This Seattle "Kindie Rock" quintet might just rock your socks off. The Not-Its!' latest album Raise Your Hand brings together guitar, bass, drums -- and the 1980s -- to teach kids about cat videos, haircuts, bugs, and even love. Their jam-packed performances are truly a "rockin' good time." Sarah Shannon (former Velocity Girl singer) joins Danny Adamson's rhythm guitar, Tom Baisen's lead guitar, Michael Welke (former drummer of Harvey Danger), and bass player Jennie Helman for this can't-miss concert. The Not-Its will have your young ones -- and you -- dancing and singing along, satisfying the "indie-itch" of some Puget Sound parents. Presented by: Town Hall as part of the Saturday Family Concerts series, curated by Brian Faker and Susie Tennant. Series supported by US Bancorp Foundation, Lucky Seven Foundation, and Fales Foundation Trust. Series media sponsorship provided by ParentMap. Tickets: Free for children, $5 for adults. Doors open: 10:30 a.m. Learn more: About the band. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/saturday-family-concerts-the-not-its-5/

Join Kirkland Greenways on a family-friendly bicycle ride along the Downtown Kirkland proposed greenway! We’ll ride to Happy Hour, share free prizes, then ride along the same route back. When: Saturday Oct. 18th 12-3pm Where: Meet at South Kirkland Park and ride. Route: Cross Kirkland Corridor to Zeek’s Pizza Kirkland Start: South Kirkland Park & Ride http://binged.it/1yXxSfx Happy Hour: Zeek’s Pizza Kirkland, Sirena Gelato End: ride back again after Happy Hour. Who: All ages & abilities. No drop. No one gets left behind. FREE Prizes: Fabulous prizes donated by Kirkland businesses who support safe, connected, greenways for all ages and abilities: Thanks to Kirkland Parkplace Cinema, St. James Espresso, PCC Kirkland, The Green Beanery, and Kirkland Bicycle. How to get there: BUS: http://www.soundtransit.org/Trip-Planner BIKE: proposed greenway maps: https://app.box.com/KirklandProposedGreenwaysMap (or Google maps) CAR: park at South Kirkland Park & Ride. Hope to see you there! Details & optional RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/755246317852697/ Photos from previous rides: https://www.facebook.com/KirklandGreenways/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums —- Thank you! Caron ————————- Kirkland Greenways www.kirklandgreenways.org www.facebook.com/KirklandGreenways https://twitter.com/KirkGreenways

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

Is fear of a flat keeping you from riding? Bring in your bike to get expert advice and gain hands on experience with basic bike maintenance. Get an overview of basic bike parts and learn some easy essentials, like fixing a flat or adjusting and maintaining your brakes. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More: http://www.spl.org/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=calendar%3Dcalendar_of_events__classes%26search%3Dsound%20cycling

Want to ride more but find that life gets in the way? Learn how to integrate everyday biking into your everyday life. Learn how to integrate everyday biking into your everyday life. From lights to foul weather gear, we’ll cover your questions and more. This workshop will be tailored by survey responses from the Sound Cycling: Everyday Biking info fairs in April. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. This event is presented in partnership with RideSavvy. More info: http://www.spl.org/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=calendar%3Dcalendar_of_events__classes%26search%3Dsound%20cycling

The recent medical disputes around Casey Kasem's death (where a judge allowed his daughter to withhold food) have drawn attention to artificially prolonging life, decision-making processes, and other death-related issues. In Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters In the End, Atul Gawande analyzes the process of death, dying, the meaning of care -- and how doctors are getting it wrong. According to Gawande, a surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital, despite modern medical advancements, treatment "falls short" when it comes to the elderly and aging. He explores examples of nursing home patients confined to railed beds, the "devastating," life-extending procedures used by hospitals, and how these methods can be improved through Hospice and other dignified care methods. Gawande is also the author of Complications and The Checklist Manifesto. Presented by: Town Hall and University Book Store, as part of the Civics series. Series supported by The Boeing Company, the RealNetworks Foundation, and the True-Brown Foundation. Series media sponsorship provided by The Stranger and KUOW. Tickets: $5. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Town Hall member benefits: Priority seating, discounted onsite book sales. Learn more: About the author. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/atul-gawande-dying-with-dignity/

Known for their biting critiques of "business culture and the culture business," the pioneers of self-described "anti-social media" at The Baffler have exemplified "the most vital tradition of American dissent" since 1988. With writing from some of the magazine's most celebrated authors, No Future for You: Salvos from The Baffler brings together cheeky, persuasive criticism on everything from Facebook's CEO and direct mail scams, to dissatisfaction with new technologies. Three of the journal's key voices-founding editor Thomas Frank (What's The Matter with Kansas?), Rick Perlstein (Nixonland), and current editor John Summers-bring an inside look at The Baffler's history and future, as well as the future of the dissenting opinion in our country. Presented by: Presented by Town Hall in partnership with Phinney Books, as part of the Civics series. Series supported by The Boeing Company, the RealNetworks Foundation, and the True-Brown Foundation. Series media sponsorship provided by The Stranger and KUOW. Tickets: $5. Town Hall member benefits: Priority seating, discounted onsite book sales. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/thomas-frank-rick-perlstein-and-john-summers-salvos-from-the-baffler-magazine/

Meeting starts at 6:45pm

A political sex scandal that, overnight, was recast as a national soap opera, the revelation of Gary Hart's 1987 affair led to his withdrawal from the presidential race and his fall from political grace. In All the Truth is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid, journalist Matt Bai (The Argument) analyzes the sensationalized media coverage of the incident, and explains how it forever changed the face of political journalism. Bai's "acutely-intelligent and surprisingly moving page turner," (George Packer) examines today's 24-hour news cycle, the conflation of news and entertainment, and the beginning of the idea that private lives are the public's business. Presented by: Town Hall and University Book Store, as part of the Civics series. Series supported by The Boeing Company, the RealNetworks Foundation, and the True-Brown Foundation. Series media sponsorship provided by The Stranger and KUOW. Tickets: $5. Town Hall member benefits: Priority seating, discounted onsite book sales. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Learn more: About the author. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/matt-bai-gary-hart-and-the-tabloidization-of-politics/

SDOT will share the refined design concept of the Westlake Protected Bike Lane with greater community.

When: Wed, August 28, 10am – 12pm Where: Sound Transit Concourse Room – Union Station, 401 S Jackson St Description: The PSRC Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will meet every 4th Wednesday at 10am in the PSRC Conference Room at 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA. Please see the agenda packet for further details. http://psrc.org/about/advisory/bpac/ Please contact Kimberly Scrivner with any questions regarding the meeting, [email protected]. Kimberly Scrivner Puget Sound Regional Council Associate Planner/ Analyst 206.971.3281 (fax) 206.587.4825

When: Wed, August 28, 10am – 12pm Where: Sound Transit Concourse Room – Union Station, 401 S Jackson St Description: The PSRC Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will meet every 4th Wednesday at 10am in the PSRC Conference Room at 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA. Please see the agenda packet for further details. http://psrc.org/about/advisory/bpac/ Please contact Kimberly Scrivner with any questions regarding the meeting, [email protected]. Kimberly Scrivner Puget Sound Regional Council Associate Planner/ Analyst 206.971.3281 (fax) 206.587.4825

first meeting of the 35th Ave SW project has been scheduled! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 22nd at Neighborhood House – High Point Center Room 207. The meeting will likely take place between 6 and 8 PM. Additional details will be worked out as the date approaches. For now, save the date and spread the word.

http://blog.psrc.org/tag/toolbox-2014-peer-networking-series/ June 19: Addressing Food Policy in Comprehensive Planning July 17: Multimodal Concurrency August 21: Planning for Whole Communities Toolkit September 18: Housing Elements and Needs Assessments October 23(special date): Planning in Centers November 20: TBD PSRC is cosponsoring a new series of brown bags with APA Washington Chapter and the Washington State Department of Commerce focused on best practices and resources for local planning and implementation. PSRC is offering a new brown bag series. The peer networking series is in coordination with PSRC’s Comprehensive Plan Review Program and implementation of the Growing Transit Communities Strategy. The sessions will take place on the third Thursday of the month from 12:30-2:00PM at PSRC and are open to the public. There are 1.5 AICP credits per session pending. For more information on the events, including updates on session descriptions and speaker bios, please visit www.psrc.org/growth/brownbags or contact Sara Maxana at [email protected].

If you live in the Seattle area, our volunteer work parties are an easy way to get involved with the Bicycle Alliance and meet others who care about making Washington a better to place to bike.  Help us with our monthly membership mailings and other assorted office tasks. NOTE: This month’s party has been postponed to Friday, to enable all our volunteers to attend Transportation Advocacy Day.

Seattle's third annual LitCrawl mixes our city's celebrated love of reading with notable authors, readings, happy hours and other events scattered throughout Seattle in likely and unlikely settings. To kickoff LitCrawl 2014, author Jess Walter (Zero) will read from his new suite of short stories We Live in Water. Hailed by The New York Times for his "characteristically dark humor," the collection is populated with zombies, tweakers, psychopaths, and other denizens of Spokane. (Sorry-we couldn't resist.) After the reading he'll be joined in conversation by Seattle Times book editor Mary Ann Gwinn. Hear Walter and Gwinn chat and witness "literary mayhem at its finest." Presented by: Presented by Town Hall and University Book Store, as part of the Arts & Culture series. Sponsored by City Arts. Tickets: Free; no registration required. Town Hall member benefits: Priority seating, discounted onsite book sales. Doors open: 5:30 p.m. Learn more: About LitCrawl. Notes: Happy hour pricing at Town Hall's cafe is available for this special event. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/jess-walter-with-mary-ann-gwinn-litcrawl-seattle/

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

Led by acclaimed music director Christophe Chagnard, Seattle-based Lake Union Civic Orchestra is "the ensemble that gives a good name to 'community' orchestra," (The Stranger). Continuing their tradition of exciting, innovative programming, the kickoff to LUCO's 20th Anniversary Season features Mozart's "Concerto for Flute and Harp" with flutist Virginia Knight and harpist Juliet Stratton; Manuel de Falla's "Ritual Fire Dance;" and "The Pines of Rome," from Ottorino Respighi's famous "Roman Trilogy." The evening also serves as the world premiere of Pacific Lutheran University Student Taylor Whatley's "Fanfare Giocoso." Presented by: Lake Union Civic Orchestra. Tickets: $18 general admission; $13 for students and seniors. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/luco-presents-mozart-de-falla-respighi/

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

Despite our relative affluence, Washington is the "15th hungriest state" in the nation. To help address this problem, Operation Sack Lunch annually serves more than 400,000 meals to homeless, low income, and food insecure people in the Seattle area. This 25th Anniversary event will celebrate the achievements of the organization since its founding, and features a silent auction and concert with Executive Director Beverly Graham. A singer, songwriter, and recording artist, Graham founded OSL to augment and enhance Seattle's existing emergency food system. A 6:00 pm reception precedes the concert. Tickets to the reception include appetizers, desserts, wine, auction preview, and first choice of seating. Presented by: Operation Sack Lunch. Tickets: Tickets to the concert are free. Tickets to the VIP, pre-concert reception are $100. Doors open: 6:00 p.m. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/operation-sack-lunch-25th-anniversary-gala/

Critically acclaimed, Irish-born Colm T��ib��n's essays, novels, journalism, and critiques have earned him worldwide recognition -- including placement on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize not once, but three times. This evening, he'll discuss the Irish Literary Renaissance -- its history, influences, and lasting effects. Known as a "peripatetic writer" for his global explorations, T��ib��n is the author of seven novels, including 2012's bestselling The Testament of Mary and Brooklyn (2010). His latest book Nora Webster (2014) is the "heartbreaking" tale of a recently-widowed mother, living in T��ib��n's home country. Presented by: Presented by Seattle Arts & Lectures, as part of its Literary/Arts Series. Tickets: Full season subscriptions are on sale now here. $15 general seating, $35 Patron, and $50 Grand Patron. Special student pricing also available with ID. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Learn more: About SAL. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/seattle-arts-lectures-presents-an-evening-with-colm-toibin-the-irish-literary-renaissance/

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http://www.scienceontap.org/ Science on Tap is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed atmosphere. A forum for discussing science issues with local scientists, Science on Tap is based on Cafe Scientifique. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accessible. What to expect: meetings usually last about one to two hours. The speakers give a short talk about their area of interest, followed by a break to fill up on coffee and a time for small group discussions. Afterwards there will be a question and answer session and general discussion of the topic with the speaker and the audience at large. Monthly meetings take place the first Tuesday of the month at the T.S. McHugh's Irish Pub in Seattle at 21 Mercer St. There are also monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month at the Ravenna Third Place Bookstore in Seattle.

get there early, City Hall doors are locked at 6PM. http://www.seattle.gov/sbab/

NOW Ensemble's seven-member group is committed to innovative, engaging pieces, with a reputation for performing genre-crossing music. The group's eclectic performances have been described as "the formal elegance of chamber music with a pop-honed concision and rhythmic vitality" by Time Out New York, and International Concert Review said their music "breathes the air of this planet." They'll be performing a piece called "Change" by Judd Greenstein -- their in-house composer -- Derek Bermel's "Twin Trio" and other works. With influences ranging from electronica to hip hop and jazz, their repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary, while their unique instrumentation -- a combination of flute, clarinet, electric guitar, double bass, and piano makes them a "we-can-play-anything chamber collective" (New York Magazine). Presented by: Town Hall as part of the Town Music series, curated by Joshua Roman. Series supported by the Wyncote Foundation NW, Tagney-Jones Family Fund, and the Nesholm Family Foundation. Series media sponsorship provided by Seattle Weekly and KING-FM. Series subscriptions: $85 general; $80 for Town Hall members. Single tickets: Single tickets on sale September 23! $20 advance/$25 at the door/$20 seniors/$17 Town Hall members/$10 students. A limited number of $5 day-of-show Teen Tix for those 18 and under also will be available. Doors open: 6:30pm; late seating is not guaranteed. Town Hall member benefits: Priority seating, as well as discounted subscriptions and tickets. Learn more: About the group. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/town-music-now-ensemble/

http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotsea/ A monthly meeting of artists (sound/image/movement/whatever), designers, engineers, students and other interested parties... who are involved in the creation of electronic art (in the broadest sense of the term.) The purpose of dorkbot is to: * Give artists/programmers/engineers an opportunity for informal peer review * Establish a forum for the presentation of new artworks/technology/software/hardware * Help build relationships and foster collaboration between people with various backgrounds and interests * Give us all a chance to see the cool things that our neighbors are working on

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

WEIRD SCIENCES 'SALON' _________________________________________________________________ ATTENTION ALL TESLA WORSHIPPERS, FREE-ENERGY BUFFS, "CRAZY" INVENTORS, ANOMALY HUNTERS, SCALAR RESEARCHERS, ANTIGRAVITATIONALISTS, AND O/U-NITARIANS! ;) _________________________________________________________________ Meetings of Seattle's "weird sciences group" will take place the first Friday of each month, 7pm to midnight or more. The next meeting will be at Mystery Museum, INScape , 815 Airport Way S, 98134 SEE THE [MAP LINK] http://www.amasci.com/freenrg/seameet.html http://bit.ly/fjT1SA TRAVEL: FROM THE SOUTH: On I-5, take the Dearborn St. exit in Seattle. Turn left on Dearborn, under I-5, four blocks later turn left on Maynard, then right on Airport Way S. The building is on the left (looks like a big highschool.) Take alley on the right end, enter through front door. IF LOCKED, KNOCK ON MUSEUM WINDOW LEFT OF ENTRANCE FROM THE NORTH: Take the Airport Way/Dearborn exit. Exit on Dearborn, turn right on Dearborn, three blocks later turn left on Maynard, then right on Airport Way S. The building is on the left (looks like a big highschool.) Take alley on the right end, enter through front door. IF LOCKED, KNOCK ON MUSEUM WINDOW LEFT OF ENTRANCE Or call 206-523-6348 if lost _________________________________________________________________ Yes, the general public is very welcome to attend. BRING SNACKS! _________________________________________________________________ Email me at billb(a)eskimocom and ask to be put on the seattle weird-sci email announcements list, or see http://amasci.com/wsci/ (((((((((((((((((( ( ( ( ( (O) ) ) ) ) ))))))))))))))))))) William J. Beaty http://staff.washington.edu/wbeaty/ beaty * chem washington edu Research Engineer billb eskimo com UW Chem Dept, Bagley Hall RM74 206-543-6195 Box 351700, Seattle, WA 98195-1700

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

Jigsaw Renaissance will be hosting Free Geek Seattle (http://www.freegeekseattle​.org/) every first Monday of the month from 6:30-9:00pm. From their own website: "Free Geek Seattle is a volunteer non-profit organization focused on sustainable computing. Founded in 2009, we model ourselves after the original Free Geek in Portland Oregon. Here is what we do, in a nutshell... - Refurbish computers to distribute back into the community. - Recycle unusable computer gear in an environmentally responsible manner. - Training & support in recycling, refurbishing and how to use computers and the Internet." Anyone with an interest in learning how to refurbish older PCs and/or install and run Linux should come and check it out the event. We hope to host Free Geek Seattle every 2nd Monday of the month going forward.

get there early, City Hall doors are locked at 6PM. http://www.seattle.gov/spab/

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

Husband/wife duo Greg Attonito (The Bouncing Souls) and Shanti Wintergate are the heart of the kindie music group Play Date. The goal of their music is to inspire children to use their imaginations -- and their dance moves -- to explore the world around them. Play Date's aptly-named album Imagination won Creative Child's 2014 Seal of Excellence Award. Called a "breath of fresh air" (swingwhistlezing.com), they'll be bringing their guitars and infectious energy with popular songs "Dance Like a Monster," "Anyone Can Sing," and more! Presented by: Presented by Town Hall as part of the Saturday Family Concerts series, curated by Brian Faker and Susie Tennant. Series supported by US Bancorp Foundation, Lucky Seven Foundation, and Fales Foundation Trust. Series media sponsorship provided by ParentMap. Tickets: Free for children, $5 for adults. Doors open: 10:30 am Learn more: About Play Date. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/saturday-family-concerts-play-date/

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

The improvisational style of Montreal-based Constantinople -- and the vocals of Acadian soprano Suzie LeBlanc -- will bring Barbara Strozzi's Baroque cantatas to life. An Italian singer and pioneer among female composers, Strozzi's pieces often center on love. The evening will also feature the spontaneous instrumental works of Johannes Kapsberger, in line with Constantinople's "free and rigorous" approach. Self-professed "musician-inventors and musician-travelers," the group takes its name from the ancient city and focuses on geographical, historical, and personal journeys. The ensemble has developed more than 35 works and toured internationally since its inception in 1998. A preconcert lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. Presented by: Early Music Guild, as part of the Early Music Guild International Series. Tickets: $45 general reserved seating; $40 seniors; $27 discounted side section; and $20 for ages 25 and under. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Learn more: About Constantinople. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/early-music-guild-international-series-presents-constantinople-metamorfosi-musicali/

Meeting starts at 6:45pm

APBP Announces 2014 Webinar Program Puget Sound Regional Council Ped/Bike program usually hosts free webinar sessions. Check with http://www.psrc.org/about/advisory/bpac/ to see locations. PLEASE NOTE TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK! Register here: http://www.apbp.org/event/2014_12webinars Regular participants at APBP’s monthly webinars know that they’re a great way to bring stakeholders, colleagues and clients together to explore bicycle and pedestrian issues and build support for active transportation. Plus, the webinars offer training credits that may meet your professional accreditation requirements.* And with APBP’s generous discount structure, the more sessions you buy, the more you save. Register for a full year of webinars and get 12 webinars for the price of 10 (APBP members pay $500; non-members pay $850). The 2014 schedule includes these topics: Jan 15Strategies to Enable Winter Cycling and Walking Feb 19Design for Cyclist and Pedestrian Comfort Mar 19All In: The Value of Investing in Complete and Green Streets Apr 16Public Health Benefits of Active Transportation May 21Best Planning and Engineering Practices for School Zones Jun 18Calming Arterial Streets for Safer Walking and Cycling Jul 16From Fast to Safer: Best Practices Where Road Speeds Change Aug 20Transform Bicycling and Walking Outside the Urban Context Sep 17Optimize Signals for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Oct 15Design Treatments to Transition from Trails to Roadways Nov19E-bikes, Electric Assist Bikes and Transportation Policy Dec 17Getting to Better Outcomes from Public Engagement

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

Thursday, June 19th, 7:30-9:00 pm St Luke’s Episcopal Church 5710 20th Ave NW (Directly across 20th from Ballard Commons Park) Follow signs for green awning, either from 58th or from 20th

Childhood bullying, a lost diary, and the "inextricably bound" fates of two women -- these elements and others surface in Ruth Ozeki's newest novel, A Tale for the Time Being. Documentary filmmaker and Zen Buddhist Priest, Ozeki's "magical, yet earthbound novel" takes the reader on a journey of life and discovery, offering a glimpse into humanity's ability to cross vast distances. As the Chicago Tribune proclaimed, her work "masks a deeper purpose with a light tone." Ozeki is also the author of My Year of Meats (1998), All Over Creation (2003), and the filmmaker behind Halving the Bones (1995). Presented by: Presented by Seattle Arts & Lectures, as part of its Literary/Arts Series. Tickets: Full season subscriptions are on sale now here. $15 general seating, $35 Patron, and $50 Grand Patron. Special student pricing also available with ID. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Learn more: About SAL. READ MORE: http://www.townhallseattle.org/seattle-arts-lectures-presents-an-evening-with-ruth-ozeki/

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

http://www.scienceontap.org/ Science on Tap is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed atmosphere. A forum for discussing science issues with local scientists, Science on Tap is based on Cafe Scientifique. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accessible. What to expect: meetings usually last about one to two hours. The speakers give a short talk about their area of interest, followed by a break to fill up on coffee and a time for small group discussions. Afterwards there will be a question and answer session and general discussion of the topic with the speaker and the audience at large. Monthly meetings take place the last Monday of the month at the Ravenna Third Place Bookstore in Seattle at the corner of 20th Ave NE and NE 65th Street. Free parking is available. There are also monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at the T.S. McHugh's Irish Pub in Seattle at 21 Mercer St.

The Queen Anne Greenways meetings occur every 4th Tuesday at the Queen Anne Public library from 6:30-7:45, unless otherwise noted. Please join us! Additionally, if you would like to learn more, you can visit our website at qagreenways.org. We also have a mailing list – email [email protected] to be added to our group. BE SURE TO ATTEND OUR MEETING ON TUES, MAY 27th, AT QUEEN ANNE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 6;30-7:45 PM. HELP US PLAN A FUN “FIND IT, FIX IT” EVENT Please come and join in so we can plan a fun day of walking the neighborhood and reporting street and sidewalk issues to SDOT using their cool little APP (rumor has it that it really works!) Jody Lemke, QA Greenways Communications Future meeting dates to put on your calendar: All 6:30-7:45 PM @ QA Public Library Tues, July 22 Tues, Aug 26 Tue, Sep 23

When: Wed, August 28, 10am – 12pm Where: Sound Transit Concourse Room – Union Station, 401 S Jackson St Description: The PSRC Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will meet every 4th Wednesday at 10am in the PSRC Conference Room at 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA. Please see the agenda packet for further details. http://psrc.org/about/advisory/bpac/ Please contact Kimberly Scrivner with any questions regarding the meeting, [email protected]. Kimberly Scrivner Puget Sound Regional Council Associate Planner/ Analyst 206.971.3281 (fax) 206.587.4825

If you live in the Seattle area, our volunteer work parties are an easy way to get involved with the Bicycle Alliance and meet others who care about making Washington a better to place to bike.  Help us with our monthly membership mailings and other assorted office tasks. NOTE: This month’s party has been postponed to Friday, to enable all our volunteers to attend Transportation Advocacy Day.

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

As a techie you might know that more people get jobs, make connections and find out about new technology from other tech people than any other source. This local connection to Fremont techies is a way for you to network with others who are interested in computers and technology. Please RSVP so James will... well, honestly, we need a reason to keep James from making so much food -- so please just bring friends!! And Morgan and Jonathan are back so you can thank them this month for the beverages!

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

Jigsaw Renaissance will be hosting Free Geek Seattle (http://www.freegeekseattle​.org/) every first Monday of the month from 6:30-9:00pm. From their own website: "Free Geek Seattle is a volunteer non-profit organization focused on sustainable computing. Founded in 2009, we model ourselves after the original Free Geek in Portland Oregon. Here is what we do, in a nutshell... - Refurbish computers to distribute back into the community. - Recycle unusable computer gear in an environmentally responsible manner. - Training & support in recycling, refurbishing and how to use computers and the Internet." Anyone with an interest in learning how to refurbish older PCs and/or install and run Linux should come and check it out the event. We hope to host Free Geek Seattle every 2nd Monday of the month going forward.

get there early, City Hall doors are locked at 6PM. http://www.seattle.gov/spab/

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

APBP Announces 2014 Webinar Program Puget Sound Regional Council Ped/Bike program usually hosts free webinar sessions. Check with http://www.psrc.org/about/advisory/bpac/ to see locations. PLEASE NOTE TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK! Register here: http://www.apbp.org/event/2014_12webinars Regular participants at APBP’s monthly webinars know that they’re a great way to bring stakeholders, colleagues and clients together to explore bicycle and pedestrian issues and build support for active transportation. Plus, the webinars offer training credits that may meet your professional accreditation requirements.* And with APBP’s generous discount structure, the more sessions you buy, the more you save. Register for a full year of webinars and get 12 webinars for the price of 10 (APBP members pay $500; non-members pay $850). The 2014 schedule includes these topics: Jan 15Strategies to Enable Winter Cycling and Walking Feb 19Design for Cyclist and Pedestrian Comfort Mar 19All In: The Value of Investing in Complete and Green Streets Apr 16Public Health Benefits of Active Transportation May 21Best Planning and Engineering Practices for School Zones Jun 18Calming Arterial Streets for Safer Walking and Cycling Jul 16From Fast to Safer: Best Practices Where Road Speeds Change Aug 20Transform Bicycling and Walking Outside the Urban Context Sep 17Optimize Signals for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Oct 15Design Treatments to Transition from Trails to Roadways Nov19E-bikes, Electric Assist Bikes and Transportation Policy Dec 17Getting to Better Outcomes from Public Engagement

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

Thursday, June 19th, 7:30-9:00 pm St Luke’s Episcopal Church 5710 20th Ave NW (Directly across 20th from Ballard Commons Park) Follow signs for green awning, either from 58th or from 20th

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

The Queen Anne Greenways meetings occur every 4th Tuesday at the Queen Anne Public library from 6:30-7:45, unless otherwise noted. Please join us! Additionally, if you would like to learn more, you can visit our website at qagreenways.org. We also have a mailing list – email [email protected] to be added to our group. BE SURE TO ATTEND OUR MEETING ON TUES, MAY 27th, AT QUEEN ANNE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 6;30-7:45 PM. HELP US PLAN A FUN “FIND IT, FIX IT” EVENT Please come and join in so we can plan a fun day of walking the neighborhood and reporting street and sidewalk issues to SDOT using their cool little APP (rumor has it that it really works!) Jody Lemke, QA Greenways Communications Future meeting dates to put on your calendar: All 6:30-7:45 PM @ QA Public Library Tues, July 22 Tues, Aug 26 Tue, Sep 23

Regional Bike/Ped Advisory Committee When Wed, June 25, 10am – 12pm Where PSRC Conference Room at 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500 (map) Description: The PSRC Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will meet every 4th Wednesday at 10am in the PSRC Conference Room at 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA. Please see the agenda packet for further details. http://psrc.org/about/advisory/bpac/ Please contact Kimberly Scrivner with any questions regarding the meeting, [email protected]. Kimberly Scrivner Puget Sound Regional Council Senior Planner 206.971.3281 (fax) 206.587.4825

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.

As a techie you might know that more people get jobs, make connections and find out about new technology from other tech people than any other source. This local connection to Fremont techies is a way for you to network with others who are interested in computers and technology. Please RSVP so James will... well, honestly, we need a reason to keep James from making so much food -- so please just bring friends!! And Morgan and Jonathan are back so you can thank them this month for the beverages!

Are you a new volunteer? Do you have worktrade debt from a Bike Works class? Are you a volunteer from Bike Works past and want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about bikes while participating in some awesome community service? You’ll be happy to know that our weekly Volunteer Repair Parties are alive and well and we welcome you to jump in with your wrench out! Thursday VRP drop-in hours are 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m and Sunday VRP drop-in hours are 10 a.m to 1 p.m at our warehouse location, one block south from the yellow house on Hudson street. No mechanic experience is necessary! We’ve created an environment of mentorship where new volunteers can pair up with veteran volunteers to learn more about the mechanic work and gain hands-on experience. We’re building our collective knowledge through this fun and social atmosphere.