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CLO gets new director

On Jan. 12, Rick May took over as managing director at Civic Light Opera, located in the Jane Addams Theatre at 11081 34th Ave. NE. May replaces Jared Shaver who left CLO in December. For the past 12 years, May, 61, has been the producing artistic director at the Renton Civic Theatre. He appeared as an actor at CLO in the theater company's production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" in 1989. "I've always admired Civic Light Opera," said May, who left Renton Civic Theatre in August to take a break from the entertainment business. When he heard the managing director position at CLO was opening up, May said it was too good an opportunity to pass up.

Neighbor Appreciation Day events

Several community events will take place throughout the city on Saturday, Feb. 9 in celebration of the 8th Annual Neighbor Appreciation Day. All Seattle fire stations will be open for public tours, from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Fremont PCC at 716 North 34th St. will give away cups of hot spiced cider between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. For information about other Neighbor Appreciation Day events, call 684-0464.

Lake City Chamber seeks volunteers

The Lake City Chamber is looking for volunteers to help produce the 60th Annual Pioneer Days event scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3. Pioneer Days encompasses a wide range of festivities including the grand parade, the children's parade, the vintage car show, a beer garden, a salmon bake, pony rides, a street fair, entertainment stages and more. Students needing volunteer hours towards graduation are welcome. For more information, call Deborah Harris at 363-3287.

Comedy of Errors at Taproot

Taproot Theatre's 2002 season opens Jan. 30 with "The Comedy of Errors," by William Shakespeare. This tale of twins separated at birth runs through March 2. "The Comedy of Errors," was directed by Karen Lund, Taproot's associate artistic director. The cast includes Robert Gallaher, Douglas Moening, Christopher Johnson, Erik Maahs, Christopher Bange, Bob Borwick, Mark Oppenlander, George Mount, Brian Poel, Kim Morris, Kelly Welsh-McNerney, Kelly Balch, Dawn Plummer, Michael Sendrow and Darrell Olson. Taproot is located at 204 N 85th St. in Greenwood. For ticket information and show times, call 781-9707.