Your Community, Your Space – You Make It Possible

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December 2016 As 2016 draws to a close and we begin to celebrate our season of giving and gratitude at Third Place Commons*, we give thanks for many things – and you are chief among them! After hosting over 1000 free community events this year, we are enormously grateful for the dozens of community nonprofits, agencies, schools, ...

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Holiday Shows, Holiday Markets, & Holiday Cheer in December

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December is a big and busy month at Third Place Commons! From the ever-popular weekend music series featuring live music (and dancing) every Friday and Saturday night to a whole host of holiday themed performances… from community service events like a healthcare enrollment fair to community partner events like LFP Library’s Caspar Babypants performance… from ...

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Make a Gift for #GivingTuesday, The International Day of Giving!

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Third Place Commons is a unique and special place that serves our shared community like no other. From free music and dancing every Friday and Saturday night to the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market from May to October… from weekly Kaleidoscope Play & Learn sessions for toddlers to weekly foreign language conversation groups for grown-ups… ...

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LFP Farmers Market Returns This Sunday, 11/6

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The farmers market you know and love is back for our first of three special fall markets this Sunday, November 6th from 10 AM to 3 PM. The market will take place in its usual location, in the parking lot adjacent to Lake Forest Park City Hall at the corner of Bothell Way NE and ...

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Halloween Candy, Comedy, Magic, Music, and More!

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    Halloween starts early this weekend at Third Place Commons with the first of three fun, family-friendly events, our 6th annual Halloween Hafla Belly Dance Event. Head to the Commons stage this Saturday, October 29th at 2 PM to enjoy a performance for the whole family from Silk Rain, A Dance Company. Then, don’t go far because ...

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Free Dance Lessons, Latin Music Fun, & More This Month

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The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up this month at Third Place Commons! The fun starts this Friday, October 7th  at 6 PM when you can learn to Cha Cha with Mark Willson and Margot Richardson of Delicious Dance. During this free, easygoing one-hour lesson, you’ll dance with new friends and practice ...

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Applications Now Available for Holiday Crafts Fairs – Due Oct 5th

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Applications are now being accepted for the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market’s 2016 Holiday Crafts Fairs. Local and Washington-based artists and crafters of all kinds are encouraged to apply. This holiday season, shoppers will be treated to two indoor holiday crafts fairs where they can find unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on their holiday lists. ...

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Free Latin Music Series Starts September 2nd!

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Third Place Commons is delighted to announce the launch of a new fall Latin Music Series. Over four Fridays in September and October, the Commons will celebrate the irresistible rhythms and melodies of Latin music beginning this Friday, September 2nd with Savani Latin Jazz. Audiences at the Commons always love to dance, which is why we’re ...

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Food Truck Rodeo Returns to the LFP Farmers Market!

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Remember back in May when the food truck rodeo was such a huge hit on opening day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market? Well, the rodeo is back in town this Sunday from 10-3! Yes, the LFP Farmers Market is ramping up for another exciting day of delicious, mobile delicacies to suit all tastes. From ...

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