Welcome to Third Place Commons

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Third Place Gamers
Every Sunday 1:00 – 8:00 pm
February 1, 7, 14 &
Join us in the Commons to play
a variety of board, card and
party games. Click for more …

Sunday Discussion Group
First and third Sundays
8:45 am – 9:45 am
February 1 & 14 Join in spirited conversation on
a variety of subjects.

Mah Jongg
Every Monday
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
February 1, 8, 15 & 22
The Shoreline-LFP Senior Center
welcomes players of all skill levels
to a day of Mah Jongg.

Playtime!
Tuesdays (6 week sessions)
10:00 am – 11:30 am
February 2, 9, 16 & 23
Art, games & conversation for
toddlers & their adults!
Drop–ins welcome.

“Pizza and Books”
First Tuesday
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
February 2
Young teen readers are invited
to share pizza and books
in this Friends of LFP
Library sponsored gathering.

Teen Writing Group
Third Tuesday
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
February 15
Teen writers share your work,
open to all. Sponsored by the
Friends of LFP Library.

French Conversation
Tuesdays
5:30 – 7:00 pm
February 2, 9, 16 & 23
Practice your French with
Madame Genevieve Bodner.

League of Women Voters
Third Wednesday
9:30 am – 12 noon
February 16
Study, discuss and act on
governmental issues. Nonpartisan.

King County Veteran‘s
Program
Satellite Services
First Thursdays
February 4
10:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Support, referrals, and emergency assistance. Call: (206) 296-7656.

KCLS Writers Workshop
with/ Frances Dayee
Thursdays
10:00 am – 12 noon
February 4, 11, 18 & 25
Writers get positive feedback,
open to all, sponsored by
Friends of LFP Library

Spanish Conversation
Thursdays
5:30 – 7:30 pm
February 4, 11, 18 & 25
Join advanced-to-beginning
Spanish speakers for casual
conversation.

Living With disAbilities
Fourth Thursday
February 25
For info, contact the Alliance of People
with Disabilities at
206-545-7055.

Storytelling for Children
Fridays at 10:00 am
in the Bookstore

T‘ai Chi Saturdays
Saturdays
8:45 am – 9:45 am
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
All welcome at any level,
come weekly or drop in

Seattle Pen Club
Third Saturday
11:00 am – 12 noon
February 20
Fountain pen fans welcome all
who share their hobby.

Heroscape Game Day
Third Saturday
2:00 – 10:00 pm
February 20
Already play? Just learning?
Come to Heroscape game day!

Friday & Saturday Nite Music
Always brought to you by
Third Place Books.
Check the Calendar
to see who's playing.

Community Events:
206 366-3302 (VoiceMail)
programs @ thirdplacecommons.org

Scheduling Events:
206 366-3302
programs @ thirdplacecommons.org

Meeting Room:
206 366-3302
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Third Place Books
Author & Fri/Sat Music Events:
206 366-3333

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Save the date! February 11, 2010 - for more information call 206 366-3302

Community Event Children's Event Playtime!
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 and 23
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. (Six week sessions, drop ins welcome!)

Community Event Veteran's Event King County Veteran‘s Program Satellite Services
Thursday, March 4
10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Veterans receive support, referrals, and emergency assistance. Call to schedule an appointment: (206) 296-7656.

Community Event Super Ball of Yarn Knit-in the Commons
Sunday, February 7
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Looking for a creative alternative on Super Bowl Sunday? Come knit together and enjoy music by Susan Moore and Linda Srb.

Community Event LFP Garden Club Meeting
Tuesday, February 9
9:15am – 11:30am
The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10. This month, Pat Roome will tantalize with fragrance in the garden.

Community Event Friends of the Community Breakfast
Thursday, February 11
7:00am – 8:29am
Join us for the annual Friends of the Community Breakfast! Tickets are $40 per person, or you can buy a table for 8 friends for $300. Available online, or from the Bookstore cashiers. It’s the perfect way to start the day and support your Commons. Questions? Call 206-366-3302.

Community Event Senior Event Seniors Making Art: Illustrated Memoir Class
Friday, February 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19 and 26
9:30am – 11:30am
Using words, photos, images, and an array of beautiful papers, you will create a book to preserve and celebrate your memories. No artistic experience necessary. This 7-week class will fill quickly so reserve your space soon: 206-366-3302, programs@thirdplacecommons.org.

Community Event Childrens Event Melody Dance School Chinese New Year
Saturday, February 13
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Welcome the Year of the Tiger with colorful dances from China.

Community Event Town Hall Meeting with Rep.s Maralyn Chase and Ruth Kagi
Saturday, February 20
10:00am – 12:00 noon
State Representatives Maralyn Chase and Ruth Kagi discuss the 2010 legislative session and take questions from constituents.

Community Event Childrens Event Shaharazad Dance Ensemble
Saturday, February 20
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Enjoy folkloric dances from the Middle East.. With dazzling costumes and lively accompaniment, the Shaharazad dancers will transport you to the warmth of the Levant, Gulf States, North Africa, and Egypt. Sponsored by KCLS.

Community Event Music Event Milner Family Fiddles
Sunday, February 21
11:00am – 12:30pm
The Milner Family Fiddles bring their Texas-style music to the Third Place stage every other month.

Community Event Seattle Opera Preview
Tuesday, February 23
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Members of Seattle Opera’s education staff will lead an informal opera talk to give you a great orientation to their upcoming production of Falstaff.

Community Event Teen Event Inside Out Dance Company
Saturday, February 27
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Prepare for an energetic hour of jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and modern dance, guaranteed get Saturday afternoon moving in the Commons.

Community Event Music Event Total Experience Gospel Choir
Sunday, February 28
2:00pm – 3:00pm
There could be no better way to celebrate African American Heritage Month than with Pastor Patrinell Staten Wright’s internationally known gospel singing choir. The Total Experience Gospel Choir bursts with love, joy and enthusiasm, and is hailed as one of the Pacific Northwest’s finest soulful ensembles.

This helpful guide to services and government in King County is now available in Vietnamese! You can look at these booklets online or obtain a free printed copy at City Hall and other locations. Schools and service groups can get the free guides in bulk for distribution. The booklets are permanently hosted on the Third Place Commons website. Click to get the booklets and learn more. Tell a friend!