Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Walks
Sat-Sun Mar 2-3 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center,
Mount Rainier National Park
Don’t miss out on these first-come, first-served guided snowshoe walks at Paradise! BYO snowshoes or rent them for the fun, 1.8-mile walk. Be sure to wear snow boots and warm clothes. Snowshoe walks are limited to 25 people, ages 8 and older. Check weather and road conditions on the park's Twitter feed.
Book Exchange
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat Mar 2
Phinney Center. FREE
Calling all bookworms. Trade in your gently used books for new mysteries, sci-fi, fantasy, kids’ book or cookbooks at this fun book swap at the Phinney Center. Meet other readers, get great recommendations and enjoy yummy treats, too.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Sat Mar 2 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Bellevue Collection
Welcome the 2019 Lunar New Year at The Bellevue Collection with a day of martial arts, music, dance and visual arts. Come celebrate the cultural heritage of our community. (Event rescheduled from February because of weather.)
"The Magic Teakettle"
2 and 4 p.m. Sat-Sun, Mar 2-3
BYT Crossroads, Bellevue
What do you do when your teakettle turns into an animal? Come find out as Thistle Theater brings to life this Japanese tale with bunraku (ancient Japanese puppetry). $10.
Sound Off! Youth Band Competition
7 p.m. Sat, Mar 2
MoPOP, Seattle
It’s the finals!! Don’t miss this event as MoPOP crowns the winning 21-and-under band. This music showcase and competition supports the local music scene by giving artists of all backgrounds the opportunity to showcase original music on a large platform, connect with peers and industry professionals, and take the next step in their music careers. $14, $10 ages 5 to 17, $5 TeenTix pass holders.
https://www.mopop.org/soundoff
Geology Rocks!
Sun Mar 3 1-2:30 p.m.
IslandWood, Bainbridge Island
Rocks and geodes and fossils, oh my! Head to IslandWood to find beautiful, shiny treasures and then enjoy a northwest presentation about the joys of crystal and fossil discovery. Presented by local rock hound John Cornish. BYO mineral, fossil or crystal from home to share and leave with a fossilized shark tooth. Pre-registration is required; $5 per person. Space is limited.
