Weekend events

Animal events

Pasado’s Safe Haven

SAT Animal-rescue group showcase of cats ready for new homes, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Dooley’s Dog House, 1421 Market St., Kirkland (360-793-9393 or www.pasadosafehaven.org).

Adopt a Senior Pet Month

ONGOING Adoption fees waived on cats 5 years old and older, dogs 5 years old and older half price during November, Seattle Humane Society, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue (425-641-0080 or www.seattlehumane.org).

Auto events

Seattle Auto Show

THU-SUN Display of hundreds of vehicles including hybrids, electrics, exotics, 1-8:30 p.m. today-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle; $9-$11, ages 12 and younger free with paid adult (206-542-3551 or www.seattleautoshow.com).

Bazaars

Holiday Boutique, Woodinville

THU-SUN Gifts, holiday decorations and ornaments by 80 artists, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, The Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville (425-861-0794).

Providence Mount St. Vincent Holiday Bazaar

FRI-SAT Holiday gifts, collectibles and more to benefit residents and programs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Providence Mount St. Vincent, 4831 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle (206- 937-3700. or www.providence.org/themount).

Trinity Crafts & Treasures Market

FRI-SUN Jewelry, textiles, photography, Tibetan and Palestinian handicrafts, vintage items, thrift shop; opening gala 6-9 p.m. Friday; sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9-10 a.m. and noon-1 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave., Seattle (206-624-5337 or www.trinityseattle.org).

St. Stephen Christmas Bazaar

FRI-SUN Christmas carolers, arts and crafts from 30 vendors, food court, raffle, gift wrapping, photos with Santa, breakfast available Sunday morning; proceeds benefit Thanksgiving dinner for people in need; noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church and Parish Hall, 13055 S.E. 192nd St., Renton (253-631-1940 or www.ststephens.us/).

Fall bazaar, Seattle

SAT Bake sale, books, crafts, raffle and silent auction, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 1501 32nd Ave. S., Seattle (206-324-3072).

Holiday bazaar, Ballard

SAT Jewelry, decorations, crafts, books, bakery, lunch available, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Ballard Elks Club, 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle (206-762-6698).

Holiday Bazaar, Lake City

SAT Lake City Emblem Club vendors, crafts, bake sale, lunch available, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Lake City Elks Club, 14540 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle (206-364-1800).

Gentle Giving Fair, Shoreline

SAT Gift fair with local and international charitable organizations and fair-trade products from around the world, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 N.W. 195th St., Shoreline (206-542-7477 or rbccucc.org).

Holiday Bazaar, Shoreline

SAT Seattle Shores Chorus benefit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Filipino American Christian Church, 14800 First Ave. N.E., Shoreline (206-352-7358).

Alternative Giving Fair

SAT Holiday shopping with nonprofit organizations, international crafts, entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 105 State St., Kirkland (425-827-3077).

NW Holiday Arts Gift Show, Redmond

SAT Pottery, painting, photography, glass, clothing, jewelry and more by 40 artists in a holiday atmosphere, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Redmond Athletic Club, 8709 161st Ave. N.E., Redmond (www.nwholidayarts.com).

My Friends & More

Holiday Bazaar, Bothell

SAT Holiday shopping with 60 local artists, kids’ craft area, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa arrives 1 p.m. Saturday, I.U.O.E. Union Hall, 18701 120th Ave. N.E., Bothell (425-486-5864 or www.craftybug.com).

Novemberfest Bazaar, Kent

SAT Crafts and gifts, lunch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Lutheran Church of the Cross, 23810 112th Ave. S.E., Kent (253-854-2961 or www.lutheranchurchofthecross.net).

St. Pius X Ladies Guild Holiday Bazaar

SAT-SUN More than 30 vendors, bake sale, used book sale, cafe, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, St. Pius X School, 22105 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace (www.stpx.org/parish/events.cfm).

Green Alternative Gift Fair

SUN Holiday gift certificates from nonprofit organizations, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Newport Presbyterian Church, 4010 120th Ave. S.E., Bellevue (www.newportpres.org/).

Benefits

Wilderness Visions

Dinner & Silent Auction

THU Food, wine, silent auction, keynote speaker; proceeds benefit efforts to protect Washington’s forests and wildlife, 6 p.m. today, Shilshole Bay Beach Club, 6413 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle; $75 (206-633-1992 or wawild.org/).

National Philanthropy Day luncheon

FRI Luncheon to honor people, businesses and foundations that have made a difference in our community, sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, 11:30 a.m. Friday, Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle; $65-$75 (206-367-8704 or www.afpwashington.org/npd/).

Nest Seattle Launch Party Fundraiser

FRI Launch party with wine, food, silent auction, raffle, shopping with items made by local designers and women from around the world; fundraiser for Nest nonprofit, empowering female artists around the world through interest-free microfinance loans, 7 p.m. Friday, Design Within Reach, 1918 First Ave., Seattle; $20-$25 (www.buildanest.com/events.asp).

Sip for SIFF —

A Night in the Caribbean

FRI Island cuisine, rum cocktails, steel-drum band, dance, raffle fundraiser benefiting Seattle International Film Festival year-round programming, 8 p.m. Friday, Pravda Studios, 1406 10th Ave. Suite 200, Seattle; $50 (206-324-9996 or www.siff.net).

A Taste of

St. Matthew/San Mateo

SAT Dinner auction celebrating and supporting church’s multicultural ministry, 5 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L St. N.E., Auburn; $40 (253-833-0890).

Bastyr Celebrates Mission and Founders’ Awards Gala

SAT Celebrating the Mission Award, recognizing leadership in improving the health and well-being of the human community, 6 p.m. Saturday, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive. N.E., Kenmore; $150 (426-602-3355 or www.bastyr.edu).

Kick off PJ Party

for Survive the Night

SAT Pajama party to benefit children in crisis, donate pajamas sized 12 months to 6 years old for a 15 percent discount on wine purchase, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Challenger Ridge, 14344 Woodinville-Redmond Road N.E., Woodinville (206-359-1005 or www.survivethenight.org).

Le Vin à son Apogée

(Wine at its Best)

SAT Taste rare wines, VIP “Meet the Winemaker” party, “Around the World in 80 Wines,” “Around Washington Wines;” proceeds support Overlake Service League’s Breaktime/Mealtime program that helps Bellevue families, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Fremont Studios, 155 N. 35th St., Seattle; $150-$250 (425-451-1175 or www.overlakeserviceleague.org/html/Wine08/wine08.html).

Seattle Japanese Community Queen’s Court Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

SAT Dinner to benefit Greater Seattle Japanese Community Queen’s Scholarship Program, 4 p.m. Saturday, Blaine United Methodist Church, 3001 24th Ave. S., Seattle; $10-$12 (206-324-9316).

Tango and taste for a Parkinson’s cure

SAT Tango demonstration, food, wine, auction to benefit Pinky’s Passion for a Parkinson’s Cure, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Portage Bay Cafe, South Lake Union, 391 Terry Ave. N., Seattle; $45 (www.pinkyspassion.org).

The Service Board’s

Crocodile Soiree

SAT Dinner, performances by tSB youth, auction, local musicians to benefit The Service Board (tSB) youth-focused community service organization, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; $25-$125 (206-324-7771 or www.theserviceboard.org).

Antique Appraisal Fair

SAT Verbal appraisal of up to six items (no furniture), $5/each, to benefit Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue; preregistration suggested (425-455-4171).

Putt Putt Golf fundraiser

SUN Family event with 9 holes of indoor golf, Wii golf skills, to raise money for individuals with disabilities, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue (425-452-7686).

Turkey Trot

SUN Hopelink 5K fun walk to raise money for local food banks and other social services; registration opens at noon, 1 p.m. Sunday, Marina Park, 25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland; $15-$20 additional fundraising encouraged (www.hope-link.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).

Seattle Balkan Dancers

FRI Balkan nonpartner dances, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Russian Cultural Center, 704 19th Ave. E., Seattle; $5 (425-883-0332 or www.ratchenitza.com).

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club

SAT Teaching, 7:30 p.m., dancing, potluck snacks, 8:30-10:45 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $2-$7 (www.sno-king.org).

Food events

Fall Cider Celebration

THU Sample 25 varieties of regional and international ciders, with appetizers, ages 21 and older only, 5:30 p.m. today, Ivar’s Salmon House, 401 N.E. Northlake Way, Seattle; $30, by reservation only (206-587-6500 or www.ivars.net).

Everything oysters

SAT Oyster tasting, cooking demo with chef Christine Keff, three-course lunch paired with wine, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Flying Fish, 2234 First Ave., Seattle; $55 by reservation (206-728-8595).

Farmers Market chef demo

SAT Chef’s tips on using fresh, seasonal ingredients for holiday meals, 10 a.m. Saturday, University District Farmers Market, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 5031 University Way N.E., Seattle (www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org).

PNA Winter Beer Taste

SAT Ten tastes of winter brews and other selections from 28 breweries, pub snacks, bluegrass music, silent auction, 7 p.m. Saturday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $25-$30 (206-783-2244 or www.phinneycenter.org/).

Sno-Valley Senior Center benefit dinner

SAT Salad bar and choice of steak, salmon or chicken, auction of homemade pies, proceeds benefit senior-center programs, seating at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sno-Valley Senior Activity Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation; $15, call for reservations (425-333-4152 or www.snovalleysenior.org).

Tea and Fashion Show

SAT Tea, treats, fashion show, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Northgate Community Center, 10510 Fifth Ave. N.E., Seattle; $25/person or $40/two people, reservations required (206-386-4283 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Wine dinner

SAT Efeste winemaker dinner with food pairing, 7 p.m. Saturday, Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace, 1501 17th Ave. E., Seattle; $95, reservations required (206-328-3155).

Taste of Tulalip

SAT-SUN Seminars, tastes, dinner, Saturday; chef demos, 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Tulalip Casino, Tulalip; $45-$200 (866-716-7162 or www.tulalipresort.com).

Beaujolais Bonheur: Festival du Beaujolais Nouveau

PLAN AHEAD Open-wine bar, food from French restaurants, jazz, silent auction, 6 p.m. Nov. 20, Sodo Park, 3200 1st Ave. S., Seattle; $48-$68 (206-443-4703 or www.faccpnw.org).

Kids in the kitchen

PLAN AHEAD Holiday cooking class for ages 5-10 with chef Bobby Moore, 3 p.m. Nov. 21, Barking Frog, 14580 N.E. 145th. St., Woodinville; $15 reservations required by Nov. 18 (425-424-2966 or www.willowslodge.com).

Hobbies

Puget Sound Civil War Round Table

THU Black Genealogy Research Group of Seattle presentation on the lives of African American Civil War soldiers buried in Washington, 6 p.m. today, China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; $21 (206-524-4434 or www.pscwrt.org).

Northwest Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival

THU-SAT Quilting, sewing, needle-art and craft exhibits and vendors, make-and-take workshops, seminars, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Saturday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $8 (253-841-5045 or www.quiltcraftsew.com).

South Sound Gem, Opal and Mineral Show

FRI-SUN Northwest Opal Association and The Boeing Employees’ Mineralogical Society show and sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $4, free for students (253-841-5045 or www.bemsonline.com).

Emerald City Gamefest

SAT Family board games, role-playing games, card games and miniatures, two sessions, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 6211 N.E. 182nd St., Kenmore; free (emeraldcitygamefest.org/).

Model Railroad and Railroadiana Swap Meet

SAT Boeing Employees Model Railroad Swap Meet, more than 200 tables of bargains, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent; $7 (206-244-3884 or www.bemrrc.com).

NW Carvers Show and Sale

SAT-SUN Woodcarving displays, demonstrations, sale, auction, tools, books, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $7, ages 11 and younger free (253-841-5045 or www.woodcarvers.org).

Literary events

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).

Greg Bear

THU Author discusses “Mariposa.” 7 p.m. today, University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle (206-634-3400 or www.ubookstore.com).

Ed Viesturs

THU Author discusses “K2: Life and Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain.” 7:30 p.m. today, Eagle Harbor Book Co., 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island; $5 (206-842-5332 or www.eagleharborbooks.com).

Lynda V. Mapes

FRI Author and Seattle Times reporter discusses her book “The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the Unearthing of Tse-whit-zen Village.” 6:30 p.m. Friday, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park; free (206-366-3333 or thirdplacebooks.com).

Holiday books

with Nancy Pearl

SAT Advice on great books for gift-giving, 2 p.m. Saturday, Burien Library, 400 S.W. 152nd St., Burien (206-243-3490 or www.kcls.org).

Read dating

PLAN AHEAD Test your compatibility with others by the books you like to read, hosted by relationship expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park; preregistration required (206-362-8860 or www.kcls.org).

Museum events

Dinosaurs on Ice: Jurassic Dinosaurs from Antarctica

THU Lecture on expeditions to Antarctica, including Jurassic dinosaurs finds, 7 p.m. today, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; free (206-543-5590 or www.burkemuseum.org).

Science With a Twist

THU Celebrate the release of Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” in IMAX 3D with holiday cocktails and exhibit galleries followed by the movie, ages 21 and older only, 7 p.m. today, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; $17-$20 (206-443-3656 or pacificsciencecenter.org/twist).

Museum of Glass/Tacoma Art Museum

THU-SUN Special admission price to two museums featuring solo exhibitions by Native Americans who reference their culture in contemporary art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma; $15 (253-284-4750 or www.museumofglass.orgor www.tacomaartmuseum.org).

Icons of Washington History

THU-SUN New exhibit on features, events, people and landscapes that make Washington distinct, including display of Ezra Meeker’s covered wagon, a chunk of concrete from Galloping Gertie, representations of our natural resources and World’s Fair materials, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, until 8 p.m. with free admission 2-8 p.m. every third Thursday, through July 3, 2010, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $6-$8 (888-238-4373 or www.WashingtonHistory.org).

Meet the Mammals

SAT Family event, talk to mammalogists, touch bones, pelts, horns, and antlers and see specimens including enormous whale skulls, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $6-$9.50 (206-543-5590 or www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/events/family.php).

Museum of Flight programs

SAT Celebration of the 40th anniversary of Apollo 12 with performance by Seattle Symphony Pacific Northwest Orchestra and the Boeing Band, 11:15 a.m. Saturday; panel of bomber and helicopter pilots of the Vietnam War, 2 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $7.50-$14 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

Life in 1900

PLAN AHEAD Author Charles LeWarne on utopian communities of the early 1900s, with dinner and dessert, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St., Kent; $15, call for reservation (253-854-4330).

Paddle sports

Salmon Kayak Tours

SAT Double kayaks in Kitsap County’s Miller Bay, all ages welcome, no experience needed, lesson and equipment included, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 30, Olympic Outdoor Center, Poulsbo; $39-$49 (www.olympicoutdoorcenter.com).

Park events

The Enchanted Forest Party & Exhibit Launch

FRI Celebration of launch of At Seward Park, Nature is Your Neighbor, a series of exhibits on the human, animal, and plant communities living in and around the park, wear forest-sprite or tree-themed costume and be the first to explore the exhibits, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle; free (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Owl Prowl

FRI Night hike to look for owls and other nocturnal wildlife in the park, bring a flashlight or headlamp, for ages 6 and older, 7 p.m. Friday, Lewis Creek Park and Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; $2, preregister (425-452-6885 or www.bellevuewa.gov/pdf/Parks/).

Wildlife, watersheds and the Carkeek Forest

SAT Program and walk to learn about forest restoration and wildlife, for ages 18 and older, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle; free (206-684-0877).

Critter castles

SAT Explore the forest to find animal homes, for ages 5 and older accompanied by adult, 2 p.m. Saturday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle; free (206-684-0877).

Seward Park

Guided Nature Walk

SAT Walk and learn about the flora and fauna of our peninsula, including short hike to bald eagle nest, 2 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle; $2-$4 (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Arboretum walk

SUN Guided walks to learn about seasonal plants, native plants and local ecology, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle; free (206-543-8801 or www.uwbotanicgardens.org).

Performances

One World

Multicultural Festival

THU World music of peace concert, international food tastings, world-peace art exhibit, 4-8:30 p.m. today, The Pavilion, 403 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge (oneworldfestival.wordpress.com).

Disney on Ice:

Worlds of Fantasy

THU-SUN Touring ice show features characters from “Cars,” “The Lion King” and “The Little Mermaid,” 7:30 p.m. today-Friday, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, ShoWare Center, Kent; $16-$65 (www.disneyonice.com).

Music and dance

of Latin America

SAT Marinera Dance of Peru, 2 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle (206-386-4636).

Singing Thanksgiving

SAT American folk tunes concert for all ages, 3 p.m. Saturday, Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park (206-362-8860).

Popular songs

from World War II

SAT USO-style music, memorabilia and stories about radio, movies and dances in the wartime swing era by Dina Blade, 2 p.m. Saturday, Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Road N.E., Woodinville (425-788-0733).

Dust Bowl era film festival

SUN Screening of award-winning films depicting Dust Bowl era life; “Bound for Glory,” (1976), 2 p.m. Sunday, Redmond Library, 15990 N.E. 85th St., Redmond; free (425-885-1861 or www.kcls.org).

Sales

Malesis Flowers and Gifts public auction

THU Business-closing auction of store equipment, fixtures and inventory, preview 8-10 a.m., auction 10 a.m. today, Malesis Flowers and Gifts, 313 Rainier Ave. S., Renton (425-486-1246 or www.murphyauction.com).

The Best of the Northwest

FRI-SUN Northwest Art Alliance juried works by more than 150 artists including painting, sculpture, photography, wood, glass, ceramics, jewelry and textile art, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. Friday-Sunday, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 299 Mercer St., Seattle; $7 (206-525-5926 or www.nwartalliance.com).

Fiberati Art Show and Sale

SAT Handcrafted specialties from local fiber and mixed-media artists, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Finnish Lutheran Church, 8504 13th Ave. N.W., Seattle (206-715-4050).

Puget Sound Maritime Heritage Book Sale

SAT Bargains on maritime and nonmaritime books, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle (www.seattlehistory.org).

Toy swap and sale

SAT Sale of used toys, bring a bag, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Fauntleroy Church, 9140 California Ave. S.W., Seattle and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 302 N. 78th St., Seattle (coolmom.org).

The Harvest Market

SAT Home-baked goods, pasty meat & vegetable pie, arts and crafts market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Lutheran Laestadian Church, 22420 102nd Ave. S.E., Woodinville; free (www.harvestmarket.weebly.com/).

Goodwill Glitter Sale

SAT-SUN Formal wear and accessories for men and women, jewelry, vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind items on sale, wear a leotard or swimsuit to try on clothes, no dressing rooms available, shopping carts not allowed; proceeds benefit job-training programs; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Seattle Goodwill Store, 1400 S. Lane St., Seattle (206-860-5711 or www.seattlegoodwill.org/glitter).

Indian Art Mart

SUN Arts, crafts, jewelry by Native American vendors, salmon meals available, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Daybreak Star Cultural Center, 3801 W. Government Way, Discovery Park, Seattle (206-228-1410 or www.unitedindians.org).

Gift for Life Sample Sale

ONGOING Wholesale sample sale including books, toys, gifts, home accessories; all proceeds from donated merchandise goes to Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 3, Gift for Life, 222 Westlake Ave., Seattle (206-762-4231 or diffa.org/giftforlife.asp).

Seattle Public Library

Holiday Book Mini-Sale

PLAN AHEAD Holiday books, CDs, DVDs, gift books and general selection of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books, most $1, proceeds benefit Seattle Public Library, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21, Magnuson Park, Seattle (206-526-4053 or www.spl.org).

Seasonal

Reindeer Festival

SAT-SUN Celebration of the arrival of Santa’s live reindeer Dasher and Blitzen, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; after this weekend, the reindeer are on display 9 a.m.-6 p.m., feeding times 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., daily through Dec. 24, Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-782-2543 or www.swansonsnursery.com).

Festival of Poinsettias

ONGOING Display and sale of 42 varieties of poinsettias, 14-foot poinsettia tree, daily through Dec. 23; Molbak’s, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com).

Snow sports

Newport Ski and

Snowboard Swap

FRI-SAT Huge ski and snowboard equipment and accessory sale with discounts of up to 90 percent, benefits Newport High School, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Newport High School, 4333 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue (425-260-1786 or skiswap.info).

Islander Middle School

Ski Swap

SAT New and gently used clothing and equipment for winter sports, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., half-off sale 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Islander Middle School, 8225 S.E. 72nd St., Mercer Island (www.miskiswap.net).

Snowshoe Fest

at REI Southcenter

SAT Snowshoeing information and inspiration, learn about snowshoes, clothing, gear and accessories, avalanche safety, with vendor reps, community groups, sale, mini-clinics, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, REI, 240 Andover Park W., Tukwila; free (206-248-1938 or www.rei.com/tukwila).

Special interest

A Pictorial History of Seattle’s Thornton Creek Watershed

THU Biologist and historian Alan Johnson’s Thornton Creek research including maps and original photographs back to the 1850s, by the Thornton Creek Alliance; free native plants given away, 7 p.m. today, Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-588-9656).

Meet the stars of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”

THU Autographs and information by actors Charlie Bewley and Daniel Cudmore from the upcoming movie based on the Twilight book series, 4:45-8 p.m. today, Westfield Southcenter, 633 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila (206- 246-7400 or www.newmoonthemovie.com).

YMCA Family Night, Northshore

FRI Single-parent family potluck, bring your kids and dish to share, 6 p.m.; Family Night activities, swimming, climbing, arts and crafts, snacks, open to all, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Northshore Family YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th, Bothell; free (425-485-9797).

90th Anniversary of the Centralia Tragedy

FRI-SAT Commemoration of the Centralia Tragedy of 1919, a major event in U.S. labor history, Friday-Saturday, Centralia College, Centralia (360-867-6526).

Miss Seattle Scholarship Pageant

SAT Miss Seattle Pageant, guest appearance from Miss Seattle 2009 and reigning Miss Washington, 7 p.m. Saturday, Ikea Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton; $20 (206-999-4590 or www.missseattle.org).

Healing Festival

SAT Clairvoyant readings, aura healings, workshops, massage, reflexology, yoga, sale of books and CDs, 11 a.m. Saturday, CDM Spiritual Teaching Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett; free admission, $15 per reading or workshop, fees vary for other activities (www.c-d-m.org/Fairs—Festivals.html).

Tours

Art + Architecture

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

Pioneer Square

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

Travel events

Trafalgar Tours Seminar

THU Explore Europe on an escorted vacation, 5:30 p.m. today, AAA Lynnwood, 4100 Alderwood Mall Boulevard Suite 8, Lynnwood; free, call to register (425-744-7310 or www.aaawa.com/travel/events/index.asp).

Travel classes

THU, SAT Beginning German for travelers, 6 p.m. today; Germany, Austria, Switzerland, 10 a.m. Saturday; European cooking, noon Saturday, Rick Steves Travel Center, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free, preregister (425-771-8303).

Travel seminars

SAT Planning a Tanzanian safari, 10 a.m., gorilla and walking safaris in Africa, 1 p.m. Saturday, Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; free (425-744-6076 or www.savvytraveleredmonds.com).

Visual arts

Blitz Capitol Hill Art Walk

THU Art displays at 40 Capitol Hill galleries, shops, restaurants, 5-8 p.m. today, Seattle (www.blitzcapitolhill.com).

West Seattle Art Walk

THU Monthly art walk hosted by local merchants with a wide range of art on display at various West Seattle locations, 6-9 p.m. today, West Seattle Junction, California Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska Street, Seattle (westseattleartwalk.blogspot.com).

Pratt Fine Arts Center

Open House

SAT Tours, information on arts center classes, studios, instructors, kids’ activities, artist demonstrations, 6 p.m. Saturday, Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 S. Main St., Seattle (www.pratt.org).

Lummi Island Artists’

Holiday Studio Tour

SAT-SUN Paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, photography, garden and herbal products, glass, fiber and other arts and crafts by 18 artists at 13 locations around the island, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Lummi Island (360-758-7121 or www.lummi-island.com).

Volunteer

Green Kirkland Partnership

SAT Participate in habitat restoration, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Cotton Hill Park, 110th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 98th Street, Kirkland; (www.greenkirkland.org).

Walks

Eastshore Singles

SAT Burke-Gilman Trail walk followed by lunch stop, newcomers welcome, 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park (www.eastshoresingles.org).

“Twilight” Volkssport walk

SAT Olympic Peninsula Explorers Volkssport club 10K and 5K walk on routes past locations made famous in the “Twilight Saga” books, start anytime 9 a.m.-1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. Saturday, Forks (360-452-0593or www.esva.org).

Workshops

Creating luminarias

SAT Children and parents create paper lanterns, 2 p.m. Saturday, Beacon Hill Branch Library, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle; free, no registration required (206-684-4711).

Holiday herb wreath

SAT Wreath-making demonstration, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Squak Mt. Nursery, 7600 Renton-Issaquah Road S.E., Issaquah (425-392-1025 or www.squakmtnursery.com).

SNAP

SAT Basic disaster preparedness and SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) program, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lake City Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-233-7123 or www.seattle.gov/emergency/programs/snap/).

Women’s Urban Arts Retreat

SAT-SUN Metro Parks Tacoma two-day arts retreat series of workshops for women, experienced or beginner artists, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, optional social Friday evening, Tacoma School of the Arts, 1950 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $125-$250 (253-305-1022 or www.metroparkstacoma.org/arts).

Fall Into Art

SUN Four-hour introductory classes including glassblowing, printmaking, welding, Sunday-Nov. 25, Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 S. Main St., Seattle; $45-$130 (206-328-2200 or www.pratt.org).