Saturday Ta‘i Chi
Saturday mornings
8:45 am – 9:45 am
Bring calm, focus and clarity to your Saturday mornings. Practice Ta‘i Chi at the Commons. Practitioners of all ages and abilities are welcomed. Be a weekly regular or drop in, Saturdays from 8:45 – 9:45 am.

Playtime!
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, and 27th
10 am – 11:30 am
Whether you‘re visiting for the first time or you‘re a regular, join this group of parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages 2-5. We‘ll be in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center.

Boeing Orchestra of Flight
Saturday, May 3, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
The Orchestra of Flight is a dynamic group of musicians who perform a diverse selection of music including classical, pop and show tunes. Directed by Matthew Kruse, the orchestra is made up of dedicated Boeing employees and community members.

Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby Championships
Saturday, May 10, 9 am – 4 pm
Come cheer for local Cub Scouts as they race their cars in this annual competition.

Lake Forest Park Commons Farmers Market
Sunday, May 11, 18, 25, 11 am – 4 pm
Join your neighbors and friends to celebrate a new season at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

Northwest Folklife Festival Preview
Sunday, May 11, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Take a break from opening day of the Farmers Market and enjoy some spicy Cajun music performed on the Third Place stage by festival favorites File Gumbo. You can learn some sizzling dance steps to get in the mood for this year‘s Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center, May 23-26.

LFP Garden Club
Tuesday, May 13, 9:15 – 11:30 am
The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15. The public is welcome to the feature program at 10.This month, the featured speaker will be Janit Calvo, owner of Two Green Thumbs Miniature Gardens. She will do a demo with these lovely miniatures, and have items for sale.

Tools for Resourceful Living - Food Preservation
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Interested in learning practical ways to limit your input into the waste stream, conserve resources, and save money? In this free workshop, learn simple methods for preserving fresh fruits and vegetables. To register for this free hands-on workshop: www.king.wsu.edu/enviro/events.htm , or call 206.205.3130.

Shorewood African Art Show
Thursday, May 15, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
See dozens of the best African-themed art pieces created by Shorewood High School's 10th grade World Studies students. After studying African history, students produce art work representing African history and culture, both past and contemporary. Come meet the student artists, see their work, and celebrate meaningful education.

Just for Singles . . .
Join other single adults in their forties and fifties for special activities during the month.

On Friday, May 16 at 6:30 pm, Abrahm Lustgarden discusses his new book, China‘s Great Train. Join in a conversation after the author event in the Friends of Third Place Meeting Room

On Thursday, May 22 at 7 pm, author Bob Spitz talks about Saucier‘s Apprentice: One Long Strange Trip Through the Great Cooking Schools of Europe. Participate in a discussion after the event in the Friends of Third Place Meeting Room.

Kana Woodwind Quintet
Sunday, May 18, 11am – 12:30 pm
Enjoy our Third Sunday at Third Place series with accomplished musicians on flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon. The Quintet draws mostly from a classical repertoire, with occasional jazz selections.

This helpful guide to services and government in King County is now available in Vietnamese! You can look at these booklets online or obtain a free printed copy at City Hall and other locations. Schools and service groups can get the free guides in bulk for distribution. The booklets are permanently hosted on the Third Place Commons website. Click to get the booklets and learn more. Tell a friend!

MSN's City Guide featured Third Place Books and Commons recently. The reviewer concluded with …Third Place Commons is a meeting place with soul… and we couldn't agree more.