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Seattle and NW Washington S P O T Washington Conservation Corps Job Openings Learn About Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association holds a Town Hall on Aug. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tukwila Community Center, to highlight—and solicit feedback on—public policy priori- ties, including the National Alzheimer’s Plan, an Alzheimer’s Disease Plan for Washington State, and Voices for Better Health in Washington State, a new initiative to improve health care for “dual eligibles”, older and disabled Washingtonians who qualify for both Medicare and Medi- caid. Other town halls are scheduled for Bremerton, East Wenatchee, Everett, Issaquah, Kelso, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Richland, Sequim, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima, and Coeur d’Alene ID. Alzheimer’s disease is the third leading cause of death in Washington State and sixth nationally To learn more about a town hall taking place in a commu- nity near you, visit www.alzwa.org/. Teen Summer Musical: ‘Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry’ The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute presents the 2014 Teen Summer Musical, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, Aug. 15-17, at the LHPAI, 104 17th Ave S. Based on the Newbery Medal-winning novel of the same name by Mildred D. Taylor, this story follows young African American youth living in the South during the Depression. Along with youth actors, young people will support their colleagues behind the curtain to create the lighting, staging, C O M M U I G H T S Civil Rights Anniversary SUSAN FRIED PHOTO The Washington Conservation Corps, a part of the Wash- ington Department of Ecology, has opened 288 jobs that help protect and restore the environment. Working in partnership with AmeriCorps, the WCC pro- vides annual member positions for 18 – 25 years old and no age restrictions for Gulf War Era II veterans, reservists and dependents. Project work includes restoration planting, invasive species removal, trail building, and more. The most recent project supported by members is the Carlton Complex wild- fire, the largest and most devastating wildfire in Washington’s history. From re-building boardwalks and trails, to disaster response for wildfires and landslides, the positions provide paid, career-transferable training and leadership opportuni- ties. In addition to paid career training, members receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,645 (scholarship) upon successful completion of one year of service (1,700 hours). Basic medical benefits are provided and educational loan forbearance is available. Apply Online at www.ecy.wa.gov/wcc and read a recent WCC success story at ECOconnect blog. L King County Council Member Larry Gossett, center, joined labor activists and community members at an event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. sound and set design for the production. This year’s production is led by a team of renowned per- formers and teaching artists: Marita Phelps, director; Kabby Mitchell III, dance director; Paul Davis, music director; Cedric Thomas II, music teaching artist; Alaisha Jefferson, dance teaching artist; Ebony Arunga and Kwame Morrow, stage managers; Patrick Crowley and Erica Rose. Tickets are $7 for youth and seniors, and $12 for adults and can be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets or by calling the LHPAI box office at 206-684-4758. Kent Bus Service Cuts Subject of Public Workshop, Aug. 11 King County Metro staff will be in Kent Monday, Aug. 11 to discuss upcoming transit cuts. The workshop is from 10 – 11 a.m. the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Slated to begin Sept.27, the King County Council approved the first 161,000 hours of Metro transit reductions which includes Routes 152, 161, 173 which serve Kent park-and-ride lots along Interstate 5. According to Kent’s Senior Transportation Planner Mon- ica Whitman, another 188,000 service hours are to be cut in February barring an upward trend in the county’s economic forecast and review by an ad hoc committee. N I T Y C A L Metro staff will be available to answer questions and gather feedback. More information is available at King- County.gov/metro/future. Sherman Alexie Discusses ‘California’ With Edan Lepucki Award-winning author Sherman Alexie will moderate a conversation with Edan Lepucki on her debut novel “Cali- fornia” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 at The Seattle Public Library, Central Library, 1000 4th Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Parking is available in the Central Library garage for $5 after 5 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. In the post-apocalyptic world of “California,” Cal and Frida have left behind a decaying Los Angeles to try to live off the land. But when Frida discovers she’s pregnant, the need to connect with other survivors becomes more imper- ative. “California” was recently featured on The Colbert Report as part of Colbert’s reporting on the Amazon/Hachette dis- pute. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, call the Central Library at 206- 386-4636 or www.spl.org. E N D A R S EATTLE 2014 connections to the sea, ships, skippers and sailors. Fun for all ages. FREE 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. South Lake Union Park, 845 Terry Ave. S. Saturday August 9 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 August 7 KID OLYMPICS. Your little Loyal Heights Olympian will try their hand at obstacle courses, running, jumping through hoops and tossing balls. A healthy snack and prizes and jump toys will be provided at the end of the games. $5 per child. 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St. Friday August 8 NORTHWEST SEAPORT CHANTEY SING. Sea chanteys and other sea songs celebrate our HOME BUYERS SEMINAR IN SOUTH SEATTLE. Join us for a free home buyer education seminar. Our students will learn all about the home buying process, and much more. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Skyway Library, 7614 126th St. S. Thursday August 14 KNEE HIGH NATURALIST. Take a morning stroll from the Center along Rattlesnake Lake with naturalist to discover rocks, birds, plants and things. Up to two kids may be registered per adult. 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Cedar River Watershed Education Center, Cedar Falls Rd. SE. North Bend. Saturday August 16 WINDERMERE SUMMER SPLASH COMES TO GREEN LAKE. Come experience the first ever Windermere Summer Splash. Featuring Junior Rowing Competition and Corporate Cup Regatta, the event will celebrate summer fun and healthy activities for families. Food vendors, children’s activities, entertainment and much more. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Southwest corner of the park near Green Lake Small Craft Center. CENTRAL AREA COMMUNITY FESTIVAL. This one-day event will showcase the positive features of the Central Area Community. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St. Seattle. Sunday August 17 15TH ANNUAL CLASSY CAR SHOW. It is the best place to scope out new and classic cars. There will be music, Food vendors and a lot of fun. The event is free and held in Downtown Sumner. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Main Street in Historic Sumner, Washington. PIONEER SQUARE FIRE FESTIVAL. This event is family friendly! Not only can kids watch the Combat Challenge and look at the antique fire trucks, they can also participate in the event by taking the Kid’s Firefighter Challenge. This is an all – day event. Occidental Square Park/ Nord Alley, 201 Occidental Ave. S. August 6, 2014 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 5
