Weekend calendar
ANIMAL EVENTS
Turkey Toss
SAT Zoo animals including jaguar, snow leopard, Komodo dragon, tamarins, foxes, piranhas, wolves, pigs, lions, grizzly bear, lemurs and tiger get turkey meat or other Thanksgiving-themed snacks as an enrichment activity, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $7.50-$10.50 (206-684-4800 or www.zoo.org).
Cool City Pets
SAT Meet small animals available for adoption at the shelter including hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice, with information about animals’ needs and care; all ages welcome, children must be accompanied by adult, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle (206-386-7387 or www.seattleanimalshelter.org).
Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month
ONGOING The Seattle Humane Society encourages adopting a senior pet through November, open at noon Wednesday-Sunday, Humane Society for Seattle/King County, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue; $50-$60 (425-641-0080).
Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month
ONGOING Reduced adoption fee of $65 for dogs and cats 7 years or older throughout November, call for information and hours, PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society), 15305 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood; $65 (425-787-2500 or www.paws.org).
BENEFITS
Wines and Portos
of Portugal Tasting
THU Wine-tasting to benefit Seattle Humane Society, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $30 (425-373-5388).
LakeFest Turkey Pub Crawl
SAT Walking tour of six pubs in the Cascade/South Lake Union neighborhood, portion of the proceeds benefit Anna’s Ride Home nonprofit; bring three canned-food items for the local food bank for drawing for raffle prizes, 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub, 1190 Thomas St., Seattle; $25-$30 (206-324-4022).
Silent Auction
SUN Women’s Federation for World Peace silent auction with entertainment and refreshments; proceeds support the vocational high school in Uganda, 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Denny Mansion, 6601 N.E. Windermere, Seattle; suggested donation $10 (425-413-7300).
Day of Giving
SUN Preholiday shopping experience with exclusive ticket-holder-only discounts, giveaways, entertainment, and a food and beverage sampling; 100 percent of the purchase price of tickets benefits charity, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Northgate Mall, 401 N.E. Northgate Way, Seattle; $10 (206-362-4777).
Hopelink’s Turkey Trot
SUN 5K (3 mile) fun walk to Carillon Point and back, proceeds benefit programs to provide holiday assistance to local families in need, registration and festivities start at noon, walk 9 a.m. Sunday, Marina Park, 25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland; $20/advance, $25/day of event, discount for teams of 4 or more, includes T-shirt; those who donate $100 or more entered in raffle with prizes including free airline tickets (425-558-5910 or www.hopelink.org).
BIKING
Kenmore-Kirkland-Redmond
SUN Cascade Bicycle Club 32-mile, leisurely paced, mostly flat ride with one optional steep hill, snack stop; steady rain cancels, 10 a.m. Sunday, Tracy Owen Station, Northeast 175th Street and 61st Avenue Northeast, Kenmore (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).
DANCE
Green Lake Folk Dancers
FRI Mostly Balkan line and circle dances, all ages welcome, partners not required; beginner/intermediate dance class, 7:30 p.m., dance, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Friday, VFW Hall, 7220 Woodlawn Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5/dance, $7/lesson and dance (425-883-0332).
Mountaineers Rock Dance
FRI Mambo dance lesson, 8 p.m., dancing to a mix of rock, Latin, swing and pop music, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Friday, Mountaineers Club, 300 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $11 (206-284-6310).
Skandia Folkdance Society
FRI Dance lesson and dance to Scandinavian music with Folk Voice Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20626 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $7-$9 (206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org).
Emerald City Contra Dance
FRI All dances taught, no partner necessary, no perfume, cologne or other scented products, beginners’ workshop, 7 p.m., dance to live music and caller, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $4-$7 (206-440-9839).
Northwest Dance Network
SAT Waltz variations workshop, 7:30-8:30 p.m., dance to swing and waltz music with Valse Cafe Orchestra, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 N.W. 57th St., Seattle; $10/workshop, $13/dance, $17/workshop and dance, $10/dance and workshop for ages 23 and younger with student ID (206-783-1274).
USA Dance Seattle
SAT Beginning swing dance lesson, 7:30 p.m., dance to a variety of ballroom, Latin and social dance music, dance 8:15-11 p.m. Saturday, Impulse Ballroom, 2273 140th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; $8-$10, ages 17 and younger free, donations suggested (206-781-6791 or www.usadanceseattle.org).
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club
SAT Folk-dancing lesson, 7:30 p.m., international folk dancing, 8:30-10:45 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20626 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $2-$5 (425-385-2088).
Family Night
SUN Salsa-dance workshop, 6-7 p.m., all-ages dance with swing, salsa. Latin and ballroom music; 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave. S.E., Renton; dance $7/adult, $5/ages 17 and younger; dance and workshop $10/adult, $8/ages 17 and younger (425-255-9211).
FESTIVALS
Yulefest
SAT, SUN Traditional Scandinavian entertainment including singers, dancers and fiddlers, kids’ craft activities, Santa visit, arts and crafts from 50 vendors, Scandinavian food, bake sale and beverages, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St., Seattle; $2/adults, $1/ages 11 and younger (206-789-5707).
Klezfest
SUN Celebration of traditional Jewish music, dance, food and crafts, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, University Preparatory Academy, 8000 25th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5 (206-525-0915).
Seattle Center Winterfest
PLAN AHEAD Classic carousel, Campus Luminaria light displays, train and winter village display and other Center House activities and performances, Nov. 23-Jan. 1, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter. com/winterfest/).
FOOD EVENTS
FareStart Guest Chef Night
THU Three-course meal by local chefs, proceeds benefit FareStart job-training programs; seating 6-8 p.m. today and Nov. 29, FareStart Restaurant, 700 Virginia St., Seattle; $24.95, by reservation, space limited (206-267-7601).
Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Gala and Auction
FRI Part of worldwide seasonal uncorking of Beaujolais Nouveau wine with French dinner and wine, entertainment and auction to benefit French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest, 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, Westin Hotel Bellevue, 600 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; $150-$250, reservations required (206-443-4703 or www.beaujolais-pnw.org/seattle).
Shellfish cooking class
SAT Learn about cooking oysters, mussels, shrimp and clams, includes lunch with wine, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Flying Fish, 2234 First Ave., Seattle; $55, reservations required (206-728-8595).
Holiday cooking class
SUN Demo and lunch of holiday dishes including holiday-wreath salad, North Pole pizza and candy-cane cake, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, icon Grill, 1933 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $49 includes cookbook, reservations required (206-441-6330).
Pie Workshop
SUN How to make pies, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Discover U, 2150 N. 107th St., Seattle; $55 (206-365-0400 or www.discoveru.net).
Holiday Tea at the Georgian
PLAN AHEAD Finger sandwiches, sweets, scones and tea in seasonal decorated setting, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. weekdays, noon-2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 23-Dec. 30,the Georgian Room, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St., Seattle; $55/adults, $20/ages 6-12, reservations required (206-287-4049).
GARDENING
Gardening with Native Plants
THU Master Gardener presentation on incorporating native plants into your landscape, 6:30-8 p.m. today, Highlands Neighborhood Center, 800 Edmonds Ave. N.E., Renton; free (425-430-7396).
Planting fruit trees
SAT Plant a tree and learn about tree-planting techniques, tools provided, wear outdoor shoes and clothing, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, 21 Acres Farm, 13701 N.E. 171st St., Woodinville; free (425-788-9846).
HIKING/WALKS
Orienteering
SAT Explore the park by searching for checkpoints on a map, race or easy stroll, no orienteering experience necessary, instruction available, start any time 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $5-$10 (www.cascadeoc.org).
Eastshore Singles
SAT Walk dirt and gravel paths, newcomers welcome, 11 a.m. Saturday, meet at Piper’s Creek Trailhead, North 103rd Street, Seattle (www.eastshoresingles.org).
Mountaineers hikes
SAT Cougar Mountain Wilderness Creek Trail to Longview Creek, 6-9 miles, 1,000-foot elevation gain, fairly steep, 8 a.m. Saturday, Wilderness Creek trailhead; singles/social Boulder River hike, moderately difficult, social pace through rain forest with waterfalls, 9 a.m. Saturday, Marysville; call today to register and get specific meeting place information (206-284-8484).
Issaquah Alps Club
SUN Dogs Welcome hike, bring leash and cleanup supplies, 5-6 miles Tradition Lake Plateau Loop, 10 a.m. Sunday; Thanksgiving Day 5-mile hike to Cedar Butte, 9 a.m. Nov. 22; food, water, daypack, rainwear and hiking shoes on all hikes, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush Streets, Issaquah (issaquahalps.org).
HOBBIES
Northwest Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival
THU, FRI, SAT Sewing, quilting, needle-art and craft-supply exhibits and vendors, seminars, “Make and Take” workshops, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Friday, and Saturday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $8, ages 12 and younger free with adult (253-841-5045).
Seattle Juggling and Foot-bag Festival
FRI, SAT, SUN Some of the best jugglers and foot-bag players from around the world, with beginners’ workshops, shows, competitions, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5 (206-963-2953).
Star Parties
SAT Seattle Astronomical Society set up telescopes and invite all to look at the night sky; overcast or rainy weather cancels, dusk Saturday, Green Lake Park, 7201 E. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle and Paramount Park, Eighth Avenue Northeast and Northeast 155th St., Shoreline; free (206-523-ASTR or www.seattleastro.org).
WSSCA Sports Cards & Collectibles Winter Convention
SAT, SUN The Washington State Sports Collectors Association convention with sports cards and memorabilia, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Meridian Park Elementary School, 17077 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline; $2 (206-795-4683).
The Great Train Expo
SAT, SUN Operating model-train displays, riding train for kids, hobby marketplace with hundreds of vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $7, ages 11 and younger free (253-841-5045).
Fall Festival of Gems
SAT, SUN Kitsap Mineral and Gem Society displays and demonstrations, vendors, auction, raffle, kids’ activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 N.W. Fairgrounds Road, Bremerton; free (360-337-5350).
Photography walk
SUN Mountaineers club walk to UW Botany Greenhouse to photograph plants, bring macro lens, tripod, flash and dark backdrop for best results, meet 9:45 a.m. Sunday at UW Parking Lot C-10, University of Washington, Seattle; call today to register (206-284-8484).
Beginning knitting
SUN Five-session knitting fundamentals and starting your first project, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, Acorn Street Shop, 2818 N.E. 55th St., Seattle; $75/get supply list before class (206-525-1726).
Pacific Northwest Shell Club
SUN Join members to study mollusks, their habitat and preservation, and the hobby of shell collecting. Meetings include programs, shells for sale, and door prizes, 2 p.m. Sunday, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 12509 27th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-362-1634).
The Antique Doll & Toy Market
SUN Show and sale of antique and collectible dolls, teddy bears and children’s toys from the 1870s to the 1970s; doll restringing, clothing and accessories available, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Red Lion Bellevue Inn, 11211 N.E. Main St., Bellevue; $5.50-$6 (425-413-9516).
MUSEUM EVENTS
Bird Bash
THU Private viewing of the exhibit, “John James Audubon, American Artist and Naturalist,” screening of the film, “The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill,” with guest appearance by the film’s director and subject and update on the parrots in the film, party 5:30-7 p.m., film 7 p.m., talk 8:30 p.m. today, Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; $20/party, screening and talk; $10/screening and talk (206-324-1126 or www.seattlehistory.org).
The Center for Wooden Boats
FRI Third Friday Night Speaker Series with Joe Follensbee, author of “Shipbuilders, Sea Captains and Fishermen: The Story of the Schooner Wawona,” 7 p.m. Friday, Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St., Seattle; free (206-382-2628).
Family Day at Wing Luke Asian Museum
SAT Family art activities, noon-4 p.m., activities 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Wing Luke Asian Museum, 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle; free admission (206-623-5124).
Come Craft! The Ultimate Home Interior
SAT Create the ultimate home interior from your imagination; draw, paint or cut out paper to design your idea of the perfect home, with inspiration by visiting the exhibit “Russel Wright: Living with Good Design,” 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue (425-519-0770 or www.bellevuearts.org).
Family Art Day: Elementary Encaustic
SAT A hands-on art activity for all ages with artist and educator Heidi Herder, 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma; $2-$5, call to register (360-466-4446, ext. 108).
PARK EVENTS
Sister City Celebration
THU-SUN Conservatory celebrates 50th anniversary of Seattle’s Sister City relationship with Kobe, Japan, with ikebana exhibit and haiku in the garden, conservatory open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E. Galer St., Seattle (206-684-4743).
Seattle Japanese Garden
THU-NOV. 21 Last weekend before garden closes for the winter, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today through Wednesday, The Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle; $5/adults, $3/ages 3-17, ages 65 and older, college students with ID, disabled (206-684-4725).
Family Friday at Carkeek Park
FRI Activities for parents and children, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle; $2/adult, $5/child, advance registration required (206-684-0877).
Bird tour
SAT Guided walk to learn about park’s birds, 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; free, advance registration required, space limited (206-386-4236).
Ice-cream social
SAT Open gym, board games, yoga, ice cream, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; $3/adults, $1/kids, open gym additional $2 for adults (206-386-1925).
Owl hike
PLAN AHEAD Walk to learn about owls and their habitat, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; $6-$8, preregister at least a day in advance (206-684-4075).
PERFORMANCES
Seattle Presents
THU Traditional Chinese music with Wu Ziying, noon-1 p.m. today, Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle; free (206-684-7171 or www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents).
Camelot
THU, FRI, SAT A student version of the musical that imagines the realm of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table, 7 p.m. today, Friday, and Saturday, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell; $6-$12 (425-708-7394 or www.nsd.org).
Nate Macy in Concert
FRI Concert to benefit the Peace Through Pieces: Trauma Healing Through Quilt Making Project in Central Africa; 7 p.m. Friday, North Seattle Friends Church, 7740 24th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free, donations accepted (206-525-8800).
Nathan Hale High School Performing Arts Festival
SAT Variety of performances by Nathan Hale school groups and others, including music performances, theater sports, Japanese taiko drumming, dance, and more, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Nathan Hale High School, 10750 30th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-524-7249).
Tickle Tune Typhoon
SAT Family concert, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Federal Way Regional Library, 34200 First Way S., Federal Way; free (253-838-3668).
Old Time Radio Hour
SUN Radio-themed program with maestro Ken Double at the Mighty Wurlitzer, with members of Radio Enthusiasts Puget Sound (REPS) performing classic radio program re-enactments from the Golden Age of Radio, vintage commercials, crooning vocal numbers and more; all proceeds benefit the Paramount Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer Restoration Fund, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $20 (206-784-9203 or www.pstos.org).
Rockin’ Shoppin’ Eve
PLAN AHEAD Concert outside the mall with Hit Explosion, Two Scoops Combo and Jupiter Rising, mall opens for shopping one minute after midnight; VIP ticket option to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County includes front-row concert access, discounts and food, 10 p.m. Nov. 22, Alderwood, 3000 184th St. S.W., Lynnwood; free; VIP ticket $20/one person or $30/two people (425-771-1121).
RUNNING
Navy 5K Challenge
SAT 5K competitive race sponsored by the Navy, with 5K fun run, home-run derby and pingpong, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; free (425-330-8043).
SALES/SHOPPING
Artique Peek
THU Sneak peek of holiday gift shop featuring work by Seattle artists, with food, wine, presentations by gallery artists and speak Michael Killoren, director of the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, 6-8 p.m. today, Columbia City Gallery, 4864 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; $30 at the door (206-760-4286).
Chat With Women Shopping Event
THU Chat With Women radio program hosts shopping event with wine-tasting, psychic readings, goody bag, 6-10 p.m. today, Lexus of Bellevue, 101 116th Ave. S.E., Bellevue; $35, preregister online (www.chatwithwomen.com).
Sculptors Workshop pottery sale
THU, FRI, SAT A wide variety of handcrafted, functional pottery, 6-8 p.m. today, 2-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; $3-$95 (425-774-1842).
Potters’ Sale
THU, FRI, SAT Works by 80 Northwest potters from newcomers to professionals, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, The Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville (425-481-7925).
ArtSplash
THU-SUN Art show and sale, artists in action, auction, music, noon-8 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, ArtWorks, 201 Second Ave. S., Edmonds (425-774-6049 or www.artsplash-edmonds.com).
Pacific Northwest Needle Arts Guild Gift and Ornament Sale
FRI, SAT Holiday gift and ornament sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle (206-363-1385).
Home for the Holidays Bazaar
FRI, SAT Holiday decorations, gifts, bake sale, raffle, specialty baskets, collectibles, lunch and snacks items available, proceeds benefit church programs, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 17222 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue (425-747-3210).
Seattle Christmas Gift Show
FRI, SAT, SUN 450 booths, gourmet food, decorations, holiday gifts, entertainment, Santa pictures, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle; $11-$14 (800-521-7469).
Holiday Craft Fair
SAT Specializing in Japanese crafts with bake sale and Asian food; proceeds benefit local senior services, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church, 3001 24th Ave. S., Seattle.
John F. Kennedy HS Parents’ Club Arts & Crafts Fair
SAT Homemade crafts and beautiful artwork, food, bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, 140 S. 140th St., Burien (206-779-3539).
Holiday bazaar
SAT Crafts and commercial products from 50 vendors, quilt raffle, bake sale, silent auction, cafe, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac (206-973-4680).
Daughters of the British Empire in Washington
SAT British bazaar with handmade crafts, collectibles, White Elephant Sale, used books, raffle and bake sale, 9:30 a.m.-2;30 p.m. Saturday, Normandy Park Congregational Church, 19247 First Ave. S., Normandy Park (206-762-8247).
St. Matthew/San Mateo Christmas Bazaar
SAT Craft vendors, bake sale, photos with Santa, lunch available, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Church, 123 L St., Auburn (253-833-0890).
Shoreline Holiday Craft Market
SAT Craft Market with 50 plus juried artists will be selling their crafts and wares, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Spartan Recreation Center, 18560 First Ave. N.E., Shoreline (206-418-3383).
Book sale
SAT Used-book sale, proceeds benefit the library, 10 a.m. Saturday, Bothell Regional Library, 18215 98th Ave. N.E., Bothell (425-486-7811).
Gifts with a Cause
Holiday Bazaar
SAT, SUN Support local nonprofit groups, sale includes artisan baskets, dolls, clothing, jewelry, ornaments, pottery, glassware, textiles, food, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Skinner Auditorium, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle (206-323-0300).
Trinity Parish Bazaar
SAT, SUN Preholiday sale of artisan-crafted quilts, jewelry, hand-dyed and hand-woven scarves, Palestinian crafts, vintage items, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave., Seattle (206-624-5337).
Unzipped
SAT, SUN Fashion and style highlights by independent apparel designers in a runway party, trade-show and shopping experience, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Pavilion, Seattle; $5-$15 (206-427-6280 or www.unzippedevent.com).
Bottle Your Own Wine
SAT, SUN Bottle your own wine with a personalized label, sample wine to choose, bottle it, cork it and label it, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Silver Lake Winery Woodinville Tasting Room, 15029 Woodinville-Redmond Road, Woodinville; $12.99/per bottle (425-485-2437).
Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale
SUN Crafts, plants, bake sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Ida Culver House Ravenna, 2315 N.E. 65th St., Seattle (206-523-7315).
Day of Giving
SUN Preholiday shopping experience with discounts, giveaways, entertainment, food and beverage sampling; 100 percent of the purchase price of tickets benefit charity, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Northgate Mall, 401 N.E. Northgate Way, Seattle; $10 (206-362-4777).
Gift For Life Sample Sale
ONGOING Gifts, books, toys, home accessories, furniture at wholesale prices. proceeds from special section are donated to the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AMFAR), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Dec. 30, Gift for Life, 2100 Western Ave, Seattle (206-762-4231).
Pottery Invitational
ONGOING Show featuring Asian-inspired folk pottery by 15 Northwest potters, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through Dec. 22, Glenn Richards Asian Furnishings and Antiques, 964 Denny Way, Seattle (206-287-1877).
SEASONAL
Holiday Open House at Country Village Shops
SAT, SUN Merchants welcome the holiday season with demos, activities, refreshments, scavenger hunt, caroling, card-making, holiday décor and more, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell (425-483-2250).
Festival of Poinsettias
ONGOING Winter wonderland features over 30 varieties of poinsettias, dozens of themed trees, holiday accessories; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday through Dec. 24, Molbak’s, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville (425-483-5000).
Cut your own Christmas tree
ONGOING Permits available to cut personal-use Christmas trees in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties, cutting area maps and information provided with permit, $10 for tree up to 12 feet, trees taller than 12 feet $20 minimum; credit cards not accepted at Forest Service offices; permits available at following locations,
• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 23, closed Nov. 22, REI, 3000 184th St. S.W., Lynnwood (425-640-6200).
• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 21, closed Nov. 22, may close early Nov. 21; also open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, Snoqualmie Ranger Station, 450 Roosevelt Ave. E., Enumclaw (360-825-6585).
• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 21, closed Nov. 22, may close early Nov. 21; also open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, Snoqualmie Ranger Station, 42404 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend (425-888-1421); • 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 21, closed Nov. 22, may close early Nov. 21; also open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 1-2, Darrington Ranger Station, 1405 Emens Ave. N., Darrington (360-436-1155).
• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 21, closed Nov. 22, may close early Nov. 21; also open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 1-2, Mount Baker Ranger Station, 810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley (360-856-5700, ext. 515). • 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 21, closed Nov. 22, may close early Nov. 21; also open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 1-2, Skykomish Ranger District Forest Service Guard Station, on Hwy. 2 east of Skykomish (360-677-2414).
Sheraton Seattle’s Gingerbread Village
PLAN AHEAD Elaborate “Holidays Around the World” gingerbread creations by architectural firms, trade associations and hotel culinary staff, daily Nov. 22-Jan. 2, Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle; donations to Northwest Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation requested (206-621-9000).
Teddy Bear Suite
PLAN AHEAD Holiday hotel suite with display of teddy bears and teddy bear themed children’s books, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 20 after 6:30 p.m. tree lighting, then 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Nov. 21-Dec. 26, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St., Seattle; free, donations for Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center requested (206-621-1700).
Holiday Parade, Star Lighting and Fireworks
PLAN AHEAD Balloon floats, marching bands, costumed characters, Santa, 8:45 a.m. Nov. 23, from Seventh Avenue and Pine Street to Fifth Avenue, on Fifth Avenue to University Street, on University Street to Fourth Avenue, on Fourth Avenue to Macy’s, concluding with Santa’s arrival at Macy’s with confetti snowstorm; Macy’s star lighting and fireworks, weather permitting, 5 p.m. Nov. 23, Third Avenue and Pine Street, Seattle (206-506-6000).
Seattle Center Winterfest
PLAN AHEAD Classic carousel, Campus Luminaria light displays, train and winter-village display, activities and performances, daily Nov. 23-Jan. 6, including Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra Student Showcase opening performance, 11 a.m. Nov. 23; World Market vendors, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25; Winter Worldfest cultural festival with ethnic entertainment from around the world, 1-7 p.m. Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 24-25; indoor ice rink, Nov. 23-Jan. 6, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, Fisher Pavilion, $2-$3, skate rental $2, cash only; bonfire, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 15; Winter Solstice celebration, 3:45 p.m. Dec. 22-23; Kwanzaa celebration, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 28; New Year’s Eve celebration dance party, 8-11:45 p.m. Dec. 31, Seattle Center, Seattle; most events free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/ winterfest/).
Bellevue Magic Season
PLAN AHEAD Snowflake Lane display of lights, music, dramatic drumming from live toy soldiers and magical snow, 7 p.m. nightly, Nov. 23-Dec. 24, Dec. 26-31, along Bellevue Way and Northeast Eighth Street, Bellevue; outdoor ice arena with covered portion, heated tent for spectators, starting Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, 3-9 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16 and Jan. 2-6, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily Dec. 17-23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Dec. 26-30, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 1, Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue; $9/with skate rental, $6/bring your own ice skates (425-452-6881 or www.magicseason.com).
SPECIAL INTEREST
Walking the Gobi
THU Snohomish resident and iconic explorer Helen Thayer talks about her 1600-mile trek across the Gobi Desert at age 63, 7 p.m. today, Mountaineers Club, 300 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $10-$15 (206-284-6310).
Legends and Legacy of the Orca Whale
THU Stories of local orca and how they overcome disruption of their habitat in our waterways, 7 p.m. today, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; free (425-357-6020).
Pacific Marine Expo
THU-SAT Trade event dedicated exclusively to the Pacific maritime industry, and provides a comprehensive gathering of the latest marine products and services and conference program, times vary today, Friday, and Saturday, Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; admission to exhibits free, register by phone or Web site; luncheon with speaker 11:30 a.m. Friday, $40-$45, preregister (800-454-3005 or www.PacificMarineExpo.com).
Family Science
SAT Climate change slide show presentation and information on putting climate change solutions to work designed for ages 8-12, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5/adults, ages 12 and younger free, tickets required (800-838-3006).
Baby Loves Disco
SAT An afternoon disco party for families, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Club Heaven, 172 S. Washington St., Seattle; $12 (206-622-1863).
SPORTS
Warren Miller’s “Playground”
FRI, SAT Winter-sports action film, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle; $19.50 (206-628-0888 or www.warrenmiller.com).
Seattle Synchronized Swim Team
SAT Try synchronized swimming, for people who like swimming, dancing, gymnastics, and music, 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Carole Ann Wald Memorial Pool, St. Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore; free, call to register (206-371-1976).
SPU, Seattle SuperSonics and Children’s Hospital
SUN A basketball clinic for youth age 9-14 by Seattle Pacific University’s men’s basketball team, in conjunction with the Seattle SuperSonics and Children’s Hospital, all proceeds benefit Pediatric Brain Cancer Research Guild, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Pacific University, 3307 Third Ave. W., Seattle; minimum donation $40 includes tickets to a Sonics game, registration required by Friday (425-750-7070).
TOURS
Edmonds Art Walk
THU Art openings and displays in a variety of downtown venues, 5-8 p.m. today, downtown Edmonds; free (425-776-3778 or www.edmondswa.com).
Protection Island Cruises
PLAN AHEAD Cruise to see National Wildlife Refuge; 1-4 p.m. Nov. 24, Hudson Point Marina, 103 Hudson St., Port Townsend; $45-$50, by reservation (800-566-3932 or 360-385-5582).
TRAVEL EVENTS
Travel classes at Europe Through the Back Door
SAT Village Italy, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free, reservations required, space limited (425-771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com).
Traveler’s Language Cafe
SAT Seminar on useful Italian and travel tips, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; $89/day includes lunch, space limited, advance registration required (360-914-0391 or www.nwlanguageacademy.com).
WORKSHOPS
Art Of Handmade Paper
SAT Make homemade paper for envelopes, greeting cards, artwork and more; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Discover U, 2150 N. 107th St., Seattle; $69 (206-365-0400 or www.discoveru.net).
Baby-Proofing Your Dog workshop
SAT Essential training tips to practice before your baby comes home; your dog is welcome to the workshop to be exposed to a variety of baby gear, 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Ahimsa Dog Training, 902 N.W. 49th St., Seattle; $50 (206-364-4072).
Massage For Couples
SAT Basic massage techniques, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Discover U, 2150 N. 107th St., Seattle; $75 (206-365-0400 or www.discoveru.net).
Mosaic Mirror
SAT Use colorful tiles to arrange a design around 12″ mirror’s wood border, take your project home at the end of class, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Discover U, 2150 N. 107th St., Seattle; $40 (206-365-0400 or www.discoveru.net).
Unite to End Homelessness Symposium
SAT Groups from across King County discuss practical ways to create permanent housing, based on the programs and experiences of service organizations in King County; includes resource book and lunch, 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Saturday, Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; free (206-525-1213).