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March 22, 2017 The Skanner Page 5 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 cont’d from pg 4 SUNDAY, MARCH 26 SOUTH SOUND SYMPHONIC BAND: The South Sound Symphonic Band will combine with the Puget Sound Youth Wind Ensem- ble for a Super Sunday performance! 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., University of Puget Sound – Schneebeck Concert Hall, 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma. SATURDAY – SUNDAY, MARCH 25 – 26 PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED SPRING BEST OF THE NORTHWEST FINE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: Public arts & crafts tradeshow. Around 1000 people anticipated to attend this wonderful arts & crafts tradeshow. Both days 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Hanger 30, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 Migration Artists Carletta Carrington Wilson and Barbara Earl Thomas answer questions following a presentation by Thomas about Jacob Lawrence’s iconic “Migration” Series March 17 at the Central Library. Barbara Earl Thomas spoke about her friend and mentor, Jacob Lawrence’s skill as an artist and the importance of the The Migration Series both historically and now. The series is currently on display until April 23 at the Seattle Art Museum. SAM TALKS: ISABEL WILKERSON AND THE GREAT MIGRATION: Is- abel Wilkerson, author of the best -selling and award-winning masterwork, “The Warmth of Other Suns,” chronicles on of the greatest untold stories of American History, the decades-long migration of Black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities in search of a better life. 7 p.m. -8:30 p.m., Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave. SATURDAY, APRIL 1 FREE FORM DANCE: Open free form dance for anybody, any size, Briefs cont’d from pg 4 • Amazon Houdini Building, 300 Boren Ave N, Seat- tle during these times: March 14, 2017: 9:20 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. March 15, 2017: 9:20 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. March 16, 2017: 9:20 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. March 17, 2017: 9:20 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Amazon Roxanne Building, 202 Westlake Ave N, Seattle during this time: March 17, 2017: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • AMLI 535 Apartments, (lobby and elevators) 535 Pontius Ave N, Seattle during these times: March 14, 2017: 9:10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., 12:40 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. March 15, 2017: 9:10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. March 16, 2017: 9:10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., 12:40 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. March 17, 2017: 9:10 a.m. - 8 p.m. March 18, 2017: 8:30 a.m. - 4p.m. • Whole Foods, 2210 Westlake Ave, Seattle during this time: March 14, 2017: 6:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. • The Polyclinic Madison Center, 904 7th Ave, Seattle during these times: March 16, 2017: 2:15 p.m. – 5 p.m. March 17, 2017: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. • Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches, 208 West- lake Ave N, Seattle during this time: March 18, 2017: 1:30 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. If you were at the locations at the times listed above and are not immune to measles, the most likely time you would become sick is between March 21, 2017 and April 8, 2017. For more information about measles and measles vaccination, visit kingcounty.gov/health/measles. Mayor Murray Promotes ‘Day of Action’ in Support of Immigration Reform On Tuesday Mayor Murray joined a press confer- ence call with mayors across the country to kick off a Day of Action demonstrating support for immigrants and refugees, as well as comprehensive immigration reform. Actions announced by Mayor Murray in- clude an Immigration 101 training for City employ- ees, including Seattle police officers who have regu- lar interactions with residents, as well as a regional convening on immigration that is scheduled for later this spring. These actions build on Mayor Murray’s ongoing support of the immigrant and refugee com- munity, including signing an Executive Order reaf- firming Seattle as a Welcoming City and hosting Seat- tle’s largest-ever Citizenship Workshop. During the call, which was organized by the U.S. any age, any movement ability. People attend this dance ages Conference of Mayors, Mayor Murray, along with 5 to 80. $10 and you can pay at the door. Children suggested fellow Mayors Eric Garcetti (Los Angeles), Jorge donation of $5. 10 a.m. – noon., Northgate Community Center, Elorza (Providence, R.I.) and Tom Tait (Anaheim, CA) 10510 5th Ave. NE. stressed the important roles of cities in addressing the challenges created by our nation’s broken immi- gration system. In cities large and small, mayors are launching a Day of Immigration Action, with the goal for enactment of bipartisan comprehensive immi- of bringing together faith leaders, residents, stake- gration reform, the continuation of programs that holders and community-based organizations for a protect the temporary status of Dreamers, and recog- variety of events that support immigrants, share with nition of the social, economic and cultural contribu- them important information about rights and avail- tions of immigrant communities nationwide. able resources, and underscore their value to both Mayors are amplifying their message by us- the national and local economies. ing #MayorsStand4All across their social media plat- Day of Action activities highlight the vital contri- forms on March 21 and beyond. butions immigrants make to their cities and the nation. Mayors are also urging Congress and the Trump administration to focus on commonsense reforms that will address the nation’s broken immi- gration system. On the call, Mayor Murray high- lighted several of the actions taken by the City of Seattle in support of immigrants and immigration re- form, including: Issuing a “Day of Action” proc- lamation reaffirming Seattle as an inclusive, open, and welcoming city and calling on the federal gov- ernment to enact comprehensive immigration reform; Holding an Immigration 101 training and discussion for all City employees including frontline personnel who work directly with residents such as Seattle police of- ficers and other field staff. Mayor Murray attended the workshop which was broadcast live and re- Grab the headlines from your mobile device. Tap Get a quick update or enjoy an in-depth read on to view local events and announcements. your desktop. corded for later viewing; Signing onto the U.S. Conference of Mayor’s letter to Congress call- ing for comprehensive immigra- tion reform; Issuing a “call to action” for Se- attle residents urging them to call and/or write their federal elected officials in support of pro-immi- grant and refugee policies; Re-launching the City’s “Wel- coming City” webpage listing the many welcoming city actions that Receive breaking news, you won’t find anywhere Don’t miss anything! Page through the latest print Seattle has taken since November; else, in your inbox. edition online. Announcing plans for a regional convening on immigration sched- uled for later this spring. At the USCM Winter Meeting in Washington in January, may- ors adopted a resolution calling Make The Skanner part of your daily routine ...for a better day today and tomorrow.