National Seed Swap Day at the Kingsgate Library Saturday, January 27, 1pm

Kingsgate Library 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland, WA, United States

For adults. Bring your extra veggie, herb and flower seeds and trade them for something new! Pre-package your seeds (20-30 seeds each packet) and clearly label with the variety. Registration not required.

Free

Self-Edit Your Story at the North Bend Library

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

For adults. Freelance editor and independent author, Lynne Pearson, will instruct you on going through the revision process to make your manuscript shine. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Introduction to Pour Paint at the Newcastle Library

Newcastle Library

For adults and teens. Local artist Nikky Jost will guide you through the supplies and techniques needed to create dazzling abstract art with acrylic pour paint. Each participant will have supplies to make two pieces to take home. Please register at kcls.org.

Free
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Nature Writing (online)

Online

For adults. Nature is mysterious and powerful. Many different authors have captured the beauty of the natural world by using literary devices such as imagery and metaphor. In this series, join Professor Samantha Weisberg as she takes you on an exploratory journey and introduces you to famous nature writers and the symbolic messages behind theirMore

Free

Evaluating Retirement Living Options

Ida Culver House Broadview 12505 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA

Join us to discuss the differences in various senior housing and care models. This presentation will highlight some of the most overlooked considerations when choosing your next home. We’ll also take a close look at the pros and cons of retirement living, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, and more. Learn how to choose theMore

Wisdom Café: The Invisibility of Aging at the Fairwood Library

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

For older adults. Celebrate the art of shared wisdom at Wisdom Cafes—an inviting space for older adults to explore livability issues through lively, facilitated discussions. Delve into various monthly topics, exchanging ideas and opinions in a collaborative atmosphere. This month’s topic is The Invisibility of Aging. Do you feel invisible or that you don’t “count?”More

Free

Let’s Talk About Stroke: Warning Signs and Treatments (online)

Online

For adults. Can you recognize the warning signs of stroke? What should you do if you think you or someone might be having a stroke? An emergency medicine physician and a neurologist from Overlake Medical will teach you about the warning signs and symptoms of stroke and the treatments that may stop a stroke inMore

Free

Explore Google Arts & Culture (online)

Online

For adults. Curious minds will enjoy walking through the world's museums, playing with color and much more. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

“Garden of Delights” Art Show Opening Gala

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

Make more room for art and enjoyment in your day. Join us for the grand unveiling of our new exhibition showcasing the Garden of Delights collection. The artists delve into the beauty and abundance found in the delights of the garden, utilizing diverse mediums and approaches. Through their work, they intricately explore the lush realmMore

Beginning Genealogy via Zoom from Seattle Genealogical Society

ZOOM

Four week workshop, limited to 20 participants. Covers how to successfully conduct, organize, and record research for your genealogy. How to begin? How to evaluate evidence? What are the best sources? Where are the records? What can DNA tell us? More information and registration link: https://www.seagensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=169

$60