Weekend calendar
Animal events
King County Animal Care and Control Adoption Event
SAT King County Animal Care and Control adoption site, meet animals available on the side of adoption, learn around KCACC present opportunities and declare a verdict out what the homeless animals need on the Animals’ Giving Tree, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way, Kent (206-296-4015 or www.kingcounty.gov/pets).
Free cats to good homes
ONGOING Cats over the age of single year available for adoption for permitted end December, noon-6 p.m. daily, Humane Society for Seattle/King County, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue (425-649-7563 or www.seattlehumane.org).
Dance
Emerald City Contra Dance
FRI All dances taught, no partner necessary, no perfume, cologne or other scented products, beginners’ workshop 7 p.m., dance to live music and caller, 7:30-10 p.pot-pourri. Friday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $4-$7 (206-440-9839).
Skandia Folkdance Society
FRI Dance melody with Hale Bill and the Bopps, potluck holiday treats, 8 p.m. Friday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $10 (206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org).
Rockin’ at the Barn Christmas Dance
SAT Beginners’ waltz lesson, 7:30 p.m., dance to rock Top 40, swing, ballroom and country music through the Dancin’ DJ, for ages 18 and older, 8 p.gallimaufry.-midnight Saturday, Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave. S.E., Renton; $12 (425-917-1188).
