CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aging Well Learning Community
Mar 16 from 11:15-1:30pm join this learning community dedicated to aging well, presentd in partnership with KCLS; https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65821642bf3fd82800d4eb12
Northwest Center for Creative Aging at Town Hall
Mar 18, 7:30pm "Lessons from the Japanese American Exclusion" Clarence Moriwaki brings a timely narrative about the loss of liberty during periods of fear, prejudice, and political failures, in collaboration with the Northwest Center for Creative Aging at Seattle Town Hall, sliding scale $5-$25, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca), https://townhallseattle.org/event/clarence-moriwaki/
Caring for the Caregiver
Mar 19, 7:30-9pm (refreshments at 6pm), free event featuring news anchor Richard Lui, geriatric psychiatrist Kate Zhong, King 5s Jim Dever, learn about the caregiving experience through a moderated discussion, local community resources and services, Town Hall Seattle (1119 8th Ave, Seattle), register at 1-877-926-8300 or https://states.aarp.org/washington/caring-for-the-caregiver-free-event-on-march-19-2024?CMP=RDRCT-CSN-CAREGIVING
Wisdom Cafés
Wisdom Cafés offer an inviting haven for older adults to explore livability issues through lively, facilitated discussions: Mar 19 from 1-2pm at Sammamish https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6564f256eb28943d00798642; Mar 26 from 1-2pm "The Surprises of Aging" at the Fairwood Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65b144fb61803d3600778b00 ; Apr 18 from 2-3:30pm at the Richmond Beach Library "The Four Life Needs" https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65de3c44ac57e92800deff38
Silver Screeners
Free movies with seniors in mind sponsored by Scarecrow Video: Mar 20 at 1:30pm "Erin Brockovich" Wallingford Senior Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N. Suite 140, Seattle; Mar 28 at 1:30pm "The Manchurian Candidate" Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S. Holly St, Seattle.
Gentle Tech Help (online - sponsored by KCLS)
Mar 20 from 2-3pm "Emergency Digital Access" learn to create a transition plan and make it easier for your family to handle photos, passwords, etc. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65b818f361803d3600786633; Apr 3 from 2-3 "Uncover iPhone Health Features" like built-in pedometer, record health data and enter medical first responders https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65b91e8c61803d3600788385
Greenwood Senior Center
Mar 21 from 1-2pm, "Theater and Improv Games for Seniors" free class full of creativity, play; Thursdays 4-5pm Short Format Story Writing; Mar 17 from 2-4pm "St Patrick's Day Concert" includes song circle and cookies; Mar 25 from 11am-noon "Social Connections as We Age"; free workshops but register at 206-297-0875.
Shared Outdoor Adventures
Apr 4, 10am. FREE, small group hikes and outdoor adventures for people diagnosded with Alzheimer's before age 65 and a family member or friend, Redmond Watershed Preserve; optional van transportation from Jefferson Community Center on Seattle's Beaon Hill or meet at the trailhead, space is limited and advance registration required https://www.nwcreativeaging.org/events-in-the-community/#:~:text=each%20event%20are-,here.,-Space%20is%20limited
Property Tax Exemption Info Session and Assistance
Apr 11, 2-3pm, in King County, seniors and persons with disabilities may qualify for a property tax exemption, King County Assessor John Wilson will explain the state's property tax exemption program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, after the presentation, from 3-4pm, library staff will be on hand to help navigate the online application process, Kenmore Library - the first link is information about the event https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65b925d7bf3fd82800db7611; the second link provides information on the documents you will need to apply: https://senior-exemption.kingcounty.gov/intro
Memory Navigator Consultation
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm by appointment provided by The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street in Seattle, rsvp on the Memory Navigator booking page, https://thememoryhub.org/
Senior Walking Group
Wednesdays 11am-noon, 45 minute walks through Magnuson Park, meet in parking lot E4 at the north end of Lake Shore Drive NE, sponsored by NEST senior service organization. https://www.nestseattle.org/
Women’s Group: Growing Older
Fridays led by NEST senior services organization, for more info call 206-525-6378.
Daily Arts Activities for people of all abilities by Silver Kite!
https://bit.ly/KCLS_SilverKite
Free online AARP events (no membership needed)
For a list of free online AARP events including health, wellness, arts, history and more visit this link: https://states.aarp.org/washington/events-wa
Community Events
Birding Festival
Mar 15-17, exhibits, field trips, speakers, FREE near Blaine https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/
Quilt Show
Mar 15-17, Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, https://www.quiltersanonymous.org/Quilt-Show
Washington State History Museum Events
Mar 15 from 5:30-7pm opening reception "Journeys: Quilts from the Contemporary QuiltArt & Northwest African American Quilters" FREE with registration https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/quilts-opening/; Mar 21 from 6-7:30pm FREE "Scholarly Selections: Dr. Nettie Craig Asberry Home: Past, Present and Future" efforts to restore and preserve Dr. Asberry's home as a cultural center https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/scholarly-selections-march-2024/; Mar 21 FREE third Thursdays from 3to8pm; Mar 30 from 10am-5pm symposium on the 50th Anniversary of The Boldt Decision that affirms Tribal fishing rights https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/boldt-decision/
Washington State History Museum New Exhibitions
Mar 16-June 23 "Journeys: Quilts from the Contemporary QuiltArt & Northwest African American Quilters"; thru Apr 28 "Solidarity Now! Poor People's Campaign" traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian on the multicultural movement to confront poverty that redefined social justice and activism in America, 1911 Pacfici Ave, Tacoma, https://www.washingtonhistory.org.
Balkan Music & Dance
Marr 16, 6-midnight, bands, dancing, performances at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer in Seattle, https://www.balkannightnw.com/
Seattle Irish Festival
Mar 16-17, Seattle Center, free https://seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/irish-festival
Bloedel Reserve
Mar 17 "Focus Walk Moss Garden"; Mar 19 at 10:30am "Follow the Sun with Forest Bathing"; Mar 27 from 3-4pm "Guided Garden Walks" advance tickets required; www.bloedelreserve.org
Ukulele Jam
Mar 17, 1:30-2:30pm free event at Bothell Library, bring your ukulele or reserve a loaner, sheet music provided, first 15 minutes instruction then play together https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/657762ea61803d360070e3ed
Daffodil Day at the Market
Mar 19, 11am-2pm, free bundles of daffodils given away at the Pike Place Market as supplies last
Genealogy Workshop
Mar 20, 6:30-7:30pm learn how to use newspaper records for your genealogy journey, free online workshop courtesy KCLS https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65565b47bf3fd82800d03af5; Mar 25 from 1-3pm chat with a geneaologist free online https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/658b1957bf3fd82800d5bf4b
Polish Bazaar and Food
Mar 23, noon-5pm, Polish food and crafts, Polish Cultural Center FREE 1714 18 Ave in Seattle https://www.polishhome.org/blog/2024/02/13/polish-spring-bazaar-2024/
Women's Show in Tacoma
Mar 23-24, seminars on health and finance, fashion shows, cooking demos, celebrity hosts, vendors, Tacoma Dome https://nwwomensshow.com/
Free Community Concert
Mar 24, 2pm free community concert with the Highline Community Symphonic Band "Road Trip...A Musical Tour of America" Highline High School Theater (behind Highline Performing Arts Center) 225 South 152nd St in Burien, free.
Persian Festival
Mar 24, noon-5pm, music, choirs, dances, art exhibits, kids' activities, Seattle City Hall, FREE https://www.seattleisfahansistercityadvocacy.org/events/norwuz2024
French Festival
Mar 24, 11am-5pm, music, dance, films, wine and baguette tasting, Seattle Center FREE https://seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/seattles-french-fest
Skandia Folk Dance
Mar 25-May 20 from 7-9pm, free beginner Scandanavian dance class (Mondays through May 20 except Apr 15) - the free classes are held at the University Heights Center, room 209, 5031 University Way NE in Seattle, plenty of parking by the building (use code 2850 to enter building); First and third Fridays, 7:30-10:30pm, live music, instruction, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, $10-$15, masks required, no need to rsvp, questions: 206-258-2580. www.skandia-folkdance.org
Small-Town Easter Parade
Mar 30, 10am, includes floats, bands, kids and pets, followed by Easter bonnet contest FREE https://www.facebook.com/klahayadays/posts/pfbid0SoVr14RsEPCHhdzwEUdcnYqoJkgsGQBP9AXPYmdXUsdaUQevErzWJwPpHN7CVdKul
Jane Goodall
Mar 30, 7:30 at The Moore Theatre in Seattle, Jane Goodall speaks about her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees https://www.stgpresents.org/calendar/15077/jane-goodall
Free Evensong Choir
Apr 2, 4:30 monthly Choral Evensong at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle FREE https://saintmarks.org/worship/choral-evensong/
When Your Grandpa is a Bot: AI and Digital Doppelgangers in Death
Apr 3, 6:30-7:30pm, a Bothell research scientist created an artificial intelligence simulation he called "Grandpa Bot" to give his children the experience of knowing their grandfather. This talk explores how AI will transform our society, culture and relationship; Bothell Library - please register: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65b91f45d20c652a4a0c2997
Meditation for Dealing with Stress (online presented by KCLS)
Apr 3, 7-8pm, learn a simple technique and try it out, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65b923b0bf3fd82800db7564
Early Stage Memory Loss Guided Art
Apr 5, 11am-noon, facilitated art discussion for people living with early state memory loss and their care partners, uses visual thinking strategies and other facilitation techniques for an accessible and engaging discussion, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E, https://www.biartmuseum.org/creative-aging/
Daffodil Parade & Festival
Apr 6, Puyallup, Sumner, Orting, parade- https://thedaffodilfestival.org/event/daffodil-festival-grand-floral-parade/2024-04-06/; festival- https://thedaffodilfestival.org/
Spring Plant Swap
Apr 13, 1-3pm, bring a plant and/or take a plant, labeled indoor and outdoor plants and seeds welcome, chat with Master Gardeners and get free gardening advice, Bothell Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65c14314d20c652a4a0d4094
Community Transportation Navigators
Apr 13, 12-3pm, Hopelink Navigators will be on hand to help you with trip planning, use of all transit modes, how to get an ORCA card, reduced ORCA fare, alternative rides, Kenmore Library, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65d4d93cac57e92800ddacce
Free Tax Aide
MONDAYS 10am-4pm thru Apr 15 (no tax help on Feb 19), https://1.kcls.org/TaxHelp_Kenmore, free individualized tax prep assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers, please register by calling Kenmore Senior Center 425-489-0707, walk-ins accommodated as time permits. TUESDAYS 3-7pm Shoreline Library https://1.kcls.org/TaxHelp_Shoreline; FRIDAYS through Apr 12 Northshore Senior Center please register 425-286-1043, https://1.kcls.org/TaxHelp_Bothell, SATURDAYS 11am-4pm thru Apr 13 https://1.kcls.org/TaxHelp_Richmond, DOCUMENTS TO BRING: visit https://AARP.org/taxdocs.
Digital Navigator Appointments
ongoing, free, sponsored by KCLS, availability varies, Description: Would you like help to do something on the computer or online – setting up email, filling out a form or getting on social media? Do you need affordable options for getting your own computer, device or in-home broadband connection? A Digital Navigator can help achieve your tech goals. In a 30-minute appointment online or by phone, your navigator will help you find ways to learn the skills you want or understand your options for the in-home connection you need. To make an appointment to meet online or by phone to get one-on-one help with your questions, call 800.462.9600 or click here: https://rooms.kcls.org/appointments/digitalnavigators
Genealogy Help with Eastside Genealogical Society
https://bit.ly/KCLS_Genealogy; Wednesdays, 1-3pm; get your genealogy questions answered with one-on-one help with a volunteer. This is a one hour appointment for an individual. Please register. EGS will send you an email with a Zoom link at least one hour before your appointment.