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Hiking Seminar Hiking expert and instructional-video creator Jayah Faye Paley demonstrates how hiking poles can make your next mountain trek safer and more of a workout. REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., 206-223-1944. Free. 7-8:15 p.m. Wed., Sept. 28.
David Rothkopf He interviewed Madeleine Albright, Henry Kissinger, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and 126 other foreign-policy experts for his new book, Running the World: The Inside Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of American Power, which he'll discuss tonight at Town Hall. 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 28.
David Roberts The daring climber, who has conquered peaks throughout Alaska and the Yukon, delivers a slide-show lecture on the risks and rewards of mountaineering, with a Q&A to follow. REI, 222 Yale Ave., 206-223-1944. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 29.
David Miller The University of Washington architecture professor addresses eco-conscious design at a forum co-sponsored by UW and Seattle Architecture Foundation. Rainier Square (Conference Center), 1333 Fifth Ave., 206-667-9184. Free (RSVP required). 5-8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 29.
Jim Wallis The Christian activist and author talks about his latest book, God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It. Sponsored by the Washington Association of Churches. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-625-9790. $25. 8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 29.
Picture Perfect Queen Anne This neighborhood organization is beginning the task of transforming Queen Anne into a safer, cleaner, prettier neighborhood for residents and businesses, and they're holding a public meeting to get community input. How do they best utilize the dough from the Department of Neighborhoods? Swing by and you just might have a say in it. The Bethany Presbyterian Church, 1818 Queen Anne Ave., 206-786-5971. 6:30-9 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 29.
Henry S. Bienen The president of Northwestern University, a former State Department consultant, shares his thoughts on "Critical Foreign Policy Issues Facing the United States" in a talk sponsored by the NU Club of Seattle. Women's University Club, 1105 Sixth Ave., 866-881-0007. $15 ($10 NU Club members). 6:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 30.
Science Seminar The fall seminar series at Highline Community College commences with "Risk: When the Math You Don't Know CAN Kill You," led by geology professor Eric Baer. 2400 S. 240th St. (Des Moines), 206-878-3710. 2:10 p.m. Fri., Sept. 30.
Fido Fashions for Fall If your dog lacks sexy duds, the Humane Society's adoption day celebration at Hotel Monaco may be the answer. Not only are the Hotel, the Human Society, Three Dog Bakery, and CityDog showcasing pooch couture, but they're also bringing some adoptable canines to the event in hopes of finding them a place to call home. Hotel Monaco, 1101 Fourth Ave., 206-621-1770. Free. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fri., Sept. 30.
Harvest Celebration Farm Tour Get a firsthand look at farms throughout King County at the seventh annual edition of this event. In addition to chats with the farmers, there'll be corn mazes, hayrides, and chances to pet animals at 26 farms. Visit www.metrokc.gov/wsu-ce/farmtour for participating farms, or call 206-205-3206. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1.
Fisherman's Fall Festival Learn about the local fishing industry while listening to Scottish piping and, if you're up to it, participating in an oyster- or lutefisk-eating contest. Fisherman's Terminal (Boardwalk), 1900 W. Nickerson St., 206-782-6577. Free. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1.
Eliza Davidson The historian, architect, and arborist talks about John and Frederick Olmsted's efforts to develop Seattle's park-and-boulevard system, including Seward Park and the University of Washington campus. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, 117 S. Main St., 206-553-7220. Free. 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1.
Totem Dedication Carved by Tlingit artist Odin Lonning, Everett Community College's new Killer Whale/Thunderbird totem replaces a previous pole damaged in 2002; its unveiling anchors ECC's ninth annual Coastal Gathering celebration. Parks Student Union (Multipurpose Room), 2000 Tower St. (Everett), 425-388-9100. Free (includes dinner). 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1.
Think Green Day Go beyond bottles and cans at this "recycling" event, where you can donate books, CDs, DVDs, and even software to Eco Encore, a group that supports environmental nonprofits in Washington state through the resale of gently used goods. PCC Natural Markets (visit www.pccnaturalmarkets.com for locations). Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1.
Homelessness Forum At Bellevue's First United Methodist Church, a daylong program of workshops and panels featuring local politicians and activists, sponsored by the InterFaith Task Force on Homelessness. 1934 108th Ave. N.E. (Bellevue), 425-442-5418. $25 (suggested; scholarships available). 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1.
PeaceMobile The "roving billboard and sound system," available for use by local activist groups, makes its debut at Victor Steinbrueck Park. 2001 Western Ave., www.peacemobile.info. Free. 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1.
Family Fun Workshop Questions about comets? Drop by the Museum of Flight's kid-friendly class on the mysterious heavenly bodies. 9404 E. Marginal Way S., 206-768-7126. $14 ($13 seniors, $7.50 youth). 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1-Sun., Oct. 2.
Healing Arts The Healing Arts Wellness and Research Center hosts a grand opening to celebrate their arrival as a unique health care facility complete with naturopathic and oriental medicine, acupuncture, and sound and music therapy. There will be presentations by the center's practitioners, various other speakers, along with music, food, and local art. 1110 Edmonds Ave. N.E. (Renton), 425-255-2226. Free. Starts at noon Fri., Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1 and Sun., Oct. 2.
