January 2008
Submission deadline is the first of the month, one month prior to publication (for example, Feb. 1 for March publication). For classes, include class title, date, time, cost, appropriate ages and contact information. Email to calendar@seattleschild.com, mail to Seattle's Child Calendar Editor, 511 2nd Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119; or fax to 206-838-4969. For questions, call Chris Stay at 425-478-7138. Submissions are run on a space available basis.
Seattle Area
Alki Tae Kwon Do. Kids’ Self Defense and Personal Safety, all ages. 5-6pm Jan. 4. FREE. Alki Congregational UCC, 6115 SW Hinds St., Seattle. 206-930-4541.
Children's Film Festival Seattle. Festival Trailer, ages 7 and older. Noon-2pm Saturdays Jan. 5-19. $70. Lego Zombie Attack! The Movie, ages 8 and older. Noon-3pm Jan. 20. $30. Lights, Camera, Legend! Ages 8 and older. Noon-3pm Jan. 26 and 27. $60. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle. 206-329-2629. www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org.
Jewish Family Service. Kids Club: Helping Children Who Have Witnessed Domestic Violence, mothers and ages 9-12 who have been affected by domestic violence, call for times and dates. $10 suggested donation, pre-register by Jan. 18. Seattle location, to be determined. 206-461-3240 ext. 3146. www.jfsseattle.org.
Northwest Double Dutch. Double Dutch Rope Jumping, ages 8 and older, all experience levels. 10-11:30am or noon-1:30pm Saturdays Jan. 12-March 22. $165, scholarships available. Seattle Center House, fourth floor, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-992-8663. www.nwdoubledutch.com.
SeaTac Parks and Recreation. Fencing, ages 7 and older. 6:30-8:25pm Mondays Jan. 7-28. $40. Mommy/Daddy and Me Soccer, ages 2-3.5 with parent. 1:15-1:45pm Thursdays Jan. 24-March 13. $60. SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S, SeaTac. 206-973-4680. www.ci.seatac.wa.us.
Soundbridge. Tell Me a Story, ages 5-12 with caregiver. 2-3pm Jan. 13. $19. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-336-6600. www.seattlesymphony.org.
Southwest Community Center. Cajita Musical, ages 2-5 with parent. 10-11:30am Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. 7-28 or Jan. 30-Feb. 25. $68. 2801 SW Thistle St., Seattle. 206-684-7438. www.seattle.gov/parks.
Sponge School. Spanish Immersion trial class, newborn-age 5 with parents. 10:30am-noon Thursdays Jan. 3-24. FREE, pre-register. 3107 S Day St., Seattle. 206-227-7138. www.spongeschool.com.
Taproot Theatre Company. Dramatic Adventures - Animals, ages 4-6 or 7-9. 10-11:30am Saturdays Jan. 26-March 8. $185. Grace Fellowship Church, 410 NW 62nd St., Seattle. 206-781-9705. www.taproottheatre.org.
West Seattle YMCA. Bilingual Music and Creative Movement, noon-12:45pm Thursdays Jan. 17-Feb. 21 parent/toddler; noon-12:45pm Saturdays Jan. 19-Feb. 23 parent/preschooler. $58-$68. 4515 36th Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-935-6000. www.westseattleymca.org.
Eastside
Bellevue Arts Museum. Babar Meets the Masters – Art Appreciation and Painting Workshop for Children, ages 6-11. 1-5pm Jan. 19. $60. 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org.
Bellevue Parks and Community Services. Hip-Hop 101, ages 12 and older. 5:30-6:30pm Tuesdays Jan. 8-March 18. $96. Storytime Yoga, ages 3-5. 11:30am-noon Fridays Jan. 18-March 7. $77. Art of Etiquette, ages 6-11. 9am-12:30pm Jan. 19. $60. Happy, Healthy Cooking, ages 3-5 with parent. 1:30-2:15pm Thursdays Jan. 24-March 20. $96. Music for Little Mozarts, ages 4-6. 1-1:50pm Wednesdays Jan. 30-April 30. $216. Various locations, Bellevue. 425-452-6885. www.bellevuewa.gov.
The Jewish Day School. Room to Grow (play/social/celebration/learning time), Jewish toddlers with parents/caregivers. 10:15-11:15am Jan. 7 and Feb. 4. FREE, pre-register. Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish. 425-460-0260. cbeneded@jds.org.
Lakeshore Learning. Crafts for Kids, ages 3 and older. 11am-3pm Saturdays. FREE. 11027 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 425-462-1671. www.lakeshorelearning.com.
Lewis Creek Park. Family Movie Night: Winged Migration, all ages. 3-5pm Jan. 3. Call of the Wild, ages 6 and older. 10-11am Jan. 12. Animals in Winter, ages 6 and older. 10-11am Jan. 19. FREE, pre-register. 5702 Lakemont Blvd., Bellevue. 425-452-4195. www.bellevuewa.gov.
Molbak’s. Water Cycle Terrarium Fun, ages 6 and older. 10:30-11:30am or 12:30-1:30pm Jan. 26. FREE. 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville. 425-483-5151. www.molbaks.com.
Museo Art Academy & Gallery. Pizza & Picasso™ Night, ages 6-12. 6:30-9pm Jan. 18. $38, sibling/friend discount available. 4550 Klahanie Dr. SE, Issaquah. 425-391-0244. www.museoart.com.
North Sound
Edmonds Parks and Recreation. Family Fun, ages 1-5. 11:15-11:55am Wednesdays Jan. 9-March 26. $160. Babysitting Basics, ages 11-14. 11am-3pm Jan. 26 and Feb. 2. $39. Bumper Bowling, ages 5-9. 9-11am Saturdays Jan. 26-April 26. $110. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Everett Parks and Recreation. Rock Climbing for Kids, ages 6-12. 10am-noon Jan. 12. $20. Rock Climbing – Vertical Family, ages 6-adult. Noon-2pm Jan. 12. $35 parent/child, $10-$20 additional person. Babysitting Basics, ages 10-14. 9am-1pm Jan. 26 and Feb. 2. $30. Various locations, Everett. 425-257-7300. www.everettwa.org/parks.
South Sound
Tacoma Nature Center. Nature Alphabet, ages 3-6. 10:30-11:30am Jan. 8 or 1:30-2:30pm Jan. 22. $6, register by prior Saturday. 1919 S Tyler St., Tacoma. 253-591-6439. www.metroparkstacoma.org.
Tahoma Audubon Society. Rock Hop (Budding Scientists), ages 5-7. 10:30am-noon Jan. 9 or 3:15-4:45pm Jan. 16. $7. Earth Moves (Budding Scientists), ages 5-7. 10:30am-noon Jan. 23 or 3:15-4:45pm Jan. 30. $7. Once Upon a Rock (Nature Storytime), ages 2-6, adults welcome. 10:30-11:30am Jan. 25. $5. 2917 Morrison Rd. W, University Place. 253-565-9278. www.tahomaaudubon.org.
Farther Afield
Hands On Children’s Museum. PlayWise Early Learning Program, ages 2-5 with caregivers. 11am-noon Fridays. Included with admission. $7.95, $6.95 grandparents, $4.95 toddlers, free infants. 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.
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