Commons Community Calendar for June 2011

Lake Forest Park

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

June 2011 

Playtime! 10am-11:30am 

Wednesday, June 1, 8 

Join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. 

Spring String Thing from Shoreline Schools 10:15 -11 am 

Wednesday,June 1 

John Ames conducts young orchestral students in a seasonal concert guaranteed to bring out the sun. 

Echo Lake Young Authors Program 6-8pm 

Thursday, June 2

Aspiring writers share their poems and prose. 

Knit Night in the Commons 6-9pm 

Friday, June 3 

Bring a project and knit with friends. And if you need to wind some wool while you are in the Commons, check out the new ball winder and swift from the Information counter at the bookstore. 

Cottage Lake Glee Club and Marimba Club 7-7:30 pm 

Monday, June 6 

Get ready for summer with songs and the bright sounds of marimbas, xylophones, and drums played by students from Cottage Lake Elementary. 

Threshold Theater at City Hall 5:30-6:30pm 

Thursday, June 

As part of the City of Lake Forest Park’s 50th Anniversary, you are invited to City Hall to share a story and experience the interactive and improvisational process of Threshold Ensemble’s playback theater. Made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Washington. 

Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park 9am-4pm 

Garden Tour and Plant Sale 

Saturday, June 18 

Tour gorgeous gardens, meet Ciscoe Morris, and buy plants. For more information, go to www.secretgardensoflakeforestpark.com

Computer Q and A 2:30-4pm

Sunday, June 26 

Ask questions and get user-friendly answers during this free workshop. This month’s topic is keeping your computer healthy. Information at bostonlegacyworks.com/freeQA.aspx

Library Picnic Storytime 11:30am-1pm 

Wednesday, June 29 

Bring your lunch and travel around the world with the King County Library System through stories, songs and other fun activities. 

Magic Around the World with Jeff Evans 3 – 4 pm 

Wednesday, June 29 

Take an imaginary journey with magic! Learn amazing facts about the people, landmarks and history of countries around the world with maps and artifacts from each area. Sponsored by KCLS. 

50th Anniversary Party

Lake Forest Park

To celebrate its 50th Anniversary, the City of Lake Forest Park is pulling out all the stops during the weekend of June 17-19th. From Horizon View Park to the Farmers Market, from stargazing to goat-petting and great music, there is fun for everyone. For information about events, check the city's webpage, call 206-368-5440, or send a message to 50years@cityoflfp.com.