PubliCalendar: Bike Basics, a Forest Forum, and Traffic Talk.
Today’s picks for civic nerds.

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For Thursday:
Back to Bike Basics
After heading to the Seattle Bike Connections meeting today (info below), head to the Alderwood REI for a bike maintenance class to make sure you're safe on the road.
Bike Maintenance Basics, Thu Mar 7, 7–8:30, Alderwood REI, 184th St SW, Lynnwood, free.
For Wednesday:
Forest Conservation Forum
As the weather begins to clear up (fingers crossed), learn about volunteer opportunities to keep Washington green and clean.
National Forests Committee Meeting, Wed Mar 6, 7–9, Cascade Chapter Office, 180 Nickerson St, Seattle, free.
And for Today:
Bike Through the Gridlock
Hear SDOT traffic engineer AJ Verdugo talk about how to bike safely from West Seattle to downtown and SoDo. And how would he know? He does it himself.
West Seattle Bike Connections meeting, Tue Mar 5, 7–8:30, Uptown Espresso, 4301 SW Edmunds St, Seattle, free.
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