April 2008

Submission deadline is the first of the month, one month prior to publication (for example, May 1 for June 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

Northwest Double Dutch. Double Dutch I (rope jumping), ages 8 and older. Noon-1:30pm Saturdays April 12-June 14. $140. Seattle Center House (pickup and drop off in front of Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle). nwdoubledutch@gmail.com. www.nwdoubledutch.com.

PCC Natural Markets. Chinese Dumplings, ages 11-14. 10am-noon April 2, Greenlake; 6:30-8:30pm April 4, Greenlake. We Love Chocolate! Ages 10-12. 10am-noon April 4, Greenlake. French Adventure, ages 10-12. 4-6pm April 11, West Seattle. All classes $35. Greenlake: 7504 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle. West Seattle: 2749 California Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-545-7112. www.pccnaturalmarkets.com.

Pacific Science Center. Fossils Rock! Ages 7-12 with adult. 1-3pm April 5. $18. Unbelievable Bugs, ages 4-7 with adult. 10:30am-12:30pm April 19. $18. Kite Building and Fun Fly, ages 7-12 with adult. 1-3pm April 20. $18. Spa Science, ages 7-12 with adult. 1-3pm April 26. $18. Fee includes admission to exhibits. 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. 206-443-2925. www.pacsci.org.

Seattle Architecture Foundation. Family Model Making Workshop, 11am-2pm April 19. $15, family scholarships available. Rainier Square Atrium Conference Center, third level, 1333 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-667-9184. www.seattlearchitecture.org.

Seattle Tilth. City Chickens 101, ages 10-adult. 10am-12:30pm April 19. $32. Monday Mornings at the Children’s Garden, ages 2-5 with parent. 10-11:30am Mondays April 14-June 2. $30 per session. Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle. 206-633-0451 ext. 2. www.seattletilth.org.

Space to Create. Fun with Jewelry, ages 6-10. 3:30-5pm Mondays April 7-28. $15/class, pre-register. Beginning Needle Felting, ages 7 and older. 3:30-5pm April 10. $20. Mixed Media Collage, ages 6 and older. 3:30-5pm April 17 and 24. $30. 1414 NW 70th St., Seattle. 206-784-0401. www.spacetocreate.net.

West Seattle Family YMCA. Money Strong Families, ages 7-11 and parent. 6-8pm Tuesdays April 15-29. FREE, pre-register. 4515 36th Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-935-6000. www.westseattleymca.org.

EASTSIDE

Bellevue Family YMCA. Family Yoga, all ages. 9:30-10:15am Saturdays April 5-26. $15 (all day YMCA pass). Money Strong Families, ages 7-11 with parent. 6:30-8pm Tuesdays April 15-29. FREE. 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-746-9077. www.bellevueymca.org.

Bellevue Parks and Community Services. Handmade Books and Boxes, ages 9-14. 3-4pm Wednesdays April 2-30. $60. Kids’ Self Defense Class, ages 6 and older. 1-2pm April 19. $7. Glassy Sensations! Glass Fusing, ages 6-10. 4-5:30pm Wednesdays April 23-June 11. $191. The Knitting Studio, ages 6-adult. 6:30-8pm Wednesdays April 23-June 11. $30. Comics and Cartooning, ages 9-14. 4:15-5:45pm Fridays April 25-May 23. $117. Money Matters, ages 10-15. 5:30-7:30pm April 29. $30. Various locations, Bellevue. 425-452-6885. www.bellevuewa.gov.

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. Fossil Detectives, ages 6 and older. 10-11am April 5. $5. Animal Adaptations, ages 6 and older. 10-11am April 12. $5. Birding Basics, ages 10 and older. 10-11:30am April 26. FREE. 5702 Lakemont Blvd., Bellevue. 425-452-4195. www.bellevuewa.gov.

Meadowbrook Farm. The Elk in Our Backyard, all ages. 7pm April 18. FREE. 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. 425-831-1900. www.meadowbrookfarmpreserve.org.

PCC Natural Markets. The Lunch Bunch, ages 7-9. 3-5pm April 5, Issaquah. Chinese Dumplings, ages 11-14. 6:30-8:30pm April 8, Issaquah; 6:30-8:30pm April 11, Redmond. French Adventure, ages 10-12. 10am-noon April 8, Issaquah; 3-5pm April 12, Redmond. All classes $35. 1810 12th Ave. NW, Issaquah. 11435 Avondale Rd. N, Redmond. 206-545-7112. www.pccnaturalmarkets.com.

Yoga Centers. Kids Yoga, ages 7-10. Noon-1:30pm Saturdays, ongoing. $17, $125/eight classes. Kids Yoga, ages 9-14. 11:30am-1pm Sundays, ongoing. $17, $125/eight classes. 2255 140th Ave. NE, Suite F, Bellevue. 425-746-7476. www.yogacenters.com.

NORTH SOUND

Creative Educational Experiences. DNA: Life’s Language, grades 4-7. 10am-3pm April 5. $40. Art 101: Everyone Can Draw, grades 4-7. 10am-3pm April 12. $40. Theater for Everyone, grades 4-7. 10am-3pm April 19. $40. Computer Autopsy, grades 4-7. 10am-3pm April 26. $40. University of Washington Bothell, 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell. 253-269-2212. www.creative-ed.org.

Edmonds Parks and Recreation. Family Fun, ages 1-5 with adult. 11:15-11:55am Wednesdays April 9-June 4. $130. Kids Watercolor Painting Studio, ages 5-10. 5:30-6:45pm Thursdays April 10-May 1. $26. Japanese for Kids, ages 5-11. 10-10:45am Saturdays April 12-May 3. $60. Babysitting Basics, ages 11-14. 9:30am-1:30pm April 19 and 26. $39. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Everett Parks and Recreation. Kid’s Trout Clinic, ages 5 and older with parent. 6-8pm April 12. $10 parent/child, $1 additional family member. Rock Climbing for Kids, ages 6-12. 10am-noon April 12. $20. Babysitting Basics, ages 10-14. 9am-1pm April 26 and May 3. $30. Various locations, Everett. 425-257-7300. www.everettwa.org/parks.

Lynnwood Parks and Recreation. Babysitting Training, ages 11-18. 5-9pm April 18 and 10am-3pm April 19. $59. Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. 425-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Northshore YMCA. Money Strong Families, ages 7-11 with parent. 10am-2pm April 5. FREE, pre-register. Kenmore Clubhouse, 15036 70th Ave. NE, Kenmore. 425-485-9797. www.northshoreymca.org.

Northwest Stream Center: In the Company of Crows and Ravens, grade 1-adult. 7-8:30pm April 24. $7, pre-register. Killer Whale Tales, grade 1-adult. 10am-noon April 26. $7, pre-register. Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. 425-316-8592. www.streamkeeper.org.

SOUTH SOUND

Creative Educational Experiences. Writing: Creating a Hero, grades 4-7. 10am-3pm April 5. $40. Spectacular Spanish! Grades 4-7. 10am-3pm April 12. $40. Math & Art of M.C. Escher, grades 4-7. 10am-3pm April 19. $40. Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park St. S, Tacoma. 253-269-2212. www.creative-ed.org.

Metro Parks Tacoma. Youth Indoor Rock Climbing, 9-11am April 19, ages 7-10. 9-11am April 29, ages 4-6. $22. Centre at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE, Tacoma. 253-591-5504. www.metroparkstacoma.org.

Puyallup Parks and Recreation. Amazement Magic Workshop, ages 8-14. 6:30-8:30pm April 1. $24. Cookie Monster, ages 3-4. 10-11am April 19. $12. Puyallup Recreation Center, 808 Valley Ave. NW, Puyallup. 253-841-5457. www.cityofpuyallup.org.

Tacoma Nature Center. Nature Alphabet, ages 3-6. 10:30-11:30am April 1 or 1:30-2:30pm April 15. $6, register by prior Saturday. Homeschool Science, 1-3pm April 10 ages 8-10, $10; 1-3pm April 17 ages 10-12, $10; 1-3pm April 24 or 1-4pm April 25 ages 12-15, $12. 1919 S Tyler St., Tacoma. 253-591-6439. www.metroparkstacoma.org.

Tahoma Audubon Society. Budding Scientists, ages 5-7. 10:30am-noon April 9 or 23, or 3:15-4:45pm April 16 or 30. $7. Discovery Walk (various locations), all ages. 10-11:30am April 12, or 4:30-6pm April 22. $5. Nature Storytime, ages 2-6, adults welcome. 10:30-11:30am April 25. $5. 2917 Morrison Rd. W, University Place. 253-565-9278. www.tahomaaudubon.org.

FARTHER AFIELD

IslandWood. Parenting in Nature: Signs of Spring, ages 7 and younger with parents. 1-3pm April 6. FREE, pre-register. 4450 Blakely Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island. 206-855-4300. www.islandwood.org.

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