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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.

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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.

Founded in April 1957, the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Tacoma Chapter has been a cornerstone of professional support and empowerment for women in accounting and finance throughout the Tacoma, Washington community for nearly seven decades. Our organization was born from a simple but powerful idea: women in accounting should have a dedicated space to exchange practical ideas, support one another, and grow together professionally. The mission of AFWA is to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional, and economic potential while contributing to the future development of the profession. We are guided by core values of empowerment, leadership, integrity, and passion—principles that have shaped our chapter's culture since our earliest days. Our current membership of over 20 dedicated professionals includes some of our original founding members, representing a remarkable continuity of commitment and expertise. What sets the Tacoma Chapter apart is our deep roots in the local community combined with our connection to a national organization with over 80 years of experience advancing women in accounting. Members consistently report transformative experiences through AFWA, from discovering new career paths to developing essential leadership skills and forming lifelong professional friendships. By bringing together successful women accountants and finance professionals who understand the unique position of being a woman in this industry, we create an environment where members can thrive, mentor others, and collectively shape the future of accounting and finance in the Tacoma area.

For more than two decades, Rainbow Center has been a vital sanctuary and advocacy organization for the LGBTQ2SA community in South Puget Sound, including Tacoma, Washington. Founded on principles of education, advocacy, and celebration, the organization creates safe spaces where LGBTQ2S individuals and their allies can access resources, build community, and find support. Located in Tacoma, Rainbow Center maintains a welcoming physical space with consistent daily operating hours, making it accessible to those seeking connection and assistance. The center serves as a gathering place where community members can access lending library materials, utilize computer and Wi-Fi resources, receive advocacy services, and obtain educational materials tailored to their needs. What distinguishes Rainbow Center is its holistic approach to community support—recognizing that LGBTQ2S individuals need not just services but celebration and visibility. The organization demonstrates deep commitment to intersectional justice, particularly in its solidarity with Black Lives and communities of color, understanding that LGBTQ2S people encompass every demographic and face compounded systemic challenges. By annually serving around 1,000 individuals directly and welcoming thousands more through events and partnerships, Rainbow Center has become an integral part of the Tacoma and Pierce County social fabric. The organization's hosting of major celebrations like Tacoma Pride and the Black & White Gayla reflects its belief that joy, visibility, and community celebration are essential components of liberation and healing for LGBTQ2S populations.

Founded in 1985 by concerned community members seeking to support LGBTQ youth facing discrimination, Oasis Youth Center has grown into Pierce County's cornerstone organization for queer youth empowerment, serving the Tacoma, WA community and surrounding areas for nearly four decades. The organization's mission centers on transforming young lives by creating safe spaces where queer youth ages 11-24 can learn, connect, and thrive while developing into strong, creative community leaders. Oasis operates on core values of youth empowerment, healthy community building, essential resource provision, cultural diversity promotion, and civil rights advocacy. The youth-adult partnership model distinguishes Oasis, bringing together young people and adults for collaborative learning and meaningful action. More than 10,000 youth, staff, and volunteers have participated in Oasis programs since its inception, reflecting deep community roots and sustained impact. The organization celebrates its rich history through an ongoing Oasis History Project documenting decades of achievements and community milestones. Today, Oasis stands as the only organization in Pierce County exclusively responding to the distinctive needs of queer youth, offering a welcoming community where young people can be authentically proud of who they are. Supported by dedicated staff and volunteers, Oasis provides the encouragement, resources, and connection necessary for LGBTQ youth in Tacoma to become healthy, productive, and fully engaged members of their communities.