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Seattle and NW Washington S P O T L watch Your Mailbox for Special Election Ballots for all ages and experience. Cost is included with museum admission. Location: Museum of History & Industry, 860 Terry Ave N. Contact MOHAI Programs, 206-324-1126 ex. 165 #MYHiVMOMENT: Youth Creating an Aids-Free Generation In recognition of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), The Seattle Public Library and Seattle- area youth HIV activists will host a free educational community forum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. The community forum will feature a panel discussion on “A Future United: Youth Creating an AIDS-free Genera- tion,” with an open dialogue about HIV/AIDS stigma and its effect on youth, as well as prevention efforts. The discus- sion will be hosted by local drag personality, Aleksa Manila, and will include guest speakers working in the field of HIV education. The panel will include: Tranisha Arzah, BABES Network-YWCA; Manuel Vene- gas, NYHAAD Ambassador, Advocates for Youth; Bas Frost, Lifelong’s Health Education Youth Outreach (HEYO), Peace for the Streets by Kids for the Streets; MOHAi: Maker day on Coding On the last Saturday of the month, come to Maker Day at MOHAI to tinker, experiment and create alongside some of Seattle’s most innovative makers. Drop in any time between 11 am-2 pm; activities are designed for all ages and skill levels and no reservation is necessary! On April 25: Create computer games and animation with Code Fellows. Learn basic software programming concepts from Code Fellows instructors and alumni. We’ll use Scratch to create our own interactive games, stories, and animation! Perfect M T S PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED The Seattle Public Library and AARP have consolidated the free tax preparation service available in southeast Seat- tle. Tax help is no longer offered at the NewHolly Branch, but remains available at the Rainier Beach Branch. Drop-in tax help at the Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1906 is offered on a first-come, first-served basis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays through April 11. Due to federal budget cuts, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is unable to provide the Library with certain tax forms and instruction booklets. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Black-and-white prints of the forms may be printed from Library computers for 15 cents per page. To request forms by mail, order online at IRS.gov/orderforms or call 1-800-829-3676. Tax help at the Rainier Beach Branch provided by AARP. For more information, call the Rainier Beach Branch at 206-386-1906, visit spl.org/taxhelp, or www.spl.org. M H An overflow crowd attended the March 30 Seattle City Council meeting to support a resolution to oppose Congress’ efforts to fast track the controversial international trade agreement known as the Trans Pacific Partnership. Even a young child testified against the federal government’s efforts to pass the proposed partnership into law with minimal discussion or filibuster. Critics say the secretive TPP – its terms were unknown to the general public until wikileaks leaked key documents – will give the corporate sector free rein in the 12 countries that are part of the deal. The Seattle City Council voted unanimously to oppose the TPP, on the grounds that it will hurt the environment, fair trade and perhaps have a negative impact on progressive job legislation recently passed in Seattle. Free help with Tax Forms at the rainier Beach Library O G No on Fast Track! King County Elections will mail ballots April 8 to all reg- istered voters in King County for the April 28 Special Election. This special election includes measures from seven jurisdictions on issues such as transportation, school construction, public safety, parks and more. King County Elections has forecast a turnout of 33 per- cent for this election. Voters should read and follow directions on their ballots, sign the return envelope, and get ballots back before the April 28 election day deadline. Mailed ballots need a first- class stamp. Voters also have 25 locations to return ballots without a stamp by 8 p.m. on April 28, including permanent drop-box locations, scheduled ballot drop-off vans and Accessible Voting Centers. Citizens not yet registered to vote in Washington state have until April 20 at 4:30 p.m. to register in person at King County Elections offices to vote in this election: • King County Elections headquarters, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, open weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • The King County Voter Registration Annex, 500 4th Avenue, Room 440, Seattle, WA., 98104. Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Voters who don’t receive a ballot by April 15 or who have questions should call King County Elections at 206-296- VOTE (8683). C I U N I T Y C A L Brandyn Gallagher, PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Facts: Rethinking Prevention and Sex. This program is funded by the Sisters of Perpetual Indul- gence and presented in partnership with the #MyHIVMoment campaign, a collaborative effort of Life- long, the Center for Multicultural Health, Entre Hermanos, Gay City Men’s Health, Seattle Counseling Services, and We Are 1. For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or www.spl.org. April Poetry Contest Adults, teens and children are invited to enter their origi- nal poetry in the Northeast Branch All Ages Poetry Contest during the month of April. Poems must be no longer than one page and can be writ- ten in any style. Entries must be received by Thursday, April 30. Contest rules and the required entry form are available at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E. Contest winners will have the chance to read their poems at an awards ceremony Wednesday, May 20 at the Northeast Branch. As time allows, there will also be an open mike where anyone present can read their original poetry. For more information, call the Northeast Branch at 206- 684-7539 or www.spl.org. E N D A R S EATTLE 2015 Friday – Sunday April 17 – 19 cost. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Carson Elementary School, 8615 184th St. E. Puyallup. 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 April 9 EArTH dAY CELEBrATiON PLANT ECXHANGE. Come and share plants, tools, yard art and knowledge. Just bring reusable or recyclable containers to carry away your treasures. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Miller Community Center, 330 196th Ave. E. Saturday April 11 FrEE ELECTrONiC rECYCLiNG EVENT. it is free to drop off you old and unwanted electronics. we will be accepting all electronic and metals at no SPriNG CrAFT & GArdEN SHOw. Local crafters and gardeners will have Mother’s day & Spring Gift ideas. Candles, soaps, tasty edible treats and much more. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Totem Middle School, 7th St. and State Ave. Marysville. Sunday April 12 EArTH dAY PArTY. Celebrate your home planet with the animals that share it. discover actions you can take at the zoo, at home and in your neighborhood. This is included with your zoo or aquarium admission. 10 a.m. Point defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 Pearl St. Tacoma. Monday April 13 100 YEArS AFTEr BirTH OF A NATiON. A history of race messaging with Charles Mudede and Zola Mumford. Join us for an evening and imagery with Charles Mudede and Zola Mumfors as they discuss Birth of a Nation’s Social. Political, and Cinematic impact. 7 – 9 p.m. Free. NAAM, 2300 S. Massachusetts St. 22Nd ANNUAL wOOd rHYTHM FESTiVAL. Enjoy over 80 drum and dance workshops & world music performances featuring traditions of Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Brazil and much more. All events are free! For times please call 206-854- 9688. Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. Saturday April 18 NEwCASTLES EArTH dAY 2015. This is Newcastle’s 8th annual Earth day event. Music, entertainment, food trucks, videos and much more. we are proud to promote healthy living through sustainable practices. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th way. renton. EArTH dAY BEACH CLEAN-UP. Celebrate the earth by cleaning up the beach at Golden Gardens. we need your help! All needed supplies and safety instructions provided. 10 a.m. – noon. Golden Gardens, Seaview Pl. Nw. April 8, 2015 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 5
