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

Homegrown Music Festival: 8 p.m. March 14. Features area bands Panda Conspiracy, Staxx Brothers, and Trolls Cottage. Cost: $15-$22.

“An Evening with Groucho”: 8 p.m. March 21. Cost: $15-$24.

Tim Williams: 8 p.m. March 28. Blues-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Tim Williams to perform. Cost: $15-$24.

Everett Symphony—“A Tribute to Burt Bacharach”: 8 p.m. April 4. Symphony to perform with vocalist Nadine Shanti. Cost: $15-$32.

Inflatable Theater Company: 2 p.m. April 18. Show features physical comedy, dance, juggling, and inflatable creations. Cost: $15-$30.

Nordic Heritage Day: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 14. Features food and craft demonstrations, music, genealogy help, and food tastings, as well as Viking lifestyle education. Lunch and desserts available for purchase. Sponsored by Bothell Sons of Norway. Cost: Free. Canyon Park, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. 425-482-0849 or 425-778-1665.

Doyle Chiropractic Clinic: Patient Appreciation Day, celebrating 10 years in business on Northshore, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14. Free exams for new patients, free adjustments and chair massages for current patients. Doctors are asking for food or monetary donations for Hopelink. 16923 96th Ave. N.E. Bothell.

Sock Hop: Starting at 6 p.m March 14 at the Bothell American Legion Hall, 19213 Bothell Way N.E., Bothell. $10/person, $18/couple. Proceeds to support SAL Squadron 127.

National Single Parent Family Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 22. Enjoy a day of carnival games, guest speakers, informational booths and fun for single parents and their children. Cost: Free. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

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 March 27. www.chess4life.com.

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. West Hill Elementary School, 19515 88th Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or mpfiester@seattleymca.org.

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.

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.

Active Learning Preschool ‘09-’10 Registration: Registration for the September Tuesday and Thursday preschool class under way. Call for information packet and class details. 425-770-0341.

Galleries

Knight Visions: Jody Bergsma retrospective exhibition through March 22. 19533 Filbert Drive, Bothell.

Classes

School District Brown Bag Briefings: Noon 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.

“Dinacharya—The Art of Daily Ayurvedic Healing Rituals”: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21. Continuing education course. Cost: $59. Bastyr University, Room 146, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore. 425-602-3059 or www.bastyr.edu/continuinged.

Free English as a Second Language Orientation: 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 23 and 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.

Babysitter certification: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18. Class for ages 11-16 to learn essential safety information and babysitting tips. Cost: $40. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 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.

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. March 17 — author Jean Tracy; April 21 — debate on the economic stimulus plan.

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/.