Upcoming Events January and February 2009
Lunar New Year Celebration: Multi-cultural tradition features lively Lion and Dragon dances, various cultural performances and family activities | Saturday, 01/31/09, 11:00am – 4:00pm | China Town International District, S. King St. & 5th Ave.| For more info: www.cidbia.org
Aesop’s Fables: Knutzen Family Theatre host the puppet show by Thistle Theatre | Saturday, 01/17/09, 11:00am & 1:00pm | (253) 835-2020 | $8.00 available on www.brownpapertickets.com or at the theatre | For more info: www.thistletheatre.org
Parents Night Out: Three ‘free’ hours of safe, activity-packed fun for your K-5th grader! Add to that a night out for parents to go shopping, have dinner, a date night or just go home and relax! | Friday, 01/16/09, 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Celebration Church, 11840 148th Avenue SE Renton, WA 98058 | (425) 226- 2381
The West the Railroads Made: Learn about how this one form of transportation reshaped the West and helped create a truly continental nation. | Through Saturday, 01/24/09 | 1-888-BE-THERE | Free | For more info: www.washingtonhistory.org
Race Slot Cars: Multi-generational HO-scale slot car session | Sunday, 01/25/09, 1:30pm-4:00pm | Normandy Park United Congregational Church, 9247 1st Ave S. Normandy Park, WA | (206) 824-1770 | For contact: Bob at rfgeorge@rockwellcollins.com or 206-890-6479
Seattle Boat Show: The 62nd Annual Seattle Boat Show, free seminars | Friday, 01/23/09 – 02/91/09 | Quest Field – Downtown Seattle | For more info: www.seattle-downtown.com
Literacy Breakfast: 10th Annual fundraising event for Communities in Schools of Federal Way | Tuesday, 02/24/09, 7:15am – 9:00am | Christian Faith Center in Federal Way | For more info: (253) 248-1911
Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration: “Year of the ox” Traditional roaring lion dance and the crackle of firecrackers, Fantastic food, kids interactive arts and crafts and lots more | Saturday, 01/24 – 01/25/09 | Seattle Center House, Fisher Pavilion | For more info: www.seattlecenter.com
African American Celebration: Celebrate African-American heritage with dance, gospel, jazz, neo-soul, and hip-hop. Presented by the Sundiata African-American Cultural Association | Saturday, 02/14 – 02/16/09 | Center House, Fisher Pavilion, SC Pav. | For more info: www.seattlecenter.com
January Networking Breakfast: Great way to connect with community leaders and Southwest King County businesses | Wednesday, 01/ 21/ 09, 7:00am – 9:00am | Pre-pay by 01/20: $17/per, or pay at door: $20/per | Great American Casino, 14040 Interurban Ave. S. Tukwila, WA 98168 | 206-575-1633 or contact Brenna Arnesen at 206-575-1633
Paramount Theatre Tour: Did you know? On the first Saturday of each month, Seattle Theatre Group offers free tours of the historic Paramount Theatre. Call (206) 467-5510 for more information.