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Seattle and NW Washington S P O T L Voter Registration Deadline July 7 for Primary Election City Holds First ‘Find It, Fix It’ Community Walk Seattle Mayor Ed Murray hosts a series of ‘Find it, Fix it’ Community Walks, focused on crime hotspots. At the walks, community residents, police, and city offi- cials will walk together to identify issues they would like to see addressed, primarily graffiti removal, street lighting, lit- ter and garbage clean-up, and trimming overgrown bushes and trees. ‘Find it, Fix it’ Community Walks coming up include: July 8, 7 – 9 p.m.: Orcas and MLK July 22, 7 – 9 p.m.: Sound Transit tour, between Rainier Beach and Othello Stations July 29, 7 – 9 p.m.: Rainier Ave. and Genesee August 12, 7 – 9 p.m.: Rainier Beach For more information on Murray’s public safety strategy for Seattle, visit www.seattle.gov/mayor/public-safety- strategy-for-seattle. G H T S Beacon Rocks! Si Young, a hip hop artist from South Seattle, performed with the Jefferson Breakers at the fifth annual Beacon Rocks! street fair, June 28 on Roberto Maestas Festival Street on Beacon Hill. In addition to music the event included community information, food and a visit from Fire Engine #13. The Beacon Rocks! street fair will be held twice more this summer, on July 26 and August 23. PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED Voters for the Aug. 5 primary election have until Monday, July 7 to register to vote or update voter registration infor- mation online or by mail. King County Elections will mail primary election ballots to all registered voters on July 16, so it’s important that cit- izens register to vote and keep their address and other information, including their signature, updated. Voters can check to make sure their registration informa- tion is current by: • Using My Voter Guide online at www.your.kingcounty.gov/elections2/voterlookup • Calling the Voter Hotline at 206-296-VOTE (8683) • Visiting King County Elections at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Visiting the Voter Registration Annex at 500 4th Avenue, Room 440, Seattle., weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. • At King County Elections or the Voter Registration Annex Voters who miss the July 7 deadline to update their regis- tration should still contact the Elections office to update their information for future elections. King County resi- dents not currently registered in Washington can register in person at the Elections office through July 28. Who can register? To be eligible to register to vote, you must be: • 18 years old by election day (August 6) • A United States citizen • A legal resident of the state of Washington • Not under the authority of the Department of Correc- tions Voters can visit the Elections website, www.kingcounty.gov/elections, or call the Elections office at 206-296-VOTE for assistance and information. I Senior-Friendly Computer Classes Southeast Seattle Senior Center offers affordable, hands- on computer classes just for seniors, July 15 through Oct. 2,Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m., at their facility, 4655 S. Holly. The classes, which cost $3 for members and $5 for non- members, is taught by Leslie Stewart, who tailors classes for participants and makes computer skills easily accessible and lessons welcoming for older adults. The most recent report from the Pew Research Center shows that only 59 percent of U.S. seniors are internet users (compared to 86 percent of all adults.) The research also shows that those seniors who are using the internet connect with the digital world regularly. Call SESSC at 206-722-0317 to with questions or regis- ter. Measles Outbreak in South King, Pierce Counties firmed cases of measles among members of the same extended family in south King County, and a single suspect- ed case in Pierce County. These cases are linked to another case who returned to the United States from the Pacific Islands on May 26 with measles. Known public exposures occurred at several MultiCare healthcare facilities where the infected individuals were treated, including a hospital in Tacoma. Details about these exposures will be updated regularly at the MultiCare web- site. These medical facilities are directly contacting persons who were present – clients, visitors, and staff – during the times of potential exposure People without a regular healthcare provider who think they might have measles can contact their local health departments at the numbers below: King County residents should call the Measles Hotline at 206-296-4949 Pierce County residents should call 253-798-6410, option “0”. Local public health officials are investigating eight con- C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R S EATTLE 2014 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 Thursday July 3 DANCING’ TIL DARK. Live or DJ music and social dancing on a real dance floor. 6 - 9:30 p.m. Occidental Park, Occidental Ave. S. & S. Main St. Friday July 4 THE BELLEVUE COLLECTION, BELLEVUE FAMILY 4TH. The Largest 4th of July celebration on the eastside will take place in Bellevue Downtown Park. Families and friends can enjoy food, games, and live music and a spectacular fireworks display. Events start at 2 p.m. 10201 NE Fourth St. Bellevue. JULY 4TH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION. Bring your family and friends for a no hassle July 4th community celebration. Free 3 p.m. Celebration Church, 11840 148th Ave. SE. fun and drama of soccer’s greatest event. 1 – 3 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. FREE – Central Library – Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Saturday July 5 KEXP PRESENTS ALL IN: THE RALLY FOR KEXP’S NEW HOME. Get ready for the first show at KEXP’s new home – and your opportunity to rally together with your favorite artists to help build it, Free for all ages. Performances and surprise guests. 6 – 8 p.m. at Seattle Center. SATURDAY FUN DAYS. Bell Street Park will be filled with chalk art activities, giant games and much more. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bell Street Park, 415 Bell St. Seattle. WALLINGFORD FAMILY FESTIVAL AND PARADE. Traditionally Known as Seafair’s Kiddie Parade. It starts at 11 a.m. and runs East from Interlake along 45th St. to Bagley Ave. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE. Monday thru Friday July 7 thru August 15 FREE KINDERGATEN READINESS CAMP. Discovery, adventure, friendship and learning. To sign up now or find out more information call 206-978- 1810 ext 311 or email jpotter@deniselouie.org Locations at Beacon Hill, Seward Park and Northgate. Tuesday July 8 WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL MATCH. The Central Library has a 15-foot x 20-foot screen. This will be Thursday July 10 Friday – Saturday July 11 – 12 REDMOND DERBY DAYS 2014. Derby Days is Redmond’s annual summer festival. The event begins Friday at 5 p.m. with music, wine, beer, carnival rides and games. Saturday Activities kick-off with a pancake breakfast, kids’ parade and so much fun. Activities for all ages. Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St. Redmond. Sunday July 13 SEATTLE PEACE CONCERTS. Free public concert series. Music from noon to 6 p.m. Magnuson Park Beach. Stage located on the waterfront near restrooms. More info at www.seapeace.org. July 2, 2014 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 5
