World Red Cross Day Southern Sudanese Community of Washington founder Machot Lat keynotes the local celebration of this global event, which includes an info session on Red Cross International. Red Cross Chapter Office, 1900 25th Ave. S., 206-720-5285. Free. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tues., May 3.
CEO Lunch Series Gary Shansby, director of the Shansby Group, talks about his work in equity investment and consumer products. Sponsored by the University of Washington. Columbia Tower Club, 701 Fifth Ave., 206-543-0540. $38 ($30 UW alumni). Noon-1:30 p.m. Tues., May 3.
CityClub Luncheon Forum This year's Health Care Series begins with a panel discussion on possible fixes for America's health care crisis, including universal care, the "pay or play" system, and health savings accounts. 1904 Third Ave., 206-682-7395. $40 ($30 CityClub members). Noon-1:30 p.m. Tues., May 3.
Young Adult Interfaith Justice Series Seattle Zen Center abbot Genjo Marinello Osho leads a workshop on "the social justice tradition within Zen Buddhism." Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center, 1216 N.E. 65th St., 206-223-1138. $5. 7-9 p.m. Tues., May 3.
Gardening Class Prepare for the inevitable at "A Drought-Tolerant Garden from the Ground Up," sponsored by Seattle Public Utilities and taught by garden designer Stacie Crooks. Call 206-633-0224 for location (in Shoreline). Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Wed., May 4.
Health Lecture Naturopath Patrick Bufi of the Northwest Natural Health Specialty Care Clinic addresses the complex relationship between Western and alternative medicines. (RSVP required.) Gilda's Club, 1400 Broadway Ave. E., 206-709-1400. Free. 5:45-8 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Bob Dylan Lecture In conjunction with EMP's ongoing Dylan exhibit, this presentation by artistic director Bob Santelli deals with the songwriter's key albums The Freehweelin' Bob Dylan and The Times They Are A Changin'. Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave. N., 206-367-5483. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Hot Spots in Our World The University of Washington–sponsored lecture series continues with "Global Food: Multinational Corporations vs. Local Control in the U.S. and Canada," presented by Branden Born of UW's Canadian Studies Center. UW campus (call 206-897-8939 for exact location and to register). $15. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Meet the Mammals The biweekly lecture series at the Burke Museum concludes with "Human Heritage: The Diversity of Primates and Our Place in Nature." 17th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 45th Street, 206-543-9681. Free (preregistration required). 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Bob Vandenbosch The University of Washington chemistry and physics professor describes the effect of El Niño on West Coast butterflies. Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., 206-364-4935. Free. 7 p.m. Wed., May 4.
Publishing PanelSeattle Times publisher Frank Blethen joins ex-Slate publisher Cyrus Krohn, small-press poetry publisher Charles Wright, and former Chicago Reader publishing director Jane Levine for a discussion of the publishing industry. Moderated by outgoing Town Hall director (and Seattle Weekly founding editor) David Brewster. Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.
