Today's picks for civic nerds. 

For Sunday

Pedaler's Paradise

Bike on down to the second annual Pedaler's Fair! The bustling Belltown marketplace features locally made bike goods, workshops, presentations, food and music.

Get your wheels turning about bikes as a healthy, fun way to get around while learning more about local bike businesses. Last year's event drew more than 23 exhibitors and 1,000 bicycle aficionados. 

1. Pedaler's Fair, Sat, Apr 20 –Sun, April 21, 11am–5pm, 2407 1st Ave, free. 

Blair Butterworth Memorial

A public memorial will be held for Democratic political consultant Blair Butterworth, who died on March 29 at 74 after a long battle with cancer. Butterworth was a beloved Seattle elder statesman (read his posthumously published open letter to his adoptive state of Washington here) who worked for Democratic candidates as well as for women's right to choose, the death with dignity initiative, and marijuana legalization, among many other highlights of a 36-year career in Washington. 

Former Gov. Gary Locke and U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott will speak at his memorial. 

A Public Memorial for Blair Butterworth, Sun, April 21, 10:30am–1pm, Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, free.

For Tomorrow

A Left-Wing Tea Party

Join the Metropolitan Democratic Club for a lovely afternoon of high tea. This year's annual spring social and fundraiser will include awards, entertainment, and a selection of teas and tiny sandwiches. Former governor Mike Lowry will present a lifetime achievement award to longtime civic activist Kay Bullitt for her long history of distinguished public service. Make sure to come dressed in your tea-time best. 

A Left-Wing Tea Party, Sat. April 20, 2–4pm, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave, $25 for Adults; $12.50 for Children Under 10.

Honoring Cheryl Chow

A public memorial will be held on Saturday honoring the life and legacy of Seattle civic leader Cheryl Chow, whose leadership on the Seattle City Council and Seattle School Board left a lasting impact on education, including the creation of the Seattle Families and Education Levy. She died after a long battle with cancer on March 29 at the age of 66. Last year, Chow came out as gay, saying she didn't want any gay child to be afraid to come out. She is survived by her longtime partner, Sarah Morningstar, and their daughter Liliana.

A Public Memorial for Cheryl Chow, Sat, April 20, 10:30am, Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, free.

And for Today

A Socialist Perspective on Immigration Reform

Join the discussion on immigration reform with Seattle's Freedom Socialist Party. The public forum will include local worker's rights advocates Pedro Olguin of Teamsters Local 117 and the Latino Caucus, Christina Lopez, author of Estamos en La Lucha: Immigration Women Light the Fires of Resistance, and Lois Danks, coordinator of Stop the Checkpoints.

A panel of labor and community organizers will tackle questions concerning recent immigration proposals such as guest worker programs, and how to achieve meaningful immigration reform.

Amnesty, Equality & Workers Rights, Fri, April 19, 7pm, New Freeway Hall 5018 Rainier Ave S, $3 donation, $1 for students.

Peace Corps Presentation

Hear the stories and experiences of three returned Peace Corps Masters International student volunteers about working in the developing world. Katie Acker and Nathaniel Lohman were serving in the Dominican Republic, and Jama Joy Bernard was in Mozambique.

All three students have completed or are finishing a Masters in Public Health in Global Health.

Presentation by Returning Peace Corps Volunteers, Fri, April 19, 2–3:30pm, Turner Auditorium, Health Sciences Building: D-209, 1401 NE Campus Pkwy, free.

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