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October 2019

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		Paula Becker - A House On Stilts: Mothering in the Age of Opioid Addiction 7:00pm Ravenna Paula Becker - A House On Stilts: Mothering in the Age of Opioid Addiction October 1, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna A House on Stilts tells the story of one woman's struggle to reclaim wholeness while mothering a son addicted to opioids. Paula Becker's son Hunter was raised in a safe, nurturing home by his writer/historian mom and his physician father. He was a bright, curious child. And yet, addiction found him. Charlie Gilkey - Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done 7:00pm Seward Park Charlie Gilkey - Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done October 1, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Start Finishing presents a 9-step method for converting an idea into a project by addressing the challenges you'll face and getting the project on a reality-based schedule. The book will teach you how to: Steven Greenebaum - One Family Indivisible 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Steven Greenebaum - One Family Indivisible October 1, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Throughout history we have divided ourselves into groupings of "us" and "them". One Family: Indivisible engagingly invites the reader into the deeply spiritual and lifelong journey of the author to find a way to acknowledge our differences without dividing and subdividing ourselves into competing tribes. It is a journey of mountain tops and deep valleys, but it leads to the inclusivity and mutual respect possible with Interfaith.	The Alex Aaby Jazz Combo 5:00pm Lake Forest Park The Alex Aaby Jazz Combo October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm Lake Forest Park This combo may call the Pacific Northwest home, but they're seeking to keep jazz and the many cultures surrounding it alive! Hearth - A Global Conversation on Community, Identity, and Place - Annick Smith & Susan O’Connor 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Hearth - A Global Conversation on Community, Identity, and Place - Annick Smith & Susan O’Connor October 2, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park A multicultural anthology, edited by Susan O'Connor and Annick Smith, about the enduring importance and shifting associations of the hearth in our world. With Special guest, Geffrey Davis. Reading Through It Book Club - Drawdown 7:00pm Seward Park Reading Through It Book Club - Drawdown October 2, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park The Seattle Review of Books, Seattle Weekly, and Third Place Books Seward Park continue our book club exploring who we are as Americans, where we're going, and how we might fix our greatest problems. Reading Through It meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Drink and food specials are available from Raconteur during book clubs, so grab a glass and join us for a lively literary discussion. Every month our selected titles are discounted 20% through the date of the book club. All are welcome, no purchase required. Stanley B. Greenberg - RIP GOP 7:00pm Ravenna Stanley B. Greenberg - RIP GOP October 2, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna For decades the GOP has seen itself in an uncompromising struggle against a New America that is increasingly secular, racially diverse, and fueled by immigration. It has fought non-traditional family structures, ripped huge holes in the social safety net, tried to stop women from being independent, and pitted aging rural Evangelicals against the younger, more dynamic cities.	PJ Library Song & Story Time 11:30am Ravenna PJ Library Song & Story Time October 3, 2019 - 11:30am Ravenna Join us every Thursday at 11:30am for songs and stories with a storyteller from PJ Library! PJ Library Song & Story Times are fun, free gatherings where kids and parents enjoy singing, activities, and storytelling from the PJ Library’s wonderful Jewish-themed children’s books. Alice Hoffman - The World That We Knew 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Alice Hoffman - The World That We Knew October 3, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park From the New York Times-bestselling author of Practical Magic and The Dovekeepers comes a beautiful story of one Jewish child refugee's flight to safety in Nazi German and her mother's impossible decision to set her free. Emily Lynn Paulson- Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life 7:00pm Seward Park Emily Lynn Paulson- Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life October 3, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join Third Place Books in welcoming Emily Paulson, author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life.	Lauren Petrie's All Ages Dance Party 4:00pm Lake Forest Park Lauren Petrie's All Ages Dance Party October 4, 2019 - 4:00pm Lake Forest Park Popular musician Lauren Petrie brings his lively repertoire of dance-friendly tunes to Third Place Commons for another afternoon dance party you won't soon forget. Bring the whole family to this fun, all-ages event and get your boogie on! Spencer Ellsworth - The Great Faerie Strike 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Spencer Ellsworth - The Great Faerie Strike October 4, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park A revolution in Faerie! Ridley Enterprises has brought industry to the Otherworld, churning out magical goods for profit. But when they fire Charles the gnome, well, they've gone too far. And against a gnome's respectable nature, he takes to the streets, fighting for workers' rights. The Otherworld's first investigative reporter, Jane, is looking for a story. And she finds it, witnessing a murder and getting sucked into a conspiracy within werewolf high society. Katherine Rundell - The Good Thieves 7:00pm Ravenna Katherine Rundell - The Good Thieves October 4, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Swingnuts "Swing" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Swingnuts "Swing" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! October 4, 2019 - 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Spirited vintage jazz, swing, and Brazilian with rare gems from the 1920s to the 1960s, plus some modern originals.	Paul Levy - The Quantum Revelation 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Paul Levy - The Quantum Revelation October 5, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park "The Quantum Revelation is mind-blowing." ―Sting Your Voice Matters Hosted by The Narrative Project 6:00pm Ravenna Your Voice Matters Hosted by The Narrative Project October 5, 2019 - 6:00pm Ravenna Join us for our monthly open mic for writers. Bring a 5-minute piece from the project you’re working on and read it to a supportive group of fellow writers. Sign up sheet is available 10 minutes before we start. All genres are welcome. Come alone or bring a writerly friend. Moe Ribbs Band "Chicago Blues" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Moe Ribbs Band "Chicago Blues" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! October 5, 2019 - 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Originals and covers in the style of Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor, and others. Chicago blues so greasy you better bring a bib!
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Cherry Street Brass Band 4:00pm Lake Forest Park Cherry Street Brass Band October 6, 2019 - 4:00pm Lake Forest Park Sit and sway or dance the afternoon away to the music of the Cherry Street Brass – playing the music made popular by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass in the 1960's. You'll be sure to leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart! Michael Niemann - No Right Way 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Michael Niemann - No Right Way October 6, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park The fall of 2015. It’s been four years since the civil war in Syria started and over a year since ISIS took over major parts of the country. The refugee stream into Turkey has swelled to unprecedented numbers. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is scrambling to offer services and shelter to the multitudes. The Turkish government is doing what it can. Money from the rest of the world and European governments is flowing in to help alleviate the crisis. Jasmine Guillory - Royal Holiday 7:00pm Seward Park Jasmine Guillory - Royal Holiday October 6, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join Third Place Books in welcoming Jasmine Guillory with her new novel, Royal Holiday.	Haben Girma - Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Haben Girma - Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law October 7, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Join us at Third Place Books to learn about the incredible life story of Haben Girma, the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, and her amazing journey from isolation to the world stage. Haben Girma will appear in conversation with Dr. Catherine M. Cole, Dean of the Arts at the University of Washington.	Renee Ahdieh - The Beautiful (in-conversation with Sabaa Tahir & Somaiya Daud) 7:00pm Seward Park Renee Ahdieh - The Beautiful (in-conversation with Sabaa Tahir & Somaiya Daud) October 8, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join Third Place Books in welcoming Renée Ahdieh, in-conversation with Sabaa Tahir and Somaiya Daud! This is a ticket required event. The first 25 tickets get access to a special VIP meet-and-greet with Renée Ahdieh, Sabaa Tahir, and Somaiya Daud before the event. Marty Wingate - The Bodies in the Library 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Marty Wingate - The Bodies in the Library October 8, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Jasmin Kaur & Tahereh Mafi - When You Ask Me Where I'm Going & A Very Large Expanse of Sea 7:00pm Ravenna Jasmin Kaur & Tahereh Mafi - When You Ask Me Where I'm Going & A Very Large Expanse of Sea October 8, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Perfect for fans of Rupi Kaur and Elizabeth Acevedo, Jasmin Kaur’s stunning debut novel is a collection of poetry, illustrations, and prose. The six sections of the book explore what it means to be a young woman living in a world that doesn’t always hear her and tell the story of Kiran as she flees a history of trauma and raises her daughter, Sahaara, while living undocumented in North America.	Morhaf al Achkar - Roads to Meaning and Resilience with Cancer 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Morhaf al Achkar - Roads to Meaning and Resilience with Cancer October 9, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park The book tells the stories of 39 patients with incurable lung cancer. It aims to help patients, families, and healthcare providers understand the experience of living with cancer. It also invites reflections on the essential questions of meaning, resilience, and coping with adversity in life. The author is a family doctor, teacher, and researcher who is also a stage 4 lung cancer patient himself. He is patient #40. Anne and Mike Howard - Comfortably Wild 7:00pm Ravenna Anne and Mike Howard - Comfortably Wild October 9, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Think outside the big-box hotels and discover North America's most inspiring outdoor getaways. In the first guide of its kind, authors Mike and Anne Howard of the acclaimed blog HoneyTrek.com dive into the origins of glamping and the 21st-century craving for unconventional experiences that effortlessly connect us with nature, loved ones, and ourselves. Jeffrey D. Briggs - Out of the Cold Dark Sea 7:00pm Seward Park Jeffrey D. Briggs - Out of the Cold Dark Sea October 9, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join Third Place Books in welcoming Jeffrey Briggs with his new mystery novel, Out of the Cold Dark Sea. Lit Women Book Club - Pleasure Activism 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Lit Women Book Club - Pleasure Activism October 9, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Join bookseller Rosa for Lit Women, a book club focused on reading books written by women. We welcome anyone looking to read something new, for an open, inclusive, and safe discussion in a no-holds-barred environment. We'll discuss Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown. Get 20% off this title through October! THE LIT WOMEN BOOK CLUB MEETS THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT THE LAKE FOREST PARK STORE. AUTHORS DO NOT ATTEND.	PJ Library Song & Story Time 11:30am Ravenna PJ Library Song & Story Time October 10, 2019 - 11:30am Ravenna Join us every Thursday at 11:30am for songs and stories with a storyteller from PJ Library! PJ Library Song & Story Times are fun, free gatherings where kids and parents enjoy singing, activities, and storytelling from the PJ Library’s wonderful Jewish-themed children’s books. Leigh Bardugo - Ninth House 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Leigh Bardugo - Ninth House October 10, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Presentation FREE! SIGNING LINE TICKET only available with pre-order purchase of THE NINTH HOUSE from ThirdPlaceBooks.com -- Order your copy here! Reading presentation is free at the Third Place Commons stage General seating: first come, first served. Doors at 6pm. Julie Fogliano & Christian Robinson - Just In Case You Want to Fly - at Concordia Lutheran School 7:00pm Off-site Julie Fogliano & Christian Robinson - Just In Case You Want to Fly - at Concordia Lutheran School October 10, 2019 - 7:00pm Off-site From the creators of the award-winning When's My Birthday? - bestselling author Julie Fogliano (If You Want to See a Whale) and Caldecott-winning illustrator Christian Robinson (Last Stop on Market Street) - team up again to create an inspirational book for anyone - parent or child - looking for support when facing a new challenge. Shauna M. Ahern - Enough: Notes from a Woman Who Has Finally Found It (in conversation with Kristi Coulter) 7:00pm Seward Park Shauna M. Ahern - Enough: Notes from a Woman Who Has Finally Found It (in conversation with Kristi Coulter) October 10, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join Third Place Books in welcoming Shauna Ahern with her new memoir, Enough: Notes From a Woman Who Has Finally Found It. In her riotous debut book of essays, Shauna M. Ahern—the inimitable voice behind “Gluten-Free Girl”—confronts a culture that demands too much and shares her moving story of finding the small moments in life that are truly enough. Ashley C. Ford calls Enough “one of the best accounts of human growth.” Books to Prisoners 7:00pm Ravenna Books to Prisoners October 10, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Discussing everything from the joy of reading to the frustration of chronic library closures and the experience of incarceration, this book is composed of letters prisoners wrote to BTP. Alongside, you'll find information about the history, operations, and context of prison book programs across the country.	National Coming Out Day Fundraiser supporting Lambert House! 9:00am Lake Forest Park, Ravenna, Seward Park National Coming Out Day Fundraiser supporting Lambert House! October 11, 2019 - 9:00am Lake Forest Park, Ravenna, Seward Park On National Coming Out Day (Friday, October 11), join Third Place Books in supporting Lambert House, a local organization that provides a community to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. Christine Day - I Can Make This Promise 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Christine Day - I Can Make This Promise October 11, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park A poignant and powerful debut #OwnVoices middle grade novel, about a girl who uncovers a secret that connects her to her Native American heritage, and that throws everything she knows about her family into question. This story is based on the twenty-five-year-old author’s own family history. In her debut middle grade novel inspired by her family’s history, Native (Upper Skagit) author Christine Day tells the story of a girl grappling with the secrets of her mother’s birth family and trying to find her own Native American identity. Dylan Meconis - Queen of the Sea 7:00pm Ravenna Dylan Meconis - Queen of the Sea October 11, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Cult graphic novelist Dylan Meconis offers a rich reimagining of history in this beautifully detailed hybrid novel loosely based on the exile of Queen Elizabeth I by her sister, Queen Mary. Dylan Meconis is a cartoonist, writer, and illustrator who created the graphic novels Family Man, Bite Me!, and Outfoxed, which was nominated for a Will Eisner Comic Industry Award. She lives with her wife in Portland, Oregon. Shea Serrano - Movies and Other Things 7:00pm Seward Park Shea Serrano - Movies and Other Things October 11, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Space is limited, and first-come, first served. Free tickets are available AT THE DOOR ONLY for this event, and will be available BEGINNING AT 4PM on Friday, October 11! Mike Faast Swing Band "Swing" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Mike Faast Swing Band "Swing" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! October 11, 2019 - 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Bandleader Mike Faast has been singing in groups ranging from bluegrass to western swing to swing standards for over thirty years in the Greater Northwest. He will be accompanied by some of the premier swing players in the Seattle area to perform a wonderful selection of tunes from the American Standards Songbook.	Northwest Ballet Center Halloween Showcase 1:00pm Lake Forest Park Northwest Ballet Center Halloween Showcase October 12, 2019 - 1:00pm Lake Forest Park Get into the spirit of the season with a spooky, fun dance performance. An annual tradition! Mary Lou Sanelli - The Star Struck Dance Studio of Yucca Springs 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Mary Lou Sanelli - The Star Struck Dance Studio of Yucca Springs October 12, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park We all need a safe place to shine when we are young, if not in our parent's eyes, at least in our own. Lucy Maglietta, growing up in the town of tiny Yucca Springs on the vast Mojave Desert, longs for a place that--unlike her home life--feels safe and calm, and she finds it at the Star Struck Dance Studio. Cleo Wade - Where To Begin - at Rainier Arts Center 7:00pm Off-site Cleo Wade - Where To Begin - at Rainier Arts Center October 12, 2019 - 7:00pm Off-site Join Third Place Books at the Rainier Arts Center for an evening with Cleo Wade! Named one of America's 50 Most Influential Women by Marie Claire, one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company, and "The Millennial Oprah" by New York magazine, Cleo Wade presents her second anthology of heartfelt poetry and prose, which builds on the wisdom of her bestselling book HEART TALK and encourages you to remain hopeful and harness your personal power to bring positive change in our world. Candice Montgomery - By Any Means Necessary 7:00pm Ravenna Candice Montgomery - By Any Means Necessary October 12, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna College freshman Torrey would love to leave behind his old neighborhood, but before he’s even through orientation, he gets the call that the bank is foreclosing on the bee farm his uncle left him. As he balances school and a new romance with his legal fight, the pressure of juggling everything threatens to tear him apart. Rat City Brass "Tijuana Brass" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Rat City Brass "Tijuana Brass" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! October 12, 2019 - 7:30pm Lake Forest Park The welcome return of Seattle's premiere Tijuana Brass tribute band who always delights with hot horns and great grooves!
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Aging and Active in Your Own Home 1:00pm Lake Forest Park Aging and Active in Your Own Home October 13, 2019 - 1:00pm Lake Forest Park Learn how Northwest Neighbors Network plans to help community members stay living as long as possible in the comfort and security of their own homes, with support from neighborhood volunteers of all ages and pre-screened professionals. Members will be available to answer questions after a brief presentation. Arthur Krull - Hijacked 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Arthur Krull - Hijacked October 13, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park This is a true story about a hijacking to Cuba in January of 1980. They safely arrived in Cuba hoping the hijacker would get off, but instead he demanded to refuel and take him to Iran. The flight crew and passengers devised a complicated, risky plan to secretly evacuate. Jaime Grant & Shannon Perez-Darby - Friendship as Social Justice Activism 7:00pm Seward Park Jaime Grant & Shannon Perez-Darby - Friendship as Social Justice Activism October 13, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Friendship as Social Justice Activism brings together academics and activists in a sprawling conversation about friendship, love, and desire as fuel for social justice movements. The contributors featured traverse disciplines, genders, sexualities and the globe impacting diverse movements, including women's and queer liberation as well as health, disability, housing, migrant, labor, and environmental rights.	Flynn Coleman - A Human Algorithm 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Flynn Coleman - A Human Algorithm October 14, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park A groundbreaking narrative on the urgency of ethically designed AI and a guidebook to reimagining life in the era of intelligent technology The Age of Intelligent Machines is upon us, and we are at a reflection point. The proliferation of fast-moving technologies, including forms of artificial intelligence, will cause us to confront profound questions about ourselves. The era of human intellectual superiority is ending, and, as a species, we need to plan for this monumental shift. Magic Monday 7:00pm Ravenna Magic Monday October 14, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Held the second Monday of the month, each show features the Pacific Northwest's finest magicians performing feats of mystery, wonder and the bizarre. With its origins in the theaters of London and New York, Magic Monday is a cabaret of conjuring in the intimate setting of our bookstore. African-American Writers' Alliance Poetry Reading 7:00pm Seward Park African-American Writers' Alliance Poetry Reading October 14, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join us for a reading with the African-American Writers' Alliance. The AAWA, a diverse and dynamic collective of Seattle-area writers of African descent, provides an informal and supportive forum for new and published writers. AAWA has published four anthologies: Sometimes I Wander in 1998, Gifted Voices in 2000, Words? Words! Words in 2005, and Threads in 2010. Members will read from their work.	Nic Stone in conversation with Martha Brockenbrough- Jackpot 7:00pm Seward Park Nic Stone in conversation with Martha Brockenbrough- Jackpot October 15, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join Third Place Books in welcoming Nic Stone, author of the New York Times bestselling Dear Martin and Odd One Out, with her new book, JACKPOT. Nic will be joined in conversation with Martha Brockenbrough, author of The Game of Love and Death and Unpresidented. Lake Forest Park City Council Candidate Forum 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Lake Forest Park City Council Candidate Forum October 15, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Third Place Commons hosts a nonpartisan candidate forum for Lake Forest Park City Council, moderated and formatted by the League of Women Voters. Hear from the candidates on issues of importance to you before casting your ballot. Questions from both the moderator and audience will be asked.	Emily L. Thuma - All Our Trials: Prisons, Policing, and the Feminist Fight to End Violence (in conversation with Angélica Cházaro) 7:00pm Seward Park Emily L. Thuma - All Our Trials: Prisons, Policing, and the Feminist Fight to End Violence (in conversation with Angélica Cházaro) October 16, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join us for an evening with Emily Thuma in conversation with Angélica Cházaro. They will be discussing Emily's new book, All Our Trials: Prisons, Policing, and the Feminist Fight to End Violence. Jessie Kwak - From Chaos to Creativity 7:00pm Ravenna Jessie Kwak - From Chaos to Creativity October 16, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Art and writing can be the most fulfilling part of our lives. But it's often difficult to make space for it in our day-to-day existence, especially if we're not at the point yet where creating it is our job. Sometimes we have so many ideas it's difficult to keep them all organized, much less maintaining a creative schedule or dedicated workspace. With all the clutter overwhelming your scattered brain (not to mention your desk), it's all too easy to fall into procrastination and disarray. From Chaos to Creativity is a series of glowing beacon. Jessie L.	PJ Library Song & Story Time 11:30am Ravenna PJ Library Song & Story Time October 17, 2019 - 11:30am Ravenna Join us every Thursday at 11:30am for songs and stories with a storyteller from PJ Library! PJ Library Song & Story Times are fun, free gatherings where kids and parents enjoy singing, activities, and storytelling from the PJ Library’s wonderful Jewish-themed children’s books. Penguin Teen Game Night with Rosaria Munda, Tochi Onyebuchi, and Natalie C. Parker 6:00pm Seward Park Penguin Teen Game Night with Rosaria Munda, Tochi Onyebuchi, and Natalie C. Parker October 17, 2019 - 6:00pm Seward Park First there was the Triwizard Tournament. Then the Hunger Games. And now, it’s Penguin Teen Game Night, and you’re invited! (Don’t worry, everyone survives.) Paul Theroux - On The Plain of Snakes 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Paul Theroux - On The Plain of Snakes October 17, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Legendary travel writer Paul Theroux drives the entire length of the US-Mexico border, then goes deep into the hinterland, on the back roads of Chiapas and Oaxaca, to uncover the rich, layered world behind today's brutal headlines. Kim Brown Seely, in conversation with Margot Kahn - Uncharted 7:00pm Ravenna Kim Brown Seely, in conversation with Margot Kahn - Uncharted October 17, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna “Kim Brown Seely reminds us that the best travel narratives are about emotional explorations even more than physical ones,” writes Erica Bauermeister of Seely’s debut memoir, Uncharted: A Couple’s Epic Empty-Nest Adventure Sailing from One Life to Another, a breathtaking adventure through the Inside Passage and a lyrical meditation on the changing nature of love. Kim will be joined onstage by Margot Kahn, and the two writers will discuss the intersections of home, desire, and adventure.	Richard Alumbaugh - Elmer's Tribal War 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Richard Alumbaugh - Elmer's Tribal War October 18, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park In the early morning hours of August 27th, 1986, tensions between Elmer McGinnis and the Colville Tribal Police escalated to the point that a beam of light triggered a tragic shootout. Richard Alumbagh’s late wife was the presiding judge in the ensuing murder case. Elmer’s Tribal War is a factual account of these events, and an investigation into who was truly responsible. Nico Slate - Gandhi’s Search for the Perfect Diet 7:00pm Ravenna Nico Slate - Gandhi’s Search for the Perfect Diet October 18, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Mahatma Gandhi redefined nutrition as a holistic approach to building a more just world. Gandhi's Search for the Perfect Diet sheds new light on Gandhi's diet—from his epic fasts to his failed veganism—and thus connects two of history’s perennial questions: how to live and what to eat. Susan Carr "Latin Jazz" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Susan Carr "Latin Jazz" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! October 18, 2019 - 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Carr’s ensemble has been featured in Earshot Jazz magazine and Spin Magazine. Featuring Grammy nominated percussionist Nonda Trimis, Robert Petersen, and Will Stump, this ensemble has created a percussion driven Brazilian sound and irresistible take on contemporary and international songwriters.	T'ai Chi Class 8:45am Lake Forest Park T'ai Chi Class October 19, 2019 - 8:45am Lake Forest Park Practitioners of all abilities, age 13 and above, are welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis. During the warm months, sessions will be held outdoors at a nearby park. Please check with the instructor for location: info@sam-ma.com. Race Literacy Book Club - Pushout 3:00pm Lake Forest Park Race Literacy Book Club - Pushout October 19, 2019 - 3:00pm Lake Forest Park Third Place Books is excited to partner with The Race Literacy Book Club of Lake Forest Park. Join community members for an exciting exploration of racial equality and unity. The Race Literacy Book Club seeks to provide a safe, inclusive environment to discuss, learn, and challenge our own problematic behaviors and beliefs. On Saturday, September 21st at 3pm, we will discuss Monique W. Morris's book Pushout. Get 20% off the selected title each month. Alice Boatwright - Collateral Damage 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Alice Boatwright - Collateral Damage October 19, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park How many years does it take for a war to end? Marking the 50th anniversary of the divisive Vietnam era, this new edition of the award-winning Collateral Damage brings together stories from the perspectives of those who fought, those who resisted, and the family and friends caught in the crossfire between them. M. Randal O'Wain, in conversation with Mesha Maren - Meander Belt & Sugar Run 7:00pm Ravenna M. Randal O'Wain, in conversation with Mesha Maren - Meander Belt & Sugar Run October 19, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna In Meander Belt M. Randal O’Wain offers a reflection on how a working-class boy from Memphis, Tennessee, came to fall in love with language, reading, writing, and the larger world outside of the American South. This memoir examines what it means for the son of a carpenter to value mental rather than physical labor and what this does to his relationship with his family, whose livelihood and sensibility are decidedly blue collar. Eugenie Jones "Jazz" Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Eugenie Jones "Jazz" Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! October 19, 2019 - 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Reminiscent of style and sophistication of iconic vocalists of the past, Eugenie Jones sings and scats her way vivaciously through mainstream jazz and draws listeners inside contemporary story lines, sharing original tunes that have earned her recognition as a cleverly gifted lyricist.
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LFP Farmers Market Closing Party 9:00am Lake Forest Park LFP Farmers Market Closing Party October 20, 2019 - 9:00am Lake Forest Park Join us in sending the LFP Farmers Market off for the season in style with a day of all your market favorites plus giveaways and special surprises. Bring your crew in costume to start celebrating Halloween early with us. Dogs (especially those in costume) get treats-for-tricks at the Third Place Commons market info tent. LFP Farmers Market Closing Party 9:00am Lake Forest Park LFP Farmers Market Closing Party October 20, 2019 - 9:00am Lake Forest Park Come every Sunday to get the very best in gorgeous flowers and fresh, organic, and locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy, eggs, and a variety of yummy treats. Open rain or shine, it's always a great day at the Farmers Market. SNAP, WIC, Senior Vouchers, & Market Bucks welcome! Sunday Morning Wordplay 11:00am Lake Forest Park Sunday Morning Wordplay October 20, 2019 - 11:00am Lake Forest Park Join other logophiles and enjoy all kinds of word games, from Prolix and Wordsters to Fictionary and Word on the Street. Turkish Conversation 1:30pm Lake Forest Park Turkish Conversation October 20, 2019 - 1:30pm Lake Forest Park Whether Turkish is your first or second language, this is a chance to meet new and old friends for tea or coffee and enjoy conversation in Turkish. Deborah Nedelman - What We Take For Truth 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Deborah Nedelman - What We Take For Truth October 20, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park It’s 1991 in the North Cascades. The war over the fate of the forest is destroying Grace’s town. She must pick a side. Story Time for Grown-Ups! 7:00pm Seward Park Story Time for Grown-Ups! October 20, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Grab a glass and join us for stories read by community member Courtney on Sunday, October 20 at 7pm! Drink specials are available from Raconteur during the event. Story Time for Grown Ups happens every third Sunday here at Third Place Books Seward Park.	Mah Jongg 9:00am Lake Forest Park Mah Jongg October 21, 2019 - 9:00am Lake Forest Park The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg. Booze & Lasers - Frankenstein in Baghdad 7:00pm Seward Park Booze & Lasers - Frankenstein in Baghdad October 21, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join us in a discussion on this month's book, Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi on Monday, October 21 at 7pm. Drink specials are available from Raconteur during book clubs and author readings, so grab a glass and join us for a lively literary discussion. Every month our selected titles are discounted 20% through the date of the book club. All are welcome, no purchase required. The Booze & Lasers book club meets on the third Monday of every month. Kids' Book Club - Scythe (Young Adult) 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Kids' Book Club - Scythe (Young Adult) October 21, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Join Third Place bookseller Claire for a new bimonthly book club recommended for ages 13-19! We will be discussing Neal Shusterman's beloved dystopian thriller, Scythe. Get 20% off the selected title each month. Kids' Book Club - Scythe (Middle Grade 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Kids' Book Club - Scythe (Middle Grade October 21, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Join Third Place bookseller Claire for a new bimonthly book club recommended for ages 13-19! Join us to discuss Neal Shusterman’s beloved dystopian thriller, Scythe. We will meet on Monday, October 21st at 7 pm. AUTHORS DO NOT ATTEND.	French Conversation 5:30pm Lake Forest Park French Conversation October 22, 2019 - 5:30pm Lake Forest Park Practice your French in a relaxed and supportive environment. No matter your level, all are welcome. Coloring for Adults 5:30pm Lake Forest Park Coloring for Adults October 22, 2019 - 5:30pm Lake Forest Park Bring your own coloring supplies (crayons, pencils, books, etc.) and enjoy coloring in good company. Drop-ins welcome so come and go as you can. There's always time to color! Mackenzi Lee - The History of the World in Fifty Dogs *CANCELLED* 7:00pm Seward Park Mackenzi Lee - The History of the World in Fifty Dogs *CANCELLED* October 22, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park -- CANCELLED -- Mackenzi will unfortunately be unable to make it on Tuesday and has cancelled this event. League of Women Voters 7:00pm Lake Forest Park League of Women Voters October 22, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Join us to study, discuss, and act on governmental issues.	Literary Luncheon with David Guterson - Turn Around Time: A Walking Poem for the Pacific Northwest 1:00pm Ravenna Literary Luncheon with David Guterson - Turn Around Time: A Walking Poem for the Pacific Northwest October 23, 2019 - 1:00pm Ravenna Please join us in welcoming David Guterson for a special fall literary luncheon. Third Place Commons Game Night 5:00pm Lake Forest Park Third Place Commons Game Night October 23, 2019 - 5:00pm Lake Forest Park Join the fun and play a variety of board and card games in the Stadler Room on the first Wednesday and in the Commons on the remaining Wednesdays of the month.	Kaleidoscope Play & Learn 10:30am Lake Forest Park Kaleidoscope Play & Learn October 24, 2019 - 10:30am Lake Forest Park Join parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. PJ Library Song & Story Time 11:30am Ravenna PJ Library Song & Story Time October 24, 2019 - 11:30am Ravenna Join us every Thursday at 11:30am for songs and stories with a storyteller from PJ Library! PJ Library Song & Story Times are fun, free gatherings where kids and parents enjoy singing, activities, and storytelling from the PJ Library’s wonderful Jewish-themed children’s books. Spanish Conversation 5:30pm Lake Forest Park Spanish Conversation October 24, 2019 - 5:30pm Lake Forest Park Join beginning to advanced Spanish speakers for casual conversation. Nate Summers - Primal 7:00pm Ravenna Nate Summers - Primal October 24, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Primal explores the natural human desire—the primal desire—to fulfill our original design. From the telling of anecdotes and stories from author Nate Summer’s twenty years as a survival specialist to conversations with world-renown survival and human nature specialists to digging into the rewilding and free-range parenting trends, Nate explores how humans have—and continue to—pursue “survival” situations to fulfill their deep, soulful longings. Simon Tam - Slanted: How an Asian American Troublemaker Took On the Supreme Court 7:00pm Seward Park Simon Tam - Slanted: How an Asian American Troublemaker Took On the Supreme Court October 24, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join us for an evening with Simon Tam, author of Slanted: How an Asian American Troublemaker Took On the Supreme Court. Christopher McDougall - Running With Sherman 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Christopher McDougall - Running With Sherman October 24, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Presentation is FREE; priority signing line tickets available with purchase of Running With Sherman. Signing line tickets grant the bearer and a friend priority access to the signing line after the event. The author will sign and personalize all books. A heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America.	Madeline Miller - Circe 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Madeline Miller - Circe October 25, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Join us for and evening with Madeline Miller, the bestselling author of Circe and Song of Achilles! Madeline Ffitch, in conversation with Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore - Stay and Fight 7:00pm Ravenna Madeline Ffitch, in conversation with Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore - Stay and Fight October 25, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Set in a region known for its independent spirit, Stay and Fight shakes up what it means to be a family, to live well, to make peace with nature and make deals with the system. It is a protest novel that challenges our notions of effective action. It is a family novel that refuses to limit the term. And it is a marvel of storytelling that both breaks with tradition and celebrates it. Best of all, it is full of flawed, cantankerous, flesh-and-blood characters who remind us that conflict isn't the end of love, but the real beginning.	T'ai Chi Class 8:45am Lake Forest Park T'ai Chi Class October 26, 2019 - 8:45am Lake Forest Park Practitioners of all abilities, age 13 and above, are welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis. During the warm months, sessions will be held outdoors at a nearby park. Please check with the instructor for location: info@sam-ma.com. Halloween Hafla 2:00pm Lake Forest Park Halloween Hafla October 26, 2019 - 2:00pm Lake Forest Park Join us for our annual Halloween themed bellydance celebration, complete with spooky costumes and spirited shimmies. Paul C. Tumey - Screwball! 7:00pm Ravenna Paul C. Tumey - Screwball! October 26, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Screwball! Talk and Launch Party! In this ground-breaking book, lavishly illustrated with over 600 previously un-reprinted manic, disruptive comics from such masters as George Herriman, E.C. Segar and Rube Goldberg, Eisner Award nominee Paul C. Tumey traces the development of screwball newspaper comics from 1880 to 1950 through the lives and careers of 15 extraordinary cartoonists with new research and insights. Rainy City Riff Raff "Halloween Show" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Rainy City Riff Raff "Halloween Show" - Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons! October 26, 2019 - 7:30pm Lake Forest Park Classic swing, waltz, and Latin featuring the sultry vocals of jazz vocalist Dina Blade.
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Sunday Morning Wordplay 11:00am Lake Forest Park Sunday Morning Wordplay October 27, 2019 - 11:00am Lake Forest Park Join other logophiles and enjoy all kinds of word games, from Prolix and Wordsters to Fictionary and Word on the Street. Computer Q&A: Windows 10 Open Forum 2:00pm Lake Forest Park Computer Q&A: Windows 10 Open Forum October 27, 2019 - 2:00pm Lake Forest Park Since it was launched in the summer of 2015, Windows 10 has had seven feature updates and regular bug fixes/security updates every month. While the major feature release rhythm has settled into 2 times/year recently, it may be changing with the next release due around this time. It’s likely you may have a few questions: How do I know what’s changed? What’s new that is useful? Bring your tips, tricks, questions and concerns to our next Open Forum so we all learn about the latest and greatest of Microsoft’s operating systems. PRYSM-Diversity Youth Group 4:00pm Lake Forest Park PRYSM-Diversity Youth Group October 27, 2019 - 4:00pm Lake Forest Park A group for youth ages 13-22. Come make friends, socialize, and discuss issues of importance to you! Group meets in the Stadler Room. Stephen Chbosky - Imaginary Friend 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Stephen Chbosky - Imaginary Friend October 27, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Admission is free; Priority Signing Line tickets available with purchase of Imaginary Friend. PRE-ORDER NOW to reserve your signing line ticket! Social Justice Syllabus Book Club - Amateur 7:00pm Seward Park Social Justice Syllabus Book Club - Amateur October 27, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Founded in 2017, the Social Justice Syllabus Book Club invites community members to read together on themes related to equality and justice. During our first series, Social Justice Syllabus: Kaepernick’s Reading List, we read and discussed books the New York Times described as being inspirational to quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s activism. This foundational series of readings concluded in the summer of 2018. Seán Dwyer - A Quest for Tears 7:00pm Ravenna Seán Dwyer - A Quest for Tears October 27, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna A car accident left Seán Dwyer with a traumatic brain injury and a need to reinvent himself. This memoir tells the story of his recovery, his resilience, and his determination to accept his new normal while seeking further healing. His story will encourage TBI Survivors and their caregivers.	Mah Jongg 9:00am Lake Forest Park Mah Jongg October 28, 2019 - 9:00am Lake Forest Park The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg. German Conversation 5:30pm Lake Forest Park German Conversation October 28, 2019 - 5:30pm Lake Forest Park This is a chance for speakers of all levels to practice in a supportive atmosphere. Science on Tap 7:00pm Ravenna Science on Tap October 28, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna Science on Tap is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed atmosphere. It is held every last Monday in the Vios Cafe at Third Place. Click here for more information about Science on Tap, including upcoming speakers and topics. Lit Wits: A Teen Book Club - City of Ghosts 7:00pm Seward Park Lit Wits: A Teen Book Club - City of Ghosts October 28, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join bookseller Avery for snacks and chats on City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab on Monday, October 28 at 7pm. Every month our selected title is discounted 20% through the date of the book club. Ages 13-19 recommended, no purchase required. The Lit Wits meet on the last Monday of every month. Literary Book Club - Ordinary Grace 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Literary Book Club - Ordinary Grace October 28, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Join bookseller Jane to discuss Ordinary Grace, a moving novel about a boy witnessing his family collapse in the face of secrets and betrayal over the course of one summer. Get 20% off the selected title each month. THE LITERARY BOOK CLUB MEETS THE LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT THE LAKE FOREST PARK STORE. AUTHORS DO NOT ATTEND. Irish Conversation 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Irish Conversation October 28, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Join us to practice your cúpla focal (couple of words) with cairde (friends). Fáilte (welcome) to beginners and fluent speakers.	French Conversation 5:30pm Lake Forest Park French Conversation October 29, 2019 - 5:30pm Lake Forest Park Practice your French in a relaxed and supportive environment. No matter your level, all are welcome. Black Lit Book Club - How Long 'Til Black Future Month? 7:00pm Seward Park Black Lit Book Club - How Long 'Til Black Future Month? October 29, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Welcome back to the Black Lit Book Club, hosted by Shannon Hanks-Mackey, managing editor of the Black Scholar journal. Gathering on the last Tuesday of each month, readers will explore the works of black authors from Africa and across the diaspora. This is a book club intended for black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC). Kirsten DeLeo - Present Through the End 7:00pm Ravenna Kirsten DeLeo - Present Through the End October 29, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna This helpful and encouraging resource offers support for everyone accompanying someone at the end of life—from the moment we first learn that someone is dying through the time of death and beyond. Kirsten DeLeo shares down-to-earth advice and offers simple practices to help us handle our emotions, deal with difficult relationships, talk about what matters, listen fully, practice self-care, and work through challenging situations with presence and grace. Lisa Loving - Street Journalist 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Lisa Loving - Street Journalist October 29, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Responsible journalism begins with you! A corrupt politician. A local business in trouble. A neighbor with a heroic story. An opportunity to work together for positive change.	Third Place Commons Game Night 5:00pm Lake Forest Park Third Place Commons Game Night October 30, 2019 - 5:00pm Lake Forest Park Join the fun and play a variety of board and card games in the Stadler Room on the first Wednesday and in the Commons on the remaining Wednesdays of the month. Martin Limon - GI Confidential 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Martin Limon - GI Confidential October 30, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park US Army CID Agents George Sueño and Ernie Bascom become entangled with a pushy tabloid reporter as they investigate a series of violent bank robberies throughout South Korea. RAVENNA - Book Club - Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo 7:00pm Ravenna RAVENNA - Book Club - Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo October 30, 2019 - 7:00pm Ravenna In this brilliant, breathtaking book by Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human through the dramatic story of families striving toward a better life in Annawadi, a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport. As India starts to prosper, the residents of Annawadi are electric with hope. Abdul, an enterprising teenager, sees “a fortune beyond counting” in the recyclable garbage that richer people throw away. Beth Piatote in conversation with John Higgins - The Beadworkers 7:00pm Seward Park Beth Piatote in conversation with John Higgins - The Beadworkers October 30, 2019 - 7:00pm Seward Park Join Third Place Books in welcoming Beth Piatote with her story collection, The Beadworkers. Beth will be joined in conversation with former Seattle Times reporter John Higgins. Beth Piatote’s luminous debut collection opens with a feast, grounding its stories in the landscapes and lifeworlds of the Native Northwest, exploring the inventive and unforgettable pattern of Native American life in the contemporary world. Nonfiction Book Club - The Terrible 7:00pm Lake Forest Park Nonfiction Book Club - The Terrible October 30, 2019 - 7:00pm Lake Forest Park We hope you will join us to discuss The Terrible. Through her signature sharp, searing poems, this is the story of Yrsa Daley-Ward and all the things that happened. "Even the terrible things. And God, there were terrible things." Get 20% off the selected title each month. THE NONFICTION BOOK CLUB MEETS THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.	Kaleidoscope Play & Learn 10:30am Lake Forest Park Kaleidoscope Play & Learn October 31, 2019 - 10:30am Lake Forest Park Join parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. PJ Library Song & Story Time 11:30am Ravenna PJ Library Song & Story Time October 31, 2019 - 11:30am Ravenna Join us every Thursday at 11:30am for songs and stories with a storyteller from PJ Library! PJ Library Song & Story Times are fun, free gatherings where kids and parents enjoy singing, activities, and storytelling from the PJ Library’s wonderful Jewish-themed children’s books. Halloween Celebration 4:00pm Lake Forest Park Halloween Celebration October 31, 2019 - 4:00pm Lake Forest Park Trick-or-Treating at participating Town Center merchants from 4-6pm, then a costume party and Halloween clown show on the stage at 6! Spanish Conversation 5:30pm Lake Forest Park Spanish Conversation October 31, 2019 - 5:30pm Lake Forest Park Join beginning to advanced Spanish speakers for casual conversation. Foster & Frye Halloween Show 6:00pm Lake Forest Park Foster & Frye Halloween Show October 31, 2019 - 6:00pm Lake Forest Park After trick-or-treating, bring the whole family for a delightful clown show that's not to be missed! Halloween show and festivities are co-presented by Third Place Commons and the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library.