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Seattle and NW Washington S P O T L I G Washington CAN Social Justice Breakfast H T S Legacy Seats are filling up at Washington CAN!’s annual Social Justice Awards Breakfast, Nov. 18 at 7:30 a.m.., Seattle Machinists’ Hall, 9125 – 15th Place S. This year’s honorees include Molly Neitzel, Chettie McAfee, Betsy Andrews, Josélito Lopez and Bonnie Roberts. Keynote speaker is former New York Times columnist and author, Bob Herbert, currently a Distin- guished Senior Fellow at Demos which combines research, policy, development and advocacy to influence public debate and catalyze progressive change. More information at www.washingtoncan.org. Not registered to vote in Washington? You have until Oct. 27 to register in person at King County Elections so that you can participate in the Nov. 4 general election. For in-person registration, go to King County Elections, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. week- days. Or, the Voter Registration Annex, King County Adminis- tration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Room 440, Seattle, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays. To register to vote, you must be: A citizen of the United States; a legal resident of Washington State; at least 18 years old by Election Day; not disqualified from voting due to a court order; and; not under Department of Corrections supervision for a Washington felony conviction. King County mailed ballots for the general election on Oct. 15. If you are a registered voter in King County and haven’t received yours, call 206-296-VOTE (8683) right away. Get the latest Elections news and updates online: www.kingcounty.gov/elections; on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingcountyelections; or Twitter: @kcelections. Green kent Day Oct. 25 Volunteers are invited to join the Green Kent Partnership (GKP) Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a fun- filled morning of restoration work and community camaraderie in celebration of the third annual Green Kent Day, a celebration of the GKP’s work restoring over 1,300 acres of publicly owned forests and natural areas. All are welcome and no experience is necessary for par- ticipation in restoration and planting projects. Volunteers are needed at both the Green River Natural Resources Area, located just north of 22306 Russell Rd., and at Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th. A barbecue lunch at that site will be provided at noon to both volunteer groups, thanks to generous support from Farrington Court. Registration is required at www.kentwa.gov/ComeVolunteer. Read more at www.forterra.org/greencities. The Seattle Public Library Hosts ‘Sharing Our Stories’ Series C O M M PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED Voter Registration Deadline Monday for General Election Sean Bagsby, President of the Seattle IBEW and Ted Thomas President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists attend LELO's 43rd Anniversary Dinner, Saturday Oct. 18 at Southside Commons. LELO, Legacy of Equality, Leadership and Organizing was formed in 1973 by a coalition of labor groups to fight for racial and economic justice for workers. Immerse yourself in the art and craft of storytelling this fall with performances, workshops and interactive audience participation at several locations of The Seattle Public Library. There’s something for everyone to try out: tradi- tional oral storytelling, radio scripts, personal storytelling, a documentary film, autobiographical comics and more. The workshops are free and open to the public. Registra- tion is not required for most events. Free parking is available at the branches. CHILDREN Campfire Songs and Stories Join local singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart for a fun- filled evening with a new twist on an old tradition! Sing songs, share stories and make your own s’mores. For all ages. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Northgate Branch, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-1980. Teasin’ Pleasin’ Tales: Stories to Delight and Treasure Debra Harris-Branham will tell animated and participato- ry folktales from around the world, with a special focus on African and African-American tales. For all ages. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-684-4063. TEENS U N I T Y C A L RadioActive: A two-day journalism workshop Over a two-day period, teens will record and edit audio, write a script and record their voices in KUOW’s profes- sional studios. Plan to attend both days. For ages 13 to 19. Registration is required; call 206-684-4063 to sign up. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-684-4063. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at the KUOW Studio, 4518 University Way NE, Suite 310. ‘Invisible Young’ Film Screening & Panel Discussion Watch an award-winning documentary film about four young adults, all of whom lived on the Seattle streets as teenagers. After the film, stay for a panel discussion featur- ing director Steve Keller along with homeless and formerly-homeless youth. For teens and adults. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at the University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-684-4063. For more information on this and other Sharing Our Sto- ries programs for teens and adults, call the Library at 206-386-4636, or visit www.spl.org. E N D A R S EATTLE 2014 Saturday October 25 LAST SATURDAY AT PUGET SOUND NAVY MUSEUM. Drop-in for free family activities. 10:30 a.m. – 2 :30 p.m. Puget Sound Navy Museum, 251 1st St. Bremerton 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 – Sunday October 23 – 26 FREE DENTAL, VISION & MEDICAL CARE: ALL SERVICES ARE FREE. Dental: cleanings, fillings, x rays, etc. Vision: comprehensive eye exams. Medical: physical exams, mammograms, flu shots and much more. First come, first served. Starting at 9 a.m. key Arena at Seattle Center, 401 1st Ave. N. ZOMBIE HIkE RETURNS TO RIVERSIDE STATE PARk. Touted as the “Scariest half-mile hike ever,” the event is open to all ages. Admission to the Haunted Zombie Hike is $10.00 adults, $5 for youths age 3 – 12, under 3 are free. 6– 9 p.m. Riverside State Park 7 mile Airstrip, 7903 W. Missoula Rd, in Nine Mile Falls, Olympia Sunday October 26 MONSTER MASH: FAMILY COSTUME DANCE. A fun night for the whole family. Come dressed up in your family appropriate costume and have a blast dancing the night away. The event is free for the community but everyone is asked to bring a non-perishable food item. 5 – 7 p.m. The Club, Boys and Girls Club Teen Center, 15228 Lake Hills Blvd. Bellevue Thursday October 30 PIkE UP! PARADE & FLAG RAISING. Join us at noon for a community wide event to raise the roof on the new Pike Place Marketplace. Everyone is welcome to take part in the Pike Up Parade. Party Place at Pike Street Market. Friday October 31 SAFE TRICk-OR-TREATING AT TACOMA MALL. kids can beat the weather and grab some extra goodies and participate in a fun Halloween- themed photo opportunity from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Macy’s Court, 4502 S. Steele St. Tacoma BEACON HILL CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL. Fun for the whole family with carnival games, candy, costumes (no scary ones please) crafts, toys and much more. 7 – 10 p.m. Seattle Chinese Alliance Church, 2803 S. 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