SilverKite Community Arts: Exploring Pastels (online)

Online

For adults. Play with pastels! Explore the unique textures and mark making of oil pastels. SilverKite Community Arts offers online inter-generational workshops, talks, social hours and performances FREE for KCLS patrons. We hope that by offering these opportunities, we are providing stimulating creative engagement opportunities and social connection. These workshops last approximately one hour. PleaseMore

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Hügelkultur Gardening with Sustainable Renton at the Renton Highlands Library

Renton Highlands Library 2801 NE 10th Street, Renton, WA, United States

For adults. Discover the ancient Hügelkultur gardening method with Sustainable Renton! Hügelkultur, a German term meaning "hill culture" or "mound culture," is a centuries-old, drought-resistant, no-till, permaculture gardening technique. In this enlightening session, explore the principles and benefits of Hügelkultur, which involves creating a mound of decaying wood and compostable materials to form a raisedMore

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Wisdom Cafe: How Old Are You? (In Your Mind?) at the Redmond Library

Redmond Library 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA, United States

For adults. Facilitated by Dori Gillam of the NW Center for Creative Aging. No matter what age you celebrated at your last birthday, many people think of themselves as younger than their chronological age. What age are you when you think about it and what about that age is significant? Registration not required.

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SilverKite Community Arts: Writing the Personal Essay (online)

Online

For adults. When we want to connect with others, we often tell stories about our life experiences and how they've shaped us. A personal essay, like a good conversation, offers the chance to share our unique perspective on the world. In this workshop, we'll explore ways to draw out these ideas and put them onMore

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Memory Cafe at Tutta Bella Bellevue

Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA, United States

A monthly gathering for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Held every third Tuesday (starting March 19, 2024) from 2:00 - 3:30 PM Location is Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98008 Let us know if you're joining or if you have questions. Contact us by messaging hereMore

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Fall Into Art: Letterpress Posters at the Federal Way 320th Library

Federal Way 320th Library

For adults and teens. Celebrate Letterpress Appreciation Day at the library! Learn the basics of letterpress printmaking and create your own poster using the Provisional Press. Please register at kcls.org.

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Menopause 101: Navigating Change with Confidence at the Shoreline Library

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA, United States

For adults. Presented by Vanessa Weiland, Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Empower yourself with knowledge! Learn about common symptoms, self-care practices and evidence-based interventions to make your journey through perimenopause and menopause smoother. Registration not required.

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Menopause 101: Navigating Change with Confidence at the Shoreline Library

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA, United States

For adults. Presented by Vanessa Weiland, Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Empower yourself with knowledge! Learn about common symptoms, self-care practices and evidence-based interventions to make your journey through perimenopause and menopause smoother. Registration not required.

Free

AI Design Fun from Microsoft (online)

Online

Learn how to use the Microsoft Designer website to remove unwanted objects from photos, create fantastical pictures from your words and much more!

Free

Mid-Autumn Moon Painting Workshop at the Bellevue Library

Bellevue Library 1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

For adults. Commemorate the Moon Festival! Learn how to turn a few simple brush strokes into bamboo, flowers, insects, wheat and grasses against a full moon. Use watercolors and pastels to create cards and bookmarks with artist Lisa Leong-Tsang. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Unlocking Parkinson’s Disease Research

The Lakeshore 11448 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA

Join a seasoned physical therapist for a free talk! •Discuss symptoms of a Parkinson's diagnosis. •Learn about the latest medication developments. •Announcement of new study investigating a medication to improve the dopamine response. •Learn how study participants shape the future of care. Please RSVP to (206) 772-1200.

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Oktoberfest Beer Tasting: Savor Bavarian Brews, Bites & Beats!

The Gardens at Town Square 933 111th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Join us for our Oktoberfest Beer Tasting event! Enjoy a fantastic selection of beers, savor delicious Bavarian food, and experience lively music that will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to Germany. This is a wonderful chance to mix and mingle with our residents and staff, share some laughs, and create new memoriesMore