Today's picks for civic nerds.

For Thursday

A Bicycle Breakfast

Join business leaders, elected officials and fellow cyclists to benefit the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation at the Ninth Annual Bike to Work Breakfast. Governor Jay Inslee, the keynote speaker, will talk about the benefits of investing in bike infrastructure. Registration for the breakfast is now closed, but day-of registrations are welcome.

Ninth Annual Bike to Work Breakfast, Thurs, May 2, 7– 9 am, Sheraton Hotel, 1400 6th Ave, $75 suggested minimum donation

North and Central Seattle Mayoral Candidates' Forum

Monday's raucous mayoral debate in South Seattle was one of several opportunities this week to get a look, including Mayor Mike McGinn state Sen. Ed Murray, former council member Peter Steinbrueck, and relentlessly on-message socialist Mary Martin. The 46th, 43rd, 36th, and 32nd District Democrats are sponsors.

North and Central Seattle Mayoral Candidates Forum, Thurs, May 2, 6:30pm–9pm, Hamilton International Middle School, 1610 N 41st St, free

For Tomorrow

Civic Conversation over Cocktails

Seattle Channel host Brian Callanan, Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, OneAmerica Executive Director Rich Stolz, Crosscut Editor in Chief Mary Bruno and PubliCola's own Founder & Editor Josh Feit will tackle issues from ranging from higher education funding to immigration reform to changes at the Seattle Police Department—and any other civic issues you want to discuss. 

CityClub Civic Cocktail, Wed, May 1, 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm), The Palace Ballroom, 2100 5th Ave, CityClub & Crosscut Members - $10, General Public - $12, Door - $15.

National Bike Month

Get motivated to ride to work during National Bike Month by signing up for Cascade Bicycle Club's Commute Challenge Commute Challenge. Join a team (or ride solo) and track your miles online; teams and solo riders will compete for prizes and award certificates.

Commute Challenge, Starting May 1; More information available from Cascade Bicycle Club

And For Today

Community and the Candidates

Find out how the mayoral candidates plan to improve Seattle's public schools at a campaign forum sponsored by Community & Parents for Public Schools (CPPS), featuring a candid discussion on education in Seattle.

Focus on Students, Families, Communities: The CPPS 2013 Mayoral Education Forum, Tues, April 30, Annual CPPS meeting 6:30– 7pm, Mayoral Forum 7– 8:30pm, Garfield High School Commons. 400 23rd Ave,  free.

A Walk in the Park

Join the Downtown Seattle Association's Downtown Residents Council for a discussion about downtown Seattle's two dozen parks, featuring city council parks committee chair Sally Bagshaw, and Center City Parks strategic advisor Victoria Shoenburg for a forum and casual conversation about the center city's parks, playgrounds, and public spaces.

Downtown Residents Council Quarterly Forum, Tues, April 30, Doors at 5:30pm, Program at 6pm, Hard Rock Cafe, 116 Pike St, Second Floor,  free

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