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Anxiety Disorder Forums Jerilyn Ross, president of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, and Dr. Peter Roy-Byrne, a specialist in anxiety disorders, present three seminars at the Sheraton Hotel. Wednesday's introductory session is free; the weekend sessions address treatment options and the effects of an anxiety disorder on the sufferer's family. 1400 Sixth Ave., 206-621-9000. Free. 5-6 p.m. Wed., March 16. $50 (includes both weekend sessions). 9:15 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., March 19, and 9 a.m.-noon Sun., March 20.
International Updates Lecture Series University of Washington professor Robert Burrowes and College of the Holy Cross professor Mathew Schmalz address "Social Narcotics: Betel Nut in India and Qat in Yemen" at a UW-sponsored dinner lecture. UW Kane Hall (Walker-Ames Room), 206-221-6374. $25. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., March 16.
Josh Rushing, et al. The former Marine, featured prominently in last year's documentary Control Room (about the Qatar-based news network Al-Jazeera), leads a panel of other ex-military officers in a discussion of the war in Iraq. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7 p.m. Wed., March 16.
Aspiration of Samantabhadra Sakya Monastery hosts a seminar, led by musician and teacher H.E. Dagmo Jamyang Sakya, on the history and significance of Buddhism's central prayer. 108 N.W. 83rd St., 206-789-2573. $12. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 16.
Environmental Film Festival Sponsored by Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network, this four-day fest features more than 30 films, most of them documentaries. The lineup includes The Greatest Good, about the first hundred years of the U.S. Forest Service, and Oil on Ice, a critical look at drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Sleeping Lady, 7375 Icicle Rd. (Leavenworth), 206-443-7239. $10 1/3-day pass; $30 day pass; $100 festival pass. Visit www.hazelfilm.org for show times. Thurs., March 17-Sun., March 20.
Victorian Festival Revisit the era of Dickens and chastity belts in Port Townsend, where the annual festival means antiques auctions, historic home tours, plenty of parlor teas, and a lavish Victorian Ball. Various venues; visit www.victorianfestival.org for details. Event prices vary (Victorian Ball: $25). Thurs., March 17-Sun., March 20.
Built Green Conference Seattle Center hosts the annual expo on environmentally friendly construction; Montana recycling-technology expert Steve Loken is this year's keynote speaker. Seattle Center (Northwest Rooms), 425-451-7920. $135 ($65 students; prices include breakfast and lunch). 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thurs., March 17.
Employment Fair Tired of your boss? Learn how to become your own employer at a midday mini-expo hosted by Everett Community College. 2000 Tower St. (Everett), 425-388-9196. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs., March 17.
Film and Food Festival For a true Sensurround experience, try this dinner screening of the spicy 1999 Cuban film Life Is to Whistle while chowing down on Cuban cuisine in Tacoma, the official sister city of Cienfuegos, Cuba. Who knew? Blue Mouse Theatre, 2702 N. Proctor St. (Tacoma), 253-272-6622. $15 (includes dinner). Dinner: 6 p.m. Screening: 7 p.m. Thurs., March 17.
Gardening Lecture Ed Hume, KVI-AM radio host and author of Gardening With Ed Hume, answers your planting, mulching, and watering questions. Seattle Pacific University (Demaray Hall 150), 3307 Third Ave. W., 206-281-2138. $12. 7:15 p.m. Thurs., March 17.
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.) Jackson Federal Building, 915 Second Ave., 800-398-7888. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri., March 18.
Jefferson Awards Luncheon Established by Jackie Kennedy and Sen. Robert Taft, the Jefferson Award is the most prestigious national honor for public service. At this lunchtime ceremony, hosted by CityClub, past and new winners mix and mingle with local luminaries and, quite possibly, you. Crown Plaza, 1113 Sixth Ave., 206-682-7395. $45. Noon-1:45 p.m. Fri., March 18.
Photoshop Workshop for Cartoonists At the School of Visual Concepts, animator and Web designer Georgia Ball teaches all comers how to scan, color, compile, and tweak images like a pro. 500 Aurora Ave. N., 206-214-5369. $2. 7 p.m. Fri., March 18.
Peace Dialogues An open forum for discussing nonviolence. Center for Spiritual Living, 18102 102nd Ave. N.E. (Bothell), 425-941-9717. Pay what you can. 7:30-9 p.m. Fri., March 18.
Maritime Treasures Sale Nearly a dozen local "seafaring organizations" host this sale of nautical knickknacks and equipment. Armory Building, 860 Terry Ave. N., 206-448-0707. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., March 19.
Travel Discussion A chance for travel-savvy women to share their wisdom with aspiring female globetrotters. Wide World Books & Maps, 4411A Wallingford Ave. N., 206-634-3453. Free. 9 a.m. Sat., March 19.
Family Science Day At this all-ages open house, parents and children can peek behind the scenes at the Seattle Aquarium and ask scientists about their work. 1483 Alaskan Way, 206-386-4320. $12 ($8 youth, $5 kids 3-5). 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., March 19.
Jimm Harrison The "certified aromatherapist and cosmetologist" leads a workshop on the healing power of hydrosols, produced during the distillation of essential oils. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr. N.E. (Kenmore), 425-602-3075. $70 (includes all supplies). 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat., March 19.
Kite Exhibit The new exhibit at the Museum of Flight, scheduled to run through mid-July, explores the science, history, and aesthetics of kiting. 9404 Marginal Way S., 206-764-5700. $12 ($11 seniors, $7.50 youth). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Opens Sat., March 19.
