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Sat, Feb 4:

• Hostelling in Castles: Sleeping Royally at Pauper Prices
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Seattle Hostelling International
Planning to hop across the pond this summer and looking for a unique experience? Why not stay at a genuine European castle! From the Highlands to the Riviera, Europe is awash with castles turned hostels -- if you know where to find them. During this hour-long presentation, we’ll explore 10 of Europe’s best castle-hostels, many complete with moats, turreted towers, panoramic views, and centuries of rich history; and all readily accessible by public transit. So whether your future plans include France, Spain, Britain, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, or the Netherlands, you’re sure to find a castle that suits your needs and interests.

This class is in partnership with Hostelling International Washington State. The class is held at HI - Seattle at the American Hotel
520 South King Street, Seattle WA 98104
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Tue, Feb 7:

• Facilitator Class- CLASS CANCELLED!
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Street Bean Espresso
Is there a skill, hobby, or chunk of knowledge you are passionate about? Want to share that passion with other interested people? Curious about how many people with an aversion to public speaking have come to love being facilitators?

Come to this class to learn how to be a facilitator with Seattle Free School, and to meet and network with other facilitators. This informal meeting covers what Seattle Free School is, tips on teaching, and how to schedule and promote your course.

Whether you wish to facilitate a class, or just want to learn more about Seattle Free School, you are welcome to attend this meetup. We recognize that teaching others can be an intimidating task, and we are here to support you and provide assistance in making Seattle Free School a fun adventure for you.

Street Bean Espresso is a nonprofit Belltown café that provides job training and employment for young adults working to exit street life. You can find it at 2702 Third Ave Seattle, WA 98121. For more information on the location please see http://streetbeanespresso.org/
• Exploring Tanzania
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Seattle Hostelling International
Explore Tanzania Tanzania is a country rich in cultures, natural beauty and adventure. Learn about this friendly and fascinating country with CulturaLinks USA\'s Rebecca Blankinship and Tanzanian native Nyangusi (Stanley) Sirikwa at HI-Seattle on Saturday December 3rd at 1pm! Rebecca and Stanley will be sharing their stories, pictures and experiences in Tanzania, as well as talking about volunteer opportunities for travelers to Tanzania. Stanley has a unique perspective, from growing up deep in Maasailand, to living in Europe and having over 15 years of experience in the eco-tourism industry in Tanzania. He has led many groups of European and American friends on wildlife and cultural safaris and to the roof of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro.

This class is in partnership with Hostelling International Washington State. The class is held at HI - Seattle at the American Hotel
520 South King Street, Seattle WA 98104
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Sun, Feb 12:

• Bellydance Veil Workshop
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Planet Earth Yoga in Fremont
This Bellydance veil workshop is good for all levels. We will start out the class with a guided meditation focused on manifesting what we want to create in our relationships. (It is Valentine's weekend after all!) And then we will warm up and learn/practice moves with veil added.

Please wear comfortable clothes and feel free to dress up if you want! Please bring a lightweight veil that is appx. 3 yards long. The instructor will have a few extras but not enough for everyone.

Xtina is a Seattle based bellydancer who is currently in the dance projekt "Romcore". She has over 10 years experience as a performer and wants to start sharing knowledge of this awsome art from!

Location:
Planet Earth Yoga in Fremont, across from Theo Chocolate
418 North 35th Street Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 365-1997
http://www.planetearthyoga.com/finding-planet-earth

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Wed, Feb 22:

• Seeking Nirvana
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Seattle Hostelling International
Are you interested in traveling and seeking the spiritual in India, Nepal and Southeast Asia? Join experienced traveler and classically trained Yoga instructor Robert Servine to learn about the different kinds of Yoga and meditation available, how to recognize a good teacher or school and avoid scams, and pick the right type of practice for you.

This class is in partnership with Hostelling International Washington State. The class is held at HI - Seattle at the American Hotel
520 South King Street, Seattle WA 98104
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Sun, Feb 26:

• Build-a-Book
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Crown Hill United Methodist Church
Here’s a chance to create a one-of-a-kind journal, diary, scrapbook, notebook, whatever book. All the materials you need to make an 8-1/2 x 11 (or smaller) 25-page blank book will be provided. The workshop will cover cutting covers and paper, drilling holes, covering covers, and putting everything together with a simple stitching technique. All ages and skill levels are welcome; however, because of the heavy-duty cutting and drilling tools being used, only an adult who is comfortable doing so may use the tools (the facilitator will help anyone who does not feel comfortable).

Facilitator

Dorothy Skans is a Seattle native and a life-long crafter slash artist. She is now in the phase of trying new things to do with paper and offers workshops to motivate others (along with herself) in expanding their horizons.

Location: Crown Hill United Methodist Church
8500 – 14th Avenue NW
Bus Routes #48 or #15
(Enter through the north parking lot door or the east handicap door and follow the signs to the Fellowship Hall.)
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Tue, Feb 28:

• Traveling Nicaragua
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: HI-Seattle at the American Hotel
Are you a traveler interested in the third world but concerned about going alone? Have you spent time listening to your friends warn you about the dangers of Nicaragua? Join traveler Jessica Dally to learn about her very recent experience traveling alone as a single female in Nicaragua. Learn a bit about the country, places to go and things to see and how to get around safely in the second poorest country in Latin America.

Class is in partnership with Hosteling International Washington State Chapter.

Class location:
HI-Seattle at the American Hotel
520 S King Street
Seattle WA 98104
Phone 1 (206) 622-5443
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