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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017 41 NOVEMBER 02 The Life of Betty MacDonald Go back in time with HistoryLink.org staff historian Paula Becker as she discusses Betty MacDonald's classic book, The Egg and I. Contact Club Programs for availability. u Thursday; 6–8 pm; $35 03 Glass Eye Glass Art Studio Join our educational tour of Glass Eye Studio and observe the glassblowing artisans at work. You may also purchase their works in the gallery. Afterward, enjoy lunch nearby at Hale's Ales. u Friday; 11 am–1:30 pm; $25 07 Ballard Locks Lecture The Ballard Locks boasts 100 years of history and innumerable interesting features. Rich Deline, director of The Corps Foundation (the official nonprofit of America's lakes and waterways), is coming to the WAC to talk about the history of the locks and educate members on planned renovations. Appe- tizers provided at the lecture. If your interest is piqued, you can also tour the locks on November 12. u Tuesday; 6–8 pm; $35 (lecture only), $50 (lecture and tour) 08 Making Macarons at the Hot Stove Society Contact Club Programs for availability. u Wednesday; 6–8 pm; $90; cancel by November 1 11 18th Annual GingerMania Kick off the holiday season with the WAC's 18th Annual GingerMania! You'll be provided with a pre-construct- ed gingerbread house, an abundance of candy, a large pastry bag of icing, and a box to take your masterpiece home in. Members may reserve a maximum of four houses and a maximum of six spots. Call now to reserve before we sell out! u Saturday; 1–3 pm; $60 per house; cancel by November 1 12 Ballard Locks Tour Contact Club Pro- grams for availability. u Sunday; 10 am–12 pm; $20 (lecture only), $50 (lecture & tour) 13, 20, 27 Jubilee Casino Dealer Training Be part of the WAC's Jubilee anniversary celebration on Friday, December 1, by volun- teering as a casino dealer or assistant for blackjack, craps or roulette. It's a great way to meet other members! Train- ing sessions are informative, fun and casual, and include a light dinner buffet with bev- erages. New dealers should attend all sessions. Everyone will work a two-hour shift on Jubilee night, but the rest of the evening is for you to enjoy the party. To volunteer, contact Club Programs casi- no coordinator Robert Lau- rent at rlaurent@wac.net or 206.464.3061. Training is for WAC members only. u Mondays; 6–8 pm; complimentary 16 Calligraphy 101 Contact Club Pro- grams for availability. u Thursday; 6–8 pm; $55 21 Seattle Internation- al Comedy Competition The Crystal Ballroom trans- forms into a comedy club for the first night of the Seattle International Comedy Competition's finals. The top five comedians battle for the night's highest score and an opportunity for a shot at cash and prizes. The pressure is on as the comedians take the stage for 20-minute sets of their best material. Join for just the show, or feast on WAC Executive Chef Eric Floyd's Asian fusion buffet. Includes comedy show, dinner buffet with dessert, and validated parking in the WAC Garage. u Tuesday; 7 pm buffet, 8–10 pm show; $72 per person, $375 group of 6, $44 per per- club programs events