وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time (online) - KCLS
2024-04-04 17:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Description

وقت القصة عبر الإنترنت. كل خميس من 5:00 مساءً إلى 5:30 مساءً.
استمتعوا بالقصص والحركة والأناشيد باللغة العربية التي تنمي مهارات القراءة والكتابة لدى أطفالكم في وقت مبكر.
نرحب بجميع الأعمار مع الكبار.
الرجاء التسجيل *عبر الإنترنت هنا*. بعد التسجيل، ستصلكم رسالة تأكيد بالبريد الإلكتروني تحتوي على رابط Zoom الخاص بالبرنامج. سيتم استخدام نفس الرابط كل أسبوع لوقت القصة باللغة العربية. إذا كنتم لا ترون رسالة بريد إلكتروني، فتحققوا من ملف البريد العشوائي.
تتوفر ترتيبات تيسيرية ملائمة للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة عند الطلب عبر البريد الإلكتروني access@kcls.org قبل سبعة أيام على الأقل من الحدث. و أيضا تتوفر التسميات التوضيحية التلقائية دائمًا للأحداث عبر الإنترنت.
Online Story Time. Thursdays, 5-5:30 pm.
Enjoy stories, music, movement, and rhymes in Arabic that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
All ages welcome with adult.
Please register online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the program’s Zoom link. The same link will be used each week for Arabic Story Time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Arab Seafood Feast: cooking class
2024-04-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Along the coastlines of Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, you’ll find beautiful and delicious seafood, brought to life by the perfect mix of spices and herbs — and for Northwest seafood lovers looking to expand their range of flavors, the spice is the essential ingredient. Join Nadia Tommalieh to learn how to make a delicious seafood spice blend and put it to use in samak mahshi (a whole roasted sea bass, stuffed with an Arabian-style herb mixture); bakdonseeyeh(tangy tahini and parsley sauce); Gazan-style zibdiyit gambari (spicy baked shrimp casserole); burghel bil she’airiyeh (vermicelli bulgur wheat pilaf with olive oil and homemade seafood stock); and salatet jarjeer (citrus, arugula, onion, and pine nut salad), perfect for a light and refreshing finish.

Posters for Gaza: SZ Gallery
2024-04-05 - 2024-05-31 | SZ Art Gallery, 2441 76th Avenue SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA
In this unique exhibition, twenty-six artists come together to raise their voices, through a series of posters produced specifically for this exhibition. The posters shed light on the ethnic cleansing and horrific massacres taking place in the Gaza Strip – possibly the worst in modern history – demanding the recognition of Palestinian rights to live freely on their land with dignity.
Representing a long tradition in Palestinian history, political posters were produced extensively in the seventies and the eighties by the Palestinian Liberation Organization with the contribution of Palestinian, Arab, and international artists. Posters played a crucial role in supporting the justice of the Palestinian cause and promoting it globally guided by the freedom, dignity, resilience, and the ongoing aspiration for independence, sought by Palestinians.
Uniformly sized and designed in a simplified manner, the posters of each artist reflect their uniqueness in terms of style, materials, and the underlying narratives. Steering away from the digital norm, participating artists poured their effort into producing those posters utilizing a variety of materials including acrylics, inks, charcoal, collage, and mixed media on paper, while some artists employed various digital design techniques.

International Al-Quds Day
2024-04-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Westlake Center, 400 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, 98033, United States
International Al-Quds Day is a day to stand with the oppressed against all those who oppress. This year more than ever we must stand with our brothers and sisters in Palestine!
Every year Muslim Congress organizes Al-Quds Day across multiple cities in the U.S.
Join us on Friday, April 5th @ 4:30 PM at Westlake Park!

Arabic School: Saturdays in Kent
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Kent Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256th St, Kent, WA, 98030
Our Arabic School provides those who want to learn Arabic the opportunity to fine-tune their knowledge. Our classes are held weekly at Kent Meridian High School for our kids and youth.
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Program Eligibility Requirements:
– Elementary or middle-school age children
– Living in King County

When: Saturdays
Time: 10-12
Where: Kent Meridian High School (10020 SE 256th St, Kent, WA 98030)

Arab Senior Men's Coffee Club
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Contact Host for Location Details
Are you bored at home?
Do you like to share your rich life experiences with others?
Are you interested in discussing politics and how to solve world problems?
Then join the Arab senior men’s club for coffee.

We will meet on the first Saturday of every month.
We had two wonderful meetings so far and our group is growing. We will be meeting at private residence.
If you are interested please email Nadera for details at:
nadera0425@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you there.

Watermelon Mosaic Workshop [Bellingham]
2024-04-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Contact Host for Location Details
Join us in-person for a session where we’ll learn how to create art in solidarity with Palestinian Liberation. We have a limited number of sponsorships offered for this event, please DM us if finances are a barrier.
https://linktr.ee/whatcomfamiliesforjustice
or click here to register directly.

Flavors of Somalia: Cooking Class
2024-04-07 10:00 - 13:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Located in the horn with the longest coastline in mainland Africa, Somalia was a powerhouse in the spice trade for centuries and a common stopping point for sailing vessels from all over the world. This allowed indigenous Somali cuisine to expand and incorporate the influence of Indian, East African, Italian, and Middle Eastern flavors, leading to a delicious and unique culinary tradition. Join local chef Ifrah Ahmed in class, where she will teach you about the cuisine of Somalia and how to make some of her favorite classic dishes. On the menu: suqaar digaag (spiced chicken and pepper saute); bariis (Somali rice); sambuus (fried triangular dumplings filled with beef and vegetables); and basbaas (Somali-style hot sauce).
Please note: some classes can be adjusted for students with dietary restrictions, but many cannot. If you’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or gluten-free, you can use the drop-down menu on our events page to view the best classes to fit your needs. If a class you’re interested in doesn’t appear in that filtered view, please email us before registering and we’ll see if the class’s menu can be modified.

Comedy and Commentary tour of the #Susa fundraising for The Freedom Theatre!
2024-04-08 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
We are excited to announce @alaashehada Comedy and Commentary tour of the #Susa fundraising for The Freedom Theatre!

Coming straight from #Jenin Alaa Shehada is graduate of The Freedom Theatre’s Acting School, co-founder of The Palestine Comedy Club, a doctor clown in Palestinian hospitals with Red Noses International, and a member of Troupe Courage in Amsterdam.

Organised by the Friends of the Jenin Freedom Theatre NY

Contact each venue individually for details

AROUND THE WORLD: 5 DAYS SPRING BREAK CAMP: PCC
2024-04-08 - 2024-04-12 | WA
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Morocco: Carrot Salad, Vegetable Tagine with Chickpeas, Couscous with Dried Fruit
Japan: Miso Soup with Tofu, Vegetable Yakisoba, Green Tea Ice Cream
Italy: Handmade Pasta, Classic Marinara Sauce, Chop Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mexico: Handmade Corn Tortillas; Oven-Roasted Tomato Salsa, Chicken Tinga
Brazil: Gluten-free Cheese Bread, Marinated Chicken or Cheese Skewers, Vinaigrette Salad, Chocolate Truffles

DESCRIPTION
Ages 8 to 12. Let your young chefs take the lead in the kitchen as they master essential cooking skills through a hands-on, fun-filled week. Each day explores a different country’s cuisine, from the exotic flavors of Morocco to the savory delights of Japan, Italy, Mexico, and Brazil. Get ready for a week filled with delicious discoveries and the joy of creating culinary masterpieces from around the world!”
Contains meat, poultry, dairy, and eggs.
About the instructor: Our seasoned instructors and chefs have been chosen to be a part of PCC Cooks because of their culinary expertise and sincere enthusiasm and talent for teaching.
CLASS NOTES

This is a hands-on format class for kids only.
Class information will be emailed one week before class. Our emails can get caught in spam filters or blocked entirely, please contact us if you don’t receive the class information.
Cancellation Policy: Classes are nonrefundable. If you cannot attend, you can request a class credit or transfer to a different class up to 7 days prior to class or have someone attend in your place.

BELLEVUE PCC

Day 1: Monday, April 8, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Day 2: Tuesday, April 9, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Day 3: Wednesday, April 10, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Day 4: Thursday, April 11, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Day 5: Friday, April 12, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
REGISTER FOR CLASS

COLUMBIA CITY PCC

Day 1: Monday, April 8, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Day 2: Tuesday, April 9, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Day 3: Wednesday, April 10, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Day 4: Thursday, April 11, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Day 5: Friday, April 12, 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Journey to Morocco: PCC Cooking Class
2024-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Edmonds, 9803 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
MENU

Braised Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Apricots and Caramelized Onion
Pearl Couscous scented with Lemon and Ginger
Fresh Orange Salad with Olives, Honey and Red Onion
Maghrebi Mint Tea

DESCRIPTION
Embark on a culinary adventure with Chef Natalia as she brings the vibrant flavors of Morocco to your table. Dive into the world of Moroccan spices and ingredients while mastering the unique cooking method of Tagine. Learn the intricate process of making preserved lemons and discover the secrets of brewing the perfect cup of Maghrebi tea native to the Maghreb region of North Africa. Join Chef Natalia in sharing the essence of Moroccan cuisine through its distinctive components and techniques inspired by her travel experiences.
Contains poultry and nuts.
About the instructor: Natalia began her culinary journey at age eight, at her grandparents’ kitchen, in Moscow, Russia. They played a significant role in guiding Natalia’s personal development as a chef and as an ambassador of wholesome, gourmet meals, using local ingredients and “around-the-world” spices and cooking methods. After completing her training at Culinary Academy of Moscow, Natalia continued honing her culinary skills, traveling around Europe and studying various cooking styles under guidance of local chefs. She provides knowledgeable insight on diverse menus of Russian and European regions. Natalia also provides personal chef services with an emphasis on healthy and delicious meals. Her culinary philosophy, “one does not need to travel the world in order to learn global cuisine” is represented by her cooking classes, where students get a chance to explore many different cuisines and food preparations.

Public Reading Circle: The Palestinian Struggle for Self-Determination
2024-04-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 | New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA
he following description comes from the event organizer.
This 5-week discussion circle aims to strengthen solidarity with the Palestinian struggle by studying the history of the occupation and resistance from a socialist feminist perspective.
Meeting in person and online.
Mondays – 3/18 thru 4/15
6:30 to 8:30pm
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
On #7 bus line and near Columbia City light rail station
Register at tinyurl.com/PalestineStruggle
Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party
For more info, call 206-722-2453 or email seattleFSP@socialism.com

POSTPONED! - Comedy and Commentary tour of the #Susa fundraising for The Freedom Theatre!
2024-04-09 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

Savoring The Mediterranean: Sur La Table
2024-04-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Sur La Table – Kirkland, 90 Central Way, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Menu

Middle Eastern Flatbread with Dukkah
Baked Feta with Fresh Oregano and Lemon
Lebanese Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Instructor: PeterL

What You Will Learn
Cooking Class Description: From Greece to Egypt and beyond, the Mediterranean offers fresh spices and ingredients for a blended cuisine of uniquely delicious flavors. Join our chef instructor to explore the culinary techniques to capture these flavors at home. You’ll learn to work with seasonal ingredients to create simple yet flavor-packed dishes like Lebanese Grilled Chicken Kabobs paired with Spiced Yogurt Sauce, an herby and citrus-infused baked feta and more. By the end of class, you’ll have an entire menu of mouthwatering foods and the skills to make everything again and again.

Movie: Foragers
2024-04-10 16:30 - 18:00 | The Beacon, 4405 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
In her cinematic investigation into the Palestinian practice of foraging za’atar (a thyme-like herb) and ’akkoub (a wild artichoke-like plant), artist Jumana Manna reveals the perils involved in the preservation of Arab traditions under Israeli law. Her inventive blend of fiction, documentary and archival footage in FORAGERS coalesces into a warm portrait of a community whose daily activities resist continued repression.
Beginning with archival footage from a ‘70s Israeli TV program in which the popularity of za’atar among Arabs is being discussed, the film shows an Israeli businessman boasting about his decision to start planting and selling za’atar, transforming the herb from a public good typically foraged by Palestinians into an agricultural commodity that profits Israelis. (It is no coincidence the footage is from the same decade that saw a public ban on the collection of za’atar in Israel.) Manna’s film is clear about how business and politics are embroiled in the continued erasure of Palestinian culture to such effect that the “very simple act of going out and collecting wild weeds becomes about a much wider politics of land control and sovereignty.”

East Side Arabs Hangout - Tanoor
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Tanoor (Restaurant), 2610 SE 4th Str, suite 400, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
Join us at Tanoor Restaurant on Thursday, April 11, for an enriching Arab community meetup in Seattle.
Enjoy authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, expand your network, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you’re new to the area or looking to deepen existing connections, this meetup is the perfect occasion to foster community ties and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.
See you there at 6 PM for an evening of friendship, discussion, and delicious food!

Movie: Foragers
2024-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Olympia Capitol Theater, 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
The Olympia Film Society
presents “Foragers” by
Palestinian artist & filmmaker, Jumana Manna
Capitol Theater in Olympia
Thursday, April 11th, 7 p.m.
The event marks Rachel Corrie’s 45th birthday (on April 10th), with proceeds benefitting Palestinian children in Gaza.
The Olympia Film Society, in conjunction with the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice, will screen the documentary film Foragers, Thursday, April 11th, at the Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave SE, in Olympia. Doors open at 6 p.m, and the film will screen at 7 p.m.
With “wry humor and a meditative pace,” the film depicts the dramas around the Palestinian custom of foraging for wild edible plants, and the impact of Israeli nature protection laws on these customs. The film’s director, Jumana Manna, is a Palestinian visual artist and filmmaker whose “work explores how power is articulated, focusing on the body, land and materiality in relation to colonial inheritances and histories of place.”
The 64-minute documentary will be followed by a post-film presentation and Q&A with Savvina Chowdhury, Political Economy and Environmental Justice Professor at The Evergreen State College, and by Peter Bohmer, representing the recently formed Palestine Action of South Sound (PASS).
The film event will mark and celebrate the 45th birthday of local activist Rachel Corrie, killed by the Israeli military in 2003 as she stood to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian family’s home in Gaza. Rachel’s mother, Cindy Corrie, will introduce the documentary. Proceeds from the film screening will benefit Palestinian children in Gaza.
Olympita, the Palestinian owned food truck, will have a pop up, serving Za’atar pie and other delicious food!
Tickets are available online now and at the box office 60 minutes before showtime.
$13 General Admission & $10 for OFS members
All Proceeds Benefit Palestinian Children in Gaza.

Climb the Wall: A Global Climb-a-Thon Fundraiser
2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Seattle Bouldering Project, 3535 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States

Bi-weekly Gathering for Permanent Ceasefire: Greenlake
2024-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | East Greenlake Beach, 7201 East Green Lake Dr N,, Seattle, WA, 98115
Join North-End Seattle Families for Ceasefire at Green Lake for a bi-weekly gathering to call for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine, raise awareness about the ongoing genocide, and to connect with other families. We will meet at the East Green Lake Beach and those who wish to will move around the lake.
Our first gathering is this Sunday April 14th at 10am! 🇵🇸

Kuffiyeh Walk - Kirkland Edition
2024-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Google Building C (Parking Lot), 747 6th Street South, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Wear your kuffiyeh and walk proudly!
Meet on Google’s Kirkland Campus!
You can park in the parking lot of Building C. Head down to the trail and meet us at the playground

Head down to the trail and meet us at the playground

Contact Nadera with questions: nadera0425@yahoo.com

Arab Meetup - Girls Night Only
2024-04-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Contact Host for Location Details
Gathering will in 1st Ave, Seattle WA. Exact location will be shared privately after RSVP
Join us for Arab Socials Fabulous Girls’ Only Day Out at the charming Virginia Inn! Perfect for meeting new friends & bonding with your besties. Enjoy delicious food, and delightful cocktails in a beautiful setting. Treat yourself to a day of luxury and fun, and create unforgettable memories with your favorite ladies!

Renton Tax Day Rally
2024-04-15 10:30 - 12:00 | D9 Congressional Office, 15 S Grady Way Bldg, Renton, WA, 98057
10:30 am Wave your peace, climate and justice signs and send messages to Congressman Adam Smith to invest our taxes spent for education, health , & earth care, not military and war; abolish nuclear weapons 11:00 am Sing, chant, share speeches; then wave signs until noon. Questions? suggestions? Contact Earthcare not Warfare hosts, Beth or Mona, 207-898-5452, mona_lee@centurylink.net

Strike for Gaza
2024-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | UW Link Station, 3720 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA, 98195
Join us on Tax Day, April 15th, for a national strike demanding an end to the genocide in Gaza. From all corners of society–mosques, churches, businesses, workers–the time has come to strike for an end to this genocide.
Through worker and student power, a national strike day is meant to increase pressure on the US administration to end the genocide in Gaza. We urge all community organizations, mosques, churches, businesses, students and workers to organize walkouts or otherwise abstain from business as usual. We further call upon all people of conscience in the US to close businesses, call off work, walk out of school, and join an action in your city.
Don’t cross the picket line of justice. Stand in solidarity and #Strike4Gaza on April 15th. We’ll see you in the streets!

Peaceful Protest: Strickland's Office Olympia (Congressional District 10)
2024-04-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Street Protest – Olympia, 420 College Street SE, Lacey, WA, 98503
It’s Tax Day. Bring signs.
Let people know that Rep Marilyn Strickland’s visit to Israel and meeting with Netanyahu while a genocide in Palestine was happening was not acceptable.

Arabian Bakeshop: PCC Cooking Class
2024-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC- Burien, 15840 1st Ave S, Burien, WA, 98148, United States
MENU

Makrouta – Swirled Date Cookies
Besbousa – Sweet Soaked Semolina Cake
Halawa Truffles – Chocolate Dipped Tahini Truffles

DESCRIPTION
Celebrate the culture of the Middle East during this festive time of year learning to make Middle Eastern desserts. Bake buttery, date cookies and learn how to swirl dough and make the filling. Make simple syrup and discover the role it plays in Besbousa – a sweet-soaked semolina cake. And Chef Hend will demonstrate how to craft tahini into halva, a staple confection, that we’ll transform into a truffle dipped in chocolate.
Vegetarian; contains dairy and nuts,
About the instructor: After cooking in Michelin Star restaurants and high volume catering events, I made a “temporary” switch to teaching cooking classes. However, the satisfaction and unique experience I received from teaching convinced me that this was my new culinary path. I am a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu, where I mainly focused on French and Western technique, but I have deep roots in Middle-Eastern cuisine and an enthusiastic, developed passion for Japanese cuisine. In my travels I seek out to learn something new, and for me, the more specific and obscure, the better. My interests and abilities continue to range out further, as long as I can do it, I will teach it.
CLASS NOTES

This is a hands-on format class for adults.
Class information will be emailed 48 hours before class. Our emails can get caught in spam filters or blocked entirely, please contact us if you don’t receive the class information.
Cancellation Policy: Classes are nonrefundable. If you cannot attend, you can request a class credit or transfer to a different class up to 7 days prior to class or have someone attend in your place.

No Tech for Apartheid
2024-04-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, 98109, United States

Journey to Morocco: PCC Cooking Class
2024-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Columbia City, 3610 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States

On the Ground in Gaza: Live Report from Eye Witness Palestine Staff (Virtual)
2024-04-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Eyewitness Palestine staff have just returned from an Emergency Medical Team Delegation from Gaza after spending two weeks in the midst of unrelenting bombings and witnessing the effects of the atrocities committed by Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza. Our Executive Director, Nancy Mansour, and our Programs & Operations Coordinator, Moureen Kaki, will be on a live webinar to share their testimonies and experiences. As the genocide in Gaza rages on into month seven, it is more important than ever to continue talking about and uplifting Gaza. By sharing their experiences, you have the chance to hear first-hand accounts of what Palestinians have endured as the genocide continues. Join us live on Wednesday, April 17th at 12pm ET for the full report back session. Don’t mis this important webinar. Register now at the link below.
