Today's Calendar:

1. The Washington Bus—a group that works to get young people engaged in the political process—hosts its monthly "Buzz" meetup at Moe Bar this evening, with one free drink for monthly Bus members.

Tonight, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Moe Bar, 925 E. Pike St. Free.




2. Alleycat Acres, a recently formed urban farming collective, is holding a fundraiser on Thursday featuring DJs, door prizes, drinks, and food to help them expand their urban farming empire in Seattle. PubliCola cosponsors.

Tonight, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Grey Gallery and Lounge, 1512 11th Ave. Suggested donation: $5 to $25.

3. The Seattle parks board will get a briefing from parks staff on the parks department’s community gardens, its tree-maintenance and removal policies, and its specialized programs, which may be targeted for budget cuts.

Tonight, 7:00 pm, Seattle Parks Headquarters, 100 Dexter Ave. N.

4. The East Precinct Crime Prevention Coalition meets tonight to discuss community policing and police staffing, with a special guest—City Council member Tim Burgess.

Tonight, 6:00 pm, Seattle Vocational Institute, 2120 South Jackson Street, Room 401

5. GOP senatorial candidate Dino Rossi will appear at a 28th District legislative candidates' forum tonight in Tacoma.

Tonight, 7:00 pm, Waverly Inn, 6016 N. Highlands Parkway, Tacoma. Free.