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Film Discussion Series UW/Bothell's extracurricular survey of world cinema continues with Autumn Spring, the story of a Peter Pan–type facing old age in the Czech Republic. (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. 23.
Community Alliance for Global Justice The local political group meets to discuss the Central American Free Trade Agreement. 606 Maynard Ave. S., 206-405-4600. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 23.
Bike Maintenance Class Intended especially for women, and taught by an REI staffer. ("Please bring your front wheel for hands-on experience.") REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., 206-223-1944. Free. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 23.
Community Conversation "Culture and Standards of Beauty" is the topic of this panel discussion led by Change Your Mind, Change Your Body author Ann Kearney Cooke and triathlete/model Alesia Massingale. Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. (Tacoma), 253-591-5666. Free. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 23.
Film Screening The recently relocated 911 Media Arts Center screens Mission Against Terror, a Cuban documentary about five political prisoners arrested for antiterrorist activities. 409 Ninth Ave. N., 206-682-6552. $10. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 23.
Karsten Heuer The biologist and park ranger explains why he journeyed from Yellowstone National Park to the Canadian Yukon and what he discovered along the way. Sponsored in part by the Mountaineers and the Burke Museum. UW Kane Hall (Room 210), 206-223-6303. Free. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 23.
West Seattle Then and Now Former Department of Neighborhoods director Jim Diers, John Chaney of Historic Seattle (the event sponsor), and King County Council member Dow Constantine discuss West Seattle's evolution from city birthplace to homeowners' hotspot. South Seattle Community College (Olympic Hall), 6000 16th Ave. S.W., 206-622-6952. $12. 7-9 p.m. Wed., Feb. 23.
Roger Penrose The Oxford math professor talks about his new book, The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe, in which he reveals little-known connections between mathematical theory and natural phenomena. Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 23.
Blood Drive Donate some hemoglobin to the Puget Sound Blood Center. (Visit www.psbc.org for a full list of times and places to give blood.) Westlake Tower, 1601 Fifth Ave. (Fifth Floor), 800-398-7888. Free. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 24.
Cognitive Therapy Workshop Hosted by Antioch University and taught by Indian-born mental health counselor Anil Coumar, this seminar covers the basics of "mindfulness-based cognitive therapy," which encourages collaboration between patients and physicians. 2326 Sixth Ave., 206-268-4111. $55 ($25 Antioch students). 1-5 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 24.
Art Lecture Sculptor and writer Tony Angell examines the relationships among art, nature, and environmental activism in a talk sponsored by People for Puget Sound. REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., 206-382-7007. $10 ($8 advance). 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 24.
Warren McDonald The climber, who suffered a double amputation after a fall in 1997, reads from and discusses his new book, A Test of Will, in which he recounts the incident and its aftermath, including his recovery and return to climbing. REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., 206-223-1944. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 24.
Nordic Film Series This week's feature: the Swedish film Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg, the true story of a man who saved tens of thousands of Jews in Hungary during World War II. Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St., 206-789-5707. $5 (suggested donation). 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 24.
Karen Spears Zacharias The daughter of a Vietnam soldier killed in action talks about her new memoir, Hero Mama, at the Tacoma Public Library. 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. (Tacoma), 253-591-5666. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 24.
Greg Nickels The mayor of Seattle, up for re-election in November, talks with Essex Porter of KIRO-TV about his plans for the next four years (chief among them: the redevelopment of South Lake Union). Sponsored by CityClub. Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., 206-682-7395. $40 (includes luncheon). Noon-1:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 25.
Science Seminar Highline Community College continues its winter seminar series with a talk titled "AIDS: An Update," presented by Highline professor Bob Baugher. 2400 S. 240th St., 206-878-3710, ext. 3283. Free. 2:10-3 p.m. Fri., Feb. 25.
Black History Month Film Festival The fest, co-sponsored by Blac Urban Professionals and SEED, concludes with the star-studded 1974 caper comedy Uptown Saturday Night, featuring Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, Richard Pryor, and Sidney Poitier (who also directed). Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska St., 206-309-8331. $5. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fri., Feb. 25.
Carol Moseley Braun At Benaroya Hall, the former U.S. ambassador, senator, and presidential candidate speaks on the Bush economic plan and its potential effect on Social Security. 200 University St., 206-218-4747. $20 ($40 VIP ticket includes post-event reception). 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 25.
Joanna Kadi The "working-class Arab lesbian cultural worker" reads some of her post–9/11 poetry and talks about politics and hope at Chinatown's Bush Hotel. 409 Maynard Ave. S., 206-324-8165. $5 (suggested donation). 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 25.
Nonviolence Event Bothell's Center for Spiritual Living continues its weekly series of peace happenings with a workshop on "compassionate listening" taught by Peter Hwoschinky. 18102 102nd Ave. N.E. (Bothell), 425-941-9717. $25 (a third of proceeds benefit peace organizations). 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 25.
