As always, the Third Place Commons is bustling with life and activity. Here's a look ahead at the activities for January - find your favorites and mark your calendars.
Third Place Commons Community Calendar for January 2013
For information: 206-366-3302, or the webpage
17171 Bothell Way NE, upper level, by Third Place Books
Seattle Opera Preview 7-8pm
Thursday, January 3
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 Cinderella.
Commons Art-In 10am-4pm
Saturday, January 5
Come make art at this free, drop-in creative time for drawing and painting artists. BYO art supplies (no oil paints/solvents, please). All levels of experience welcome! Look for the plastic-covered tables in the Commons.
Eduardo Mendonça Brazilian Jazz Combo 12:30-1:30pm
Saturday, January 5
This 9 piece Brazilian Jazz ensemble will liven up your day with traditional and contemporary Brazilian tunes using well known styles such as Samba and Bossa Nova.
A Dino of a Tale with Penny Holland 2:30-3:30pm
Monday, January 7
Come meet local children's book author and illustrator Penny Holland and listen to her read her newest book, The Adoption of Boris, about a boy who adopts a new toy dinosaur. Penny will also share her original artwork and provide some dinosaur themed crafts afterwards.
No Grades, No Tests, No Problem! 6-7pm
Monday, January 7
Schooling without testing is a viable educational option, with several successful approaches in our region. Students, parents and educators are all welcome to this discussion about education based on trust and responsibility instead of tests. For more information, email.
LFP Garden Club Meeting 9:15-11:30am
Tuesday, January 8
The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10:30.
Playtime! 10am-11:30am
Wednesday, January 9,16,23,30
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.
Education Forum 7-9pm
Thursday, January 10
Education is a constitutional right. Come hear your 46th and 32nd District Legislators discuss issues affecting local schools. Sponsored by Shoreline PTA Council Legislation.
46th District Legislative Town Hall 1-3pm
Saturday, January 12
Come meet Senator David Frockt, Representative Gerry Pollet, and Representative-Elect Jessyn Farrel, who will share their priorities for the upcoming 2013 Legislative Session, and update citizens on the current budget situation impacting the state.
Introduction to Tango 2-2:30 pm
Saturday, January 19
Come get a taste of the Argentine Tango! Have fun and learn simple principles you can apply immediately, and take to your other dances as well.
Pinewood Derby 9am-4pm
Saturday, January 26
Cheer for local Cub Scouts as they race their cars in this annual competition.
Computer Q and A 2:30-4pm
Sunday, January 27
Ask questions and get user-friendly answers during this free workshop. This month, we will walk through the five most common reasons why your computer can slow down, and what you can do to make it speedier.
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for the annual Third Place Commons Breakfast on Thursday, February 14, from 7 to 8:29 am. Tickets cost $40 per person, or you can buy a table for 8 friends for $300. Available online, or from the Bookstore cashiers. Come celebrate the heart of the community on Valentine’s Day, and support your Commons. Questions? Call 206-366-3302.
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