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Rename Seattle Parks Help rename York Substation and three other poorly named (or unnamed) city parks by sending suggestions to Paula Hoff at Seattle Parks & Rec (paula.hoff@seattle.gov) by Monday, Feb. 28. (The other parks are Ballard Civic Center Park, Smith Cove, and the park at Lake Union Waterway 14 and Northlake Way on Lake Union.) Submit names by Mon., Feb. 28.
Film Discussion Series UW/Bothell's extracurricular survey of world cinema takes off with Window to Paris, which chronicles the zany exploits of a Russian émigré in the French capital. (Discussion after the film.) UWB2 Building (Room 021), 18115 Campus Way N.E. (Bothell), 206-543-4852. Free. 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 2.
Environmental Issues Course A catchall for the eco-conscious, this class taught by "local environmental experts" touches on global warming, forest conservation, agriculture, earth-friendly economics, and low-pollution transport solutions. The Mountaineers, 300 Third Ave. W., 206-284-8484. $50 ($45 for Mountaineers members). (Single lectures: $8/$7.) 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 2-April 6.
Northwest Stream Center Class The winter series continues with "Fascination With Crows and Ravens," taught by University of Washington science prof John Marzluff. 600 128th St. S.E. (Everett), 425-316-8592. $6. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 2.
Maritime Career Day Learn how to spend your life at sea (and get paid for it) at Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center's annual open house. 2205 Alaskan Way (Pier 66), 206-374-4000. Free. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 3.
Chinese New Year Celebration Welcome the Year of the Rooster with Chinese food, music, martial arts, and a traditional Lion Dance. Viking Union (Multipurpose Room), 516 High St. (Bellingham), 360-650-7271. $12 ($10 advance). 6-10 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 3.
Egyptology Lecture University of Chicago doctoral student Jacqueline Jay examines the archetypes of ancient Egyptian literature in a talk sponsored by the Burke Museum and the University of Washington. Burke Museum, 17th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 45th Street, 206-543-7907. Free. 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 3.
Fire Safety Meeting Seattleites interested in the upcoming relocation of Fire Station 6 (currently at 101 23rd Ave. S.) are encouraged to attend this informational meeting. Bailey-Gatzert School, 1301 E. Yesler Way, 206-252-2810. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 3.
Holocaust Lecture In conjunction with the recent PBS documentary series Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State, KCTS-TV and other sponsors present a talk by historian Robert Jan van Pelt (author of The Case for Auschwitz: Evidence from the Irving Trial) on the most notorious of all concentration camps. Seattle University (Shafer Auditorium), 901 12th Ave., 206-441-5747. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 3.
Sharon Romm It's a jungle out there for daters, especially when you're over 50. Psychiatrist and University of Washington faculty member Romm addresses the topic as part of the JCC's evening lecture series. Discussion to follow. 3801 E. Mercer Way (Mercer Island), 206-232-7115 ext. 269. $5. 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 3.
Philip Rose The longtime Broadway producer talks about American theater in the 1950s and '60s, when shows like Raisin in the Sun, originally produced by Rose in 1959, achieved lasting fame. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave., 206-706-7018. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 3. Seattle University (Fine Arts Bldg.), 901 12th Ave., 206-296-5360. Free. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 4.
Willie Weir At the University District's R+E Cycles, the KUOW-FM personality and cyclist talks about his 2,000-mile biking adventure in Cuba. 5627 University Way N.E., 206-527-4822. $7 ($5 advance). 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 3-Sat., Feb. 5.
The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler's feminist hybrid of oral history and performance rolls around again, this time staged intimately at Wallingford's Stone Soup Theater with a five-woman cast. 4035 Stone Way N., 206-633-1883. $18 ($15 students/seniors). 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. (also 3 p.m. Sat., Feb. 12 and Sat., Feb. 26). Thurs., Feb. 3-Sat., Feb. 26.
Science Seminar Highline Community College continues its winter seminar series with a talk titled "Salmon, Currents, and Three-Tree Point," presented by University of Washington professor Parker MacCready. 2400 S. 240th St., 206-878-3710 ext. 3283. Free. 2:10-3 p.m. Fri., Feb. 4.
Gardening Class Learn to grow your own tea at Sumner's Windmill Gardens. 5823 160th Ave. E. (Sumner), 253-863-5843. $10. 6 p.m. Fri., Feb. 4.
Nonviolence Event Bothell's Center for Spiritual Living begins its weekly series of peace happenings with a "candle-lighting chant service" led by the Rev. MaSanda LaRa. 18102 102nd Ave. N.E. (Bothell), 425-941-9717. Donations accepted. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 4.
Ocean Career Day Aspiring Steve Zissous can learn about jobs in ocean science from marine biologists and teachers at this free Seattle Aquarium Q&A. 1483 Alaskan Way, 206-386-4300. Free. 8 a.m. Sat., Feb. 5.
Asia Pacific New Year Celebration Ring in the Chinese New Year (which begins February 9) at the Tacoma Dome. 2727 East D Street (Tacoma), 253-572-3663. Donations accepted. 9 a.m. Sat., Feb. 5.
Nature Cruise Check out the bald eagles, loons, herons, seals, otters, and other creatures native to La Conner on a four-hour aquatic excursion organized by the Audubon Society. Meet at Viking Cruises, 109 N. First St. (La Conner), 888-207-2333. $40. 9:30 a.m. Sat., Feb. 5.
Tét Festival The Chinese New Year gets a lot more press than its Vietnamese counterpart, but that's no reason not to enjoy the firecrackers, ceremonial Lion Dance, and other festive customs that make up Seattle Center's Tét Festival. Seattle Center (Center House and Fisher Pavilion), 206-684-7200. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Feb. 5. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Feb. 6.
