Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.
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 May-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.
Kenmore Heritage Society: Will host speakers Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard of the Seattle Times at 7 p.m. May 6 at the Kenmore Community Club, 7304 N.E. 175th St. They will present vintage and contemporary photos taken from their recently published book, “Washington — Then and Now.” Open to the public.
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.
Designer Disaster/Supply Sale Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 at the Operating Engineer Union Hall, 18701 120th Ave. N.E., Bothell.
Hatha Yoga Retreat: Ananda Meditation Temple, Bothell. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 9, $85 (includes Ayurvedic lunch). Led by Willow Kushler and Murali Venketrao, who co-teach the Ananda Yoga Teacher Training Program. Information and registration: contact@anandaseattle.org or 425-806-3700.
Mother’s Day celebration: Country Village, Bothell, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9-10. Bring mom for a free paraffin hand dip, chair massage, samples; give aways, live music and special menus from restaurants. Located just two miles north of Bothell or one mile south of Canyon Park on the Bothell-Everett Hwy. 425-483-2250 or visit www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Drive One 4UR School Test Drive: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 at Bothell High. Bothell High DECA and Ford of Kirkland are teaming up to give residents the opportunity to check out and test drive new models. Anyone 18 years of age or older can perform a drive. For each new Ford car test driven, Ford will donate $20 to the school and/or charity. Also at this event, clubs will put on a barbecue and car wash. All proceeds received by DECA will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
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.
Legislative wrap-up: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13 at Courtyard Hall in Country Village. Featuring Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, Rep. Mark Ericks and Rep. Al O’Brien. Sponsored by the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce. For information, visit www.bothellchamber.com.
Senior Center Going Green Seminars: 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 13 and 27, free. Northshore Senior Center Dining Room, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. May 13 — Saving Energy in Your Home. May 27 — Global Warming and Reducing your Carbon Footprint.
Health and Safety Fair: noon to 3 p.m. May 17 at Lockwood Elementary, 24118 Lockwood Road, Bothell. Attending: Bothell Fire, Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland Crossfit, Prepare Smart, McGruff the Crime Dog and more.
Post-High School Options Fair: Bothell High commons from 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 20. Goal is to raise the level of awareness of options that are available to students after graduation. Parents and students will have the opportunity to speak with college representatives, admissions counselors, apprenticeships and work-force advisers. All Bothell High, Skyview and Canyon Park junior high students and parents are invited to attend.
Bothell Farmers Market: Country Village. Musicians will play for two hours, generally some time between 4-6 p.m. The schedule is as follows:
June 5, Charlie Spring (acoustic guitar)
June 12, Charlie Spring
June 19, Diego Coy (Andean/South American)
June 19, Ian Cooper (noon to 2 p.m. acoustic/folk/indie)
June 26, Kris Orlowski (rock/pop/Flamenco)
July 3, Diego Coy
July 10 TBD
July 17 TBD
July 24, Beth Whitney (acoustic/folk /indie)
July 31, Beth Whitney
Aug. 7, Diego Coy
Aug. 14, Charlie Spring
Aug. 21, Charlie Spring
Aug. 28, Kris Orlowski
Sept. 4, Diego Coy
Sept. 11, Eric Miller (acoustic/folk rock/indie)
Sept. 18, Charlie Spring
Sept. 25, Eric Miller
For more information about the Bothell Farmers Market, visit www.countryvillagebothell.com/farmersmarket or call 425-483-2250.
LiveArts Bothell: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 27-28 at the Park at Bothell Landing. Juried show. Information: www.liveartsbothell.org.
Music/performance schedule:
Saturday —
10 a.m. Evergreen Karate
11 a.m. Tim Hart Magic Show
Noon Ceda Steel Drum Band
2 p.m. Havens Standards and Pop
4 p.m. Not Easily Broken Bluegrass
6 p.m. Joe Daddy O Swing Band
Sunday —
10 a.m. Marimba Band
Noon Hot Dish
2 p.m. Panda Conspiracy
4 p.m. Brass Quintet
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
All the following events at the Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell:
• Family Dinner
6 p.m. May 20
For more information contact Deb Kahrimanovic at 425-485-9797 or dkahrimanovic@seattleymca.org
• Family Night
6:30-8 p.m. May 8. Free.
• Kids Night Out
Age 1-10
5:30 p.m.-Midnight, May 9
• Spring Soccer League (ages 3-12). Through 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, through May 19. Facility members: $50. Nonmembers: $65. For more information, contact Trevor Salayi at 425-485-9797 or tsalayi@seattleymca.org.
• Eight Weeks to Wellness (adults 18+). 6:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, through 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
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:
• 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.
Women networking with other women: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays in Canyon Park. For information, visit www.makeup-by-karen.com or call (425) 984-4120.
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.
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.
