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Seattle and NW Washington S P O T L I The Seattle Human Rights Commission seeks 5 Candidates 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. Bring 10-15 resumes, and dress “business professional.” urban Gardeners Invited to Hydroponics Event Central Area Urban Garden and the Martin Luther King County Institute highlights the latest technological devices for hydroponics and aeroponic plant growth along with special plant lights, focusing on growing your own food in a 5-foot-square area. The event is Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. at the CAUG urban garden site, 128 21st Ave. Seattle. Sponsored by Black Dollar Days, the event offers speak- ers Michael Twiggs, Charlie James, Alesia Black, Barry North and Isam Taylor. The event is part of the “Keep Moving Campaign.” For more information contact gardener Charlie James at chrljames2012@gmail.com or MLKCI at 206-355-3792. 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 C O M M U H T S ‘Find It, Fix it’ PHOTO COURTESY ED MURRAY FLICKR The Seattle Human Rights Commission seeks 5 candi- dates, 2 Mayoral and 3 City Council positions to fill current and future vacancies on the Seattle Human Rights Commis- sion. The Commission advises the Mayor and City Council on human rights and social justice issues. Participation on the Commission requires a minimum time commitment of 10-15 hours per month. This includes attendance at monthly meetings held the first Thursday of each month in the evening, participation in committee work, meeting with City departments, communicating with state legislators and addressing human rights concerns. The Commission also hears and adjudicates appeals of discrim- ination cases from the Seattle Office for Civil Rights. Commissioners are appointed for two years and all appointments are subject to confirmation by the City Coun- cil. The Commission is interested in applicants with diverse backgrounds, including human rights, social services, edu- cation, law, public policy, advocacy, and business. Commissioners serve without compensation. To be consid- ered, email a letter of interest, resume and SHRC application to marta.idowu@seattle.gov by August 22, 2014. The SHRC application is available at www.seattle.gov/humanrights or by request made to marta.idowu@seattle.gov. G Mayor Ed Murray poses with a group of fans at the corner of 23rd and Jackson during the “Find it, Fix it” community walk to identify public safety issues, July 2. 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. The Seattle Public library Hosts South Seattle College Information Sessions Computers, graphics, aviation – learn about short-term, local training programs for in-demand careers at informa- tion sessions being held through November at The Seattle Public Library’s Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. and Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S. Participants will learn about short-term and two-year pro- fessional and technical training programs available at South Seattle College and in the Seattle area, as well as how to pay for classes. Information sessions at the Rainier Beach Branch will take place once a month, from noon to 2 p.m. on select Wednesdays, and will focus on: Medical office professions; Computing technology; Engineering graphics and design technology; Aviation maintenance and aerospace compos- ites; Access to childcare and additional resources while in school. Information sessions at the Central Library will take place once a month, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on select Tuesdays, and N I T Y C A L will focus on: Finding your next career path; In-demand careers related to each training; Funding resources; Campus support services for professional & technical training; Cam- pus support services for your employment needs. Participants will also learn what services the Library offers to assist with educational needs. For more information, call Quick Information at 206-386- 4636 or www.spl.org. Seafair Stories at the Seattle Public library “Thrilling Tales: A Story Time for Grown-ups” will fea- ture Seafair-themed oceangoing tales of nautical adventure and suspense every Monday in July at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Microsoft Auditorium. Library programs are free and open to the public. Regis- tration is not required. Parking is available in the Central Library garage at the regular rates. Stories will include: 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Monday, July 28, “Letters from the Samantha” by Mark Helprin and “One for the Islands” by Patricia Highsmith. Thrilling Tales are gripping short stories for a grown-up audience that are expertly read aloud. Brown bag lunches and knitting are welcome. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Stories start at 12:05 p.m. and are finished no later than 12:50 p.m. For more information, call the Central Library at 206- 386-4636 or www.spl.org E N D A R S EATTLE 2014 a.m. – 8 p.m. downtown Bellevue, 510 Bellevue way NE. Bellevue. Saturday July 26 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 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 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. Thursday July 31 FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME. Seattle firefighters will read books about fire safety and display some of their equipment. Central library. ICE CREAM SOCIAl ANd SuMMER CONCERT. Bring a picnic basket to the park and enjoy the music. There will be a bounce house for the kids and we will be serving ice cream for $2. 6 – 8 p.m. loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 Nw 77th St. Friday August 1 BRING IT ON OuTdOOR CINEMA AT CAl ANdERSEN PARK. Come enjoy the summer with free outdoor movies. The night is young! And so are we! Hot popcorn, cold drinks, candy, and other concessions for sale on site. 8 – 11 p.m. Cal Andersen Park, 1635 Eleventh Ave. Friday – Sunday August 1 – 3 uMOJA FESTIVAl PARAdE ANd MARKETPlACE. The festival and parade which is coordinated by volunteers, is a three-day festival which includes musical entertainment of all varieties, children’s group performances and much more. 11 a.m. -8 p.m. Judkins Park, meet at Nw & 23rd Ave. S. and S. dearborn St. Saturday – Sunday August 2 – 3 THE ORIGINAl BROwNS POINT SAlMON BAKE. A Northwest tradition since 1946. Fun for the whole family. Enjoy salmon baked over an open alder wood fire. Also serving hot dogs, shakes, chowder, hamburgers and more. Noon – 8 p.m. both days. Browns Point lighthouse Park, 201 Tulalip St. NE Tacoma. July 23, 2014 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 5
