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Special Events

The Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell, will present the following events:

• Oct. 5, 3 p.m.

Ernestine Anderson — special guest with Swing Fever Big Band

• Oct. 26, 3 p.m.

Kasumai Africa, Masters of African Music and Dance

• Nov. 1, 8 p.m.

Simone, part of Earshot Jazz Festival

• Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Craicmore with the Slieveloughane Irish Dance Company

• Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Working Class Hero the John Lennon Tribute

• Dec. 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 14, 2 p.m.

The Snowman, Ballet Bellevue with live orchestra

• Dec. 20, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Dec. 21, 2 p.m.

The Nutcracker, Emerald Ballet Theatre with Rainier Symphony

• Jan. 25, 7 p.m. James Cotton Band, also appearing — The Shanks

• Jan. 31, 8 p.m.

Feb. 1, 2 p.m.

Chocolate Confessions

• Feb. 8, 7 p.m.

Cirque Voila

• Feb. 21, 8 p.m.

Scottish singer Julie Fowlis

• Feb. 28, 8 p.m.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

• March 6, 8 p.m. Fiddler, singer/songwriter Laurie Lewis

• March 14, 8 p.m. Homegrown Music Festival: Panda Conspiracy, Staxx Brothers and Trolls Cottage

• March 21, 8 p.m.

An Evening with Groucho

• March 28, 8 p.m.

Blues-based singer/songwriter Tim Williams

• April 4, 8 p.m.

A Tribute to Burt Bacharach, Everett Symphony with Nadine Shanti, vocalist

• April 18, 2 p.m. Inflatable Theater Company

• May 17, 7 p.m.

Singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle

• May 30, 7 p.m.

The Mermaid, Emerald Ballet Theatre

For tickets, visit www.ticketswest.com or call (800) 992-TIXX.

Bothell Farmers Market: Noon-6 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 26. Features locally grown fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, nuts, breads, honey and hand-crafted items. Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway. 425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Doug Allen Sportsfields Dedication: 4 p.m. Sept. 26. Renaming/dedication ceremony will take place to change Westhill Sportsfields to Doug Allen Sportsfields, in honor of the late city parks maintenance worker who died in an auto accident last year. 19417 88th Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-486-7430.

Salmon Viewing: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27. Sponsored by Snohomish County. Location: Along North Creek, at the corner of 224th Street Southeast and 23rd Drive Southeast, Bothell. swswint@snoco.org or 425-388-6476.

Special Daffodil Planting: 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 4. Residents encouraged to help beautify Bothell in advance of its 100th birthday (April 14, 2009) at one of three daffodil-planting events at city parks. Bulbs and some tools provided; bring gloves and tools if possible. Locations: Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 N.E. 180th St.; Stipek Park, 1800 242nd St. S.E.; Cedar Grove Park, 22421 Ninth Ave. S.E. www.ci.bothell.wa.us.

Rae Ann Hall Agency Open House: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9. Enjoy good company, food and more at the new office location. Rae Ann Hall’s office, 22910 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-485-4080.

YMCA Family Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Features activities for the whole family, arts and crafts, and snacks. Cost: Free. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

Harvest Festival at Country Village: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12. Features pumpkin painting and scarecrow building contests, a craft fair, pony rides, and other entertainment, including Valentines Performing Pigs (Saturday only). Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway. 425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Fall career fairs: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 21; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Come meet representatives of approximately 40 Puget Sound companies, including The Boeing Company, UPS, AT&T, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center, and Fluke Corporation. Admission: Free. North Creek Events Center, 18115 Campus Way N.E., Bothell. 425-352-3183 or www.uwb.edu/careers.

YMCA Halloween Carnival: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 25. Children of all ages can enjoy a carnival filled with treats, games, face painting, cake walks and more. Cost: Free for YMCA members; $3 for non-members. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

Pacific Northwest Homeschool College Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25. Homeschooled teens can talk to admission representatives from a variety of college types. Cascadia Community College, 18345 Campus Way N.E., Bothell. www.pnwcollegefair.com.

Classes

“Help Your Child with Math”: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 8 (for grades 1-3); Thursdays, Oct. 9-23 (for grades 6-9); and Wednesdays, Oct. 15-29 (for grades 4-5). Class open to parents who want to help their children succeed in math. No childcare provided. Cost: Free; registration required. Northshore Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell. 425-408-7676 or www.nsd.org.

“Taking C.A.R.E. of Business”: 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 24. Free emergency-preparedness seminar open to small businesses. Registration required. Evergreen Community Church, 3429 240th St. S.E., Bothell. chuck@tricordservices.com.

Norwegian Youth Day Camp: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4. Features basic language instruction, folk dancing lessons, crafts and cooking classes. Open to ages 8-21. Bring sack lunch. Cost: Free; donations welcome. Registration required by Sept. 27. Canyon Park, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. sofnseth@yahoo.com or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

“Money Strong Families”: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4. Open to children ages 7-11 with their parents. Interactive family workshop covers the nuts and bolts of spending, saving and sharing. Cost: Free. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

“Help Your Child with the Writing Process”: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 7 and 14. For parents of children in kindergarten-sixth grade. No childcare provided. Cost: Free; registration required. Northshore Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell. 425-408-7676 or www.nsd.org.

School District Brown Bag Briefings: Noon Oct. 15, Jan. 15, March 18 and 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.

Babysitter Certification: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18. Open to ages 11-16 to learn essential safety information and valuable babysitting tips, including first-aid and emergency guidelines. Cost: $35. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or kdickensonboldrey@seattleymca.org.

“Help Your Child with Reading”: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 (for grades K-2), and Nov. 6 (for grades 3-6). Class open to parents who want to help their children succeed in reading. No childcare provided. Cost: Free; registration required. Northshore Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell. 425-408-7676 or www.nsd.org.

“In Pursuit of Happiness”: 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Free lecture by Dr. Tiffany Reiss. Room 1062 at Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore. www.bastyr.edu.