Weekend calendar

Animal events

Fabulous Felines

SAT Showcase of cats rescued and rehabilitated by Seattle Animal Shelter foster-cat families and ready for adoption, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E., Seattle; adoption fees $102-$107 (206-386-7387).

Pasado's Safe Haven

SAT Animal-rescue group volunteers showcase young and adult cats rescued, rehabilitated and ready for new homes, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Pets Energy Central, 15407 Westminster Way, Shoreline (360-793-9393 or www.pasadosafehaven.org).

Turtle and Tortoise Club Show

SUN Display of turtles and tortoises, learn about their care and keeping and world conservation of turtles and tortoises, 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Douglass-Truth Library, 2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle (www.geocities.com/seattleturtleclub).

Rescued puppy-mill dogs

ONGOING Foster homes and donations needed to care for 90 neglected American Eskimo dogs recently rescued by Humane Society for Seattle/King County, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue (425-373-5382 or www.seattlehumane.org).

Train to Trek

PLAN AHEAD Round-trip train excursion with wildlife and history presentations, kids' activities and snacks, four-hour visit to Northwest Trek, 8:30 a.m. June 20, Freighthouse Square, 25th Street and East D Street, Tacoma; $40-$65 by reservation (360-832-6117 or www.nwtrek.com).

Benefits

On My Block Fashion Show

FRI Fashion Club of Seattle University event to support diverse Seattle fashion; all proceeds to Dress For Success Seattle nonprofit organization that provides clothing to assist career development for low-income women, 6 p.m. Friday, Seattle University Lee Center for the Arts, 901 12th Ave., Seattle; $20 (students.seattleu.edu/clubs/fashion/).

PNB Day of Dance

SAT Pacific Northwest Ballet School Performance, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, $15-$60; PNB Scholarship Dinner, 5:30 p.m., $150; Choreographers' Showcase, 7:30 p.m., $10-$20; McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle (206-441-2424 or www.pnb.org).

Seattle Heart Ball

SAT Dinner, auction, wine, honorary co-chairs Seattle Seahawks head coach Jim Mora and wife Shannon Mora; proceeds benefit American Heart Association, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $350-$500 (206-632-6881 or www.seattleheartball.com/).

Washington Public Campaign Awards Banquet

SAT Guest speaker Congressman Jim McDermott, dinner, program and silent auction to recognize outstanding advocates of democracy, 6 p.m. Saturday, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $45-$50 (206-283-7629 or www.washclean.org/banquet.htm).

Ribs and Jazz

SAT Popular songs of the 1930s and '40s by Dina Blade, dinner featuring steak, salmon or ribs, proceeds benefit programs for seniors, seating at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sno-Valley Senior Activity Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation; by reservation (425-333-4152 or www.snovalleysenior.org).

Bayview Cash Store Anniversary

SAT Vendors, espresso, food, art display, wine, music and silent auction to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the store, run by the local nonprofit organization Goosefoot, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Bayview Corner, 5603 S. Bayview Road, Langley, Whidbey Island; $50 (360-321-4145 or www.goodfood.org).

Walk for Rice

PLAN AHEAD A 2.5-mile walk/run, all proceeds benefit the Asian Counseling and Referral Service Food Bank, 8 a.m. June 20, Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; donations requested (206-695-7551 or www.walkforrice.org).

Livestrong Challenge

PLAN AHEAD Lance Armstrong Foundation fundraising event inspired by hope, courage and the perseverance of Americans affected by cancer, 5K walk/run, 10-, 45-, 70- and 100-mile bike ride, 8 a.m. June 21, Seattle Center, Seattle; preregister, $50/registration per event, additional fundraising requested, minimum $250 donation/fundraising required for bike ride (www.livestrongchallenge.org).

Biking

Interurban and Burke-Gilman Trails

FRI Cascade Bicycle Club 25-mile, leisurely paced, hilly ride with restaurant lunch stop; senior, new and slower-paced riders welcome, steady rain cancels, 10 a.m. Friday, Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Flying Wheels Summer Century

SAT Cascade Bicycle Club 25-mile scenic ride around Lake Sammamish, 45-mile ride through Carnation, Fall City and Issaquah, 65-mile loop to Duvall, Carnation, Fall City and Issaquah and 100-mile loop adding Snohomish and Monroe to 65-mile route, 8 a.m. Saturday, Marymoor Velodrome, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; $30-$40 (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Bicycle Sunday

SUN Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

Brewpub ride

SUN Cascade Bicycle Club 30-mile, leisurely/steady-pace ride followed by brewpub stop; steady rain cancels, 10 a.m. Sunday, Fred's Rivertown Ale House, 1114 First St., Snohomish (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Dance

Lake City Contra Dance

THU Local and touring bands and callers, beginners' workshop 7:30 p.m., dancing 8-11 p.m. today, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5-$8, kids and first-time contra dancers free (206-525-0932 or seattledance.org/contra/lakecity).

Emerald City Contra Dance

FRI Beginners dance workshop, 7 p.m., dance to live music with caller, no partner necessary, light, comfortable clothing recommended, do not wear perfume, cologne or other scented products, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $4-$7 (206-440-9839 or www.seattledance.org/contra/emerald.city.html).

Steppin' Out

SAT Beginner and beyond West Coast swing dance lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance to ballroom, swing, Latin, country and more for singles and couples of all ages, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Vasa Park Resort & Ballroom, 3549 West Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., Bellevue; $15 (425-917-1188 or www.seattledanceinfo.com).

International Folk Dancing

SAT Sno-King International Folk Dancers dance, review of simple dances, 7 p.m., dance review/instruction, 7:30 p.m., folk dancing with live music, potluck snacks, 8:30-10:45 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $5-$7 (425-889-0541).

Fairs/Festivals

Depot Days at South Cle Elum

FRI-SAT Celebrate depot and railroad centennial in 1909 style with silent movies on Friday evening, costumed characters, music and activities Saturday, Milwaukee Road Depot, South Cle Elum (509-674-5939 or www.milwelectric.org).

Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival

FRI-SUN Garden-art sale, horticulture experts, specialty-nurseries plant sale, display gardens, music, kids' activities, food vendors, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Legion Memorial Park, Everett (425-257-7107 or www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=1228).

Deming Logging Show

SAT-SUN Loggers perform daredevil maneuvers and feats of strength at 1 p.m. shows Saturday-Sunday, equipment and truck displays, with grounds open 7:30 a.m. and barbecue 11 a.m.-7 p.m. both days, no pets, Deming Log Show Grounds, Deming, Whatcom County; $6/adults, $3/children and seniors (360-592-3051 or www.demingloggingshow.com).

Farm Animal Day

SAT-SUN Meet the goats, ducks and alpacas at celebration featuring wagon rides, music, farm animals, refreshments, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; seasonal fruits and vegetables, U-pick and farm stand, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, South 47 Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond; free (425-869-9777 or www.south47farm.com).

Remlinger Farm Country Fair

SAT-SUN Farm market, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Country Fair with animal barnyard, pony rides, steam train, climbing wall, kiddie rides, entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, $11/ages 1-64, $9/ages 65 and older, higher prices during some special events (425-451-8740 or www.remlingerfarms.com).

Juneteenth Freedom Festival

PLAN AHEAD Holiday festival commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and to celebrate the contribution of African Americans and their ancestors, noon-8 p.m. June 19-21, Pratt Park, Seattle (206-325-2864 or www.scacc2108.org).

Washington Brewers Festival

PLAN AHEAD Festival with more than 200 craft beers and family entertainment, 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 19 (21+ only), 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 20-21, Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore; $15-$25, ages 20 and younger free with parent Saturday and Sunday (206-447-5649 or www.washingtonbeer.com/wabf.htm).

Fall City Days

PLAN AHEAD Pancake breakfast, 10K/5K Fun Run, 5K walk, arts and crafts, food vendors, pony rides, carnival, parade, June 20, Fall City (www.fallcity.org/fallcitydays.html).

Fremont Fair

and Solstice Parade

PLAN AHEAD Solstice Parade at noon June 20, music, food, arts and crafts, 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. June 20, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. June 21, Adobe Plaza, Seattle (206-297-6801 or www.fremontfair.org).

Greenway Days

PLAN AHEAD Exploring the Mountains to Sound Greenway from Seattle to Central Washington with more than 25 events in 10 communities along Interstate 90, June 20-21 (206-382-5565 or www.mtsgreenway.org/greenwaydays).

Burien Strawberry

and Arts Festival

PLAN AHEAD Community arts festival with music, food, 5K run, vendors, art, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21, Burien Community Center, Burien (206-988-3700 or www.burienstrawberryfestival.org).

Olympic Air Show

PLAN AHEAD Displays and air shows featuring historic military aircraft, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. June 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21, Olympic Flight Museum, 7637 Old Highway 99 S.E., Olympia; $10 (360-705-3925 or www.olympicflightmuseum.com).

Food events

Drink Pink

FRI Taste rosé wines, 4-7 p.m., 4 p.m. Friday, Campagne, 86 Pine St., Seattle; $15 at the door (206-728-2800 or www.campagnerestaurant.com).

Pike Place Market Farm Days

FRI, SUN Street through the Market closed to vehicles for more room for farm vendors, Fridays; chef demos, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays through September, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle (206-682-7453 or www.pikeplacemarket.org).

The World of Tea

SUN Tea tasting, how to brew in the traditional Chinese style, learn about natural benefits of tea, 1 p.m. Sunday, East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle; free (206-523-3726 or www.eastwestbookshop.com).

Gardening

Arboretum plant sale

SAT Sale of donated plants to benefit the Arboretum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle (206-325-4510 or www.arboretumfoundation.org).

Container veggie gardening

SAT Learn how to grow vegetables in containers, for apartment and condo dwellers, 10 a.m. Saturday, Bradner Gardens Park, 29th Avenue South and South Grand Street, Seattle; $25-$35 (206-633-0451 or www.seattletilth.org).

Desert Plant Show and Sale

SAT Sponsored by the Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society of Washington State, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue (425-644-1111).

Summer Garden

SAT Ciscoe Morris talks about some of his favorite new plants and how to get your plants to thrive in the summer sun, 2 p.m. Saturday, Furney's Nursery, 21515 International Blvd., Des Moines; free (206-878-8761 or www.furneysnursery.com).

Classes at Emery's Garden

SAT-SUN Hardy fuchsias, 10 a.m. Saturday; how to raise urban chickens, noon Sunday, Emery's Garden, 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood; free (425-743-4555 or www.emerysgarden.com).

Hiking/Walks

Thornton Creek Northgate Walk

SAT Explore the new Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel and a nearby beaver pond with a guide from Homewaters Project on family-friendly walk, 9 a.m. Saturday, Northgate area, Seattle; free, preregistration required, meeting place information with registration (206-363-3975 or www.HomewatersProject.org).

Eastshore Singles

SAT Kubota Garden walk, lunch nearby follows walk, newcomers welcome, 11 a.m. Saturday, Kubota Garden Park, 9600 Renton Ave. S., Seattle (www.eastshoresingles.org).

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

SAT Newcastle and Coal Creek history on easy 3-mile hike, 1 p.m. Saturday, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First Avenue and Bush Street, Issaquah (www.issaquahalps.org).

Hobbies

NorthWest Rally Council Friday Nighters

FRI Time/speed/distance (TSD) nonperformance autosport club activity for all skill levels, 6:45 p.m. Friday, Eastgate Park & Ride, 14200 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue; $15-$20 (425-778-6454 or www.nwrally.com).

Ritchie Observatory Planetarium programs

FRI-SAT Spiral galaxies similar to our Milky Way, 7 p.m. Friday; overview of the constellations, the classic stories associated with them; if the sky is clear, astronomers will be on hand with telescopes, including the Ritchie Telescope, the largest public-access telescope in the Northwest, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-842-9152 or www.bpastro.org/).

Introduction to sailing

SAT Sail on Puget Sound with Windworks Sailing Center instructor as a passenger or to learn basic sailing skills, 1 p.m. Saturday, Shilshole Bay Marina, 7001 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle; $55, reservations required, space limited (206-784-9386).

Eastside Miniature Show

SAT Vendors, exhibits of miniature craftsmanship, door prizes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sons of Norway Hall, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; $3-$5 (425-788-2893).

XXX Car Shows

SUN Custom car show, 8 a.m. Sunday, XXX Root Beer Drive-In, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah; free (425-392-1266 or www.triplexrootbeer.com).

Museum events

Flight of the Gossamer Albatross

THU-SUN Celebration of the anniversary of the 1979 flight across the English Channel in the pedal-powered ultralight aircraft Gossamer Albatross; movie telling the story, 2 p.m. today-Friday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; daily tours of the museum's Gossamer Albatross II; Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $7.50-$14 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

Nordics and Seattle's

first World's Fair: Celebrating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition

FRI-SUN Opening Friday, exhibit highlighting the Nordic and Nordic-American people who helped shape the 1909 AYPE, with fair artifacts, souvenirs and photos and a 12-minute film of Norway Day at the fair, the only known film footage of the exposition, through Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St., Seattle; $4-$6 (206-789-5707 or www.nordicmuseum.org).

Architectural tour

SAT Tour discussing the architecture and design of the museum, 2 p.m. Saturday, Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; free with museum admission, $7-$9 (425-519-0770 or bellevuearts.org).

Family Day:

The Wonders of Wood

SAT Explore wood and woodcarving hands-on with games and demonstrations, in conjunction with the exhibit "Woodworks, Things of Use and Beauty," noon Saturday, White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. S.E., Auburn; $1-$2 (253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org).

Jim Henson's Fantastic World

ONGOING A look at the imagination and creative genius of the innovator and creator of Kermit the Frog, Big Bird and other beloved characters, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Aug. 16, EMP/SFM, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; $12-$15 (www.empsfm.org).

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition:

Indigenous Voices Reply

ONGOING Display of objects that were exhibited at the fair and works of contemporary indigenous peoples to examine the representation of indigenous people at the AYPE and provide a forum for indigenous voices of today to respond, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $6-$9.50 (206-543-5590 or www.washington.edu/burkemuseum).

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Exhibit

ONGOING Items and images from the AYPE, originally planned to celebrate growth and development as a result of the 1897 Yukon Gold Rush and expanded to display resources of our region and ties to the Pacific Rim, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Aug. 31, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, 319 Second Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-220-4240 or www.nps.gov/klse).

AYPE: The Kent Connection

ONGOING Artifacts from the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) and the Carnation Company that was located in Kent; noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays through Sept. 27, Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St., Kent; free, donations appreciated (253-854-4330 or www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org).

Paddle sports

Manchester Race

SAT Sound Rowers Open Water Rowing and Paddling Club 10-mile race open to all human-powered boats, nonmembers welcome, mandatory pre-race meeting 9:15 a.m., race 10 a.m. Saturday, Manchester State Park, Highway 16, six miles east of Port Orchard; $8-$18 (www.soundrowers.org).

Park events

Dragonfly Pavilion

THU All ages walk to explore Longfellow Creek and Puget Park, 11:30 a.m. today, Dragonfly Pavilion, Longfellow Creek, 28th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Dakota Street, Seattle; free preregister (206-684-7434).

Salmon and salmon habitat

THU Learn about protecting salmon habitat on walk along North Creek, 7 p.m. today, Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. S.E., McCollum Park, Everett; $5-$7, preregister (425-316-8592).

Morgan Junction Park

Grand Opening

SAT Park ribbon-cutting followed by community festival with music, children's activities, "Bite of Morgan," 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Morgan Junction Park, 6401 California Ave. S.W., Seattle (www.cityofseattle.net/parks).

Seward Park

Guided Nature Walk

SAT Natural history guided nature walk to learn about park flora and fauna, including short hike to eagle nest, 2 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; $4 (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Bug exploration

SAT Collect and learn about bugs, for all ages, 2 p.m. Saturday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $6-$8, register by Friday (206-684-7434).

Camp Long night hike

SAT Explore the trail at night, for ages 5 and older, 6 p.m. Saturday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $6-$8, register by Friday (206-684-7434).

Family Workshop at Mercer Slough

SAT Walk using a GPS (provided) to seek out hidden geocaches, using clues you find to solve a riddle and learn how a GPS works using hands on activities, 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Ave. S.E., Bellevue; free, donations welcome (206-443-3656 or pacificsciencecenter.org/slough).

Digging into Decomposition

SAT Find out about nature's amazing recycling, for ages 6 and older, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lewis Creek Park, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; $7, preregister (425-836-2697 or naturevision.org).

Wild Waves day

for Foster Kids

SAT Half-price admission to anyone that donates an item of clothing to Sleep Country USA's ongoing clothing drive for foster kids, 10 a.m. Saturday, Wild Waves and Enchanted Village, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Exit 142B from Interstate 5, Federal Way; regular admission $35.99, $29.99/children under 48 inches tall, $19.99/ages 65 and older, ages 2 and younger free, parking $10 (253-661-8000 or www.sleepcountry.com or http://www.wildwaves.com/events_sub.aspx).

Olympic Sculpture Park tours

SAT-SUN "Site, Sculpture, Shoreline: Discover the Olympic Sculpture Park," noon-1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; "Edible Landscapes," learn about food production potential in the urban environment, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Olympic Sculpture Park, Broad Street and Elliott Avenue, Seattle; free (www.seattleartmuseum.org).

Butterflies

SUN Washington Butterfly Association outing to learn about local butterflies, for ages 8 and older, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; free (www.naba.org/chapters/nabaws/fieldTrips.htm).

Performances

Adventure Film Festival

THU Festival of short films exploring storytelling through adventure, 7 p.m. today, Mountaineers Club, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $8-$10 (206-521-6001 or www.adventurefilm.org).

Scottish musical evening

FRI The Caledonian and St. Andrew's Society host Scottish fiddle group and Highland dancers, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lake City Presbyterian Church, 3841 N.E. 123rd St., Seattle; $4-$10 (206-284-1094 or www.caledonians.com/).

Recess Monkey CD Release

SAT-SUN Recess Monkey, a Seattle band for kids and families, plays songs from its new CD, 11 a.m. Saturday, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, free; also, mini-shows on the ferry to Bainbridge and back, 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Pier 52, 801 Alaskan Way, Seattle (www.recessmonkeytown.com/shows.htm).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

SAT-SUN Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks; Highline Community Symphonic Band, 2 p.m. Saturday; Woodinville Jazz Ensemble, 2 p.m. Sunday, 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Seussical

SAT-SUN Outdoor staging of the musical based on the characters and tales of Dr. Seuss, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Kitsap Forest Theater, 3000 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton; $10-$16 (foresttheater.com).

Running

Fremont 5K & Costumed Briefcase Relay

FRI Run as individuals or as a part of a five-person costumed relay team; registration, 4:30 p.m.; briefcase relay, team of 5 who each run a kilometer of the 5K course dressed from the waist up in business-attire-themed costumes, carrying a briefcase carrying 5 cans of food that is relayed to the next team member, 6 p.m.; 5K run/walk, 7 p.m.; beer garden opens, 6 p.m. Friday, Adobe Plaza, North 34th Street and Fremont Avenue North, Seattle; $25/preregister, deadline today-$35/day of event (206-729-9972 or www.promotionevents.com/Fremont/Home.htm).

Sound to Narrows

12K run and walk

SAT 12K run and walk, 5K run and walk, 1.2-mile Junior Shuffle for ages 4-10, 20-yard Diaper Dash; registration opens 7 a.m., event start times 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Vassault Park, North 37th Street and North Vassault Street, Tacoma; $30-$35, ages 10 and younger free with preregistration (253-403-3065 or www.soundtonarrows.org).

Run and Walk With Pride 2009

SUN Seattle Frontrunners running and walking club for gay men, lesbians and friends, 10K run, 4K run or 4K walk, all abilities welcome; registration 8:30 a.m., event 10 a.m. Sunday, Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; $20/register online by midnight Friday, $25/day of event, $10/student-low income rate available (206-290-9643 or www.seattlefrontrunners.org/rwwp).

Mountains to Sound Relay

PLAN AHEAD Solo, pairs or teams of 5-6, 100-mile relay from Snoqualmie Summit to Golden Gardens Beach, 23-mile mountain-bike ride, 50-mile road-bike ride, 12-mile canoe/kayak, half-marathon and six-mile sprint; benefits Mountains to Sound Greenway; $175-$550, register by June 19 (206-633-1121 or www.mountainstosound.com).

Sales/Shopping

Used Book Sale

SAT Books and other media for all ages, proceeds benefit the library, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace (425-776-8722).

Contractors equipment and vehicle auction

SAT Auction of contractors' equipment, construction vehicles, tools, cars, pickups, 4x4s, SUVs, RVs; preview 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, auction 9 a.m. Saturday, James G. Murphy Inc., 18226 68th Ave. N.E., Kenmore (425-386-1246 or www.murphyauction.com).

Bayside Art & Farmer's Market

SAT Community market, sell, browse, share and shop from local artists and farmers, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett (425-345-6024 or baysidefarmersmarket.blogspot.com).

Camano Island LiveWell Saturday Market & Swap Meet

SAT Art, crafts, music, antiques, garage sales, local farmers, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Saturday, Camano Island Market, 185 McElroy Drive, Camano (360-387-4110 or camanomarket.com).

Sports

Bobby Engram Foundation Celebrity Softball Game

SAT Former and current Seahawks and NFL players and local celebrities play to support families dealing with sickle-cell anemia, noon Saturday, Cheney Stadium, 2502 S. Tyler St., Tacoma; $10-$45 (360-790-9649 or www.bobbyengramfoundation.org/).

USA National Netball Championships

SAT-SUN National Championships of Netball, a derivative of basketball, Saturday-Sunday, Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S., Seattle; free (www.seattlenetball.com).

Special interest

Van Asselt Elementary 100th Anniversary Celebration

FRI Tours, performances, historical displays, reception, 4-7 p.m. Friday, Van Asselt Elementary School, 7201 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle; free (www.seattleschools.org/schools/vanasselt/).

Social Responsibility of Science &Science Education 2009 LASER Awards

FRI Washington State Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER), CityClub and The Boeing Company forum to discuss the social responsibility of science and science education and awards to recognize individuals, organizations and/or project teams who exhibited exceptional support and advocacy for science education in Washington State, 11:30 a.m. Friday, Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $12-$45 (206-682-7395 or www.seattlecityclub.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=11).

Burien Town Square Grand Opening

SAT Ribbon-cutting, Highline High School Marching Band at opening of new King County Library and Burien City Hall building, one-acre park and condominium and retail complex, 10 a.m. Saturday, Burien Library/City Hall/Town Square Park, 400 S.W. 152nd St., Burien (206-243-3490).

Camlann Medieval Village

SAT-SUN Living-history portrayals of everyday activities in a medieval English village, noon-5 p.m., noon Saturday-Sunday, Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation; $5/person (425-788-8624 or www.camlann.org).

Tours

Sports on Tap

FRI Seattle by Foot sports tour with national and local sports writers providing an inside scoop at three sports bars, 7 p.m. Friday, Pyramid Alehouse, 1201 First Ave. S., Seattle; $29-$32, walk-ups welcome if space allows (800-838-3006 or www.seattlebyfoot.com).

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Tour

SAT Queen Anne Historical Society walking tour of historic cemetery, bring walking shoes, a hat and plan on uneven ground, 10 a.m. Saturday, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Seventh Avenue West and West Raye Street, Seattle; free (206-286-3605 or www.qahistory.org).

Art + Architecture

SAT Walking tour of downtown art, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $15-$20, preregister, day of tour if space available (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Pioneer Square

SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tour of early Seattle history, 10 a.m. Saturday, Elliott Bay Book Co., 101 S. Main St., Seattle; $15-$20, preregister, day of tour if space available (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Seattle Chinese Garden tour

SAT Slide presentation and discussion of the significance of gardens in Chinese culture at the Chan Education Center (north parking lot entrance), followed by tour of demonstration garden, site of the construction of Song Mei Pavilion and the future six-acre garden, 10 a.m. Saturday, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; free, no reservations necessary (206-282-8040 or www.seattlechinesegarden.org).

Villa Heidelberg open house

SAT Tour of the 1909 Four-Square Craftsman house with grandchildren of the original owner, West Seattle Lion's Club serving cream tea in the garden, 1 p.m. Saturday, Villa Heidelberg Bed and Breakfast, 4845 45th Ave. S.W., Seattle; tour free, tea by donation (206-938-3658 or www.villaheidelberg.com).

Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association (MEHVA) trolley bus tour

SUN Four-hour tour of Seattle's unique trolley system on restored trackless trolley buses to several old neighborhoods throughout the city with stops for photos and lunch, 11 a.m. Sunday, from Second Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle; $5, no Metro transfers, tickets or passes accepted (206-684-1816 or www.mehva.org).

Alaska's Deadliest Catch "Tour The Sea Star"

ONGOING Tour the crab boat that created the popular television series, store and tours open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through Sept. 19, Dock 9, Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W., Seattle; $7.50-$10 (206-550-2623 or seastartours.com).

Vintage train excursions

ONGOING Train excursion aboard antique railroad coaches through the Upper Snoqualmie Valley, departing noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie; $7-$10 (425-888-3030 or www.trainmuseum.org).

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

ONGOING Vintage train ride through the foothills of Mount Rainier, 2-2 ½ hour round trip from Mineral to Divide; 2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, 349 Mineral Creek Road, Mineral; $15-$20, reservations required (888-783-2611 or 360-492-5588 or www.mrsr.com).

Friday Harbor Fresh

ONGOING Two-hour guided walking food tour and samples at specialty food shops, bakeries, delis, restaurants, 1 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island $30 (www.islandculinarytours.com).

Chehalis-Centralia

Steam Train Rides

ONGOING Ride on the 1916 locomotive into the Chehalis River Valley, 13-mile trip, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, $8-$11, 18-mile trip including snacks, 5 p.m. Saturday, $10-$14, through Sept. 27; dinner trains and other special events available, Chehalis Train Yard, Sylvenus Street, Chehalis; $8-$14 (360-748-9593 or www.SteamTrainRide.com).

Skagit Tours

ONGOING Seattle City Light hosts 2.5-hour tours in the Skagit River Gorge area with dams that provide hydroelectric power for the city of Seattle, by motor coach across Diablo Dam and by boat on Diablo Lake, 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in June and Sept.; 12:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday in July and August; from the Skagit Information Center, Newhalem; $30/adults, $23/ages 63 and older, $12/ages 6-12, reservations required (206-684-3030 or www.seattle.gov/light/tours/skagit/).

Historic cruise

through the Locks

PLAN AHEAD Cruise on historic steamer with presentation on local history, 1 p.m. June 19, Virginia V Steamer, 860 Terry Ave. N., Suite 223, Seattle; $29-$33 by reservation (206-624-9119).

Wings of Freedom Tour

PLAN AHEAD World War II vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 on display and available for tours, scheduled to arrive 2 p.m. June 19, ground tours and display 2-5 p.m. June 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20-21, 10 a.m.-noon June 22, Boeing Field King County International Airport, Airport Way South, Seattle; tours $6-$12, flight experiences available by reservation (www.collingsfoundation.org).

Train for Fathers

PLAN AHEAD Ride in antique train cars with stop at waterfall and small park, noon June 20, Lake Whatcom Railway, State Highway 9, Wickersham; $9/ages 2-17, $18/adults, dads ride free with paying child of any age, reservations required (360-595-2218 or www.lakewhatcomrailway.com).

Travel events

Travel classes

SAT Rick Steves' Europe travel classes, Spain and Portugal, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free, preregistration required (425-771-8303 or www.ricksteves.com).

Workshops

It's About Time Writers Reading Series

THU Program on the writer's craft and open mic, 6 p.m. today, Ballard Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-684-4089 or www.spl.org).

Adoption Information

Meeting

SAT Information on adopting a child from foster care, 10 a.m. Saturday, Amara Parenting & Adoption Services, 330 East Union, Seattle; free preregister (206-260-1700 or www.amaraparenting.org).

Women's Workshop

SAT Learn to heal yourself and create the life you want with spiritual techniques, 1 p.m. Saturday, CDM, Everett, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett; $25, preregister (425-258-1449 or www.c-d-m.org).