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Seattle and NW Washington S P O T L Tacoma Alumni of kappa Alpha Psi Hosts 68th western Province Council I G H T S Broadway Bound The Tacoma Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- nity, Inc. will hosts the Western Province Council Meeting, March 26-28, at the Seattle Marriott Hotel. The theme for the Council Meeting is Reaching for the Peak: Achieve- ment, Scholarship, Service. Tacoma Alumni, and Kappa Alpha Psi promises to reward achievement, promote schol- arship and encourage service in the communities we serve. The Council Meeting will have Brothers and their guests from Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington attend to perform business, and enjoy the social events scheduled for all to participate. They will also sponsor a Health Screening at Allen AME Church in Tacoma, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The screening is free of charge. Kappa encourages the community to be aware of their physical health. On Saturday we will offer our Kappa Foundation Lunch- eon, featuring Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Leslie D. Braxton. Please visit tacomakappas.org for ticket information. The Council Meeting will reach its peak Saturday evening, with Lady in RED, a semi-formal to formal affair for those Grown and Sexy adults that have what it takes to have a good time. Find out more at Seattle Area Nupes on Facebook. Jaron Crawford, from Olympia High School, won this year’s Seattle-area August wilson Monologue Competition by doing a dramatic speech from ‘Fences.’ He and second place finisher Noah Skillman, from South kitsap High School, and third-place Anthony Toney, from Timberline High School, will travel to New York City to participate in the national finals on Broadway at the August wilson Theatre in May 2015. NW Natural is partnering with Energy Trust of Oregon and local nonprofit lender Craft3 on a groundbreaking new program that removes a major barrier to homeowners mak- ing energy-efficiency improvements: upfront costs. Instead of paying out of pocket for these home energy upgrade projects, qualifying NW Natural customers in Washington will now be able to make monthly payments on their already low natural gas bills. Individual loans are available for up to $15,000 to install high-efficiency gas equipment, such as, fireplaces, furnaces and tank water heaters; insulation; windows and air sealing - that qualify for Energy Trust cash incentives. On-bill Repayment is being piloted in Washington state. Customers interested in this program can apply at www.energytrust.org/repayment. Voter Registration deadlines Approaching for Special Election Registered voters in King County will have an opportuni- ty to decide a countywide measure in the April 28 Special Election that will also include propositions from six local districts. Be sure you’re ready to vote by updating your voter registration if you’ve changed your name or address. If you’re not yet registered, now is a good time. The following voter registration deadlines apply to vote in C O M M PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED Eliminating upfront Costs for Nw Natural Customers in washington the April 28 Special Election: Monday, March 30: Deadline for current voters to update voter registration and address Monday, March 30: Deadline for new voters to register online and by mail Monday, April 20: Deadline to register to vote if not reg- istered in Washington; citizens must register in person during business hours at King County Elections’ Renton or Seattle offices. 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. For more information on registering and voting, call 206- 296-VOTE (8683) or visit the King County Elections website. U N I T Y C A L ‘Health Care Access Made Easy’ March 30 The Seattle Public Library has partnered with the Chinese Information & Service Center (CISC) to offer a health care workshop aimed at removing barriers to health care access for low-income adults ages 55 and up. The workshop is from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 30 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S. (206-684-4711). Library programs are free and open to the public. Regis- tration is not required. CISC provides assistance to help meet the needs of low- income, non and limited English speaking adults living in Seattle or the King County area who are 55 years or older, as well as those with disabilities. Social workers provide information, assistance and advocacy to help adults live healthier and more independent lives. For more information, contact the Library at 206-684- 4711 or www.spl.org. E N D A R S EATTLE 2015 community is invited to participate in this free friendly Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Hills Elementary School!!! we will have hot dogs, inflatables, face painting and much more. 3 – 5:30 p.m. Lake Hills Elementary School, 15228 Lake Hills Blvd. Bellevue. 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 March 26 SuPERHERO SwIM. Come to our pool and enjoy a night of Superhero fun. Swimmers are encouraged to dress up like a Superhero. 7 – 8 p.m. Adults $5.25, children/seniors/special needs $3.75. Rainier Beach Pool, 8825 Rainier Ave. S. Saturday March 28 kEEPING FAITH wITH MORRIE – FREE. Morrie Turner paved the way for black cartoonists with wee Pals. Join us for a special preview of Angel’s Harper’s film keeping the Faith with Morrie. Then stay for a discussion. 7 p.m. Nw African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St. Please RSVP 206-518-6000. COMMuNITY EASTER EGG HuNT. The entire 8TH ANNuAL dOG – GONE EASTER EGG HuNT. The dog – Gone Easter Egg Hunt is a fun event for all ages. There will be a doggie fashion show, vendor booths, Easter photo booth and much more. donations suggested $4 per person, free for children under 12. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Regional Athletic Center of Lacey, 8345 Steillacoom SE. Lacey. Sunday March 29 CARING BuNNY. Caring Bunny provides a subdued and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Tacoma Mall, 4502 S. Steele St. Tacoma. Wednesday April 1 PRAIRIE HOuSE MuSEuM kIdS’ dAY. This will be our 25th kids’ day! Enjoy life at the turn of the century. we have lots of displays including a huge dollhouse all decorated for your enjoyment. 1 – 3 p.m. Prairie House Museum, 812 E. 175th St. Spanaway. Page 4 The Portland and Seattle Skanner March 25, 2015 Friday April 3 FAMILY BINGO NIGHT. Gather your friends & family for our Family Bingo Night at Chamber’s Creek Regional Park in university Place. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each game. Cost is $5. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Environmental Services Building, 9850 64th St. w. university. Friday – Sunday April 3 – 19 APRIL BRINGS PLAY TO THE SEATTLE CENTER IN MANY SHAPES, SIZES ANd SOuNdS. April is play month at Seattle Center with a fun and lively line- up of child friendly activities that will take families through traditional Spring Break period and beyond. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. Saturday April 4 EASTER EGG HuNT. we are inviting the city of Tacoma to join us for a fantastic time of hanging out, having fun and snatching up large amounts of Easter Eggs. 10 – 11:30 a.m. wright Park, 316 S. G. St. Tacoma. EASTER FEST. Come to the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Federal way. Hunt for over 14,000 candy filled eggs and there will be ten prize winning Easter Baskets. Also enjoy carnival games and much more. 10 a.m. – noon. Federal way Church of the Nazarene, 1525 Sw dash Point Rd. Federal way.
