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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
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‘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.
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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
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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
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a.m. – 8 p.m. downtown Bellevue, 510 Bellevue
way NE. Bellevue.
Saturday July 26
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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.
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