EVENTS
Half Pint Library Book Drive
Through March 31. Half Price Books is encouraging patrons to donate new or gently-used children's books at any Half Price Books location. All collected books will be used to replenish the Half Pint Library at Swedish Medical Center. www.halfpricebooks.com.
YMCA Teen Job Fair
March 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For ages 16-19 looking for a summer job. Come dressed to impress. Bring copies of resume. Giveaways. Door prizes. Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA, 1700 23rd Ave. 322-6969 or rjenkins@mmem.seattleymca.org.
Seattle Wine Society
March 19, 6-9:30 p.m. Live music and selected wines from Italy's far corners. St. Demetrios Cultural Center, 2100 Boyer Ave. E. Catered dinner. $65 members, $80 non-members. www.EnoSoc.org.
Verbena Health Clinic
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Primary allopathic and naturopathic medical services at Country Doctor Community Health Clinic, 500 19th Ave. E. To make an appointment, 299-1600.
The Politics of Anti-Semitism
Mondays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Freedom Socialist Party hosts discussion series on "The Politics of Anti-Semitism," the new book edited by Alexander Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair. Participants will gain an understanding of the nature of Jewish oppression and learn to differentiate valid criticisms of Israel from dangerous ethnic stereotypes. Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, room 3201. Adrienne, 328-2509 or Adrienne.w@earthlink.net.
SCHOOLS
Miller Community Center after-school program
Accepting applications for monthly after-school program, Monday - Friday, 3 - 6 p.m. $230 per month. Activities include art, music, dance, sports, cooking and field trips, with an emphasis on tutoring and homework help. Miller Community Center, 684-4753.
Retraining program at SCCC
Orientations on Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Tuition assistance and training is available in Applications Support, Biotechnology, Respiratory Care, Carpentry and more. 1701 Broadway Ave. E. 581-6370.
SENIORS
Sound Steps
Tuesday - Friday walks starting at different community centers. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E.; Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St.; Wednesday, 10 a.m., Yesler Community Center, 835 E. Yesler Way; Thursday, 10 a.m., Garfield Community Center; Friday, 10 a.m. Miller Community Center. Part of Seattle Parks and Recreation Senior Adult Programs. Registration and more information, 233-7255.
Meals on Wheels
With breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. For seniors age 60 and older who are unable to leave their homes or have difficulty preparing meals. $3 suggested donation. 448-5767.
WORSHIP
Why do they hate us ... and what can I do?
Wednesday, March 16, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Each session in this series of forums will contain an interactive presentation and a time of prayer and contemplation. Bloedel Hall at Saint Mark's, 1245 10th Ave. E. Reservations for childcare are available, 323-0300, ext. 313.
Holy Week
March 20-27. During these holiest days of the Church's year, Catholics throughout the world commemorate the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During these holy days, many special liturgies will be celebrated at St. James Cathedral, 804 9th Ave. 622-3559.
WORKSHOPS
Deborah Jacobs
Monday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. City Librarian Deborah Jacobs is interviewed on stage by urban planning specialist Bill Dietrich of "The Seattle Times." $5 at the door. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. 652-4255 or www.townhallseattle.org.
READINGS
Reading on Alaska
Saturday, March 19, 5 p.m. Author Seth Kantner reads from "Ordinary Wolves," and gives a slide show about the Alaskan Wilderness at Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. $5 general or $3 Hugo House members. 322-7030 or www.hugohouse.org.
PoetsWest
Monday, March 21, 7 p.m. PoetsWest features Donna Frisk, Jill Hardin, David Rizzi. Open mic. Seattle Metaphysical Library, 1525B 14th Ave. 682-1268 or info@poetswest.com.
SUPPORT
Mother's Support Group
Wednesdays, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. A peer-facilitated support group for mothers of HIV positive children and for mothers grieving the HIV-related loss of an adult child. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave. E. 322-2437 or www. DunsheeHouse.org.
Emotions Anonymous
Thursdays, 7 p.m. For people coping with stress in daily living. Free. Swedish Medical Center, 747 Broadway, Floor A, Conference Room. James, 467-9027.
VOLUNTEERS
St. Mary's Food Bank
Need volunteers to deliver groceries to elderly and homebound clients in Capitol Hill area on Mondays. Must have car and work one to two hours a week. 324-7100, ext. 23.
ElderHealth Northwest
Seeks volunteers to help at its Adult Day Health Center on First Hill. One to two hours a week between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for at least three months. Pat, 224-3790.
Miller Community Center
Need coaches for youth sports teams and volunteers for special community events throughout year. 330 19th Ave. E. 684-4753.
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