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In the good old summertime

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The cinema series under the stars kicks off with the showing of Tim Burton's fable "Big Fish" (rated PG) on Aug. 6 and "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (rated G) on Aug. 7.

Also scheduled next month on the 45-foot inflatable screen are the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" and classics such as "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

Movies begin at dusk. Seating is first-come, first-served on the amphitheater's gently sloping lawn. If you'd like to bring your own seats, consider a low-back chair or blanket or a beanbag. You may be directed toward the back of the amphitheatre lawn if you bring a high-back chair because the front half is designated for low-back or no-back seating.

Seattle Center officials advise moviegoers to leave pets at home unless they're legal guide dogs.

Feel free to bring your own food and beverages. But no alcohol — not even beer — is permitted. Cellphones and pagers should be turned off during performances.

Movies will be shown rain or shine. Movie schedule information is at www.seattlecenter.com online.

Tomorrow

The Bellevue Fire Department will offer a free home fire-safety class, including hands-on practice in operating a fire extinguisher, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bellevue Public Safety Training Center, 1838 116th Ave. N.E. Information: 425-452-7923.

On the town

Portalis Wine Shop in Ballard hosts free wine tastings every Sunday from noon until 3 p.m. You must be at least 21, but you probably already knew that. The shop is at 5310 Ballard Ave. N.W. Information: 206-783-2007.
 
Traffic watch

• Seattle: Two right lanes of one-way Fourth Avenue, just south of Seneca Street, will be closed from 9 a.m. tomorrow to 9 a.m. Thursday for street work.

• Hood Canal: Widening of the Hood Canal Bridge's west end continues this week with workers preparing to add a deck on the draw span. The bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic for two hours — from 11 tonight to 1 a.m. tomorrow.

Can you help?

The Seattle-based Washington Water Trails Association has a number of volunteer opportunities for those willing to help maintain water trails in King County. Some work involves leveling campsites, pulling invasive weeds and installing signs and kiosks. For information, call 206-545-9161.

Here & Now is compiled by Seattle Times staff reporter Charles E. Brown and news assistant Suesan Whitney Henderson. To submit an item, e-mail herenow@seattletimes.com or call 206-464-2226.