Do you have an extra bar of soap at home, or maybe a spare toothbrush? The Soap For Hope drive at Ballard High School is collecting various hygiene items which will be distributed to people facing hardships in Ballard, Queen Anne and Magnolia communities. They need: -bars of soap -bottles of shampoo and conditioner -razors -toothbrushes -toothpaste -lotion

What: The Ninkasi HellesYes! Tour – a FREE funk show + Ninkasi beer specials, with a portion of of every Ninkasi pint sold benefiting School of Rock Who: Performances by Vokab Kompany, The Quick & Easy Boys and DBST When: Thursday, February 11 | Doors at 8 p.m. Where: Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St Why: Good music, good

Celebrate Seattle’s annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day set aside to reach out to neighbors, create new friends, and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood a great place to live. Residents, community groups, and businesses across Seattle will join together on Saturday, February 13 (and the week of) to celebrate. A

January 17: 11am-Noon Stephanie Bogdanich & Jessica Morris: Author Talk: The Taco Cleanse Tired of the same old cleanse? Instead of feeling rejuvenated are you feeling depleted, anxious, and cranky? (Not to mention . . . hungry?) A group of vegan taco scientists in Austin, Texas, know just how you feel, and now reveal their one-of-a-kind

Lifelong’s Academy Awards Gay Bingo is on Saturday, February 6. With all of the glitz of the star-studded Academy Awards, this event is bound to bring out Seattle’s A-listers in all of their fabulous glory. We’re rolling out the red carpet for an evening of fashion (boas, diamonds and heels, oh my!), cocktails and games