ArabishWay

Arabic Lessons - UW Tacoma
2020-02-11 12:30 - 13:15, 2020-02-10 12:30 - 13:15, 2020-02-04 12:30 - 13:15, 2020-02-03 12:30 - 13:15, 2020-01-28 12:30 - 13:15, 2020-01-27 12:30 - 13:15 UTC | UW-Tacoma (Birmingham Block), 1746-48 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Learn Arabic in an informal setting and for free with student Maryam Al Darraji. Lessons on Monday and Tuesday of each week will cover the same material.
Learn more about what to expect from these lessons in this brief video.
This program is generously supported by UW Tacoma’s Strategic Initiative Fund.
CAMPUS LOCATION: UW Tacoma Birmingham Block (BB) Room 107
EVENT SPONSORS: Office of Global Affairs

COOKING CLASS: CHEESEMAKING AT HOME-HALLOUMI
2020-02-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
MEGHAN MCKENNA: COOKING CLASS: CHEESEMAKING AT HOME-HALLOUMI
FEBRUARY 10 2020: 6:30 – 9:00PM

Hands-on class. Includes generous samples of cheese, butter, and bread.
Meghan Mckenna is the cheesemaker at Cherry Valley Dairy and is currently working on her new farmstead creamery in Sedro-Woolley . She has worked in dairy farms in France, Ireland, and Italy, and she developed the Hand-Stretched Mozzarella program at Metropolitan Market. Join Meghan as we explore the wonderful world of homemade cheese. In this hands-on class you will get to make halloumi from start to finish!
Class is limited to 12 students. Please note that class reservations are non-refundable.

Arabic Story Time at Lake City Public Library
2020-02-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2020-02-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake City – Seattle Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, Washington, 98125, United States
Moms with an interested in Arabic are getting together and spending an hour with Arabic stories, music, cultural events and fun!
(this group moved from Wednesdays to Mondays for the month of February)

Seattle Salaam Cultural Museum Advisory Meeting
2020-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Capitol Hill – Seattle Public Library, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
I have been hired to curate a Middle East/North Africa (MENA) museum in Seattle called the Salaam Cultural Museum.
We had a remarkable first informational meeting at the Ballard Library on January 11th.
Four advisory committees have been formed & there is still time to get involved:
Identity
Finance
Fundraising
Marketing/PR
We are visiting a potential space & a few surrounding ethnic museums soon, let us know if you’d like to join us.
#SeattleSCM

Wakhtiyo Sheeko Oo Soomali Ah (Somali Story Time)
2020-02-08 17:00 - 17:30, 2020-02-01 17:00 - 17:30, 2020-01-25 17:00 - 17:30 | Seattle Public Library – Rainier Beach, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Fadlan Keen Caruurtaada Si Ay U Qaataan Waqti Xiiso leh, Iyo Sheeko Xariiro Ku Bixi Doonta Afka Soomaaliaga

PCC Cooking Class: Cozy Kurdish Dinner - Redmond PCC
2020-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | PCC-Redmond, 11435 Avondale Rd NE, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
DESCRIPTION

Build a balanced meal that highlights Kurdish flavors. Born in Turkey, Pinar is bringing cooking techniques from her childhood to the Northwest table. You’ll learn the unique cooking styles of the region firsthand as you craft classic dishes and explore traditional methods, including encasing and baking a perfect pilaf in a golden crust.

Instructor: Pinar Ozhal
Price: $65
MENU

Nohutlu Eksili, Ispanak Corbasi (Spinach Soup with Chickpeas and Sumac)
Perde Pilav (Veiled Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Currants)
Yogurtlu Havuc Salatasi (Carrot Salad with Garlic Yogurt and Walnuts)
Sutlu Kabak (Squash Milk Pudding with Hazelnuts)

Arabs in Seattle Meetup - Lunch at Shanasheel restaurant
2020-02-08 12:30 - 15:00 | Shanasheel, 23729 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA, 98031, United States
Arabs in Seattle Meetup – Lunch at Shanasheel restaurant
Let’s get together and try Shanasheel restaurant 🤔 – Please do RSVP ONLY if you are attending 🙂

Traditional Palestinian Dabkeh Lessons - For Kids Ages 8-13
2020-02-08 11:00 - 12:30 | South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA, 98006, United States
Does your Arab kid stomp on the stairs? Jump on the sofa and bed?
GOOD NEWS: This is not bad behavior. This is your child expressing her/ his art – THEY NEED DEBKE IN THEIR LIFE!
Starting Saturday Nov. 9th Jafra Dabke Team will help your kid channel their energy into mastering Dabke. Check our the flyer to learn more!

For boys and girls age 8-13

Every other Saturday
$25/lesson
Pre-registration required (email Amani@PACCWA.com)

PCC Cooking Class: Cozy Kurdish Dinner - Bothell
2020-02-07 18:30 - 20:30 | PCC – Bothell, 22621 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA, 98021, United States

Wakhtiyo Sheeko Oo Soomali Ah (Somali Story Time)
2020-02-04 17:00 - 17:30, 2020-01-28 17:00 - 17:30 | Seattle Public Library – New Holly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
It is Somali Story Time at the Seattle Public Library – New Holly Branch! Bring your children to enjoy stories, rhymes and fun in Somali.

This event repeats weekly!

World Language Story Time King County Library - Arabic
2020-02-01 10:30 - 11:00 | King County Library System – Redmond, 15990 NE 85th Street Redmond WA 98052, Redmond, WA, 98032, United States
World Language Story Times
Family program, all ages welcome.
Come for an interactive Story Time in Arabic that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Redmond Library.

Arabic Story Time/أوقات قراءة القصة العربية

PCC Cooking Class: Cozy Kurdish Dinner - PCC Burien
2020-01-31 18:30 - 20:30 | PCC- Burien, 15840 1st Ave S, Burien, WA, 98148, United States

Free Movie Series At Central Presents: True Smile
2020-01-29 14:30 - 16:30 | Central – Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Free Movie Series At Central Presents: True Smile – An Autistic Man And His Brother Bike Through Spain (and Morocco)

Language
English

Summary
Join us at the Central Library for free movies and refreshments. Wide selection of comedies, mysteries, indie films, documentaries, and more. Attendees select the movies for upcoming months.

Description
True Smile follows the extraordinary 1,300 kilometer journey Sergio, a blind autistic young man, undertakes with his brother. Over 30 days, they traverse desert and high mountains by tandem bike, starting in central Spain and finishing in one of the most remote villages in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. This candid documentary provides a magnificent glimpse into Sergio’s impenetrable world; so similar to the desert he travels to on his trip. What underlines this story is Sergio’s amazing ability to challenge his limitations and the infinite love of his brother and companion. Spanish with English subtitles

Rating
Unrated

Run time
84 minutes

Accommodations
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.

Notes
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Doors open at 2:00 pm for refreshments. .

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Contact Phone
206-386-4636

Contact Info
*Central Library

Room Capacity
Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms.

TALK | Behind The Scenes with NPR’s Correspondent in Jerusalem
2020-01-28 19:30 - 20:00 | Kane Hall – University of Washington, 4069 Spokane Ln 98105, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Behind The Scenes with NPR’s Correspondent in Jerusalem
NPR international correspondent Daniel Estrin shares the stories behind his reporting, from Israel to Gaza to Syria to the White House, and the joys and challenges of storytelling in one of the most contested and culturally rich corners of the world.
Daniel Estrin is NPR’s international correspondent in Jerusalem. Since joining NPR in 2017, he has reported from Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria, chronicling the Trump Administration’s shifting policies in the region. He has also told tales of secret agents, antiquities dealers, and ancient manuscripts. Daniel has reported from the Middle East for over a decade, including seven years with the Associated Press. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Republic, PRI’s The World, and other media.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/128-talk-behind-the-scenes-with-nprs-correspondent-in-jerusalem-tickets-85698276853
Kane Hall: Room 130

PCC Cooking Class: Cozy Kurdish Dinner - Green Lake Village
2020-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 | PCC-Green Lake Village, 450 NE 71st St., Seattle, WA, 98115, United States

Arabic Language Meetup - Seattle
2020-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Ada’s Discovery Cafe, 800 E Thomas St, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
تعالوا لكأس قهوة و محادثة!
Our annual membership fee is coming up and if you are able we’d love any contribution you have towards it! Funds will solely be used to pay for the membership fee. I’m setting a suggested donation of $5 for this event, but don’t feel pressured if you’re unable. Regardless whether you can donate or not, we’d still love to have you at the event :).
With that out of the way, I played a game at my kid’s parent meeting that I thought might be fun for us to play (in arabic of course). It’s called “fishbowl”, you can read more about it here https://funattic.com/how-to-play-fishbowl-game/. I’ll bring a container, paper and a few pens with me.

SNABPI Seattle - 2020 Annual Networking Event
2020-01-25 17:30 - 19:30 | New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave S Seattle, Washington, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Connect with Somali professionals, entrepreneurs, and mentors at the annual SNABPI networking event.

The Palestinian Table with Nadia Tommalieh
2020-01-25 10:00 - 13:30, 2020-01-24 10:00 - 13:30 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
The Palestinian Table with Nadia Tommalieh

Laden with spices and brimming with flavor, many Palestinian dishes are centered around tradition and community. Join Nadia Tommalieh as she shows you how to bring these concepts to your table as you create a beautiful, bountiful Middle Eastern feast. You’ll make classic smooth hummus; shamandar bil tahini (beet dip with walnuts and tahini); pita chips; sayadieh (shrimp and fish rice pilaf) with fried pine nuts and caramelized onions; and salatah fallahia (Palestinian farmer’s salad with tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, and sumac).

You can follow her work on Instagram: @nadiatommalieh

All About Harissa - Cooking Class with Amanda Coba
2020-01-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Demonstration-style class with opportunity for hands-on participation. Includes dinner.
Join us for a deep dive into harissa! We’ll talk about harissa’s history in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, and recent skyrocket to popularity on menus all over the world. We’ll make our own harissa inspired by Renee Erickson’s rose harissa from A Boat, a Whale, and a Walrus and then prepare a meal with harissa at its heart. Every participant will go home with a jar of homemade harissa! Menu includes: rose harissa; roasted carrots and fennel with harissa and yogurt; harissa, almond, and chickpea pate with roasted veg and lime; harissa potato soup with dukkah.
Class is limited to 12 students. Please note that class reservations are non-refundable.

PCC Cooking Class: Cozy Kurdish Dinner - Issaquah
2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | PCC-Issaquah, 1810 12th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
