Events

Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.

Tim Williams: 8 p.m. March 28. Blues-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist.

Everett Symphony—“A Tribute to Burt Bacharach”: 8 p.m. April 4. Symphony to perform with vocalist Nadine Shanti.

Inflatable Theater Company: 2 p.m. April 18. Show features physical comedy, dance, juggling, and inflatable creations.

Justin Townes Earle: 7 p.m. May 17. Singer/songwriter.

“The Mermaid”: Emerald City Theatre, 7 p.m. May 30.

Chess Tournaments: 7 p.m. Fridays at 10116 N.E. 185th St., Bothell. K-12, $10 entry fee. National master Elliot Neff will play blindfolded 6:30 p.m. March 27. www.chess4life.com.

King County Master Gardeners: Free tips Fridays 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (starting March 27 and 28 and April-July) at the Bothell Home Depot, 18333 120th Ave. N.E.  Look for their table in the garden sections and bring in your questions and/or samples of problem plants.

Town Hall: 6 p.m. April 1. King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson has invited the County Council and the public to Shoreline for a town-hall meeting on how to best serve the needs of war veterans. Several local veterans will share their stories, and representatives from federal, state and local agencies will discuss the services they provide. In Shoreline Center’s Shoreline Room, 18560 1st Ave. N.E.

Open house: 5:30-7 p.m. April 1. Northshore Senior Center celebrates expanded evening programming. Come meet board members, staff, take a personal tour. Complimentary food tasting in coffee bar, free seminar on “Going Green”, classes such as driftwood sculpture and eBay buying and selling. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441. www.northshoreseniorcenter.org.

YMCA Tween Night: 7:30-10 p.m. April 4. Children in fifth and sixth grade can enjoy a taste of freedom in a safe environment. Cost: $3. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or tsalayi@seattleymca.org.

YMCA Family Night: 6:30-8 p.m. April 10. Free evening of family fun includes snacks, arts and crafts. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or dkahrimanovic@seattleymca.org.

Eggs-travaganza at Country Village: April 11. Hunt for candy and prize-filled Easter eggs at 22 participating shops. Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-483-2250, ext. 3, or www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. April 11. For children ages 6 and younger. Presented by Northshore YMCA and the City of Bothell. Cost: Free. Doug Allen Sportsfields, 19417 88th Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

Centennial Park Dedication: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18. City of Bothell will be dedicating its new park, as part of the city-wide celebration of 100 years since incorporation. The park is located at 1129 208th St. S.E.

Happy, Healthy Dog Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18 at Bothell’s Canine Comfort Corner, 20927 46th Ave. S.E. Admission is free, but organizers will charge for some activities. Proceeds will benefit Homeward Pet, the Seattle area’s largest no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter, which is based in Woodinville.

Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 18. Free community event offers families a day of food, festivities, games, prizes and more. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

University of Washington, Bothell: Spring Career Fairs, currently accepting applications from employer participants. The fairs will be held from 3-6 p.m. April 21 and from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 22 at the UW-Bothell campus, 18115 Campus Way N.E.

Students of the “Museums and Public Culture” class at UW-Bothell present the exhibit, Coffee—More Than Just a Cup! The exhibit will be on display through March 27 on the second floor of the UW-Bothell/Cascadia Campus Library.

The Lakeshore Garden Club: annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25 at 5724 N.E. 190th St., Kenmore.

DeMolay Mother’s Day Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 10. Sponsored by Fellowship Chapter 61. Ashler Masonic Center, 10035 1/2 Main St., Bothell.

LiveArts Bothell: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 27-28 at the Park at Bothell Landing. Juried show. Information: www.liveartsbothell.org.

Pancake breakfast: 8-11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month, except July, August and December. Includes ham, eggs, juice and coffee, and all the pancakes you can eat. Offered by Bothell Odd Fellows and Cloverleaf Rebekah Lodge. Cost: $5 for adults; $1.50 for children 5 and younger. 10116 N.E. 185th St., Bothell.

Classes

School District Brown Bag Briefings: Noon May 20. Free forums provide updates about how the Northshore School District’s schools are doing, and offer in-depth look at one current initiative. All are welcome. Bring sack lunch. Board Room at the Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell.

Free English as a Second Language Orientation: 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 25. Orientation meeting for new students. Registration requested. Cascadia Community College, 18345 Campus Way N.E., Bothell. 425-352-8158.

Norwegian language classes: Tuesdays, March 24-May 19. Beginner class, 6-7:30 p.m.; intermediate, 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $70, payable the third week of class. Classes sponsored by Bothell Sons of Norway. Canyon Park, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 206-919-8881 or scandina@verizon.net.

“SoulCollage—Images to Feed the Soul”: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 28. Continuing education class will show how to make collaged cards reflecting one’s personal symbols. Cost: $55, plus $5 materials fee. Bastyr University Campus, Room 184, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore. 425-602-3075 or www.bastyr.edu/continuinged.

Free Adult Basic Education and GED Preparation Orientation: 8:45-10:50 a.m. or 5:45-7:50 March 30. Orientation meeting for new students. Registration requested. Room CC1-031 at Cascadia Community College, 18345 Campus Way N.E., Bothell. 425-352-8158.

“Money Strong Families”: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 4. Interactive family workshop offers an introduction to financial literacy for parents and children. Cost: Free. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or dkahrimanovic@seattleymca.org.

Ongoing classes:

Bothell Parks & Recreation Department classes: Parks & Rec offers a number of classes, from computer skills to healthy cooking to game design and dance. Call for details, registration. 425-486-7430 or www.ci.bothell.wa.us.

Computer Lab: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. All computers have Microsoft software and access to the Internet. Northshore Family Center, 18315 Bothell Way N.E. 425-489-6343.

Spanish class: Last Thursday of the month. Free monthly Spanish Club for anyone interested in learning or practicing Spanish. Beyond Frontiers Spanish Language School, 10116 Main St., Suite 103, Bothell. 206-235-3410 or www.beyond-frontiers.com.

Faith

Northshore Healing Rooms Prayer Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays; 1-3 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. The Healing Room provides a place to receive prayer for physical, spiritual and emotional needs. It is affiliated with the International Association of Healing Rooms. No appointments necessary. Rosehill Chiropractic Center, 13021 N.E. 85th St., Kirkland. 206-718-9690.

Health/Fitness

“Exercise and Thrive” classes for cancer survivors: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays through April 11. Free class for cancer survivors aims to help survivors develop their own physical fitness regimens. Includes free 10-week YMCA family membership. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 206-667-2814 or survivor@fhcrc.org.

Free meditation workshops: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Join the group in performing deep and relaxing sahaja yoga meditation. Crossroads Bellevue Community Room, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue. 425-753-0634.

Relax and Rejuvenate: Your Path to Balance offers sessions to help reduce everyday stress and access inner strength. 206-778-6685 or healing@yourpathtobalance.com.

Walk for Life: 8-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Join this free program to exercise safely and effectively. Meet friends and benefit from on-site expert staff members who provide information, advice and monitoring. 575 Bellevue Square. Enter at Skybridge 4. 425-454-8096.

Libraries/Books

Bothell Regional Library, 18215 98th Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-486-7811. Library events:

• Tales and Tea: 2 p.m. March 25. Come for a short story and a cup of tea.

• Game On!: 3:30 p.m. March 26. Teens can play “Dance Dance Revolution,” “Guitar Hero 2” and Nintendo Wii video games.

• Teen Writing Workshop: 3:30 p.m. March 19. Write, try out new ideas, learn writing techniques and share your work.

• AARP Tax Help for Low Income and Senior Citizens: 10 a.m. Fridays through March 27. Bring last year’s tax return and other documents to get help completing your taxes. Registration required: 425-486-4564.

• “The Art of Ukrainian Eggs”: 1 p.m. March 28. For ages 11-adult. Explore this traditional folk art’s history and create your own decorative eggs. Bring tapered candle with candle holder, a pencil and two raw eggs. Registration required.

• ESL classes: 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Assessment and registration required.

• ESL Talk Time: 10 a.m. Mondays and Saturdays. Conversation group in English for new speakers of the language.

• Story times: Various story times offered for toddlers, preschoolers and foreign language speakers. Call for details.

• Study Zone: 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays during school session. Students in grades kindergarten-12th can drop in for free homework help.

• Read Three, Get One Free: Teens, ages 12 to 18, can read three books, write three short reviews and get a free new paperback book. Pick up an entry form at the library or online at www.kcls.org/read3.

Kenmore Library, 18138 73rd Ave. N.E., Kenmore. 425-486-8747. Library events:

• Story times: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

• Read Three, Get One Free: Teens, ages 12-18, can read three books, write three short reviews and get a free new paperback book.

• Ready-Set-Read: Elementary school students can read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month, and earn a new paperback book from the library. Forms available online or at library.

• Study Zone: 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays during school session. Students in grades kindergarten-12th can drop in for free homework help.

Network

Got’cha Referrals: 7:30-8:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Group’s goal is to create strong relationships between members, other professionals and the community, resulting in high-quality referrals and business growth. Crystal Creek Cafe, 22600 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell.

Groups

Bothell Sons of Norway: 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Canyon Park, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 206-633-4113 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Toastmasters’ Northshore Chamber Connections: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays. All are welcome. Seattle Times building, 19200 120th Ave. N.E., Bothell. www.northshoretoastmasters.org. April 21 — debate on the economic stimulus plan.

Busy Bee Quilters: 12:30-3 p.m. and 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. The Bridge 2 Life Church, 2500 Lake Ave., Snohomish. 425-446-9280 or www.busybeequilters.com.

Chapter HC P.E.O.: 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Meets at members’ homes; call for location, details. 425-486-3810, 425-481-5611 or www.peointernational.org.

Diamonds in the Rough Toastmasters Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Chartered member of Toastmasters International. Seattle Times building, 19200 120th Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-398-8583 or 425-806-8774.

Eastside Genealogical Society: 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome to attend and learn how to search for family. Also: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, genealogy help offered. Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-747-6926 or www.rootsweb.com/~wakcegs/.

Homeschooling Support—Teaching Parents Association: 7-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. From unschoolers to curriculum-based home education, group has something for everyone. Cost: Free. Evergreen Room at Woodinville Community Center, 17401 133rd Ave. N.E., Woodinville. 206-654-5658, info@washtpa.org or www.washtpa.org.

Jobs Daughters International Bethel No. 77 of Bothell: 7 p.m. the second Saturday and fourth Tuesday of the month. 425-743-3264.