DIVERSIONS


FRIDAY 7/7

RABBI YAIR HILLEL GOELMAN--Known for his translations of many Hasidic works, University of BC Professor Goelman leads Sabbath services tonight and tomorrow. Congregation Eitz Or at the University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave NE, 467-2617, 6:30 tonight and Sat July 8 at 10 am; vegetarian potlucks to follow.


SATURDAY 7/8

X-MEN ANIMATION WORKSHOP FOR TEENS--If you're between the ages of 12 and 18, here's an opportunity to create your own X-Men fantasy. Prolific animator/comic-book illustrator Rick Hoberg (Stars Wars, Spider Man, Men in Black, and many more) will show you how. Douglass-Truth Library, 2300 E Yesler Way, 684-4704, 11 am-1 pm; Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave N, 684-4086, 2-4 pm.

LONG YANG CLUB SUMMER PICNIC--Join the LYC, a group for "gay Asians and their Western friends and lovers" at their second annual park party. Enjoy outdoor cooking, beverages, sunbathing, volleyball, Frisbee, and "fag football." Gas Works Park on N Lake Union, contact LYC at 264-4304 or www.longyangclub.org/seattle.


SUNDAY 7/9

THE POLITICS OF SCAPEGOATING CHINA--Swap lefty conspiracy theories with Fred Hyde, labor and civil rights advocate, at this session of the Freedom Socialist Party's forum series. Hyde will discuss the AFL-CIO opposition to trade relations with China, as well as charges of espionage at Los Alamos. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, 722-2453, 1-3 pm. Free. A "savory brunch" will be served at noon for a $6.50 donation.


WEDNESDAY 7/12

DEARLY DEPARTED GRAVEYARD TOUR--Let 19th-century Seattle pioneer Louisa Boren (as played by actress Beth Amsbary) lead you past the graves of numerous early Seattleites, including Henry Yesler, Doc Maynard, and "Princess Angeline," the daughter of Chief Sealth. Lake View Cemetery, 1554 15th Ave E, 6-7:30 pm; also Sat July 8, 10-11:30 am; $10 includes light refreshments. Contact the Museum of History and Industry, 324-1126 for info on where to meet.