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experts from SBA resource partners. Participants learn busi-
ness fundamentals and work through an initial feasibility
analysis of their business concepts.
Seating for the free training is limited. Those interested
can register on the events page of www.sba.gov/wa.
Harvest Fest
Mad Science at the Seattle Public
Library
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
It’s time for sizzling, sliming, oozing and mysterious mad
science! The Seattle Public Library will host an Explore
Your World science series for children ages 5 and up. Chil-
dren will explore making fun chemical reactions. The
events are offered at several Library locations in November.
Library events are free and open to the public. Registra-
tion is not required. Parking is available at the Library loca-
tions. See below for the program schedule.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Southwest
Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at the High
Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the South Park
Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S. at South Cloverdale Street,
206-615-1688
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or
www.spl.org.
Families participate in the costume parade during the 3rd Annual West Seattle Harvest Festival, Oct.
26, on California Way. The event included the farmers market, the parade and trick or treating.
Langston Hughes Institute Transition
Meeting
Two public meetings scheduled to collect feedback as the
Langston Institute transitions to non-profit status.
The meetings are Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.; and Satur-
day, Nov. 15, 10 a.m., both at Langston Hughes
Performing Arts Institute, Grand Rehearsal Hall, 104 17th
Ave. S.
These meetings are the first two opportunities for commu-
nity members to share ideas and offer feedback as the
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LHPAI) transi-
tions from a city-run program to a non-profit organization.
A community survey is forthcoming. The public meetings
are part of a larger effort that includes a dozen focus groups,
crafted to engage nearly 200 people including artists, col-
laborators, partners, arts leaders, parents and families,
teens, current and former staff, local businesses, media and
community leaders.
No reservations are necessary to attend. Adult supervision
and activities will be provided for children ages 4 - 12.
Find out more at seattle.gov/arts
King County 8th Graders Essay
Contest on Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.
The King County Civil Rights Commission invites all 8th
grade students throughout the county to participate in the
Commission’s 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Essay Writing Contest and present their ideas on Dr. King’s
legacy of peace and justice.
All essays must be postmarked by Friday, Nov. 7, 2014
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and mailed to: King County Civil Rights Commission, 401
Fifth Ave., Suite 135, Seattle, WA 98104. For more infor-
mation and full list of rules, contact Paula Harris-White,
Department of Executive Services Equity and Social Justice
Manager, at 206-263-2444.
The Essay Contest is open to all 8th grade students in
King County. Three essays will receive prizes. First, sec-
ond, and third prize winners will win trophies and a com-
memorative Dr. King pin.
Participants must submit an essay that focuses on the
theme of the County’s 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Celebration, set to take place on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015
in downtown Seattle. This year’s theme is:
“So long as I do not firmly and irrevocably possess the right
to vote I do not possess myself. I cannot make up my mind
— it is made up for me. I cannot live as a democratic citi-
zen, observing the laws I have helped to enact — I can only
submit to the edict of others.”
For
more
information
go
to
www.kingcounty.gov/exec/news.
Entrepreneurship Program for
Veterans Expands to Edmonds
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Seattle
District Office is hosting “Boots to Business: Reboot” – a
free entrepreneurship training program for veterans and
their spouses – in Edmonds Nov. 4 and 5. The training is
being offered in conjunction with SBA’s National Veterans
Small Business Week Nov. 3-7.
The Reboot training will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both
days at the Edmonds Plaza Room.
The two-day program is instructor-led by subject matter
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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
announces the final free day of 2014 is Nov. 11 in honor of
Veterans Day. Visitors will not be required to display the
Discover Pass to visit a state park.
The “free days” are in keeping with legislation that creat-
ed the Discover Pass, a $30 annual or $10 one-day permit
required on state-managed recreation lands managed by
Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources.
The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks
could designate up to 12 “free days” when the pass would
not be required to visit state parks. The Discover Pass is still
required to access WDFW and DNR lands on State Parks
free days.
The Discover Pass provides daytime access to parks.
Overnight visitors are charged fees for camping and other
overnight accommodations, and their daytime access to the
park where they are camping is included in the overnight
fee. The Discover Pass does not replace the Sno-Park per-
mit requirement for visitors using Sno-Park winter recre-
ation sites.
‘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 former-
ly-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, call the Library at 206-386-4636,
visit Sharing Our Stories or www.spl.org.
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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.
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 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.
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. Orcus St.
Saturday November 1
CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW
EVERGREEN SNO-PARK. As part of the celebration
members of the Washington State Snowmobile
Association, and the snowmobiling community
invite the public to a chili feed and drawings $5.
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. All Seasoned Dr. off Woods
and Steele Rd. Approximately six miles SW of Cle
Elum.
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Saturday – Sunday November 1 – 2
SEATTLE CENTER FESTAL. Dia de Muertos – A
Mexican Celebration to Remember Our
Departed: This “Day of the Dead” festival
showcases the art spirituality and roots of Latino
Culture through live performances, foods, face
painting and much more. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday Free. Seattle
Center.
Saturday November 8
SEATTLE CENTER FESTAL: HMONG NEW YEAR
CELEBRATION. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Seattle Center
Armory, explores and celebrates the end of the
Harvest and the beginning of a New Year.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR. The Holiday Bazaar is a long
standing tradition for the SeaTac Senior Program.
Featuring over 70 vendors, raffles, gift baskets,
arts and crafts and so much more. 9 a.m. –
3 p.m. SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th
Ave. S.