Washington State Calendar
Here are some events scheduled in Washington. The information is advisory only, for planning purposes.
Today (Tuesday, Nov. 17) in Washington
Nov. 17. 9 a.m. BALLARD LOCK TOUR — Army Corps of Engineers' tour of the empty large lock chamber at the Chittenden Locks in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood.
Location: Chittenden Locks, Ballard, Seattle.
Contact: Andrea Takash, 206-764-3464.
Nov. 17. 1:30 p.m. UW BASKETBALL COACH AVAILABILITY: UW men's basketball coach Lorenzo Romar's weekly news conference. Women's basketball coach Tia Jackson will meet with reporters at 1:15 p.m.
Location: Bank of America media workroom (145), University of Washington, Seattle.
Contact: Brian Tom, cell 206-455-5361.
Nov. 17. 6 p.m. OLDER PEOPLE — Washington State University Vancouver hosts Pulitzer Prize winning author Jared Diamond, who will talk about the "Treatment of Older People by Traditional Societies: Lessons and Warnings for Us Today." Contact Brenda Alling, (360) 546-9601.
Location: 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver
Tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 18) in Washington
Nov. 18. 11 a.m. TOXICS POLICY — Mothers and their children take part in Seattle's "Crawl to Action" event as part of a national initiative called the Million Baby Crawl to encourage Congress to overhaul the nation's toxic chemicals policy. Contact Amanda Sirianni, (212) 938-0166.
Location: 2nd Ave. N. at Thomas St., Seattle
Nov. 18. 5:30 p.m. UNIVERSITY PREVIEW — Washington State University offers prospective students an opportunity to learn about the campus, programs, student life, admissions, financial aid and more. Contact Kimberly Hiatt, (360) 546-9563.
Location: 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver
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