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Enjoy this classic Swedish lunch tradition—just like you'd find in Sweden. A delicious, scenic way to experience Swedish culture! Sillunch at the Swedish Club – A Monthly Tradition with a View! Join us every first Friday of the month for Sillunch in our welcoming Three Crowns Lounge, where tradition, culture, and culinary appetites come together—alongside some of the most iconic views in Seattle. This classic Swedish lunch includes a delicious spread of pickled herring, boiled potatoes, crispbread, and seasonal sides—everything you’d expect from a traditional Swedish sillbord. You’ll also enjoy a full Fika table, complete with coffee and a rotating selection of desserts to finish your meal the sweet way. It’s all just $25 (plus tax) for a cozy, culture-rich dining experience that’s crisp, clean, and fun—just like the Swedish way. Grab your tickets today and come hungry! RSVP encouraged! What is a sillbord or Sillunch? A sillbord (literally “herring table” in Swedish) is a traditional Swedish buffet-style spread centered around pickled herring, usually accompanied by classic sides like: Boiled potatoes Sour cream and chives Crispbread (knäckebröd) Cheese Hard-boiled eggs Various sauces and garnishes Sometimes cold cuts or smoked fish It's a staple of Swedish celebrations, especially during holidays like Midsummer, Christmas (Julbord), and Easter, but can also be enjoyed at special lunches like Sillunch. Think of it as a smaller, more focused cousin of the full smörgåsbord, with herring taking center stage.

Come #DanceWithRangeela – Learn some fire Bollywood choreo with Kanchan! Come #DanceWithRangeela – Learn some fire Bollywood choreo with Kanchan! Class Description Join Kanchan for this exciting Bollywood dance class where you’ll learn choreography to a hit Bollywood song! Follow us on Instagram to see the song reveal! This class is open to all skill levels. Our goal is for you to have a blast as you dance your way to becoming a Bollywood star! Studio Location Whim W’Him – Den Studio 1716 2nd Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

A powerful memoir of medicine, identity, and family secrets from an esteemed OB/GYN. Third Place Books welcomes author and ob-gyn Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari to our Seward Park store for a conversation about her new book Labor: One Woman's Work. Weaving together stories about her grandmother's mysterious death in midcentury Iran and her own modern-day experiences founding a mobile women's health clinic, Dr. Afsari's memoir is a rallying cry for compassionate care and reproductive freedom. Dr. Afsari will be joined in conversation by Dr. Ben DeLisa. This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book! Tickets: This event is free to attend. For important updates, registration is highly recommended in advance. About Labor: One Woman's Work. . . A powerful memoir of medicine, identity, and family secrets from an esteemed ob-gyn as she unravels her grandmother’s mysterious death while reimagining women’s health care from a mobile clinic—for readers of The Beauty in Breaking and The In-Between. In Labor: One Woman’s Work, Dr. Mary Afsari takes us on a deeply personal and transformative journey through her life as an ob-gyn. Set against the vivid backdrops of Portland, Oregon, and Shiraz, Iran, this powerful memoir intertwines the complexities of her professional life with the hidden truths of her family’s past, exploring the intersection of medicine, identity, and the enduring search for agency. The story begins in the bustling corridors of an Oregon hospital, where Mary dedicates herself wholeheartedly to her patients—often at great personal cost. At the same time, Mary uncovers a long-buried family secret: the tragic story of her grandmother Mehry’s death in 1950s Iran. This revelation propels her on a quest to untangle the threads of her family’s history while confronting the forces that have shaped her identity and her professional mission. As Mary struggles with the oppressive realities of the medical-industrial complex and the growing attacks on women’s reproductive rights, she chooses a path of bold defiance. Inspired by her grandmother’s legacy and her own commitment to compassionate care, she decides to take her work out of the hospital and on the road: she converts an RV into a mobile women’s health clinic. This innovative act allows her to deliver personalized, critical reproductive health care services across the Pacific Northwest, creating community and enduring friendships along the way. “When women don’t have a choice, bad things happen,” Mary writes. Labor is an intimate, immersive personal story, a rallying cry in a post-Roe world, and an inspiring example of what women can do when they do have a choice. Rich with the voices of her patients and the vibrant cultural threads of her Iranian heritage, Mary’s story challenges us to rethink the boundaries of health care and reclaim the autonomy of women’s bodies and lives. With warmth, insight, and humor, Labor ultimately offers a vision of transformation, resilience, and the power of reclaiming one’s path and saving other people’s lives in the process. Mary Fariba Afsari, DO, is a board-certified ob-gyn who founded FemForward Health in Portland, Oregon. She graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency and also holds a MS in health communication from Tufts University/Emerson College. She is the author of Labor: One Woman’s Work. About Third Place Books Founded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, Third Place Books is dedicated to the creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. With locations in Lake Forest Park and Seattle's Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods, Third Place Books is proud to serve the entire Seattle metro area.

Western Washington Realtist, based in Kent, WA, is the local chapter of NAREB—the oldest minority professional trade association in America, founded in 1947 to secure equal housing opportunities regardless of race, creed, or color. With roots in a powerful historical mission, Western Washington Realtist continues to champion fair housing and equitable homeownership for all communities throughout Western Washington. The organization operates on three core pillars: Advocacy, Activism, and Action. Through advocacy, Western Washington Realtist works to influence public policies that protect and expand sustainable homeownership. Through activism, the organization maintains a strong social justice commitment, vigorously supporting equal opportunity and fair treatment for the Black community in housing. Through action, members promote homeownership and civic engagement grounded in the principle of democracy in housing. Founded locally in December 2009 and chartered in August 2010, Western Washington Realtist has built a vibrant community of real estate professionals united by shared values. The term "Realtist" itself carries historical significance, representing professionals who stood with communities of color when the established real estate industry closed its doors to them. Today, Western Washington Realtist members represent all professional disciplines within real estate, united in their commitment to ensuring that communities of color are treated with dignity and respect. When conversations involve Black homeownership in Washington State, Western Washington Realtist is at the table, advancing the legacy of equal housing opportunity for future generations.

Founded in 2004 by Risho Sapano, Mother Africa emerged from a powerful vision: that African refugee and immigrant women should have voices and seats at decision-making tables, not merely be recipients of services. Based in Kent, WA, this organization has grown into a vital resource for African families navigating the complexities of building new lives in their adopted home. Mother Africa recognizes that immigrant and refugee women and their families face unique challenges that require culturally-informed, community-centered solutions. Rather than imposing external frameworks, Mother Africa listens—through years of direct outreach and programming, the organization has built deep relationships with the communities it serves. This relational approach has enabled Mother Africa to create a strong web of resources spanning civic engagement, youth development, economic empowerment, and environmental justice. The organization celebrates the resilience, potential, and contributions of African women while working alongside them to build safety nets and create ladders to economic independence. By positioning African refugee and immigrant women as leaders and changemakers rather than passive beneficiaries, Mother Africa advances racial equity throughout the Kent community. The organization's commitment to amplifying community voice and supporting families to reach their highest potential reflects a belief in the transformative power of partnership, dignity, and cultural pride.

Based in Kent, Washington, the Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League is a community-centered advocacy organization dedicated to protecting civil and human rights for Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and all communities experiencing injustice. As a chapter of the national JACL membership organization, the Puyallup Valley group brings together leaders and members committed to preserving Japanese American heritage while actively working toward social justice. What distinguishes this chapter is its deep connection to local history and educational mission—the organization operates the Remembrance Gallery, a powerful public space that honors the experiences of those incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center during World War II. The Gallery serves as both a historical archive and a contemporary tool for understanding how past injustices inform present-day civil rights issues. The chapter's volunteer-driven approach reflects the values of community engagement and shared responsibility, welcoming visitors from across the region to learn, reflect, and connect with this important chapter of American history. Whether through scheduled gallery tours, educational programming, or the annual Day of Remembrance event, the Puyallup Valley JACL creates meaningful opportunities for the Kent community and beyond to engage with cultural preservation and social justice work. The organization's commitment extends beyond commemoration to active advocacy, ensuring that the voices and stories of Japanese Americans continue to shape conversations about civil rights, equality, and inclusion.