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International Updates Lecture Series University of Washington doctoral candidate Duong Bich Hanh addresses "Tourism in China and Northern Vietnam" at a UW-sponsored dinner lecture. UW Kane Hall (Walker-Ames Room), 206-221-6374. $25. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., March 9.
Don Munro The head of Coastal Environmental Systems, a leading manufacturer of weather instruments, talks about building a capable staff. Sponsored by the Association for Corporate Growth. Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., 206-362-6975. $40 ($25 ACG members). 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wed., March 9.
Tax Workshop for Artists Let local attorney Neil Sussman teach you how to keep the term "starving artist" from applying to you. Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., 206-328-7053. $50 for attorneys, $35 for paralegals, $20 for artists and students. 6:45-9:30 p.m. Wed., March 9.
Nature Workshop Learn "Secrets of the Salmon-Wildlife Relationship" at a Carkeek Park class. Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Rd., 206-684-0877. Free. 7-9 p.m. Wed., March 9.
Parenting Workshop "Taking Care of Our Children: Drug Awareness and Prevention" is the subject; Steve Morris of Jewish Family Service leads the seminar. Stroum JCC, 3801 E. Mercer Way (Mercer Island), 206-461-3240 ext. 3146. $15. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., March 9.
Parenting Workshop What does it take to raise a well-adjusted boy in the 21st century? Clinical therapist Andrew Koerner passes on his wisdom at this Jewish Family Service–sponsored class. 3801 E. Mercer Way (Mercer Island), 206-461-3240 ext. 3146. $15. 10-11:30 a.m. Thurs., March 10.
Bernie McGrenahan The comedian warns against alcohol abuse at Everett Community College. 2000 Tower St. (Everett), 425-388-9505. Free. 11-11:50 a.m. Thurs., March 10.
Film Screening Several local women's groups host a screening of the documentary Speak Out: I Had an Abortion, in which women from diverse backgrounds describe the experience. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave., 206-388-0500. Free. 6-9 p.m. Thurs., March 10.
Stuart Gordon The notorious director of the cult horror classic Re-Animator reflects on his odd trajectory from schlock to family films (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and its sequel) and back to B-grade horror (last year's gruesome King of the Ants). Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. (Tacoma), 253-591-5666. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., March 10.
Home Restoration Workshop Learn how to reduce, reuse, or recycle aging parts of your abode with help from remodeling professionals Pat Finn and Rick Sever. Sponsored by Historic Seattle. Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. (Room 202), 206-622-6952. $10. 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs., March 10.
Parenting Lecture Child-development experts Susan Spieker and Jean Kelly discuss the fundamentals of early parent-child bonding. Sponsored by ParentMap.com. Benaroya Hall (Nordstrom Recital Hall), 200 University St., 206-232-1940. $12. 7-9 p.m. Thurs., March 10.
Science Panel University of Washington professor Jody Bourgeois and other scientists break down the physical forces that lead to tsunamis and assess the risk of a local occurrence. UW Kane Hall, Room 120, 206-616-9769. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs., March 10.
Travel Lecture Turkish scholar and Cultural Folk Tours director Bora Özkök offers a multimedia overview of his homeland. Seattle Westin, 1900 Fifth Ave., 206-728-1000. Free. 7-9 p.m. Thurs., March 10.
Plant Stewardship Program Help improve your local ecology as a Washington Native Plant Society steward; visit www.wnps.org for more information and to download an application for the 11-week training program. Deadline is Friday, March 11! Classes at South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., 206-527-3210. Free. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 30-June 15.
Science Seminar Highline Community College concludes its winter seminar series with a talk titled "Tsunami," presented by Highline professor Carla Whittington. 2400 S. 240th St., 206-878-3710, ext. 3283. Free. 2:10-3 p.m. Fri., March 11.
Dr. Louis Ignarro The 1998 Nobel Prize winner and heart-health expert discusses America's ongoing cardiovascular crisis. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., 206-366-3316. Free. 6:30 p.m. Fri., March 11.
Nonviolence Event The Center for Spiritual Living continues its weekly series of peace happenings with a film screening and discussion concerning "synthesis dialogues" with the Dalai Lama. 18102 102nd Ave. N.E. (Bothell), 425-941-9717. Pay what you can. 7:30-9 p.m. Fri., March 11.
Arts Panel Following the March 11 performance of Influence at Theatre Babylon, former Seattle Weekly writers and editors Sheila Farr, James Bush, Katherine Koberg, and John Longenbaugh join SW founder David Brewster for a discussion: "Alternative Papers, Alternative Arts: Are Either Fulfilling Their Mission?" Oddfellows Building, 915 E. Pine St. (Velocity Mainspace, Second Floor), 206-720-1942. $18 ($15 advance, $12 students/seniors). Play at 8 p.m., discussion to follow. Fri., March 11.
Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show Special guest Jon Provost, who played Timmy on the TV series Lassie, should make this year's show especially memorable. Qwest Field Event Center, 1000 Occidental Ave., 206-381-8057. $10 ($5 seniors/children). 8 a.m.-3 p.m. or later. Sat., March 12-Sun., March 13.
Language Lesson Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Early risers can start learning the language of Wagner and Goethe at this introductory session sponsored by Seattle Language Academy. Wide World Books & Maps, 4411A Wallingford Ave. N., 206-634-3453. Free. 9:30 a.m. Sat., March 12.
Try Rowing Bash The Lake Washington Rowing Club hosts a session that covers the basics and awards all participants a souvenir T-shirt. 910 N. Northlake Way, 206-547-1583. $30. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., March 12.
