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Group to study life of Rosa Luxemburg

A weekly study group will beginning meeting to explore the life and ideas of Rosa Luxemburg, the woman whom Lenin and Trotsky called "the banner of the proletarian revolution," Mondays, beginning July 2, 7-8:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at 1903 NE 82nd St., 10 minutes north of the University District, on No. 72 busline. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Sponsored by Radical Women. For more information, call 722-6057 or 524-9353.

Wallingford Kiddies parade set for July 8

The 52nd annual Wallingford Seafair Kiddies Parade and Festival will take place on Sunday, July 8. This year's theme is "Bikes, Trikes and Wheels Alike."

The parade and festival are a co-production of the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce and the Wallingford Community Council. According to Robert Harrahill, director of the Wallingford Neighborhood Office, the event is expected to draw about 1,000 attendees.

The parade will take place at 2 p.m. Kids of all ages will march from Corliss Avenue N along N 45th Street to the old Lincoln High School parking lot at Woodlawn Avenue N. Participants can register the day of the parade up until 1:30 p.m., although pre-registration is preferred.

The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wallingford Avenue N between N 44th and N 45th. The festival will include a bicycle safety obstacle course with booths on transportation and neighborhood projects. There will also be food and craft booths along with kids activities.

In addition to these attractions, the Wallingford Community Council will be selling t-shirts with a special design by Seattle P-I cartoonist David Horsey, also a Wallingford resident. For more information on the Wallingford Seafair Kiddies Parade and Festival, call 632-3165.

Musicians, bands, and live performers sought for Pioneer Days

Performers are who sought for the annual Lake City Pioneer Days festival on August 4. Unfortunately, there is no budget to pay them, so the Lake City Chamber is seeking local performers who are willing to entertain for free. "We have a stage and money for a sound man, a donated P.A. and some mikes, just no money to pay the performers," says organizer, Susan Park of the Jet City Maven.

The annual festival brings about 20,000 people annually to Lake City to the Pioneer Days give or take a few thousand for good or bad weather. In addition to a live entertainment stage are other events such as an auto show, two parades, and a salmon bake.

Performers may also set up a CD or tape for sale stand and even pass the hat for tips. If you are interested in performing, please call Susan Park at 440-9149.