For Wednesday

Post-Election Civic Cocktail

One day after the election, mix with fellow civic-minded citizens to discuss the results and what they mean for the city and state.

Several members of Seattle's political scene will attend to give their input on the elections, Washington's health exchange, and the aftermath of the government shutdown: former King County Executive Ron Sims, political consultants for Mayor Mike McGinn (John Wyble) and challenger Ed Murray (Christian Sinderman), and Dr. Benjamin Danielson of Odessa Brown Children's Clinic.

After the 2009 mayoral election, PubliCola sponsored a similar event with McGinn consultant Bill Broadhead and Joe Mallahan consultant Jason Bennett; it was a blast. 

As always, the program will be available afterwards on the Seattle Channel website.

Civic Cocktail, Wed, November 6, 6pm, The Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave, Seattle, $12.

For Tuesday

Vote!

Voting in Seattle elections literally couldn't be easier: Mail in your ballot (ballots must be postmarked by today, so don't delay) or drop it off at one of King County Elections' 24-hour drop boxes or vans by 8:00 tonight. At issue: The Seattle mayor's race, five King County Council seats, labeling of genetically modified foods, two measures that could change the way we vote and pay for Seattle elections, and much more. King County's voters guide is here; the state voters' guide is here.

General Election, Tues, Nov. 5, drop off your ballot before 8pm. 

For Monday

The Buffetts Visit Town Hall

Howard G. Buffett, the son of famed investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett, will visit Town Hall tonight with his son Howard W. Buffett and Theo Chocolate founder Joe Whinney to talk about how he gave himself 40 years to help people around the world who lack basic food security, and to discuss 40 lessons he learned along the way that speak to anyone who wants to make a difference.

40 Chances to Make a Difference, Mon, November 4, 7:30–9pm, Town Hall Seattle, $5.