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City Opens Farmers Market Voucher
Applications for low-Income Seniors
laila Ali, four-time world boxing champ and daughter of Muhammad Ali, spoke before 15,000
young people April 24 at key Arena during We Day, the event that celebrates youth activism and
service. Tickets to We Day are earned by students through the year-long We Act program, where
schools take on one global and one local action and then report back to Free the Children to get
tickets to the event. We Day Seattle included appearances by members of the Seattle Sounders,
the Seahawks, Apollo Ono and performances by lennon and Maisey, The head and the heart,
Mustafa the Poet and many others.
A searchable list of local markets that may accept the
vouchers can be found on the Washington State Farmers
Market Association at www.wafarmersmarkets.com.
Bicycle Sundays Start May 3 Along
lake Washington Blvd.
Free Child Car Seat Check-up Events
in king County
May is Bike Month, and we’re celebrating by kicking off
the 50th anniversary series of Bicycle Sundays on May 3.
During Bicycle Sundays, a portion of Lake Washington
Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles from 10
a.m.-6 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites everyone
in the community to bike, jog or stroll along the boulevard
between the Seward Park entrance and Mount Baker Park’s
beach during these times.
The 2015 event dates are: May 3, 17, 31; June 21, 28; July
5, 12; Aug. 9, 16, 30; Sept. 13, 20.
The Cascade Bicycle Club will sell helmets in Seward
Park for $15 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and offer professional
helmet fittings on June 21 and 28, July 5, Aug. 9, 16 and 30.
King County law requires all cyclists to wear helmets.
Wearing a properly fitted helmet reduces the risk of severe
head injury by 85 percent.
Bicycle Sundays are sponsored by Seattle Parks and
Recreation, Cascade Bicycle Club and Seattle Department
of Transportation with the support of the Seattle Police
Child safety seats can save lives, but they need to be used
properly to be effective. Parents and caregivers can get sup-
port in fitting their children securely in car seats at five free
child car seat check-up events in upcoming months, begin-
ning Friday, April 24, 2015. Public Health - Seattle & King
County is hosting the events.
Friday, May 8, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Renton Community
Center located at 1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy, Renton
Parents and caregivers will have their child safety seat
checked by a certified child safety seat technician for safe
installation and educational materials will be on hand.
Soon-to-be parents and caregivers are welcome as well.
These events are ones of many ongoing child safety seat
check-up events in the Puget Sound area. Check the Wash-
ington Safety Restraint Coalition website for locations and
schedules.
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African American Elders Program: 206-328-6840
Asian Counseling & Referral Service: 206-695-7510
Chinese Information & Service Center: 206-624-5633
ext 4178
Latino Information & Assistance: 206-764-4700
Neighborhood House: 206-571-5080
Russian Information & Assistance (Irina at JFS):
206-861-8787
Seattle Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens: 206-684-0500
Senior Information & Assistance (206-448-3110 or
1-888-4ELDERS)
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The Seattle Human Services Department has opened
applications for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Pro-
gram, an innovative initiative that provides low-income
seniors with $40 vouchers that can be exchanged for fresh
produce at participating farmers markets, roadside stands,
and community supported agriculture programs throughout
King County.
King County residents, age 60 or older (age 55 or older if
American Indian/Alaska Native) with incomes at or below
185 percent of Federal Poverty Level are eligible to apply.
To qualify, an older adult living alone must earn a monthly
income at or below $1,815. A household of two must earn
less than $2,456 per month.
Completed applications must be postmarked on or before
May 15, 2015. Due to limited funding, qualified applicants
will be selected through a random process. All applicants
will receive mail notification of the status of their applica-
tion on or before July 1, 2015.
Applications are available online or by calling any of the
organizations listed below:
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For more information, including bicycle trail etiquette
and traffic codes, go to www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesun-
day/. Mt. Baker Beach, Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing
Center and Seward Park remain open to all users.
2015 Missed Votes Report for
legislators Released
WashingtonVotes.org has released its annual Missed
Votes Report, detailing missed roll call votes on bills for
every legislator during the 2015 Regular Legislative Ses-
sion that adjourned on Friday, April 24.
WashingtonVotes.org, the state’s premier legislative infor-
mation website, has provided access to objective
descriptions of WashingtonVotes News bills, amendments
and votes of the Washington legislature since 2002.
WashingtonVotes.org’s real-time Missed Votes Report
database is also at www.washingtonvotes.org/Missed-
Votes.aspx.
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multiple locations. “In the heat of the Night.”
unrated. Free. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Central library,
1000 Fourth Ave, level 1.
Saturday May 2
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 30
SAFARI ThEME SWIM. Come join the sun at the
Safari Swim. We have a penny hunt planned with
some prize giveaways. $3.75 for kids and seniors,
$5.25 for adults. 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Rainier Beach
Community Center and Pool, 8825 Rainier Ave. S.
AFRICAN AMERICAN FIlM SERIES AT ThE SEATTlE
PuBlIC lIBRARY. The film series will run from April
25 through June 7, and will take place at
FREE COMIC BOOk DAY. Once again comic book
shops across the nation will be celebrating the
world of comics and graphic novels by
participating in Free Comic Book Day. Come get
your free comic book during business hours while
supplies last. Noon – 8 p.m. Destiny City Comics,
218 Saint helens Ave. Tacoma.
WE NEED MORE DIVERSE BOOkS FAIR! The We
Need More Diverse Books Fair will highlight NW
authors and illustrators whose books include
characters of color. Come for short storytelling
sessions from each author and a chance to
preview and purchase their books. 10 a.m. – 2
p.m. Northwest African American Museum, 230 S.
Massachusetts St.
Sunday May 3
BICYClE SuNDAYS START MAY 3 AlONG lAkE
WAShINGTON BlVD. May is Bike Month and we’re
celebrating our 50th anniversary. During Bicycle
Sundays a portion of lake Washington Boulevard
will be closed to motorized vehicles from 10 a.m.
– 6 p.m.
MEEkER MANSION FAMIlY DAY. Includes pioneer
games, storytelling, dress up and much more.
Cost is $10 per family. Meeker Mansion, 312
Spring St. Puyallup.
ASIAN-PACIFIC ISlANDER hERITAGE MONTh
CElEBRATION. The festival promises non-stop
entertainment for all ages. Guests can savor the
return of the Annual hum Bow eating contest and
much more. Noon – 5 p.m. Seattle Center
Armory, 305 harrison St.
Saturday May 9
MOThER’S DAY CElEBRATION AT COuNTRY VIllAGE
IN BOThEll. Bring mom out to the village. Visit all
the shops and enter in each one to receive your
chances of winning a gift. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Country Village, 23718 7th Ave. SE. Bothell.
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