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Seattle and NW Washington S P O #FreshestRoots Talks Ferguson: Open Mic The Seattle Public Library invites teens and adults to take a break from holiday crowds and cold weather by crafting handmade greeting cards from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, C O M M I G H T S The Rev. Jesse Jackson visited the Pacific Northwest this past week, initially to push forward his campaign for greater diversity in the high-tech field – but in the end Jackson spoke before protests against the lack of indictment in the police killing of Michael Brown in Missouri. Jackson and washington Gov. Jay Inslee together announced new investments in science, technology, engineering and math for washington students. Jackson met with members of the Seattle NAACP and singled out Seattle civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Samuel McKinney, 87, retired pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church. PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED health Insurance workshop at The Central library Dec. 6 Create Greeting Cards at the Central library Dec. 7 L Civil Rights and Technology In response to the grand jury decision whether to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in the Ferguson, Missouri; Freshest Roots, in partnership with Langston Hughes Performing Arts Insti- tute (LHPAI), will present a place for spoken word dialogue on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The event will feature four artists performing in honor of Michael Brown and teens and young adults everywhere with words, music and poetry of power and remembrance. All ages, doors open at 7 p.m. Freshest Roots is a Seattle native, urban, all ages open mic that occurs the first Friday of every month at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Freshest Roots began in 2009 and is one of the most well-known open mics in the Seattle area. “The key to keeping Freshest alive and thriving is to keep things centralized and accessible to the community, and to stay humble on things that can, and can- not be changed,” Eddie Martinez, Freshest Roots co-founder. Freshest features art exhibits, cappella singing, folk guitar, music sampling, dancing, hip hop music and spoken word. For more information about the open mic, or how to get involved, check out www.freshestroots.com. Individuals with personal laptops, tablets or smartphones can get help signing up for health care from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 6 at The Seattle Public Library, Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave, Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Those planning to attend and enroll in an insurance plan should have: Laptop, tablet or smartphone (if available) Social Security numbers for all household members Birth dates for all household members Most recent income information Green Card number (if applicable) Attendees must bring their own devices, fully charged. The Library will not be lending devices, and the auditorium does not have outlets available. This program is presented in partnership with Public Health-Seattle & King County. Library events and programs are free and everyone is wel- come. Registration is not required. Parking is available in the Central Library garage for $7. To find more dates for health care sign-up help, visit the Library’s Affordable Care Act page. For more information about programs offered by the Affordable Care Act, visit www.wahealthplanfinder.org. For more information, call 206-386-4636 or www.spl.org. T Dec. 7 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 3, The Norcliffe Foundation Living Room. An art instructor will show attendees how to make greet- ing cards using basic printmaking techniques. Art supplies will be provided and all skill levels are welcome. Musical entertainment will be provided by the students of Shulamit Kleinerman Violin Studio. Light refreshments will be served. Library events and programs are free and everyone is wel- come. Registration is not required. Parking is available in the Central Library garage for $7. For more information, call 206-386-4636 or www.spl.org. Immaculate Celebrates 110th Anniversary Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception Church invites all friends, parish- ioners, past and present and former students and their families to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the life of the Parish. The celebration will be on Dec. 8, starting with a Mass at 6:30 p.m. with fellowship reception to follow. The Immaculate Conception parish was founded in 1891 by Jesuit Fathers where Seattle University is now located. In 1904, the parish was moved to its present location and U N I T Y C A L the Church was built in just six months. Immaculate Conception Church is home to numerous multi-cultural families steeped in faith, service and civil rights advocacy. The Church is located at 820 18th Avenue in Seattle. Let us reconnect and celebrate the life of the Parish. For more information, contact Hazel Mendoza at mbjumpstart@msn.com 206-322 5970. Northwest Coast Native American Art at the Central library Burke Museum curators Robin Wright and Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse will discuss and present slides on art made by Northwest Coast Native Americans from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at The Seattle Public Library, Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. This program will focus on Wright and Bunn-Marcuse’s new book, “In the Spirit of the Ancestors: Contemporary Northwest Coast Art at the Burke Museum.” Library events are free and open to the public. Registra- tion is not required. Parking is available in the Central Library garage for $6 after 5 p.m. For more information, call 206-386-4636 or www.spl.org. E N D A R S EATTLE 2014 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 December 4 lAKE UNION lIGhTS. Decorated boats compete for your vote while you sip hot beverages and celebrate the season. 5 – 8 p.m. Suggested $5 donation per person, $10 per family. The Center for wooden Boats – South lake Union. Saturday December 6 hOllY DAY DECORATIONS. Don’t miss this annual event! Spruce up your home for the coming winter the natural way. Create beautiful wreaths, garlands and sprays using invasive plants that need removed from the park. All basic materials provided. $9 per person. 2 – 4:30 p.m. Discovery Park, 3801 w. Government way. a raffle, live performances and other goodies. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Belltown Community Center, 415 Bell St. REDMOND lIGhTS. Redmond lights is the City’s winter festival celebrating its cultural diversity with traditions, activities and fun for all ages. 4 p.m. Redmond City hall, 15670, NE 85th St. Redmond. wINTER CRAFT FESTIVAl. For families with children ages 5-12. Celebrate the season with winter and holiday themed crafts. Make your own piñata snowflakes and decorations and much more. 2 – 4 p.m. Pierce County library – lakewood, 6300 wildaire Road S. lakewood. BREAKFAST wITh SANTA. Celebrate the season and spread holiday cheer at the Kidgits Annual holiday Celebration. lots of fun kids activities. 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Tacoma Mall, 4502 S. Steele St. Tacoma. ThIRD ANNUAl lIVING TREE lIGhTING CEREMONY ON AlBERTA STREET. Visit with Santa, enjoy cookies and hot drinks and musical performances, and join former Mayor Sam Adams as he flips the switch to light the tree. 4:30 p.m. Courtyard at 18th and Alberta Street. Friday December 12 BEllTOwN ART wAlK KICK-OFF. The art walk is a chance to visit different venues and check out the creations of local artists. Starting at Belltown Community Center get your map. There’s always Saturday December 13 ANNUAl ChROSTMAS TREE lIGhTING FESTIVAl. This popular holiday event includes games, holiday crafts, performances by local and school choirs, and of course the lighting of the Christmas tree. Santa will arrive on an antique fire truck. 2 – 5 p.m. Tumwater City hall, 555 Israel Rd. Sw. Tumwater. Sunday December 14 lIGhTING A lIGhT FOR OUR ChIlDREN. Providence hospice of Seattle holds a candle lighting ceremony to remember children who have passed away. held on International Day of Remembrance. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Providence hospice of Seattle, 425 Pontius Ave. N. Suite 300. December 3, 2014 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 5
