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FRIDAY, APRIL 22
PARENTS “EARTH DAY”: This event will celebrate 46 years of the
Earth Day movement. Repurpose recycled materials and tex-
tured collages and germinate seeds in sprout necklaces, perfect
for replanting. Admission is pay as you will. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Ave., Tacoma.
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
Sharon Jones
Local guitarist Jimmy James (third from right) joined Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings on stage April 14 at the Moore Theatre. Trombone
Shorty and Orleans Avenue revved up the packed house before Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings took the stage.
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Eric Cain and edited by Bruce Barrow.
In addition to the documentary, opb.org/jazztown
is an OPB online presentation that further explores
Portland’s jazz past and its impact on the jazz scene
today. Special features include Spotify playlists of
jazz “then and now” curated by KMHD Jazz Radio, five
places to listen to jazz in Portland today, animated
videos about jazz, never-before-seen historical pho-
tos and a narrative history of jazz in Portland.
Throughout the month of April, KMHD will high-
light on-air stories of jazz musicians in Portland,
both past and present. Interviews include historical
perspectives from some of the jazz artists and others
featured in the “Jazz Town” documentary. KMHD will
also speak in-studio to musicians playing at the Soul’d
Out Music Festival running April 13-17. All interview
content will also be posted online at kmhd.org.
Providence to Host Free Oral, Head
and Neck Cancer Screening April 27
More than 100,000 people in the United States will
be diagnosed with oral, head and neck cancer, includ-
ing thyroid, this year. It is the sixth most common
form of cancer in the world. These cancers arise in
the head or neck region, including the nasal cavity,
sinuses, lips, mouth, thyroid glands, throat or larynx.
Symptoms may include a lump or sore that does not
heal, a sore throat that does not go away, difficulty in
swallowing, and a change or hoarseness in the voice.
Screening for oral, head and neck cancer is simples
and takes only a few minutes. Providence experts,
led by R. Bryan Bell, M.D., Providence Oral, Head and
Neck Cancer Program medical director, are offering
these screenings free to the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 27 in the Jill Lematta Learning Cen-
ter at Providence Cancer Center on the Providence
Portland Medical Center campus, 4805 NE Glisan St.
Registration is strongly recommended. To register,
or for more information, call (503) 574-6595.
Seattle News Briefs
Murray, Sawant Unveil Tenant
Protection Bill Wednesday
Ed Murray and Councilmember Kshama Sawant un-
veiled a proposal Wednesday strengthening protec-
tions for vulnerable renters living in unsafe or sub-
standard housing. The measure prohibits landlords
from raising rents on homes that are in violation of
existing maintenance and safety codes, and allows
Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
(SDCI) to take action against landlords for retaliating
against tenants that report unsafe living conditions
or fail to provide proper notice of rent increases.
The tenant protection bill is a recommendation
from the Mayor’s Housing Affordability and Livabil-
ity Agenda (HALA). Studies have shown that more
than half of Seattle’s occupied housing units are
rentals. After reports surfaced last fall of landlords
pushing out low-income and immigrant tenants,
Councilmember Sawant and then Councilmember
Nick Licata called for the City to step in and ban such
practices.
Highlights of the bill include:
1. Prohibit landlords from increasing the rents
charged for units that do not meet basic mainte-
nance standards.
2. Enhance protections for tenants who experience
retaliation or other prohibited landlord-led ac-
tions.
3. Transfer primary City responsibility for enforcing
against prohibited acts by landlords and tenants
from the Seattle Police Department to the SDCI.
4. Allow SDCI to enforce a City requirement that a
must provide at least 60 days’ notice before apply-
ing a rent increase of 10 percent or more.
The Council is expected to consider the proposal
this spring.
National Parks group to Discuss a
National Park for Stonewall
National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)
will host a special evening of conversation surround-
ing an effort to create the first national park site to
honor LGBT history and civil rights. The event is free
and open to the public.
Renowned African American lesbian feminist and
syndicated columnist Rev. Irene Monroe will lead dis-
cussions about the June 1969 events at New York City’s
Stonewall Inn, which sparked the modern movement
for LGBT rights in America. Monroe, standing along-
side neighbors and family members, was among the
many people impacted by the brutal attacks on LGBT
community members at Stonewall. Within two years
following those historic events, LGBT rights groups
were organized in nearly every major city.
To honor this important part of our shared Ameri-
can history, NPCA, along with our many partner or-
ganizations, are calling for a National Park for Stone-
wall. Reverend Monroe will be joined by leaders
from NPCA as well as community members, to share
their stories of LGBT equality Stonewall.
National Parks Conservation Association is proud
to partner with Seattle University, the Pride Foun-
dation, Greater Seattle Business Association, Carter
Subaru, Out for Sustainability, Entre Hermanos and
the Wildrose Tavern to host this special evening.
WHEN: April 26, 2016. Speakers and discussion,
7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Seattle University, Campion Ballroom
WHIDBEY ISLAND EARTH DAY FESTIVAL: There will be ongoing
family activities, networking, informational displays, guest
speakers, entertainment, local vendors and much more. Noon
– 4 p.m. Historic Bayview Corner (Bayview Rd. & SR 525) 5603
Bayview Rd., Langley.
READY TO BUY A HOUSE? Here we will be going over the basics
to buying your first home. Come and get all the information you
will need. 2 p.m. Federal Way Regional Library, 34200 First Way
S., Federal Way.
DISTRICT 6 FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION 30TH ANNUAL FIRE-
FIGHTER’S BREAKFAST: The breakfast is the association’s only
fundraising effort and proceeds help support our fire victim
fund. Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, hashbrowns,
eggs, sausage, coffee or juice, Lots of raffle prizes also and get a
tour of the fire station and fire trucks from a fire fighter. Admis-
sion is $3 for children 10 and under, $7 for adults. 7 a.m. to noon.
Station 64 at 9530 Old Hwy 99 St., Olympia.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
HEALTHY KIDS DAY AT CHENEY STADIUM: Admission is free and
there will be tons of games and activities, meet the Rainier mas-
cot, hang out with Tacoma’s soccer players, play home run der-
by and much more. Fun starts at 9 a.m. Cheney Stadium, 2502
S. Tyler St., Tacoma.
914 E Jefferson Street
COST: Free and open to the public.
INFO: RSVP at: http://seattleforstonewall.eventbrite.
com
WHO: Confirmed speakers include:
• Renowned African American lesbian feminist and
syndicated columnist Reverend Irene Monroe
• Chad Lord, National Parks Conservation Associa-
tion
• Community members will be invited to share their
stories and support for creating #NatlParkFor-
Stonewall
King County Flood District
Announces Flood Reduction Grant
The King County Flood Control District announced
today the availability of $3.3 million in grant funding
for projects that reduce the impact of flooding.
This grant fund program will target flood reduction
projects throughout King County. The deadline for
this 2016 grant opportunity is May 27.
Projects must provide a flood reduction benefit so
that it directly addresses existing or potential flood-
ing. Projects that achieve multiple benefits are en-
couraged. Typical projects might include, but are not
limited to:
• Addressing surface water overflows and flooding
from creeks and lakes due to outflow blockage or
undersized/failing culverts or pipes.
• Clearance of clogged agricultural drainage sys-
tems.
• Improving inadequate or failing stormwater sys-
tems that are causing flooding or slope instability.
• Addressing flooding of roads due to increased
stormwater runoff.
• Assessment of existing conditions as part of the
creation of a lake management district.
There is no cap on the individual award amount.
Grants awarded in the past have ranged from $11,000
to $400,000. Matching funds are encouraged but not
required and the expenditure of funds must be com-
pleted no later than 36 months after signing the grant
agreement.
More information about criteria, eligibility and ap-
plication assistance can be found at www.kingcoun-
tyfloodcontrol.org.