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Share your Seahawks pride with other 12s and join a fam-
ily celebration with crafts, cookies, video highlights from
past games and more from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30
at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-
4711.
Library events are free and everyone is welcome. Regis-
tration is not required. Free parking is available in the lot on
the west side of the building.
At the Blue Friday Celebration, Library patrons are invit-
ed to create Seahawks arts and crafts, enjoy
Seahawks-shaped cookies and snacks, and watch highlights
from past games via various sports and news websites that
will be projected onto the white screen. There will also be a
photo booth with a 12 flag and Seahawks props where
patrons can take pictures to show their team spirit.
For more information, call the Library at 206-684-4711.
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PHOTO COURTESY MAYOR ED MURRAY FLICKR
The Writer’s Craft at Madrona K-8
School Feb. 2
Celebrate Blue Friday at The Seattle
Public Library Jan. 30
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12 Man Flag Raised
Community leader Carver Clark Gayton will read from
his book “When Owing a Shilling Costs a Dollar: The Saga
of Lewis G. Clarke, Born a ‘White’ Slave” from 4 p.m. to 6
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300
E. Yesler Way.
Library events are free and open to the public. Registra-
tion is not required. Street parking is free and available near
the Library branch. Copies of the book will be available for
purchase.
Gayton, a descendent of Seattle pioneers, will recount sto-
ries in the life of his great grandfather, Lewis G. Clarke, a
famous black abolitionist. Clarke’s experiences as a slave
significantly influenced the narrative of “Uncle Tom’s
Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
For more information, call the Library at 206-684-4704 or
wwwspl.org.
Author Ben Mikaelsen will present an informative and
entertaining discussion of the challenges he faced in creat-
ing his books from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 at
the Madrona K-8 School Library, 1121 33rd Ave., Seattle,
WA 98122.
Library programs are free and open to the public. Regis-
tration is not required. Free child care will be provided for
children ages 3-12 by the Madrona Community Council.
Mikaelsen will present a slide show of his experiences as
he tries to uncover the “soul of a story.” These experiences
include raising a 700-pound black bear, living with the
homeless, working with dolphins, attending space camp,
going undercover with Drug Enforcement Administration
agents and living with the Maasai in Africa.
Mikaelsen is an award-winning children’s fiction author
whose novels include “Touching Spirit Bear,” “Stranded”
and “Jungle of Bones.” He lives in the mountains near
Bozeman, Montana with his wife.
This event is presented in partnership by Madrona PTSA,
The Seattle Public Library and Seattle Public Schools.
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or
www.spl.org.
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Seattle Mayor Ed Murray raised the 12th Man flag over City Hall during festivities on Monday. The
current Super Bowl champion Seahawks are favored to win against the New England Patriots this
Sunday at Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz.
$470,000 In Matching Funds Offered
For Technology Projects
The City of Seattle invites community organizations and
nonprofits to apply for nearly $500,000 in funding to
increase digital equity. The Technology Matching Fund
awards are matched by the community’s contribution of
volunteer labor, materials, professional services or funding.
The Technology Matching Fund has been in existence
since 1997 and this year the City has $470,000 available for
matching awards of up to $30,000 each to community
groups and nonprofits. The deadline to apply is March 19,
2015.
The funding will be awarded in July to organizations who
will improve digital equity by connecting traditionally-
underserved populations, empower residents with digital
literacy skills, and encourage diverse communities to use
technology for civic participation.
Application materials and more information are available
at www.seattle.gov/tech/tmf/.
Two workshops will be held for those interested in apply-
ing for the matching funds. The free workshops will
provide an overview of the grant program, explain how to
apply and detail characteristics of a successful application.
First time applicants are encourage to attend.
• Tuesday, Feb. 10: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave South, 98144
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• Thursday, Feb. 12: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Solid Ground, 1501 N. 45th St, 98103
Interpretation and accommodations are available upon
request by calling 206-233-2751 or emailing communi-
tytechnology@seattle.gov by February 6.
Application Help For Section 8
Housing At The Seattle Public Library
Jan. 28
Low-income residents of King County can receive help
with their Section 8 housing applications from 2 p.m. to 7
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 at The Seattle Public Library, Cen-
tral Library, Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center
Room 4.
This event is free and everyone is welcome. No registra-
tion is required. Parking is available in the Central Library
garage at the regular rates.
Staff from the King County Housing Authority will be at
the Central Library to answer questions and help with Sec-
tion 8 applications. Applications for the Section 8 voucher
program will be accepted from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan.
28 through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10. During this two-
week period, the application process will only be available
online through www.kcha.org.
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or
go to www.spl.org.
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S EATTLE 2015
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Thursday January 29
RAINy DAy BOUNCEFEST. Bring the kids to bounce
their sillies out. Live music, get messy in crafts
and play carnival games. 6:15 – 8 p.m. Loyal
Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St.
Tickets for games will be available for purchase.
Friday January 30
Wednesday February 4
“yOU ME WE” A FULL AND FUN LINEUP. Interactive
booths, sports competitions, contests, and prizes,
along with an impressive lineup of performances
by Kent’s talented kids. 6-9 p.m. at ShoWare
Center, 625 W. James Street. Kent Food Bank will
welcome food donations.
10TH ANNIVERSARy DRESS UP PARTy! FANCy
NANCy! Children’s event, special events planned,
story time and much more. 4 p.m. Barnes and
Noble Downtown, 600 Pine St. Suite 107.
Sunday February 1
SUPERBOWL SUNDAy. REMEMBER TO WATCH OUR
SEAHAWKS BRING HOME ANOTHER
CHAMPIONSHIP!!! GO HAWKS
CULTURAL CELEBRATION OF TU B’ SHEVAT AT THE
SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARy. The Seattle Public Library
will host a Shevat, the Jewish New year for Trees.
1:30 – 3 p.m. Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave.
NE.
Saturday February 7
COMMUNITy OPEN HOUSE – NEW UW MEDICINE
LOCATION IN BALLARD. 1-3 p.m. Enjoy hands-on
activities for adults and children alike. 1455 NW
Leary Way.
VALENTINE CRAFT FESTIVAL: Love invades the
library! All ages will have craft opportunities,
including cards, anti valentines, and origami. 2 –
4 p.m. Pierce County Library – Lakewood, 6300
Wildaire Road SW. Lakewood.
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