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Kunihiko Saiko The former Japanese ambassador to the U.S. has also helped maintain Japan's diplomatic relations with Iran; he's likely to draw on these and other political experiences at this luncheon, sponsored by the Seattle office of the Consulate-General of Japan. Columbia Tower Club (76th Floor), 206-374-0180. $35. Noon-1:30 p.m. Wed. March 24.

Community Volunteer Night at Food Lifeline Sort and repackage food for shelters, hot-meal programs, and food banks at this bimonthly volunteer event. Food Lifeline is an affiliate of the Second Harvest program; last year the organization distributed 18.6 million pounds of food throughout Western Washington. 1702 N.E. 150th St. (Shoreline), 206-545-6600 ext. 247. Free admission. 6-8 p.m. Wed. March 24.

Green Party Meeting The monthly meeting of local Green Party supporters. University Heights Center, N.E. 50th St. and University Way N.E., 206-524-3377. Free admission. 7:15 p.m. Wed. March 24.

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