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Seattle and NW Washington S P O T L I Public Input on Transit Reductions at Council G H T S B-Girls at Folklife As the Metropolitan King County Council begins its deliberations on proposed legislation implementing the reduction of Metro Transit bus service, the public will have the opportunity to speak to the Council at a special meeting Thursday, May 29, 1:30 p.m., County Council Chambers, King County Courthouse, 10th floor. The meeting will be carried LIVE on King County TV, seen on Comcast and Wave Cable Channel 22. The County Executive has sent the County Council legis- lation on how he proposes to phase in reduction of service hours. The Executive’s ordinance proposes service reduc- tions starting in September, with Metro ultimately eliminating 72 bus routes and reducing or revising another 84 routes over four quarters. For more information of the transit service reductions, go to: www.kingcounty.gov/council/issues/TransitCuts. The Seattle Public Library wants to know: what does the Library mean to you? The Library is for everyone, and we want to hear your voice. The Library has partnered with StoryCorps to present SPL Voices, a project to collect personal stories and con- versations from a variety of perspectives. Share a story, a meaningful photo, or just one word that describes what the Library means to you and why. Share online using #SPLVoices on social media sites, contribute a recording via SoundCloud, or visit www.spl.org and use the Submit Your SPL Voice form. All of the full-length StoryCorps recordings will be added to the Library’s special collections archive, and to The Library of Congress. For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or go to www.spl.org. Celebrate Salish Sea Native American Culture at Deception Pass State Park The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to attend the Ninth Annual Salish Sea Native American Culture Celebration with the Samish and Swinomish tribes, at Deception Pass State Park on Fidalgo Island, between the cities of Oak Harbor and Anacortes. The celebration runs from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 7, at the Bowman Bay picnic area on the Fidalgo Island side of Deception Pass State Park, 41020 State Route 20 in Oak Harbor. The Discover Pass is not required to attend this event. Sat- urday, June 7, is a State Parks “free day.” Visitors are not required to display a Discover Pass to access state parks on free days. To get to the Bowman Bay area at Deception Pass State Park, use the park’s entrance at the junction of Rosario Road and State Route 20. The entrance is north of the C O M M U PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED The Seattle Public Library Celebrates Libraries The dance group Remix performs at the EMP during Folklife Festival over the Memorial Day weekend. B-Boys and B-Girls from kindergarten to 5th grade showcased their dancing, including a 206 Zulu Prince vs. Prince Jr. B-Boy Battle. Deception Pass Bridge, by Pass Lake. The event is accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations requests, call 360-902-8626 or 360-675-3767 or the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 800-833-6388. Requests must be made in advance. Celebrate the 116th Anniversary of the North Head Lighthouse at Cape Disappointment State Park The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Keepers of the North Head Lighthouse invite the pub- lic to attend the 116th anniversary of the North Head Lighthouse at Cape Disappointment State Park in Ilwaco. The celebration is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the North Head Lighthouse at Cape Disappointment State Park, 244 Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco. The event will feature refreshments, fun for children, music, an informative exhibit, the sale of a North Head Lighthouse special-edition poster, a contest for a light- house-related prize and self-guided tours of a lighthouse keeper’s residence. Guided tours of the lighthouse will be available for $2.50 for people 18 years and older and free for ages 7 to 17. (Children must be 7 years or older to tour the lighthouse tower.) N I T Y C A L The Discover Pass is not required to attend the event. June 7 is a State Parks “free day,” in recognition of National Trails Day. Parking near the lighthouse is limited; signs will direct visitors to alternate parking. ‘Supporting Startups and Investing In The Community’ June 12 The Seattle Public Library is hosting a town hall session from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12 to explore how the Library can expand its technology, instruction, research and service offerings. The session will be held at the Seattle office of Internet marketing firm Moz, 1100 Sec- ond Ave., Suite 500. The event is free and open to the public and is particular- ly geared to startups, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and members of the creative and lifelong learning communities. Please RSVP by Friday, June 6 at http://bit.ly/SPLTown- HallRSVP. “Supporting Startups and Investing in the Community” will feature a keynote presentation by Moz co-founder Rand Fishkin, the “Wizard of Moz.” One of the Library’s five service priorities is to enhance technology to provide discoverability and increased access to materials, information, services and interactive experi- ences. E N D A R S EATTLE 2014 – 9 p.m. Belfair State Park, 3151 NE State Route 300, Belfair, WA Sunday June 1 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 May 31 FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER’S CLASS. Learn what it takes to become a First Time Homebuyer. Please call to register. 253-426-0016. 3 – 5 p.m. Sumner Library, 1116 Fryan Ave. Sumner, WA CELEBRATE STATE PARKS SHELLFEST 2014 AT BELFAIR STATE PARK. The day will include exhibits, food, activities and education about restoring and protecting shellfish beds in Puget Sound. 11 a.m. TOUCH – A – TRUCK: Free public event. Children and families view and sit inside trucks. (fire, ambulance, construction, etc) 10 a.m. – 1 p.,. W6 Parking Lot, Magnusen Park Thursday June 5 Saturday June 7 CELEBRATE SALISH SEA NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AT DECEPTION PASS STATE PARK. The event celebrates the maritime heritage of the two participating coast Salish tribes and features canoe rides, singers, drummers and much more. Noon – 4 p.m. Deception Pass State Park, 41020 State Route 20 in Oak Harbor UNEARTHING SEATTLE, FREE FIRST THURSDAY EVENT AT SEATTLE’S NATIONAL PARK. Discover Seattle’s past and explore the ways in which local history continues to shape the city during Klondike Gold Ruch National Historical Park’s First Thursday day- long celebration from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 319 2nd Ave. S. EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL. Bring the family for a terrific day in Washington’s biggest and best mountain bike park. Join riders of all ages and abilities, and 40+ vendors. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. King County Duthie Hill Park, 26529 SE Duthie Hill Rd. Issaquah, WA 98029 Friday June 6 THE HIGH POINT BRANCH LIBRART CELEBRATES 10 YEARS. You are invited to celebrate the High Point Branch’s 10 years of service at its current location. This is an all day event starting at 10 a.m. 3411 SW Raymond St. Seattle, WA 98126 OPENING DAY OF THE BOTHELL FARMER’S MARKET. Stop by the farmers market every Friday from noon – 6 p.m. and pick up all your local fresh flowers and produce. Country Village, 23718 7th Ave. SE. Bothell, WA 98021 Sunday June 8 May 28, 2014 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 5
