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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,
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Civil Rights Anniversary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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with the community, email it two weeks
in advance to The Skanner at
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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.
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