Third Place Commons - March community events and activities

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Lake Forest Park Towne Centre

Ballinger at Bothell Way

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MARCH 2011

Playtime! 10am-11:30am

Tuesday, March 1,8

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.

Third Place A Cappella Festival 10am-6pm

Saturday, March 5

Enjoy a vocal extravaganza in an array of styles, from pop to gospel, barbershop to folk. The day starts with local groups and culminates with the Baudboys, Total Experience Gospel Choir, and the Coats. For a complete schedule, go to www.thirdplacecommons.org.

LFP Garden Club Meeting 9:15-11:30am

Tuesday, March 8

The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10:30. This month, Holly Kennell talks about trouble-free, pest-free plants.

4Culture Informational Workshop 12-1pm

Wednesday, March 9

Are you a non-profit arts organization with a two year history of service in King County? Come to a drop-in workshop to find out how you can get support to purchase arts equipment: lighting, sound, computers, dance floors – all the things you need. Contact Deb Twersky: debra.twersky@4culture.org if you need more information. No reservations necessary!

Music Works NW Student Ensembles 1:30-3:30 pm

Saturday, March 12

Enjoy a blending of cultures as these talented musicians heat up the Commons with the rhythms of traditional and original Jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian tunes.

Dromm Aluinn Celtic Concert 2-3:30pm

Sunday, March 13

Drom Aluinn, a ten-piece Celtic band, offers a warm mix of instrumentals, haunting vocals, and pub-worthy sing-alongs. It’s never too early to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with lively music.

Canyon Creek Chorus 11:55 am-12:20 pm

Tuesday, March 15

5th and 6th grade singers perform a variety of choral music including jazz, classical, folk. The 107 voice choir is conducted by Patricia Bourne and accompanied by Yuh-Pey Lin, both music teachers at Canyon Creek in Bothell.

Introduction to Oom Yung Doe 5:30-7:30 pm

Thursday, March 17

Learn about Oom Yung Doe, a combination of East Asian martial arts, with a sampling of breathing exercises, beginning Tai Chi movements, simple self defense and meditation.

Keiki Hula Performance 1-2pm

Saturday, March 19

Come and share the spirit of aloha and enjoy a traditional hula show with the dancers of Hula O Lehualani.

Astrology Afternoon in the Commons 12-3pm

Sunday, March 20

Did you know this is International Astrology Day? Local astrologers will be available to answer questions, give free mini-readings, and explain why you are more than one sign.

What is your story? 7-9pm

Monday, March 21

As part of the City of Lake Forest Park’s 50th Anniversary, the Commons invites you to participate in a year of storytelling. Come share a story and experience the interactive and improvisational process of Threshold Ensemble’s playback theater. Made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Washington.

Computer Q and A 2:30-4pm

Sunday, March 27

Ask questions and get user-friendly answers during this free workshop. This month’s topic is backing up and protecting data on your computer. Information at bostonlegacyworks.com/freeQA.aspx.