Today's calendar:

City Council member Sally Bagshaw and a representative from the city’s Department of Planning and Development will discuss surface parking at light rail stations and other issues at the meeting of the

North Beacon Hill Community Council.



Tonight, 6:30 pm, Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Avenue South.

Democratic candidate for Fifth District state representative Dean Willard kicks off his campaign tonight in Issaquah.

Tonight, 6:00 pm, Vino Bella Wine Bar 99 Front St N in Issaquah.

Derek Kilmer (D-26), a member of the conservative Democrats' "Roadkill caucus," holds his kickoff tonight.

Tonight, 6:00 pm, Kensington Gardens , 3804 Olson Dr., NW Gig Harbor .

Closer to home, Congressman Jim McDermott has a community meeting and kickoff tonight in Southeast Seattle.

Tonight, 7:00 pm, Mount Baker Community Clubhouse, 2811 Mount Rainier Dr. S.

Restaurants in Columbia City will donate a  portion of their proceeds to Country Doctor, a rad community clinic.

Tomorrow's calendar:

The three finalists for Seattle Police Chief will be interviewed by the Seattle Channel's C.R. Douglas.

Friday, 7:00 pm, cable channel 21.

The city's design commission will meet tomorrow, with special appearances by City Council members Tim Burgess and Sally Bagshaw.

Tomorrow, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., boards and commissions room, L-280.