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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

Free

Living Large with Less Stuff

Aljoya Thornton Place 450 N 100th Street, Seattle, WA

Take the stress out of de-cluttering and downsizing with easy steps and practical advice for a successful transition. During this event, you will hear from expert speakers who’ll share tips and techniques to help simplify the process so you can live large with less stuff!

CBD: Is it for Me?

The Lakeshore 11448 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA

CBD has become a popular natural remedy for many common ailments. It can be found in a variety of products including dietary supplements, bath soaks, drinks, and food. But is it the right choice for you? In this presentation, brought to us in partnership with the UW School of Pharmacy, we will discuss trends inMore

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Romance Reading Series: What is up with the cover? (online)

For adults. Talk about various romance book cover tropes including the clinch, only the torso and illustrated. Also discuss the history of romance covers and what trends are new. Love to read romance or want to try it out? Join other readers and a librarian in exploring new and diverse romance books. Please register atMore

Free

Art Show Opening Gala: “The Fine Print”

University House Wallingford 4400 Stone Way North, Seattle, WA

Come celebrate the opening of our newest art show, “The Fine Print,” a showcase of the art of printmaking in all its various forms from intaglio etching, linocut, woodblock, monotype, chine colle, letterpress, collagraphy, dry point, and mixed media. This show will be featuring artists locally and internationally, as well as University House Wallingford residentMore

Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance at the Sammamish Library

Sammamish Library 825 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish, WA, United States

For adults. Presented by Kin On, providing healthcare solutions and aging services for Asian elders at https://kinon.org. Improve your balance by participating in an evidence-based, adapted Tai Ji Quan program. The benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility and mobility as well as a reduced risk of falls. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Foraging Color at the Covington Library

Covington Library 27100 164th Avenue SE, Covington, WA, United States

For adults. Explore the many colors of nature and learn how to create pigments and paints from nature! Discuss local ecology and responsible foraging. Leave with a sampling of watercolor paints that we make together during class. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Explore Printmaking & Watercolor through Land & Place at the Renton Highlands Library

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

For adults and teens. Collaborate with IndigiQueer artist Eileen Jimenez (Ñätho) to create artwork that reflects our experiences and relationships with Land and to Indigenous joy through linocut. Practice printmaking from pre-carved blocks and watercolor to co-create art. Registration not required.

Free

Forest Bathing and the Art of Haiku at the Kirkland Library

Kirkland Library 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA, United States

For adults. Forest bathing is the art of taking a “soak” in the woods. Join poet Michael Dylan Welch for an inspirational eco-focused exploration of how forests and trees can help us improve our health and well-being, and how haiku poetry can help us be more attentive to the natural world around us. Michael DylanMore

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SilverKite Community Arts: Expressive Acrylics (online)

Online

For adults. Join a step-by-step acrylic painting workshop! Grab a beverage of your choice to sip on as we spend an hour slowing down and making art. 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 creativeMore

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Meet the Author: Modern Asian Kitchen with Kat Lieu at the Renton Library

Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

For adults. Join an exclusive event featuring Kat Lieu, author of the new cookbook, Modern Asian Kitchen: Essential and Easy Recipes for Ramen, Dumplings, Dim Sum, Stir-Fries, Rice Bowls, Pho, Bibimbaps and More. Kat will demonstrate a recipe from the book and provide some food she has made from her books for you to try.More

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Family Fun Day Summer Kickoff at the North Bend Library

North Bend Library 115 E 4th Street, North Bend, WA, United States

Ages 3 and older, ages 3 to 7 with adult. Come to library for a day of fun in the sun! Enjoy free ice cream, music, games, stories and fun! Please register at kcls.org.

Free