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June 28, 2017 The Skanner Page 5 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 cont’d from pg 4 for a relaxing afternoon in the sun. Noon – 8 p.m. hot spot at Waterfront Park, 1401 Alaskan Way Pier 58. This is a free event for all to enjoy. PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED TUESDAY, JULY 4 Peace Festival Baile Dior Studios performed during the 2nd Annual Peace Festival at Rainier Beach Community Center June 24. The Peace Festival which was created to bring the community and the local police department together featured the first Wise Up Panel, a candid discussion between youth, community members and some local members of law enforcement. The event also included a resource fair, live music and dance performances, free haircuts and free hamburgers and hot dogs. Briefs cont’d from pg 4 The series includes the following events: • Vision Boards: Thursday, June 29th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy. In this workshop, participants “harness the power of you and the power of art to create your reality.” • Spark a Reaction: Thursday, July 20th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy. This workshop is for teens who want to have a pos- itive impact in their communities but aren’t quite sure how to begin. • Building Community + Inspiring Youth Voice: Thursday, August 24th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy. Youth from Momentum Alliance will facilitate games and ac- tivities that helps build leadership skills and pro- mote youth voice. Sisters Network Inc. Hosts 2017 African American Breast Cancer Conference in Portland The local chapter of Sisters Network Oregon and SW Washington is honored to host the Sisters Net- work Incorporation National Ten-City Tour in Port- land, Oregon, “Breast Matters”, July 29, 2017 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Providence Cancer Center located at 4805 NE Glisan, Portland (doors open at 8:00 am; parking and entrance also available on NE 47th off Glisan). Conference fee is $10.00; and registration is NOW open. The Sisters Network Inc. National Afri- can American Breast Cancer conference was created to meet the unique needs of African American wom- en diagnosed with breast cancer. The 10 City Confer- ence Tour offers survivors and those with a vested in- terest in the opportunity to learn more about breast cancer issues. (See attached press release.) This one day conference will include a raffle, lunch, an interactive learning environment that include the latest research, general breast health, clinical trials, how to be your own advocate; a vendor village, and networking opportunities. Conference speakers include David B Page, MD, Providence Cancer Cen- ter and Ms. Felita Singleton, MS, Behavioral Health Professional. All survivors, caregivers, clinicians and general community are invited to attend. Please go to the following link to register: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/10-city-conference-tour-breast- health-matters-portland-or-tickets-31262598273 or visit www.sistersnetworkinc.org or call national toll free 1-866-781-1808. Vendor opportunities also avail- able email worthyproductionsllc@yahoo.com or call local Sisters Network OR & SWWA Chapter at (503) 206-8575 for more information. Local and national sponsors of this conference are Providence Cancer Center, Genentech, Cancer Support Community and Pharma Mar. Seattle News Briefs County Council Approves Funds to Increase Emphasis Patrols in Unincorporated King County Communities in unincorporated King County will see increased traffic safety patrols after Monday’s unanimous approval by the Metropolitan King Coun- ty Council of funds for emphasis patrols. Sponsored by Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn, the legislation allocates funds for an additional 1,100 hours of in- creased traffic enforcement by the King County Sher- iff ’s Office. Monday’s legislation appropriated $100,000 to the Sheriff ’s Office and restricts the funds for use in in- creasing patrols for traffic safety enforcement in Un- incorporated King County. Enforcement will focus around schools, patrols for Driving Under the Influ- ence (DUI), and speeding drivers. Council Adds $250,000 for Legal Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Communities The Metropolitan King County Council this week approved additional, critical funding for legal assis- tance available to support immigrant and refugees in King County. This week’s appropriation of $250,000 is added to the $300,000 passed by the Council on April 17, 2017, bringing the County’s total investment in le- gal assistance for immigrants and refugees in 2017 to $550,000. This funding has been made available, in partnership and coordination with the City of Se- attle, to non-profit organizations that provide legal representation services and community navigation services for legal representation to King County res- idents who are in detention, facing deportation or in danger of losing their immigration status. The total investment to support immigrants and refugees by King County in 2017 now totals $1,000,000 which includes the Resilience Fund devel- oped in partnership with the Seattle Foundation and additional funding for community organizations to develop culturally appropriate educational and in- formational materials for the diverse immigrant and refugee communities in King County. A comprehensive overview of these funds, and op- portunities to organizations to apply for support, is available at the website of the King County Of- fice of Equity and Social Justice - www.kingcounty. gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice/Immi- grant-and-Refugee/Tools-and-Resources. A summary of the County Council’s investments to support immigrants and refugees in our region is below. • Resilience Fund in partnership with the Seattle SEATTLE CANCER CARE ALLIANCE SEAFAIR SUMMER 4TH: Cele- brate our nation’s independence with Seafair. We host a day full of fun at Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park. Both locations include free general admission for the public. Throughout both parks, guests can dine with our food vendors, exhibit booths and listen to live entertainment. Gas Works Park, noon – 11 p.m. Lake Union Park, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. You will be able to view the fireworks display from both parks. RED, WHITE AND BLUES FESTIVAL: Fireworks, food and star-stud- ded entertainment are on tap for Federal Way’s Fourth of July Red, White and Blues Festival. Free and open to the public! Festival includes live music, fun activities for all ages, arts and crafts, food vendors and fireworks. All field activities are open from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Fireworks kick-off atg 10:15 p.m. Celebra- tion Park, 1095 S.324th St., Federal Way. THURSDAY, JULY 6 EARTH HEROES AT DUPONT LIBRARY: Adventure through obsta- cle course that will give kids the power to reuse, save energy, and water, and help the earth. This is for children 5 and older. FREE. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., DuPont Library, 1540 Wilmington Dr., Du- Pont. SATURDAY, JULY 8 6TH ANNUAL POLISH FESTIVAL SEATTLE: Polish Festival Seattle is a joyful celebration of Polish culture, traditions and contempo- rary achievements. Featuring Authentic Polish food, lice music and dance performances, exhibits, kids zone and much more. Noon – 8 p.m., Seattle Center Armory/Center House, 305 Har- rison St. Foundation, 4/17/2017, $350,000 • Legal Assistance, 4/17/2017, $300,000 • Education and Information funding, 4/17/2017, $100,000 • Additional Legal Assistance, 6/26/2017, $250,000 Total Investment: $1,000,000 Mayor Murray, Human Services Department Announce $30 Million Request for Proposals for Homeless Services Wedneday, Mayor Ed Murray and Human Services Department Director Catherine Lester announced a request for proposals (RFP) for $30 million of fund- ing for homelessness services, the first time the City of Seattle has competitively bid its homeless services contracts in more than a decade. The RFP being issued by the Human Services Department (HSD) reflects the changes made under the City’s plan to address home- lessness, Pathways Home, including a major focus on getting people into permanent housing. The RFP is for funding available for 2018. Awards made through the RFP process will be based on the key performance targets and data used by the City, including how many people are exiting homelessness into permanent housing; how long people are spending in the homelessness services system; how many people return to being homeless; how many people are entering homelessness; and ensuring we are using all available resources such as shelter beds. The funds will invest in prevention, diversion, outreach and engagement, emergency ser- vices (such as shelters), transitional housing, rapid rehousing/rental subsidies, and permanent support- ive housing. The RFP is just one tool the City is using in coor- dination with King County and United Way of King County to help the region address homelessness and move people into housing. All three organizations are funders who have agreed upon the performance targets listed above. By aligning across all priorities, these funders are better able to tie funding to needed outcomes. Importantly, proposals that demonstrate collaboration among programs to achieve results will receive additional credit in the review process.