N.W.

526-9565

meditateinseattle.org

Through July:

Sunday mornings 10 - 11 a.m. - Meditation and teaching followed by prayers for world peace.

Monday evenings 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Meditation and teaching. Enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks in our social room.

$10 per class, $5 for students, seniors, and unemployed. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

Ballard-Eagleson VFW

Post 3063

2812 N.W. Market St.

Next Regular meeting: July 3 at 7 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.

Caregiving at Life's End:

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

Thursday, July 3, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Providence Hospice of Seattle will sponsor a free, 5 session program designed to help caregivers cope with the practical and emotional challenges of caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness. For information, call 320-4000.

The Healthiest Diet

Interfaith Community Church

1763 N.W. 62nd St.

Thursday, July 3 and 10, and Saturday, July 19, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dr. Mickey Stern presents his comprehensive view of the healthiest diet in the world. Free (love-offering to church).

Carkeek Life Preservers

950 NW Carkeek Park Rd.

July 5 through Sept. 7, Saturdays and Sundays, times vary. Ages 15 and older. Join seasoned naturalists to learn how to present beach programs. If you're interested, you can even become a volunteer presenter. Call Carkeek Park at 684-0877 for more details.

Sports Camps

Spend the week learning the fundamentals of these great sports. Register with Loyal Heights Community Center. Spaces still available. $90.

Basketball Camp

Loyal Heights Community Center

2101 N.W. 77th St.

684-4052

July 7 - 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ages 7 - 10.

Soccer Camp

Ross Shelterhouse

4320 4th Ave. N.W.

July 14 - 18 or July 28 - Aug. 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ages 5 - 10.

Tennis Camp

Soundview Courts

1590 N.W. 90th St.

July 14 - 18 or Aug. 11 - 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ages 6 - 10.

Baseball Camp

Ross Shelterhouse

4320 4th Ave. N.W.

July 21 - 25 or Aug. 4 - 8, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ages 5 - 10.

Seattle Street Car Network

July 8, 4 - 6 p.m. Public forum to learn about and discuss the proposed Seattle Street Car Network. Sponsored by Jan Drago and the Seattle Streetcar Alliance. For more info contact Drago's office at 684-8801.

Ballard District

Council Meeting

Ballard Library

5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

July 9, 7 p.m. Topics include: a discussion with City Council president Richard Conlin, decision on priority for projects in Ballard proposed for funding from the City's NSF/CRF program, a discussion of issues associated with the planned Two Way Mercer Street project, and our annual "ice cream in July" event. District Council meetings are open to the public. For more information contact district coordinator Rob Mattson at 684.4060 or rob.mattson@seattle.gov.

Scandinavian

Dance Classes

Phinney Neighborhood Center

6532 Phinney Ave. N.

Thursdays, July 10 - August 7, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Art Hare and Larry Reinert present the Skandia Summer Class with a selection of favorite set and mixer dances. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes will help with turning. Members, $6/session or $25 for the series; nonmembers, $8/session or $35 for the series.

Franklin High School

1988 Reunion

August 1 - 3. $85, pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Thursday, July 10. For more information, call Elise Taylor Kim at 706-5246 or email at ballardmama@hotmail.com.

Adaptable Home

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

Thursday, July 10, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Attend this presentation and learn strategies that enable you to adapt your home to fit your needs now and in the future. Education on professionals who can assist you will be provided, along with community resources.

Emerald City Contra Dance

Phinney Neighborhood Center

6532 Phinney N,

440-9839

emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com

Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m., beginner's workshop at 7 p.m. $7 General Admission; $6 Seniors, PNA members, SFS members; $4 Students. All dances taught, no partner necessary. Light, comfortable clothing recommended. Please do not wear cologne, perfume, oils, powders or other scented products.

July 11. Group du Jour features three veteran musicians who know how to play a classic Quebecois beat guaranteed along with savory melodies of French Canada.

July 18. Wild Hair features Betsy Branch's swinging fiddle, Todd Silverstein's whistle/bouzouki/sax arsenal, Mark Douglass' syncopacious piano, and Jeff Kerssen-Griep's percussive guitar drive.

July 25. Atlas String Band. Old-time melodies jump from the fiddle and mandolin. Guitar, banjo, and bass provide rhythm and round out the rest of the music.

Aug. 1. Dale Russ (fiddle) and Mike Saunders (guitar). A master Irish fiddler noted for his power and grace teams up with an equally masterful guitar player.

Aug. 8. Flootie and the Bowfish consists of Matti Mero on guitar and mandolin, Craig Shaw on flute, Steve Sutlief on bass, and Melissa Coffey on whistle, flute, and fiddle. Hal Mueller calls.

Aug. 15. Open band dance. Cathie Whitesides leads musicians. Bring an instrument and take a turn on the stage as well as the dance floor. Laura Me' Smith calls.

Aug. 22. Cascade Crossing play music influenced by styles across the spectrum, such as baroque and southern fiddling.

Aug. 29. Chordwood has a varied sound of melody and rhythm, with some bass that fills the hall completely and a hammered dulcimer that adds some ringing sustain to the melody.

Sept. 5. Avant Gardeners play original and traditional tunes for every mood. Light and swingy, fluidly jazzy, percussive, syncopated... they do it all.

Northern Trail:

North American Wonders

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Ave. N.

Saturday, July 12, 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. Watch as the elusive gray wolves receive their enrichment. You'll get to go behind the scenes at otters and get up-close and personal with the elk herd as you feed them their afternoon carrots. Please be aware this program includes areas with stairs and uneven surfaces. Fees: Members - $45; Nonmembers - $55. Ages 8 and older.

Garage Sale

Ballard Eagles

7509 24th Ave. N.W.

Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. A true garage sale event. One day only.

'Overgrowth'

BallardWorks

2856 N.W. Market St.

789-9987

http://ballardworks.org

Saturday, July 12, 6 - 9 p.m. and by appointment. BallardWorks presents prints by Emily Gherard and Kim Van Someren,. In this series of work, titled "Overgrowth," they have collaborated, working simultaneously on the same prints. Also on view will be new individual work by both artists.

Glassblowing

Art by Fire Gallery

5465 Leary Ave. N.W.

789-1490

artbyfire.com

Saturday, July 12, 5 to 8:45 p.m. during ArtWalk. Art By Fire will help you make a red, white and blue heart. $28, ages 7 and up. Please call 789-1490 to reserve your space.

Tivoli Days

Nordic Heritage Museum

3014 N.W. 67th St.

July 12 and 13. Lots going on including a performance by Leikarringen on Saturday. There will be Nordic edibles, entertainment, arts and crafts, and real-life Vikings. Good food and good fun.

Puget Sound

Blood Center Drive

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

Education Day: Tuesday, July 15, 1 p.m.

Action Day: Tuesday, July 22, 1 - 7 p.m.

Come to our education day to learn more about the importance of giving blood, as well as facts about blood donation and how donated blood gets used everyday in our region, and then come donate on July 22. We will be hosting a blood drive and are urging everyone to come donate and/or volunteer. Please call Molly at 297-0875.

Leif Erikson Lodge Bazaar

2245 N.W. 57th St.

Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Join us to help plan the 2008 Leif Erikson Lodge Bazaar. We are looking for new ways to boost our income for this annual event that provides almost half of our budget for the year.

Healthy Happy Kids

Greenwood Neighborhood

Service Center

8515 Greenwood Ave. N.

Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free. Join us to learn how to make sure your child is eating as healthy as possible. For more information about Holistic Moms Network, visit www.holisticmoms.org.

L.A.U.G.H.S.

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

Thursday, July 17 and 24, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Attend this presentation to learn the secret of L.A.U.G.H.S so that you too may adapt to and enjoy everyday living. We will also explore resources and strategies to use these adaptations in your relationships with friends, family members, and within the community.

'Art in the Garden'

Ballard P-Patch

8527 25th Ave. N.W.

www.ballardgardenparty.com

Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Over two-dozen local artists will display and sell their art throughout the garden. Our music stage will feature local musicians throughout the day. All proceeds benefit our not-for-profit garden community.

Grace-A-Palooza

July 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a family-centered street fair and music festival raising funds for the non-profit organization Global Breast Milk Initiative (GBMI). The festivities will be in North Ballard along NW 70th St between Mary and 14th. Free, small fee for activities. For info call 781-9871.

Protect Your Body

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

Tuesday, July 22 and 29, 11 a.m. - 12 p. m. Free. In this two-part series, learn to better protect your body from injury as you go about daily tasks, like lifting bags of groceries, getting in/out of chairs and keeping your posture tip-top.

Glassblowing

Summer Camp

Art by Fire Gallery

5465 Leary Ave. N.W.

789-1490

artbyfire.com

July 22 - 25. For kids ages 8 to 16. Learn the art of glass blowing by making sun catchers, cups, bowls and paperweights all in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Call 789-1490 to reserve you slot.

Huckleberry Finn

and Jim honored

July 23, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Huckleberry Finn and his friend Jim from Taproot Theatre Company's production of Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will be the Grand Marshals of the 58th Annual Greenwood Seafair Parade. The route typically runs south along Greenwood Avenue from North 95th Street to North 85th Street, then west to 6th Avenue Northwest.

Sidewalk Sale

July 24-27. Hit Market Street, Ballard Avenue and 22nd Avenue for a plethora of bargains being offered by our beloved merchants. For more information call Mary Hurley at 783-4562.

Nominate a

Special Senior

Foss Home and Village

13023 Greenwood Ave. N.

Nominations must be submitted by July 25. Do you know a senior who models generosity, love and respect, who inspires others with his/her talents, or who serves the community in special ways? We want to honor them. Please include the following information: the nominee's name, age, address, phone, and why he/she is special, as well as your name, address and phone.

34th Annual

SeafoodFest

www.seafoodfest.org

July 26 and 27, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Every food vendor will serve at least one seafood entr/e. Live music, a beer and wine garden featuring Maritime Pacific, kid's activity center.

Tropical Rain Forest:

Warm and Wild

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Ave. N.

Saturday, July 26, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Discover what it takes to care for the wide variety of animals from reptiles to primates. Then venture to the Conservation Aviary for a chance to meet one of the amazing tropical rain forest birds up close. Fees: Members - $45; Nonmembers - $55. Ages 8 and older.

Get a Clue -

Do the Gumshoe

The game's afoot when the Gumshoe 5K Walk returns to Greenwood/Phinney Ridge August 8-17. As the main event of Mystery Week, the Gumshoe challenges amateur sleuths to solve their way through a roughly three-mile neighborhood walk to qualify for prize drawings. Gumshoe entry forms go on sale August 8 at three locations: The Phinney Market (5918 Phinney Ave N), the PhinneyNeighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N) and Metropolis (7321 Greenwood Ave N). $20, all proceeds support the Greenwood Senior Center.

Salmon Dinner and

Norwegian Folk Dancing

Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001

Sons of Norway

2245 N.W. 57th St.

Tuesday, August 12, 6 p.m. Enjoy a wild salmon dinner followed by the Norwegian folkdancing group, Symra. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of Norsk Folkedans Stemne. Afterwards there is dancing for everyone. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children until August 9. For more information or to purchase tickets call Karlyn Tomta, 772-4545.

Low Tide at Carkeek

950 NW Carkeek Park Rd.

Through Aug. 31, times vary. Free, all ages. Naturalists will be available, learn about the beach or get answers to your questions. Please call 684-0877 or check local tide tables at www.tidesonline.com. Free, all ages.

Seattle Neighborhoods

Actively Prepare

Ballard Library

5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30 - 8 p.m. This program is designed to help you, your family, and your neighborhoods become better prepared for the next disaster. Come learn how to put together a disaster supplies kit, create a family disaster plan, and organize with your neighbors to take care of each other when disaster strikes.

Savanna Safari:

Sticking Your Neck Out

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Ave. N.

Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Discover how to house a hippo. Stand eye-to-knee with a giraffe. Warning: you will be so close to the giraffes, you may get a neck cramp. Fees: Members - $45; Nonmembers - $55. Ages 8 and older.

BHS Class of 68 Reunion

Ballard Elks Club

6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.

Sept. 20. $60 for preregistered guests, $75 at the door. Contact Ed Zumwinkle at 915-2628 or Mason Williams at 784-0171 for more information. All grads and their spouses/ significant others and 68 faculty are invited.

BHS Class of 1983 Reunion

Salmon Bay Eagles

5216 20th Ave. N.W.

Sept 20, 7 p.m. - close. $25 per grad or $40 per couple. For info go to http://ballard83reunion.blogspot.com or email ballard83reunion@yahoo.com.

Japanese Language Class

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

297-0403

www.nwseniorcenter.org

Mondays, 12:30 - 2 p.m. New class offered, all levels welcome. The class is taught by an American who spent over twenty years in Japan. $5 per class.

Peace Discussion Group

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

1st Tuesdays, 1 - 2 p.m. Free. Join us for an in depth discussion on war and peace issues. For information call 297-0875.

Men's Club

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

2nd and 4th Tuesday each month, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Suggested donation: $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. Refreshments served. For information call 297-0875.

Can Can, the Game of Creation

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1 - 3 p.m. Free. This brand new game, is a challenging right brain exercise and great for overall brain health. Come on by to learn how to play this entertaining and creative game of colors and shapes.

D'vorah Kost

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

Thursdays, 4 - 5 p.m. All the benefits that one can derive from yoga, including improved flexibility, strength, balance and peace of mind, can be accomplished while sitting in a chair, and standing as able, using the chair back for balance as necessary. Fee: $4/ member, $5/non-member

Yoga

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

Thursdays, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. This class is appropriate for experienced yoga students, as well as for beginners who are able to transition to and from sitting or lying on the floor. The form of yoga taught is a variation of Viniyoga, emphasizing adaptation of postures to accommodate your body's needs. Fee: $4/ member, $5/non-member

Chair Yoga

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

297-0403

www.nwseniorcenter.org

Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. $5 per class. All abilities are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and extra towel for padding.

Taproot Theatre's

Acting Studio

204 N. 85th St.

781-9705

www.taproottheatre.org

The summer camps feature everything from Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, the Art of Comedy, and even Acting for the Camera. Call with questions or to register.

New Passport Hours

Ballard NSC

5604 22nd Ave. N.W.

Open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Naturally Occurring

Retirement Communities

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

NORCs', Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities', is a demographic term to describe neighborhoods or buildings in which a large segment of the residents are older adults. For more information call Cecily Kaplan, at 297-0875 or email Cecily@greenwoodseniorcenter.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

St. Paul's Church of Christ

6512 12th Ave. N.W.

260-5045

www.seattleoa.org

Meetings: Sundays 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. For information, call Sharon at 783-0500 or Randi at 362-3847.

Kadampa Meditation Center

6556 24th Ave. N.W.

526-9565

MeditateInSeattle.org

Daytime General Program Fridays, noon - 1 p.m. This general program class is open to everyone and provides a basic introduction to Buddhist teachings and meditations. $10/$5 for students and unemployed.

Story Tellers Group

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

297-0403

www.nwseniorcenter.org

Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in the upstairs conference room. Do you enjoy sharing stories with others and listening to some great tales too? Come and be a part of this fun new self-run group.

Care Giving For Memory Loss Group

Ballard Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

297-0403

www.nwseniorcenter.org

First and third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. Do you have a family member with memory loss or with some form of dementia? Join us to learn more about it, to discuss the challenges and to share ideas and resources.

New Book Club

Epilogue Books

2001 N.W. Market St.

297-2665

www.epiloguebooks.com

Epilogue Books is hosting a new book club. Members will choose one book to read and then meet one evening a month to discuss it. Sign up by phone or online.

'The Dream of America'

Nordic Heritage Museum

3014 N.W. 67th St.

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. The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sundays 12 - 4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4.00 students K-12, children under 5 free.

Free Bike Racks

for Businesses

Are you a Ballard business looking for a free bike rack in front of your establishment? Or do you know of a business that does not have a bike rack out front? Contact Dave Janis of the Bicycle Alliance at 224-9252 Ext. 302 or Davej@bicyclealliance.org. We want people to drive less... let's give them a place to secure their bikes.

Donations Needed

Ballard Food Bank

7001 24th Ave. N.W.

The Ballard Food Bank is in need of men's clothing that is now in short supply. Items needed include pants, shirts, shoes and other clothing items. Call 789-7800.

Men's Club

Greenwood Senior Center

525 N. 85th St.

297-0875

www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org

Second Tuesday each month, 9 - 10:30 a.m. 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. Refreshments served. Suggested donation: $3/PNA member, $5/Non-member.

Leif Erikson Hall

2245 N.W. 57th Street

783-1274

www.leiferiksonlodge.com

Calling all kids. We have about 100 Sons of Norway Heritage Members 16 years of age and younger. Free program. What we need are individuals, families, and/or friends who can plan an event and share their love of Norwegian Culture and Heritage. To register yourself or a child for Heritage Member go to the membership section of our website www.leiferiksonlodge.com print the form and send it in to Minneapolis.

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.: Barneleikarringen, Norwegian/Scandinavian dance class for the kids.

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.: Leikarringen, Norwegian dance class for those over 16.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Norna Ladies meet for handwork.

Seniors Luncheon

The Salvation Army Temple

9501 Greenwood Ave. N.

On Tuesdays at 11, come in for a variety program and lunch at noon. $3 donation. Reservations encouraged, 783-1225.

Second Saturday Art Walk

Second Saturday of the month, 6 to 9 p.m. Come visit local businesses in on and around Market Street to see some of the best talent that Ballard has to offer. Stop by the Ballard Chamber (or participating businesses) to pick up a map for the event.

Helping the Homeless

The Ballard "Homeless Project" is accepting donations to assist people living on the streets. Checks with "Homeless Project" written on the purpose line can be sent to: Ballard Food Bank, 7001 24th Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98117; Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, 2400 N.W. 855th St., and Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98117. The food bank is also accepting non-perishable food, clothes, sleeping bags and personal hygiene products. Clothing is being collected at Mars Hill Church, 706-6641 and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 784-3119.

14th Avenue Visioning Project

Blowing Sands Glass

5801 14th Ave. N.W.

953-3940

Meetings held on the third Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m., open to the public.

36th District Republicans

Magnolia United Church of Christ

3555 W. McGraw St

www.seattlegop.org

779-0731

The 36th District Republicans (representing Ballard, Magnolia and Queen Anne) meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Sustainable Ballard

Sustainable Ballard meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hill Community Club. Visit www.sustainableballard.org or call 789-7646.

Northminster Presbyterian Church

Northminster Presbyterian Church

7706 25th Ave N.W.

783-3402

Community Night is every Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. A simple dinner is served followed workshops and youth activities. Call for each week's topics.

50-Plus Singles

Denny's

904 N. 155th St.

A social club for single people age 50 and older meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Activities include dances, walks, theatre, potlucks, dining etc. Call 282-9017 or 364-2977.

Kiwanis Club

Louie's Cuisine of China

5100 15th Ave. N.W.

Thursdays at noon. The Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to helping children. For more information, please call 364-0848, or e-mail AWGoody@aol.com.

Guitar Circle

Trinity United Methodist Church

6512 23rd Ave. N.W.

Monday evenings starting at 8 p.m. A 10-acoustic guitar performance will be held in the Seattle Circle. Call 789-8481 for information. Donations accepted.

Rotary Club

Anthony's Home Port

6135 Seaview Ave. N.W.

The Ballard Rotary meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Ballard Rotary is a local service club making a difference in the community. Prospective new members are always welcome. Call 386-9598 or e-mail dwm245@msn.com.

Saturday Soup Kitchen

Volunteers Needed

Trinity United Methodist Church

6512 23rd Ave. N.W.

www.tumseattle.org

Volunteers needed for Saturday soup kitchen held at Trinity United in Ballard from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information go to www.tumseattle.com.

Donate to the Needy

The Fallen Brothers delivers food to feeding programs in Ballard, is accepting donations of food, clothing and any usable household items at the Key Bank on Holman Road. Visit www.fallen-brothers.org for more information.

Leif Erikson

Foundation

2245 N.W. 57th St.

www.leiferikson.org

778-1081

The Leif Erikson International Foundation is still accepting names to inscribe on the rune stones at a cost of $125 each.

The deadline for calendar submissions is Friday at noon for the following Wednesday's publication. E-mail items to jackieh@robinsonnews.com.