Third Place Commons: storywriting, poetry class, computer Q&A, and more

Third Place Commons -  September 2012

Next to Third Place Books in the Lake Forest Park Town Center

17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155

4Culture Sustained Support Workshop                            7-8:30pm

Wednesday,September 5

4Culture, King County’s funding agency, offers a workshop for arts organizations seeking to apply for their 2013-14 Sustained Support grant.  Learn more about the Sustained Support program or 4Culture.

How to Write a True Story              5-7:30pm

Sunday, September 9,16,23,30

Sometimes best told as memoir, other times as fiction, true stories are the ones that most accurately represent our inner experience. This free 6 week class will use writing exercises and discussion to explore the craft of personal narrative. Registration is required, by email or phone 206-947-8991.

LFP Garden Club Meeting              9:30-11:30am

Tuesday, September 11

The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10.  This month, Judy Griesel, speaks about gardening with native plants.

Poetry Class and Workshop              7-9pm

Tuesday, September 18,25

This free eight week course explores what poets do, what has been tried, and what works.  Instructor Jeff Eisenbrey draws on 18 years as a poet to offer encouragement to keep writing and exploring.   Class size is limited, and preregistration required, by email or phone 206-458-2776.

Playtime!              10am-11:30am

Wednesday, September 19,26

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. 

La Famille Léger Plays at the Farmers Market                            11am-1pm

Sunday, September 23

Born of a time when family and friends would gather in the warmth of the kitchens of Québec and New Brunswick to play and dance time-honoured tunes together, La Famille Léger keeps that rich tradition vitally alive. The Légers wrap up our Music of the Americas Series, made possible with a generous grant from 4Culture.

Computer Q and A              2:30-4pm

Sunday, September 23

Ask questions and get user-friendly answers during this free workshop.  This month, the topic is Cloud Computing: What Does it Mean and How Can I Use it?  Details here 

Seattle Opera Preview              7-8pm

Tuesday, September 25

Members of Seattle Opera’s education staff will lead an informal opera talk designed to give you a great orientation to their upcoming production of Beethoven’s Fidelio.

Melody Institute Chinese Dance              4-5pm

Saturday, September 29

Celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival as the Third Place stage comes alive with bright colors and sounds. Students of all ages perform folk, traditional, and ethnic dances from China.