Living Large with Less Stuff

Aljoya Mercer Island 2430 76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA

Take the stress out of de-cluttering with easy steps and practical advice for a successful transition. During this event, you will hear from the following speakers: Catherine Arendt, downsizing expert and Aljoya’s At Your Service Manager, works with families from start to finish as they transition from their homes to retirement communities. Nicole Bates, RelocationMore

Emma Donoghue

Town Hall Seattle—The Great Hall 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

Emma Donoghue, the “soul-stirring” (Oprah Daily) nationally bestselling author of Room, returns with a sweeping historical novel about an infamous 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station. From an author whose “writing is superb alchemy” (Audrey Niffenegger), The Paris Express is an evocative masterpiece that effortlessly captures the politics, glamour, chaos, and speed thatMore

$7 – $115

Trouble in Mind

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

Trouble in Mind Written by Alice Childress Directed by Michelle Blackmon March 28 – April 20, 2025 Taking place entirely in a rehearsal space in an old New York theatre, Trouble in Mind brings us up close and personal with a group of artists working to open a new Broadway show. Themes of race, class,More

$18 – $38

Upcycle your Clothing with Hand Embroidery at the Lake Forest Park Library

Lake Forest Park Library 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, United States

For adults and teens. Join a fiber artist and author for a hands-on workshop. This beginner-friendly class will cover helpful dos and don’ts of embroidering garments as well as stitches best suited for your individual garment and pattern. Please bring your own garment to embroider. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Smart DriverTEK Workshop with AARP at the Federal Way Library

Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA, United States

For adults. Explore new vehicle technologies and how they can keep you safe behind the wheel. Stay up to date about the latest high-tech safety features in your current or future car. Registration not required.

Free

Nutrition and Wellness Workshop at the Fairwood Library

Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA, United States

For adults and teens. Learn simple steps to creating a sustainable meal plan and building a holistic strength. Hear health and nutrition myths dispelled and understand what really matters for a healthy body. Presented by Dr. Mark Woodall, ND MS with Cascade Integrative Medicine. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Discover Aljoya – A Lifestyle Worth Exploring!

Aljoya Thornton Place 450 NE 100th Street, Seattle, wa

Curious about what it’s like to live at Aljoya Thornton Place? Join us for Discover Aljoya, an informative session designed to answer your questions and give you a glimpse into our vibrant community. During this special event, Executive Director Danielle Parkins and Community Relations Director Mariah Reagan will co-present on Aljoya’s unique financial model, theMore

Prevent Password Panic Workshop (online)

Online

For adults. Explore options for password creation and storage, user IDs, identity verifications and more. Presented by Bridget of Gentle Tech Help. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

UW School of Pharmacy: Understanding Vaccines

The Lakeshore 11448 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, WA

Join UW Pharmacist Abby Winter for a discussion on vaccines for older adults, and their importance in maintaining health and preventing serious illness as we age. We will dive into vaccine history and development, discuss how common vaccines work, and touch on what it means for a vaccine to be “effective.” We’ll also discuss whatMore

Springtime Yoga at the Shoreline Library

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

For adults. This gently flowing class includes poses to loosen joints, ease the lower back, release tension in hips and strengthen legs. Leave class feeling calm yet energized. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

New West Symphony: Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen

Bank of America Performing Arts Center 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

The year 2025 marks many significant musical milestones (including our 30th anniversary.) Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most popular operas ever written. This spurred our Music Director to search out other notable anniversaries, and they’re fun! J.S. Bach was flourishing during his illustrious tenure in Leipzig (1725), Smetana led us through the picturesque CzechMore

$15 – $40