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Health Lecture The dialysis-services provider DaVita hosts a talk on kidney disease and its relationship to high blood pressure and diabetes. Senior Center of West Seattle, 4217 S.W. Oregon St., 888-695-4363. Free. Noon-4 p.m. Wed., March 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., March 23.

Climb for Clean Air Meeting Learn about the American Lung Association's annual trip up Mount Rainier. 2625 Third Ave., 800-732-9339. Free. 6:30 p.m. Wed., March 23.

Jerry Fowler The director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Committee on Conscience talks about his recent visit to Sudan, where the ongoing genocide has left tens of thousands dead and millions homeless. Temple Beth Am, 2632 N.E. 80th St., 206-525-0915. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., March 23.

Health Discussion Explore the relationship between the mind and the immune system at Sakya Monastery. 108 N.W. 83rd St., 206-789-2573. $12. 7 p.m. Wed., March 23.

Keepers of the Culture Town Hall plays host to musicians and storytellers from Croatia, Senegal, Quebec, and other corners of the world. 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $18 ($15 advance). 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 23.

Joanne Snow-Smith In a lecture and slideshow accompanied by the music of the Seattle Choral Company, the University of Washington art professor provides an in-depth look at the restoration of the Sistine Chapel. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 N.E. 12th St. (Medina), 425-454-9541. Free. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 23.