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The Seattle Office of Arts &
Culture is bringing back a funding
program supporting arts jobs for
Seattle arts, cultural and heritage
organizations. Arts Mean Business
will provide one-time funds for
pivotal jobs that will make a dif-
ference in an organization’s ability
to sustainably carry out its mis-
sion. Priority will be given to arts,
cultural and heritage organizations
that reflect, represent and serve
historically underserved popula-
tions – communities of color,
immigrant and refugee communi-
ties, and those who are
differently-abled who use the arts
as a way to serve these communi-
ties. The application deadline is 11
p.m., Wednesday, June 11.
Eligibility requirements: Seattle-
based organizations with at least a
three-year operating history as a
legally established not-for-profit
organization; a primary purpose of
arts, culture or heritage; and a
demonstrated record of ongoing
artistic or cultural accomplish-
ments serving Seattle residents.
Funds may be applied to salaries
or contract fees, full or partial, for
one position that is crucial to the
implementation of sustainable
revenue strategies that serve the
organization’s mission.
A link to the online application
is
available
at
www.seattle.gov/arts. For infor-
mation, contact Kathy Hsieh at
206-733-9926
or
kathy.hsieh@seattle.gov.
Seattle Speaks TV:
Wade into the
Waterfront
A vision to transform Seattle’s
waterfront into a major public
promenade of rehabilitated piers,
parks and plazas is taking shape.
Join Seattle Channel, Seattle City-
Club and Town Hall for a live,
televised, community conversa-
tion about the proposed project; its
costs and how it will affect not
only downtown, but the city
beyond.
Seattle Channel host Brian
Callanan will lead the discussion,
7 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, at Town
Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. The pro-
gram will be broadcast live on
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Seattle Channel cable 21 (HD on
Comcast 321 and Wave 721) and
online at seattlechannel.org. Join
the conversation in person or
online, where you can take part in
polls and voice your opinion via
social media and e-mail. Take the
pre-show poll online now:
www.seattlechannel.org/seattles-
peaks.
Admission to Seattle Speaks is
free but advance registration is
required. Register at www.seat-
tlecityclub.org
or
call
206-682-7395. Doors open at 6
p.m. with audience instructions at
6:30 p.m. and program at 7 p.m.
Liyas, 4 takes a swing at a pinata on
Saturday April 19, at a Southside
Commons Ice Cream Ballot Party to
Celebrate Voting for Prop 1. The
measure, which would have
increased the car tab fee and the
sales tax slightly to avert cuts to
Metro bus services, was defeated on
Tuesday.
Free Lunchtime
Concert Celebrates
International Day of
Jazz
Seattle Center, in conjunction
with Jazz In The City Concert
Series, celebrates the 2014 United
Nations International Day of Jazz
with a special tribute to Seattle’s
own jazz ambassador, Ernestine
Anderson.
This free lunchtime concert, 12
p.m., Wednesday, April 30, in
Seattle Center Armory, features
some of Seattle’s finest jazz
artists: Debbie Cavitt, Tess Guer-
zon and pianist Deems Tsutakawa
and his band.
International Day of Jazz, which
highlights the diplomatic role of
the United Nations Educational
Scientific and Cultural Organiza-
tion in uniting people in all
corners of the globe through jazz,
concludes Jazz Appreciation
Month honoring the music that
America gave to the world.
More information is available
at: www.SeattleCenter.com or
206-684-7200.
Revenue Department
Offers Free Webinar
about Taxes for
Businesses
Business owners in Washington
have many responsibilities,
including knowing which taxes
they must report. To help reach
more businesses statewide, the
Washington State Department of
Revenue (Revenue) will host on
April 30 a free live webinar for
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new and small business owners
from 10 – 11 a.m.
To register, send an email to
NBOWebinar@dor.wa.gov with
your name, company name, phone
number, and email address.
The deadline to register is Fri-
day, April 25.
Participants will learn about
Washington excise taxes, report-
ing classifications, deductions,
sales tax collection and record-
keeping
requirements.
The
webinar facilitator will answer
specific questions related to your
business at the end of the webinar.
The Revenue website at
www.dor.wa.gov/Workshops
offers a complete schedule of in-
person business workshops held
around the state and short video
versions of the workshops.
The Seattle Library
Hosts Free Radio
Journalism Workshop
for Teens
The Seattle Public Library will
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host a free radio journalism work-
shop for teens from 1 p.m. to 2:30
p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Uni-
versity Branch, 5009 Roosevelt
Way N.E.
Library programs are free and
open to the public. Registration is
required; call the branch at 206-
684-4063 to register. Free parking
is available at the branch.
Participants will get hands-on
interviewing skills and use profes-
sional recording equipment in this
workshop presented by KUOW
RadioActive. Teens ages 16 to 18
interested in an internship with
KUOW can get information and
an application following the work-
shop.
RadioActive is a radio journal-
ism program for teens based at
KUOW 94.9 radio.
For more information, call the
branch at 206-684-4063 or Ask a
Librarian.
Martin Luther King
School Dream
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Foundation 2014
Scholarship Winners
Seven former students of
the original Martin Luther King
Elementary
School
have
been awarded $l,000 scholarships
for post secondary education.
Garfield High School: Mariah
Beverly, Jaybrie Brown, Jaelyn
Givens and Dajeanne Washington;
Rainier Beach: Nadine Middle-
brooks; Hazen High School:
Adonis Shareef; University Prep:
Syade Shields.
These students will be honored
at a banquet on Monday, May 19,
to be held at the Mount Zion Bap-
tist Church, 1634 19th Avenue in
Seattle.
Reggie Jones, pro football play-
er, Super Bowl champion and
motivational speaker will be
keynoting the event, offering
words of encouragement and
inspiration.
For additional information, call
Jan Lind-Sherman, Dream Foun-
dation chair, at 425-478-8174 or
e-mail her at lindsher@aol.com.
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Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier
Ave. S.
If you have an event you want to share
with the community, email it two weeks
in advance to The Skanner at
info@theskanner.com
Saturday April 26
THE GOSPEL OF HEALING. A FAITH & HEALTH
FORUM. Featuring song and dance ministries
Nationally acclaimed film Gospel of Healing.
Free event – refreshments served. 3 – 5 p.m.
CELEBRATE THE KINNEAR PARK RENOVATION. Live
music, games and a scavenger hunt will greet
the public at a celebration to mark the
completion of the first part of a major park
improvement. 1 – 3 p.m. at the park, 601 W. Roy
St. On the SW edge of Queen Ave.
Saturday April 26 thru Sunday May 4
LANGSTON HUGHES AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM
FESTIVAL. Expect documentaries, youth made
films, LGBTO mini-fest, explorations and more. For
exact dates and times please call 206-684-4758
or visit www.langstoninstitute,org
Sunday April 27
PARTY. Clean-up/ set-up, community involvement
meet neighbors, music w/ drink and food, raffle
entries. 1 – 4 p.m. Wildwood Bus Shelter, Rainier
Ave. South.
Wednesday April 30
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT CELEBRATES
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF JAZZ. Seattle Center in
conjunction with Jazz in the City Concert Series,
celebrates the 2014 United Nations International
Day of Jazz. Noon Seattle Center Armory.
Sunday May 4
BICYCLE SUNDAYS START TODAY. Dig out your
helmet, dust off your training wheels. A new series
of Bicycle Sunday’s start. Lake Washington
Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles
from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. during this time.
WILDWOOD BUS SHELTER COMMUNITY KICK – OFF
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