Weekend calendar

ANIMAL EVENTS

Skagit River Interpretive Center

FRI, SAT, SUN Presentations and information on the eagles in the Skagit River Watershed, one of the largest wintering populations of bald eagles in the lower 48 states, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 18, Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, Rockport (360-853-7283 or www.skagiteagle.org).

Eagle Watcherson the Upper Skagit

SAT, SUN The Skagit River Watershed attracts one of the largest wintering populations of bald eagles in the lower 48 states; trained volunteers provide information, binoculars and spotting scopes to visitors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Howard Miller Steelhead Park, State Route 20, Rockport; Milepost 100, State Route 20, Rockport; and Marblemount Hatchery, Hatchery Road off Rockport-Cascade Road, Marblemount and (www.skagiteagle.org).

Woodland Park Zoo

ONGOING New phone numbers for zoo information; ongoing events include elephant talk, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; Humboldt penguin feeding, 11 a.m. Fridays; feeding live fish to piranha, 11:15 p.m. Fridays; raptor-training center, 2:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; Willawong Station bird-feeding experience, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekends and school holidays, seedsticks $1/each; historic carousel; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $10.50/ages 13-64, $8/50/ages 65 and older, $7/ages 3-12 (206-548-2500; TTY, 206-548-2599; www.zoo.org).

BENEFITS

Walking Hand in Hand, SWMHM Dinner/Auction

SAT Dinner, entertainment, auction, raffle, appetizers and no-host bar, net proceeds benefit South-West Mental Health Ministry, a program of the Church Council of Greater Seattle for support and advocacy for the mentally ill and their families, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton; $35 (253-631-5165).

BIKING

Highline Bicycle Club

SAT Social-pace ride by the river, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Bicentennial Park, 6000 Christensen Road, Tukwila; call first (206-243-8677).

Tukwila to Auburn

SAT Cascade Bicycle Club 34-mile, steady-pace, mostly flat ride with lunch stop, newcomers welcome, steady rain, ice/snow cancel, 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Bicentennial Park, 6000 Christensen Road, Tukwila (206-522-3222).

Ride to lunch

SAT Cascade Bicycle Club 20-30-mile, steady pace, adults-only ride with lunch stop; showers or icy conditions cancel, 10 a.m. Saturday, Tracy Owen Station, Northeast 175th Street and 61st Avenue Northeast, Kenmore (206-522-3222).

DANCE

Emerald City Contra Dance

FRI All dances taught, no partner necessary, no perfume, cologne or other scented products, beginners' workshop, 7 p.m., dance to live music and caller, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $4-$7 (206-440-9839).

Skandia Folkdance Society

FRI Dance instruction, 7:30 p.m., dance, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20626 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $7-$9 (206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org).

EXPOS/Festivals

Seattle Boat Show

THU, FRI, SAT Display of more than 1,000 watercraft with seminars, accessories and the latest boating innovations, noon-8 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday, Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; and display of 200 boats on the water at Lake Union, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle; $10/adults, $5/ages 11-17, free/ages 10 and younger; $18/three-day flex pass; free shuttle bus service continuously between the two venues (206-634-0911 or www.seattleboatshow.com).

Tacoma Home and Garden Show

THU-SUN Interior design, decorating, home-improvement and renovation products and services from hundreds of exhibitors, seminars and demonstrations, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma; $9/adults, $7/ages 62 and older, weekdays only, ages 12 and younger free (253-756-2121 or www.otshows.com).

Groundfrog Day

SAT Will Snohomish Slew, the frog, see his shadow? With family entertainment, vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Ferguson Park, 1330 Ferguson Road, Snohomish (360-568-2526).

Pacific Northwest Rain Festival

SAT Rain-poetry contest, rain-gear fashion show and pug-dog prognosticator to predict the length of the rainy season, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturday, Fairhaven Village Green, Mill Avenue and 10th Street, Fairhaven (360-920-8233 or www.fairhaven.com).

Tet Festival

SAT, SUN Celebration of Vietnamese Lunar New Year with arts, music, literature and foods of Vietnam, opening ceremony and lion dance, knowledge bowl, spelling bee, martial-arts program, talent show, displays, vendors, cooking demos, children's activities; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200).

Lunar New Year Celebration

SAT, SUN Seattle Chinese Times Lunar New Year Celebration Year of the Rat with multicultural entertainment including lion dance, martial arts, Filipino, Thai, Korean, Chinese cultural dance, vocal and instrumental performances, fashion shows, displays by vendors and nonprofit businesses, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Factoria Mall, 4092 Factoria Mall S.E., Bellevue (206-450-4175).

FOOD EVENTS

Pudding Bakeoff

FRI Amateur and professional chefs invited to enter their best puddings, samples $1 a taste to vote for the island's best; all-proceeds benefit Bainbridge Helpline House food bank, 6-8 p.m. Friday, The Island Gallery, 100-104 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island (206-780-9500).

Free pretzel day

SAT Auntie Anne's pretzel shops celebrate their 20th anniversary with one free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel per visitor, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Auntie Anne's stores at Northgate Mall, Bellevue Square, Alderwood, SuperMall in Auburn, The Commons at Federal Way, South Hill Mall Puyallup, Tacoma Mall, Seattle Premium Outlets at Tulalip (www.auntieannes.com).

GARDENING

Bulbs and their care

SAT Using bulbs for flowers for every season, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle (206-782-2543).

Hellebores

SAT, SUN Tips for selecting and planting winter-blooming evergreen perennial hellebores, 11 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday, Emery's Garden, 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood (425-743-4555).

HIKING

Auburn Senior Activity Center hikes and walks

FRI Rain-or-shine hikes, bring lunch and water, hiking boots and walking stick recommended; Lake Hills Greenbelt 4 miles, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday; Weona Falls-Lake Hills 5 miles, Feb. 8, Auburn Senior Center, 809 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn; $7/per hike, preregistration required, space limited (253-931-3016).

Northwest Trek

SAT, SUN Volkssport 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K walk on trails and paths through the park; 5K route suitable for wheelchairs, start 8 a.m.-1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; park admission free, tram tours half-price for registered walk participants (360-832-6117 or www.esva.org).

First Saturday hike, Mount Erie

SUN Excursion to the top of Mount Erie with Evergreen Escapes to observe wintering raptors and waterfowl in the Skagit Flats and 2-mile hike to the top of Mount Erie with views of the San Juans, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday, transportation provided from pickup points in downtown and North Seattle; $80 (206-650-5795).

HOBBIES

Beginning crochet

FRI Two-session class with easy project suggestions, no experience necessary, 1-3 p.m. Friday and Feb. 15, Acorn Street Shop, 2818 N.E. 55th St., Seattle; $50 (206-525-1726).

Eastside Genealogical Society

FRI Speaker on German Ancestral Heritage Society and the policies of the Nazis, 1-3 p.m. Friday, Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue; free (206-232-1104).

Washington Wine Tasting

FRI Taste four to six wines with light appetizers, focusing on merlots, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Portfolio Restaurant, 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle; $12, reservations required (206-239-2363).

Telescope Class on Observing the Universe

SAT Hands-on telescope workshop to learn techniques for observing planets, nebulae, galaxies, comets, moon and sun by Battle Point Astronomical Society, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-842-9152).

Antique and Collectible Show

SAT, SUN Antique/vintage jewelry, toys, furniture, china, glass, home decor, clothing, textiles, pop culture items from the 1870s to the 1970s by more than 400 vendors; expert identification and evaluation available, $5/per item, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $6/adult, $3/ages 12-17 (253-841-5045).

Model Railroad Show

SAT, SUN Displays and swap meet by United Northwest Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. S.E., Monroe (360-805-6700).

LITERARY EVENTS

Clifford the Big Red Dog

SAT Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, take his picture and have his paw print stamped in a book, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Children's Bookshop, 225 W. Meeker St., Kent (253-852-0383).

MUSEUM EVENTS

Nordic Film Series

THU "Pathfinder/Vieviseren," Norway, 1987, 7 p.m. today, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St., Seattle (206-789-5707).

Monuments in Wood

FRI SAM's curator of Native American Art lectures on history and forms created by Northwest Native Peoples, 11 a.m. Friday, Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle; $9-$15 (206-654-3100).

Lecture: Phil Borges

FRI Northwest photographer Phil Borges will discuss his photographs of people around the world taken while traveling with the humanitarian group Interplast, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; free (425-519-0770).

Museum Open House and Railroad Lecture

FRI Open house at the museum, 6:30-9:30 p.m., followed by lecture and slide show on the trains and railroads that helped shape the Puget Sound region, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. S.E., Auburn; $5/adults, $4/children and seniors (253-288-7433).

Beneath the Surface

SAT Presentation and book signing on World War II Navy submarines, with author Bill Lightfoot, 2 p.m. Saturday, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, 319 Second Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-220-4240).

Museum of Flight

SAT "African Americans in Aerospace" panel discussion, 2 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $14/adults, $13/ages 65 and older, $7.50/ages 5-17 (206-764-5720).

Ocean Career Day

SAT Presentations and discussions with biologists, researchers and educators on ocean-related careers at event for teachers, parents and middle-school, high-school and college students, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; free, preregistration required (206-386-4353).

Discovering Dinosaurs and People of the Plateau

SAT UW students share their knowledge of dinosaurs and Native American art and culture with activities in the galleries, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 7-9, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $8/general, $6.50/senior, $5/student, youth (206-543-5590).

Science Fiction Short Film Festival

SAT Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum and Seattle International Film Festival festival of 20 films shown in two screenings, followed by award ceremony, 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Cinerama, 2100 Fourth Ave., Seattle; $9/one session, $15/both sessions, advance purchase recommended, space limited (206-464-5830 or www.seattlefilm.org).

"Alice's Wonderland"

SAT, SUN New interactive exhibit based on Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," with encounters with the story's characters and settings, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, The Children's Museum, Seattle Center House, Seattle; $6.50-$7.50 (206-441-1768).

"Strange Matter"

SAT, SUN New interactive exhibit on materials science, on exotic and everyday materials and their uses with activities for all ages and live demonstration theater, at the museum through May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; $6-$11 (206-443-2001).

Family First Sunday

SUN Family activities and craft project, focusing on seastars, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; $10-$15 (206-386-4300).

Threads That Bind Community

SUN Community celebration of Black History Month with spoken word, gospel music, dance performances, hands-on art projects and a community patchwork quilt, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; museum admission free during the festival (253-272-4258).

PADDLE SPORTS

Bald Eagle Float Trip Adventure

SAT Observe bald eagles in their natural environment, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Discover U, 2150 N. 107th St., Seattle; $75 (206-365-0400 or www.discoveru.net/classes/).

Sea Kayak & Canoe Seminar

SAT, SUN Paddling experts, instructors, vendors and enthusiasts with information for beginner and experienced paddlers; Paddlers Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island; $30-$60 for seminars, free admission to Paddlers Market (206-545-9161 or www.wwta.org/seminar).

PARK EVENTS

Walk in the park in the dark

SAT Nocturnal walk through waterfront park with campfire and s'mores, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Lakeridge Playfield, 10145 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; $6-$8, reservations required (206-684-7434).

Work parties

SAT Habitat restoration, tools, gloves and instruction provided, for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; register in advance, 206-684-7415 at Camp Long (206-684-7434).

Planetarium Show and Star Party, The Andromeda Galaxy

SAT Learn about the most distant object we can see with our naked eyes, the Andromeda galaxy, and how it changed our ideas of the universe, with presentation about the current night's sky, and if the sky is clear, astronomers will be on hand with telescopes, 6 p.m. Saturday, Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-842-9152).

PERFORMANCES

Stars on Ice

FRI Figure skating tour featuring Olympic and World champions, 7:30 p.m. Friday, KeyArena, Seattle; $25 (206-628-0888).

Hitchcock Film Classics

SAT Classic Alfred Hitchcock film, discussion with film historian, refreshments; "Strangers On a Train," 1 p.m. Saturday, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island; free (206-236-3537).

Seattle Folklore Society

FRI, SAT West African music and dance by Gansango, 7:30 p.m. Friday, South Seattle Community College auditorium in Olympic Hall, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle, $5-$10; vocalist Mary Flower, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $14-$18 (206-528-8523 or www.seafolklore.org).

Jazz Vespers

SUN The Overton Berry Trio with vocalist Mercedes Nicole, family-friendly event, 6 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church of Seattle, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle; free, donations for musicians suggested (206-325-6051 or www.seattlejazzvespers.org).

SALES

Fit for Fun

THU New Year's resolution party with fitness fashion show, information on travel opportunities, workout demo, sales, 5-8 p.m. today, Wallingford Center, 1815 N. 45th St., Seattle; free (206-331-1755).

Store-opening celebration

SAT Celebration for the opening of store with nearly new children's and maternity clothing, with children's author Tara Jorgensen signing copies of her new book, "Nina and Madison Ride the Bus in Seattle," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Le Petit Shoppe, 3432 N.E. 45th St., Seattle (206-525-0619).

Consignment auction

SAT Auction of heavy equipment, autos, pickups and vans, 9 a.m. Saturday, James G. Murphy Inc., 18226 68th Ave. N.E., Kenmore (425-486-1246 or www.murphyauction.com).

SNOW SPORTS

Mountainfilm on Tour 2008

SAT, SUN Short films covering experiences in art, adventure, culture and the environment relating to mountaineers and explorers from around the world with motto "Celebrating Indomitable Spirit"; ticket sales benefit the Outdoors for All Foundation, 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $10-$15 (206-838-6030).

Stevens Pass Alpine Clubs Wild Katz Race

SAT, SUN Open race for Slalom and Giant Slalom racers between 5 and 12 years old, register 7:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Stevens Pass Ski Area; $20-$40 (www.spacracing.com).

Snowshoe walks, Snoqualmie Pass

SAT, SUN Forest Service walks weekends through March 30, moderately paced 90-minute interpretive walk to learn about snowshoeing and winter ecology, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; extended half-day outing to Commonwealth Basin that requires a higher level of fitness and winter preparedness, 9:15 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting; snowshoes provided on all walks; no children under age 10; Kids on the Snow introduction to winter exploration and some snow play time for kids and families, 1 p.m. Feb. 17, March 23, Snoqualmie Pass; requested donation $10/90-minute walk, $20/extended outings; reservations required, space limited (425-434-6111).

Mount Rainier Winter Recreation

SAT, SUN Ranger-led two-hour snowshoe walks, minimum age 8, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April, free, donations accepted, snowshoe rental $1/pair or bring your own; reservations available for groups only, 12-25 people, 360-569-2211, ext. 3314; sledding and sliding is permitted only in the designated snow play area at Paradise, only soft sliding devices, flexible sleds, inner tubes and saucers are allowed, no toboggans or runner sleds; cross-country skiing available when there is adequate snow cover to protect vegetation, check with the Jackson or Longmire Visitor Centers for the latest information on conditions; snowmobiles permitted in designated areas only, information available at Longmire; Jackson Visitor Center exhibits, park information, gift shop and food service, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays only; Longmire visitor information, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, weather and road conditions permitting, Mount Rainier National Park, Tahoma Woods, Star Route, Ashford; $15/per vehicle park entry fee (360-569-2211, ext. 1, or www.nps.gov/mora).

Hurricane Ridge

SAT, SUN Guided 90-minute snowshoe walks, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Monday holidays through April 1, $5/per person, space limited, sign-up available at visitor center 30 minutes before walks; Sunrise Family Snowplay Area and Small Children's Snowplay area for ages 8 and younger open for sliding and tubing, conditions permitting; cross-country and snowshoe trails available; downhill ski tows, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, conditions permitting; Hurricane Ridge Road may be closed due to weather conditions or when the summit parking lot is full, bus from Port Angeles available Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 25, $8; road and visitor center open 9 a.m.-dusk, weather permitting Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center, off Highway 101, 18 miles outside Port Angeles, Port Angeles; $15/per vehicle entrance fee (360-565-3131 or www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/hurricane-ridge-in-winter.htm).

SPECIAL INTEREST

Go Red For Women Rally

FRI Kick off for the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement to wipe out heart disease, emceed by Jean Enersen; shopping discount for women who wear red to the event, 12:15-12:45 p.m. Friday, Macy's, 1601 Third Ave., Seattle (206-506-6000).

Green living

FRI Information on green living by Carkeek Park and Seattle Public Utilities, with hands-on activities for all ages, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Green Bean Coffeehouse, 210 N.W. 85th St., Seattle (206-706-4587).

Bellevue Family YMCA Family Night

FRI Family building and craft projects, adventure zone, gym activities, swim, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue; free for members, $5/family, nonmembers (425-746-9077).

Snohomish Chamber of Commerce

FRI Awards and recognition banquet to honor community leaders, 6 p.m. Friday, Hidden Meadows, 11805 Springhetti Road, Snohomish; $25, reservations required (360-568-2526).

Theosophy: An Overview

SUN Survey of theosophical ideas, history and experience since the 19th century, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sunday, Theosophical Library, 717 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle; free (206-323-4281).

SPORTS

Rat City Rollergirls Rust Riot

SAT Northwest roller-derby tournament features eight teams from Washington, Idaho and Oregon to battle Seattle's nationally-ranked Rat City Rollergirls for the championship, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $25 (206-245-3696 or www.ratcityrollergirls.com).

TRAVEL EVENTS

Travel classes

SAT Turkey special event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; better travel photos and understanding digital photography, noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Europe Through the Back Door, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free, reservations required, space limited (425-771-8303, ext. 298, or www.ricksteves.com).

Travel seminars

SAT Travel information on India's culture and land through time, 10 a.m. Saturday, Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; free (425-744-6076).

VISUAL ARTS

Fremont Art Walk

FRI Art in galleries and other locations throughout the Fremont neighborhood, 6-9 p.m. Friday, free; maps available online and at Frame-Up Studios, 3515 Fremont Ave., and other local venues (206-632-1500 or www.fremontseattle.com).

Mukilteo Art Academy Art for All

FRI, SAT Open house with art activities and information on drawing and painting classes for ages 6 through adult, 1-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Mukilteo Art Academy and Gen Nastri Community School of the Arts, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo (425-308-5503).

WORKSHOPS

City Chicks

SAT How to raise baby chicks for productive egg-laying hens in city yards, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $25-$32 (206-547-8127 or www.seattletilth.org).

Meditation for starters

SAT Simple, straightforward techniques to start the practice of meditation, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle; $5 (206-523-3726).

Northwest Dating Expo

SAT Discover how to attract your best match, meet other singles, flirting, dating, how to painlessly exit a bad relationship, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Discover U, 2150 N. 107th St., Seattle; $99 (206-365-0400 or http://www.discoveru.net/classes).

The Gilded Letter

SAT How to created a gilded letter in the tradition of illuminated manuscripts, all supplies provided, 2 p.m. Saturday, Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; free, preregister (425-822-2459 or www.kcls.org).

Valentine Tinnies Workshop

SAT How to turn common tin cans into containers with paint, paper and hardware, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, The Salvage Studio, 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; $32, preregistration required (425-330-5425 or www.thesalvagestudio.com).

Family yoga

SAT Families can try yoga together, all ages and levels welcome, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Saturdays in February, Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue; $20/family day pass (425-746-9077).