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Get
Out and Play
Happy April! Woodland Park Zoo
will be buzzing this weekend, we've got the scoop on a cool crafty workshop
for grown-ups, and we'll give you a good reason to head north on Sunday.
On the Eastside, enjoy some great music - sung by cowboys and American
Idol's Sanjaya, then climb aboard a train ride to beautiful Snoqualmie.
Scores some great deals at
the North Seattle
Families of Multiples clothing and equipment sale on Saturday (hint:
get there early!) and in "celebration" of tax season, ChefShop.com
is putting comfort foods on sale at their Interbay location (1415 Elliot
Ave. W) - enjoy 50% off pasta and 10% to 30% off chocolate.
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Crafty Creations
Cutie Booties Workshop at Buggy Scrapbooking
is so last year. Any crafty maven will tell you that knitting
is where it's at these days. Whether you're a seasoned chick with
sticks or newbie to the sport, you'll look like a champ when you
knit and purl a pair of darling slipper style booties at the Cutie
Bootie Workshop at Buggy. Make one pair in class and the second
at home. Can you say, "Rockin' hand-made baby gift?" Space is limited,
call or e-mail to register. 206-325-5999 or [email protected].
Supply list will be sent upon registration. PS —
The Toddler Sweater Workshop starts in May. buggybeacon.com
When:
Saturday, April 5,
1 -5 pm
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Where:
Buggy,
3315 Beacon Ave South
(Beacon Hill)
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Animal Adventures
EcoWeekend at the Woodland Park Zoo The zoo
will be hoppin' all weekend! The fun starts today with Leap Through
the Zoo, a salute to frogs, complete with craft areas, jumping,
a puppet show, and kid-friendly food from PCC Natural Markets. On
Friday, it's Primetime for Primates; the baby gorilla will finally
get a name during a 10 a.m. ceremony with babycakes from Cupcake
Royale. The Ivar's Clam will be on hand (or should we say shell?)
as well. Saturday, it's the Bear Affair and The Big Howl for Wolves,
and Sunday's the Coffee and Chocolate Festival. Sounds like a growlin'
and howlin' good time. Check web site for full schedule details.www.zoo.org
When:
Thurs., April 3 - Sun., April 6,
from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Where:
Woodland Park Zoo,
5500 Phinney Ave. N
(Woodland Park)
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Cost:
Adult (13-64), $11; Child (3-12), $8; Toddler (0-2), Free
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Road Trippin'
Alvin and The
Chipmunks Get Munk'd Tour 2008 Alvin,
Simon, Theodore! To celebrate the DVD release of their 2007 film,
"Alvin and the Chipmunks", everyone's favorite furry critters are
putting on a show. Bring your camera - every performance is followed
by a meet-and-greet photo op. Also featured: step-by-step dance
ins. PS—Our new guilty pleasure: snagging gently-used
designer jeans, shoes and purses at teen mecca Plato's
Closet, across from the Alderwood Mall. www.alderwoodmall.com
When:
Sun., April 6, at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.
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Where:
Alderwood Mall, Food Court,
3000 184th St. SW
(Lynwood)
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Eastside
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In the Spotlight
Riders in the Sky at Kirkland Performance Center The
band behind the songs of "Toy Story 2" will gallop into town this
weekend with a concert and comedy show guaranteed to thrill cowpokes
young and old. With a thirty-year history and multiple Grammy wins
under their western belts, Riders in the Sky has one polished show
that's sure to set your toes to tappin'. Get ready for fiddles, yodeling,
polka, and a cactus-sharp wit. Yippee-aye-eh! www.kpcenter.org
When:
Sun., April 6, at
4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Where:
Kirkland Performance Center,
350 Kirkland Ave.
(Kirkland)
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Cost:
Adults, $33; Youth, $15
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Music to Our Ears
A Motown Evening at
Northshore Performing Arts Center We're sure his
hair will give you something to talk about on Monday, but that's
not the only reason to see American Idol's Sanjaya Malakar this
weekend. A Motown Evening will benefit the Music Project, an organization
that brings professional R&B; musicians into schools to work with
students. Aside from Sanjaya, performers on this groovy afternoon
include students from the Northshore School District's Secondary
Academy for Success (SAS), Seattle's soulful Bernadette Bascom,
and Shyamali Malakar. Tickets are available online or by calling
1.800.992.8499. www.npacf.org
When:
Sun., April 6, at 3 p.m.
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Where:
Northshore Performing Arts Center,
18125 92nd Ave NE
(Bothell)
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Cost:
Adults, $30;
Seniors and Students, $25.50
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All Aboard!
Opening of Train Season
Are your kiddos cuckoo for choo-choos? Loco for locomotives?
Then this is the weekend for you! We've been patiently waiting,
Thomas the Tank Engine toys in hand, for for a chance to take a
spin on the real deal. This weekend marks the opening of train season,
so climb on board for a fun-filled ride through the breathtaking
Upper Snoqualmie Valley with a visit to The Northwest Railway Museum
before or after your trip. Rides last 75 minutes. www.trainmuseum.org.
When:
Saturdays
and Sundays.Check schedule online.
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Where:
38625 SE King St.(Snoqualmie) or
205 McClellan St. (North Bend).
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Cost:
Adults
$10,
$9 seniors,
$7 children.
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