Community safety forum, with Seattle Police, on Nov. 26, 9 a. m. Eltana Bagels, 3920 StoneWay N.

Six Gifts for Your Child, for parents with children up to age 5, on Dec. 4, 6:30-8:30 p. m. $18/$25. Jewish Family Service, 1601 16th Ave. Register, Marjorie, (206) 861-3146.

Green Lake Pathway of Lights, with musicians, drinks, treats and nonperishable-food donation boxes, on Dec. 8, 5-8 p. m. Green Lake. Also, set-up, 2:30-5 p. m.; cleanup, 8-9 p. m. Volunteer, Jeff Skinner, (206) 386-4235.

Beyond Nature vs. Nurture:Our Past Becomes Our Children’s Future, about how chemical exposure can lead to health risks in future generations, presented by Sustainable Path Foundation, on Dec. 11, 5:30-8:30 p. m.: Reception, 5:30-6:30 p. m.; Seminar, 6:30-8:30 p. m. $5/$10. Town Hall (downstairs), EighthAve. and Seneca St.

Laughter Club, on Dec. 11, 7 p. m. (second Tuesday). $5; bring water. Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Blue Room. (206) 784-9776, or www.onethousandlaughs.com.

Cool City Pets adoptathon, featuring such small animals as hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pets, rats and mice, on Dec. 15, Noon-3 p. m. (third Saturday). $5-$25. Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W.

Seattle Free Walking Tours, on weekdays/ weekends: Market, Market, Market, 9:30 a. m. (Meet at Victor Steinbrueck Park, 2000 Western Ave.); Experience Seattle, 11 a. m. (Meet at Victor Steinbrueck Park, 2000 Western Ave.); Capitol Hill, 2 p. m. (Meet at CalAnderson Park, E. Pine St. and 11thAve.).Donations welcome. www.seattlefreewalkingtours.org.Helping People Succeed in English, for students with basic English skills and understanding who want more improvement. Flexible schedule. Free. Beacon Hill. Appointment, 323-3625.