November 2007
Calendar Highlights
Volunteer at Seattle Children’s Theatre
Seattle Children’s Theatre is looking for a few good volunteers. Ushers and gift shop workers are needed Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 27-30 during the run of The Big, Friendly Giant and The Neverending Story. Ages 8-13 with adult, ages 14 and older by themselves. Call for specific dates and times, approximate 2.5-4 hour commitment. Volunteers get to see the show FREE. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-443-0807 ext. 1113. tammyh@sct.org.
Model City
Seattle Architecture Foundation’s exhibition Envisioning Seattle features models and digital animations of projects designed for the Puget Sound region. To celebrate the 10th year of this exhibit, 10 ‘Visions’ that have played a significant role in shaping Seattle will be on display: post-fire Seattle, SAM Sculpture Park, Seattle Center, Pike Place Market and others. 11am-1pm Mondays-Fridays, 11am-6pm Saturdays-Sundays Nov. 11-Dec. 8. FREE. Rainier Square Atrium, 1333 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-667-9184. www.seattlearchitecture.org.
Children’s Book Month
King County Library System celebrates Children’s Book Week with a month of programs “highlighting children’s books and celebrating the joy of family reading.” Presentations will include puppet shows, music concerts, theatrical performances and more. Look online to see what time an entertainer will be appearing at your local library. www.kcls.org/events/childrensbookmonth.cfm.
Design a Calendar Page
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) needs help designing the annual Animal Action Week Calendar/Poster. Find out about the animals IFAW helps save, including seals, elephants, bears, whales, great apes, tigers, rhinos, porpoises, cats and dogs. Then send in a colorful painting or drawing of one or more of the animals by Dec. 31. Winning entries will be featured in next year’s calendar/poster. Download an entry form and rules online. www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=219497.
Homework Help in Pierce County
Students in Pierce County can receive online help with their homework. Professional, trained, experienced tutors are ready to guide students in subjects ranging from math to science, and English to social studies. Geared toward grades 4-12, the service may be used by anyone with a Pierce County Library card. 3-10pm daily; help with math and science for Spanish-speaking students 3-7pm Sundays. FREE. www.piercecountylibrary.org/kids-teens.
Musical Storytelling
Stop by the Soundbridge Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center for an interactive Musical Storytelling session. Each session lasts one-half hour, and is recommended for ages 3-9. Teachers incorporate song, dance and rhythm instruments to tell the story of the week. 10:15am Wednesdays and Thursdays or 12:30pm Sundays. Included with admission. $7, $5 ages 5-18, free ages 4 and younger. 206-336-6600. www.soundbridge.org.
Storytime with John Lithgow
Children’s author and entertainer John Lithgow will read a story
to families across the country 2pm Nov. 13 on www.bookitprogram.com. Lithgow
and the BOOK IT! Program, the nation's largest reading incentive program
for kids, invite families to gather around their computers while he reads
his book, “The Remarkable Farkle McBride,” a story of a young
boy who learns the power of perseverance during his musical journey.
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