Events
Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.
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. 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. (through 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.
Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce: Networking breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. April 8 at North Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 1097 201 Place S.E., Bothell. To register, visit the www.bothellchamber.com or call 425-485-4353.
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.
Community Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. April 11; Eastside Foursquare Church, 14520 100th Ave N.E., Bothell. For more information, call 425-488-2500.
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.
Stroke and Vascular Disease Screening: April 18, Kenmore Community Club, 7304 N.E. 175 St., Kenmore; $45 each or package of 4/$139. Advance registration required. 1-800-324-1851. Space is limited.
Affordable Homes Within Reach of Working Families: The public is invited to preview well-designed, spacious and affordable 1-,2-,3- and 4-bedroom homes in Kenmore. The Copper Lantern community was built specifically for working families and moderate income people. Prices begin at $162,000. Located at 7026 NE 182nd Street. The sales office is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m. Special event April 18 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, contact Jada Pettigrew at 206-650-3286 or at jpettigrew@lihi.org or visit copperlanternhomes.com.
Ancient Sounds: World ethnic music group at 6 p.m. April 19 at the Northshore Health and Wellness Center, 10212 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/venues.html.
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.
University of Washington, Bothell: 5-7 p.m. April 23, launch of accounting program. The public is invited to the free event. For additional information on the launch or the program, contact 425-352-5394 or visit www.uwb.edu/business.
The Lakeshore Garden Club: annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25 at 5724 N.E. 190th St., Kenmore.
The Art of Dining: 5-7 p.m. April 26. Northshore Senior Center fund-raising gala featuring KING 5’s Dennis Bounds at Foundation House at Bothell, 17502 102nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. For information, visit www.northshoreseniorcenter.org.
Mommy Mornings: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at Amai Day Spa at Country Village in Bothell. Visit www.amaidayspa.com or call 425-485-4323.
Special Kids Photography of America: Fund-raiser from 6-9 p.m. May 8 at Kenmore Lanes, 7638 N.E. Bothell Way. For information, e-mail acclaimedphoto@hotmail.com or visit www.specialkidsphotography.com.
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.
Reunion
Bothell High Class of 1979: 30th reunion Aug. 29. Contact Teresa at teresa102@earthlink.net for more information or to provide updated contact information.
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.
Norwegian language classes: Tuesdays through 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.
Northshore YMCA
• Flag football (ages 7-15): Eight-week program with practices and games held once a week at Northshore Junior High. April 23-June 13. Registration ends April 10.
• Basketball league (ages 5-grade 6): Nine-week program with one-hour practices held once a week. Games will be played on Friday nights or Saturdays mornings beginning May 8 or 9. Practices will be at the Northshore YMCA and area schools if needed. Games will be at the Northshore YMCA or the Dale Turner Family YMCA in Shoreline. April 20—June 20. Registration ends April 10.
Register online at ymcanorthshore.org or in person at the Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. For information on summer camps, call (425) 485-9797 or visit the Web.
All the following events at the Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell:
• Kids Night Out (ages 1-10) Activities and special events. 5:30 p.m. to midnight April 11. Facility members: $30 per child ($15 for each additional child). Nonmembers: $35 ($15 for each additional child). For more information, contact Mychal-Lynne Pfiester at 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.
• Kids Cooking Club (ages 7-10). 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 22, 29. Facility members: $15 per class. Nonmembers: $30 per class. For more information, contact Kaye Dickenson-Boldrey at 425-485-9797 or kdickensonboldrey@seattleymca.org.
• Future Chefs (ages 11-14). 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 12, 23. Facility members: $15 per class. Nonmembers: $30 per class. For more information, contact Kaye Dickenson-Boldrey at 425-485-9797 or kdickensonboldrey@seattleymca.org.
• Spring Soccer League (ages 3-12). April 13-June 6. Facility members: $45 (age 3-4) $75 (age 5-12). Nonmembers: $55 (age 3-4) $85 (age 5-12). For more information, contact Chris Bellecourt at 425-485-9797 or cbellecourt@seattleymca.org.
• Y Climbers (grades 6-10). 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays, April 14-May 19. Facility members: $50. Nonmembers: $65. For more information, contact Trevor Salayi at 425-485-9797 or tsalayi@seattleymca.org.
• Casual Cooking (adults 18+). 6:30-8:30 p.m April 24. Facility members: $20/per class. Nonmembers: $30/per class. For more information, contact Kaye Dickenson-Boldrey at 425-485-9797 or kdickensonboldrey@seattleymca.org.
• Eight Weeks to Wellness (adults 18+). 6:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, April 22-June 10. Facility members:$25 . Nonmembers:$65. For more information, contact Kaye Dickenson-Boldrey at 425-485-9797 or kdickensonboldrey@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.
Libraries/Books
Bothell Regional Library, 18215 98th Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-486-7811. Library events:
• 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.
LeTip Business Connections: 7-9 a.m. Wednesdays. Bear Creek Country Club, 13737 202nd Ave. N.E., Woodinville. 425-681-8630 or raydove@remax.met.
LFP Garden Club: 9:15 a.m.-noon the second Tuesday of the month. Friends of Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park. 206-366-3302.
LFP For Peace: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. Open for all for a better world. Friends Meeting Room at Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park. 206-366-3302.
French Conversation: 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays. All fluency levels welcome to join native speaker, Madame Genevieve Bodner. Also 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Spanish conversation. Friends Meeting Room at Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Bothell. 206-366-3302.
Kenmore Community Club: 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month, potluck social and business meeting; 5:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month, executive board meeting. Call for appointments with the board. 7304 N.E. 175th St., Kenmore. 425-486-1555.
Kiwanis Club of Northshore: 7 a.m. Wednesdays. Alexa’s Cafe, 10115 Main St., Bothell. 425-488-2818.
Newcomers and New Friends of Greater Seattle: The second Wednesday of the month. Lunch meetings held at various locations throughout the Puget Sound. Call for details. 425-778-8608 or www.seattlenewcomers.com.
Northshore Rotary Club: Noon Thursdays. Inglewood Golf Club, 6505 Inglewood Road N.E., Kenmore. 425-939-8124 or sharris@lios.org.
Northshore Theatre Guild: 11:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month. Mills Music Rehearsal Room, 10120 Main St., Bothell. 425-486-1320.
Ottoman Ladies Auxiliary: Meets the second Monday of the month. Group is a social, networking, and charitable organization for women who enjoy the dance, art and culture of the countries where belly dance originated. Open to women 16 and older. Ottoman Trading Company, 23634 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-368-0369 or info@ottomantradingco.com.
Teaching Parents Association: 7-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Cost: Free. Homeschool support group provides resources and networking opportunities for parents. Evergreen Room at Woodinville Community Center, 17401 133rd Ave. N.E., Woodinville. 206-654-5658, www.washtpa.org or info@washtpa.org.
Third Place Gamers: 1-4 p.m. the first, second and fourth Sundays of the month. Group plays a variety of board, card and party games. The Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park. www.thirdplacecommons.org.
White Dove Women’s Networking Group: The second Thursday of each month in Bothell. Call for details, location. 425-481-1430 or www.whitedovenetworking.com.
Boy Scouts Troop 535: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Open to boys 11 or older. The last Tuesday of the month is the leader council planning night. Sons of Norway Lodge, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell.
Seattle Pen Club: 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the month. Lake Forest Park Towne Center, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park. www.seattlepenclub.com.
Seniors
Kenmore Senior Center, 6910 N.E. 170th St., Kenmore. 425-489-0707. Senior activities include:
• Aging Well Support Group: 10:30 a.m.-noon the first, second and third Wednesdays of the month. Details: 425-286-1045.
• Caregivers’ Support Group: 10:30 a.m.-noon the fourth Friday of the month. Details: 425-286-1045.
Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. 425-487-2441 or www.northshoreseniorcenter.org. Senior activities include:
• Drawing and colored pencil classes: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $5 per class for members; $10 for non-members.
• Wii Fitness: Seniors can work on fitness and falls prevention with center’s Nintendo Wii.
• Meals on Wheels: Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program offers home-delivered meals to homebound seniors. Call for details: 425-486-4564.
Support
Alzheimer’s Association: 10-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Free information and support group for caregivers, friends and family members of individuals with dementia. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Suite 203, Bothell. 425-486-4564 or www.alzwa.org.
Breast cancer patient support: Trained survivors offer free emotional support to the newly-diagnosed, enhancing emotional recovery while going through treatments. Will attend consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments and have volunteers in your community. 206-417-3484, www.angelcarefoundation.org or angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org.
Clothing Exchange: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Exchange children’s clothes with other parents and caregivers. All are welcome. Also open during scheduled evening activities. Northshore Family Center, 18315 Bothell Way N.E., Bothell. 425-489-6343.
Debtors Anonymous: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 13716 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. 206-852-6792.
Eastside Compassionate Friends: 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. Group welcomes families who have experienced the death of a child of any age. Group has no religious affiliation. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 10021 N.E. 124th St., Kirkland. 425-325-0357.
Eastside PFLAG: 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meetings are confidential. Group is not associated with any religious organizations. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 206-325-7724 or www.bellevue-pflag.org.
Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County: The program offers 14 varieties of healthy, nutritionally balanced food packs to families and individuals with an immediate need for food. For locations of a distribution centers or to find out how to help, call 206-329-0300 or visit www.emergencyfeeding.org.
Gamblers Anonymous Meetings: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Bethany Bible Church, 6214 N.E. Bothell Way, Bothell. 206-361-8413.
Grief Recovery Groups: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays; 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Groups offered as part of proven program to help with recovery from any type of loss. Cost: $155 includes 12 sessions, space and materials. 10031 Main St., Bothell. 425-772-6630 or sherry.grow@gmail.com.
Medical coverage assistance: Public Health Seattle & King County provides free assistance applying for benefits, including free or low-cost medical coverage for qualifying children. Call for details. English: 206-296-3944; Spanish: 206-296-3948 or 206-296-3943; Vietnamese: 206-296-3949.
SHIBA Helpline: Statewide Heath Insurance Benefits Advisors is a network of trained volunteers that assists and advocates for consumer rights and options regarding health insurance, health care access and prescription access. Group is also accepting volunteers. 800-562-6900 or www.insurance.wa.gov.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter WA115: 8:45 a.m. Thursdays. Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19540 104th Ave. S.E., Bothell. 425-483-3385.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1090: 6:45-8 p.m. Mondays. Community of Christ Church, 20012 Filbert Drive, Bothell.
Volunteer
Hopelink: 10-11:30 a.m. March 5, volunteer orientation. Volunteers are needed to help with education, maintain plants around buildings, assist at food bank, and provide childcare. Training provided. Hopelink’s Northshore Center, 18220 96th Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-869-6000 or www.hope-link.org.
Ongoing volunteer:
Bothell Press Packet Group: Bothell City Clerk Division is seeking volunteers to pore through local newspapers to find Bothell-related articles. Articles are compiled into a press packet for the City Council. Volunteers meet at 9 a.m. Thursdays. Bothell City Hall, 18305 101st Ave. N.E. 425-486-3256 or CityClerk@ci.bothell.wa.us.
Evergreen Hospice: Volunteers age 18 or older needed to help terminally ill patients and their families throughout King and Snohomish counties. Training provided. 425-899-1040 or www.evergreenhealthcare.org.
Family Law CASA of King County: Children’s needs can get lost in the dispute between separating parents. Do you want to advocate for such a child? Volunteer for Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of King County. 206-748-9700 or www.familylawcasa.com.
Friend to Friend: Volunteers needed to visit adults in nursing homes, assisted living and retirement homes throughout King and Snohomish counties. Volunteers commit to visit about twice a month for one year. 206-246-5150.
Kenmore Senior Center: The center is looking for receptionists, teachers and coordinators for games, crafts and groups. 425-489-0707.
Meals on Wheels: Meal-delivery program has openings for volunteer drivers and co-coordinators at sites throughout King County. Time commitment for drivers averages three hours once a week, with 35-cent reimbursement per mile. Coordinators may work one or two days a week, four to six hours total. 206-448-5767 or www.seniorservices.org.
Northshore Health and Wellness Center Computer Learning Center: Volunteers are needed to teach the basics of software for adults with vision, hearing, hand-control or keyboard problems. 10212 E. Riverside Dr., Bothell. 425-487-2441.
Northshore Senior Center: Volunteer gardeners are needed to help weed, prune and tidy the grounds at the center for four to six hours per week during one to two months during spring. 10201 E. Riverside Dr., Bothell. 425-486-4564.
Puget Sound Blood Center: Assist with blood drives and bone marrow registry drives. Must be available in the day or early evening twice a month and have reliable transportation. 425-462-4381, meganp@psbc.org or www.psbc.org/volunteers.
Tutors: The Northshore Family Center is looking for volunteers to work as tutors for the after-school tutoring program. Tutors help elementary- and middle-school students with homework, enrichment activities and arts and crafts. The program currently runs 3-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Greenbrier Community Center, 18746 144th Ave. N.E., Woodinville. 425-489-6343.
