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Seattle and NW Washington S P O T L I G H Watch Your Mailbox for Primary Election Ballots Public Meeting July 22 on Search for Bellevue Police Chief Following the recent retirement of Bellevue’s police chief, city officials want to hear from the community as they prepare to launch a nationwide search for a new chief. Bellevue residents, and anyone else interested in the police chief recruitment process, are invited to a public meeting to provide input. The event takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at Bellevue City Hall, Room 1E-108, 450 110th Ave. NE. Light refreshments will be pro- vided. Feedback also may be provided via an online survey C O M M U PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED Local musician Tai Shan will play new songs from “Liv- ing Fiction” with her band from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17 at The Seattle Public Library, West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W, on the front lawn. Library programs are free and open to the public. Regis- tration is not required. Free parking is available near the West Seattle Branch. “Living Fiction” was released May 18, 2014. Music on the album is inspired by Shan’s favorite books. Shan is a Seattle-based pop-folk artist and songwriter. She is also an active contributor to the Seattle chapter of The Bushwick Book Club. For more information, call the West Seattle Branch at 206-684-7444 or spl.org. S Cool King County Elections mails ballots July 16 for the Aug. 5 primary election. Voters’ pamphlets are mailed separately and may arrive on a different day than ballots. Voters may also check MyVoterGuide online for a customized voters’ pamphlet. On primary election ballots: There are a total of 119 candidates and 52 offices on the ballot, ranging from U.S. Representative to Washington state legislators, King County prosecuting attorney and dis- trict court judges Voters should read and follow directions on their ballots, sign the return envelope, and get ballots back before the Aug. 5 election day deadline. Mailed ballots need a first- class stamp. Voters also have 25 locations to return ballots without a stamp by 8 p.m. on Aug. 5, including permanent drop box locations, scheduled ballot drop-off vans and Accessible Voting Centers. Voters who don’t receive a ballot by July 23 or who have questions should call King County Elections at 206-296- VOTE (8683). Tai Shan Performs ‘Living Fiction’ Outdoors July 17 at the Seattle Library T After over a week of near ninety degree weather, people at Mount Baker beach jumped into Lake Washington to cool off. (www.surveymonkey.com/s/TMGPHGB), or by email at COBPoliceChiefRecruitment@bellevuewa.gov. The meetings will be accessible to persons with disabili- ties. Contact City Hall during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by calling 425-452-6800, or email ServiceFirst@bellevuewa.gov. Additional information about the police chief recruitment process is available on the city website (www.bellevuewa.gov/police-chief-recruitment.htm). Bellevue Job Fair July 24 HireLive hosts a free job fair in Bellevue, Thursday, July 24, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 3225 158th Avenue SE. Parking is free. HireLive is working with Lyft to provide a free $25 credit ride for first time users to and/or from the event. Register at www.hirelive.com to receive the promo code. N I T Y C A L Bring 10-15 resumes, and dress “business professional.” Seattle Women’s Sensuality Summit The third annual event is July 27, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Sky- way Motor Cycle Club, 12603 Renton Ave. South in Skyway. The Northwest’s Premier event for women of color and men to gather and discuss relationships, health, alternative healing, and more. Through art, poetry, film and interactive dialgue we will focus on the theme of Reclaiming Our Sen- suality. Open Mic starts at 4 p.m., please email rqcounseling@gmail.com for more info or to sign up early for the open mic. Come enjoy the entire event hosted by Emily Imani and Purple Reels. Free for ages 18 and up. E N D A R S EATTLE 2014 Saturday July 19 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 17 EDMONDS ART WALK AT GALLERY NORTH. Visitor’s to the gallery enjoy a new exhibition out every month, including painting, photography, sculpture, pottery and much more. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Gallery North (New Location) 401 Main St. Edmonds. JAM FEST. Participants are invited to meander through the neighborhood while enjoying food and live music in different stores and restaurants. Seattle’s Chinatown – International District! All day Event! NASCAR RACING AT EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY. Join your family and friends for NASCAR Racing: Motor sports action, demolition derby, fireworks and much more. Kids under 5 and active military are free. General admission $10. 14405 179th Ave. SE. Monroe. BAREFOOT WINE AND THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION INVITE YOU TO TAKE PART IN A BEACH CLEANUP. This event is to keep Juanita Bay barefoot friendly. Come lend a hand (or foot) at the beach and then celebrate with us! Beach cleanup 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Juanita Beach Park, celebration noon – 2 p.m. Juanita Pub 9736 NE 120th Pl. Kirkland, WA Please RSVP to agriffiths@hunterpr.com must be 21+ to attend. Friday July 18 PIRATE TREASURE HUNT. Put on yer eye patch and bandana and follow the clues in a search for hidden treasure with help from some Real Pirates. A backyard BBQ will follow $10 per family $3 per person. 6 – 8 p.m. Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave. NE. Wednesday July 23 14TH ANNUAL DIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT DAY CAREER FAIR. Meet with Washington’s top employers! Hundreds of jobs and careers. Free admission. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Showare Center, 625 W. James St. Kent. FIRST TECH MOVIES AT MAYMOOR: Celebrating its 10th season. Come and watch the movie The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Bring blankets and warm clothes. Pre-movie seating is $5 at 7 p.m., and movie starts at dusk. 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE Redmond. Friday July 25 FAMILY CONCERT SERIES – WEST SEATTLE BIG BAND. West Seattle Big Band – 18 piece group playing big band swing and jazz. 7 p.m. FREE Magnuson Park Amphitheater, 6344 NE 74th St. Friday – Sunday July 25 – 27 6TH STREET FAIR. The 6th Street Fair, part of the signature Bellevue Arts Fair weekend. Featuring more than 120 artists from across the nation. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Downtown Bellevue, 510 Bellevue Way NE. Saturday July 26 SEAFAIR TORCHLIGHT PARADE. This magnificent parade will include giant helium balloons, precision drill teams, horses, comical clowns and much more. Parade starts at 7:30 p.m. 2200 6th Ave. July 16, 2014 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 5
