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Watch Your Mailbox for Primary
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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