July 27, 2016 The Skanner Page 5
News
Events & Announcements
Community
Calendar 2016
cont’d from pg 4
Seattle Metro
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JULY 29 – 31
6TH ANNUAL STREET FAIR: Come to downtown Bellevue and ex-
perience the original work of 120 artists in an open air showcase
of sculpture, jewelry, home décor, wood and glass work, fabrics
and more! 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday. Downtown Pedestrian Corridor, NE 6th St. & 106th Ave.
NE, Bellevue.
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
SATURDAY, JULY 30
BAAMFEST!
Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin greets a young man at a table set up so people could play chess during BAAMFEST! Rainier Beach
Arts and Music Festival, July 23 at the Rainier Community Center. The day was illed with live music, visual arts, food trucks and art
cars. Kids could learn to break dance, get their faces painted or work on art projects.
Briefs cont’d from pg 4
Wed, August 10 & 17, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Start Here - Programming for Web Development *
Come to this class to learn the basic syntax of JavaS-
cript, learn what a server has to do and spend some
time talking about resources for learning server-side
programming..
Tues, August 30, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
*It is important to see the online description for indi-
vidual class requirements.
Computer Help Lab
For one-on-one assistance with computer/technol-
ogy questions, help with resumes and other projects
we have the Computer Lab. The lab has a scanner and
color printer, and options for free faxing through the
internet. The Lab is open during the following hours:
Monday/Tuesday 1-5 p.m. (Closed August 15 - 29)
Wednesday/Friday 1-3:30 p.m.
Saturday 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Tech Help
You can now book individual technology help time
with the Computer Lab Coordinator. We can help you
learn things like how to:
Install and use library sotware. (OverDrive, 3M,
Hoopla, Library catalog).
Use your web browser.
Navigate your smartphone.
Stream movies on your mobile device.
Download eBooks and audiobooks.
Make the most of your eReader.
Install apps on your smartphone or tablet.
Seattle News Briefs
Seattle Public Library to Host ‘Green
Up’ Renewable Events
The Seattle Public Library will host a Seattle City
Light “Green Up” information table from 1 p.m. to 5
p.m. on three dates in July and August at the Ballard
Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089.
Chat with City Light representatives about how lo-
cal renewable energy projects in the Paciic North-
west can support clean energy and a healthy environ-
ment. The Green Up program uses renewable energy
projects to help promote economic development in
rural parts of the region, improve Washington state’s
energy security and reduce pollution.
Seattle City Light customers can change their
owned or rented home’s energy usage to renewable
energy through the Green Up program. Customers
can choose to purchase renewable power for 25%, 50%
or 100% of their power usage.
Green Up’s renewable energy credits come from
regional geothermal, biogas, wind and small hydro
energy. Seattle City Light’s basic energy service is
currently a mix of hydro, wind, nuclear, coal, landill
gas and other power sources.
The Green Up information table will be in the Bal-
lard Branch’s lobby during these dates and times:
• 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31
• 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3
• 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17
For more information about renewable power
sources in the Paciic Northwest, visit Seattle City
Light’s Green Up homepage.
For more information about these information
events, call the Library at 206-684-4089 or Ask A Li-
brarian.
King County Sherif ’s Oice
Receives Donated Boat for Rescue
As the irst responder for a large range of situa-
tions, the King County Sherif ’s Oice rescues a num-
ber of county citizens, including some four-legged
residents stranded in rising waters. Thanks to leg-
islation introduced by Metropolitan King County
Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn, the generosity of
King County resident Barbara Kajiya, and the unani-
mous approval of the County Council, the King Coun-
ty Sherif ’s Oice is now the owner of a 2006 Achil-
les inlatable boat and compatible trailer ready to be
used for marine rescues.
For a number of years, King County resident Barba-
ra Kajiya has been seeking to donate the 2006 Achil-
les Inlatable Boat to an organization that could use
the crat for animal rescues. Ater Kajiya connected
with the King County Sherif ’s Oice Marine Unit,
that has personnel trained in technical animal res-
cue, Councilmember Dunn worked with King County
Sherif John Urquhart to write legislation accepting
the donation.
A few years ago during a large lood event in around
the Skykomish River, quickly rising waters let an el-
derly woman with medical issues and her dog strand-
ed. The woman needed assurance that her dog could
be transported safely before she agreed to evacuate.
Thanks to the equipment and training of the King
County Sherif ’s Oice Marine Rescue Dive Unit,
both the woman and her dog were safely rescued.
Animal rescues can range from saving domestic
dogs and cats to agricultural horses, cows, swine, and
fowl. Rescuers have specialized knowledge for han-
dling animals stranded in water, including animal be-
havior during rescue, basic for aid for animals, and
how to extricate, and safely transport, animals. Not
all animals can be directly transported in the donated
boat, but it can work to transport tools rescuers need
to lead larger animals out of harm’s way.
The donated boat can also be used for human res-
cue, diver support, and as a platform for the King
County Search and Rescue team. Search dogs and
handlers can use the boat’s stable loor while the dogs
have their heads on the sot inlatable side sniing for
missing persons in the water, reducing injuries and
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP JOB FAIR: Explore and learn exciting ca-
reers, qualify to meet the minimum standards for selection to a
Registered Apprenticeship Program and so much more. For more
information please email rosete80@gmail.com or emcatague@
hotmail.com 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Filipino Community Center, 5740
Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
SEAFAIR TORCHLIGHT PARADE: The Seafair Torchlight Parade is
happening. It’s a premier event in the Aerospace Industry. This
is an all-day event. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
NATIONAL NITE OUT – AFTON PRATER: The Gig Harbor Sherif’s
Department sponsors this annual outdoor event. Pop/country
singer/songwriter Afton Prater will perform her original and
some great cover songs with a lot more activities for the whole
family. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3510 Grandview
St., Gig Harbor.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
MOVIE AT MAGNUSON PARK PRESENTS: GUARDIANS OF THE GAL-
AXY. Come join us for live entertainment, trivia and the region’s
best food trucks and then a movie. $5 per person, ive and under
free. 6:30 p.m., Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE.
fatigue to the search dogs and making marine rescues
more efective.
County Council Votes to Expand
Access to Retail Marijuana
The Metropolitan King County Council adopted
legislation to allow retail marijuana stores in geo-
graphic areas where none exist currently; to require
separation between retailers in areas where multiple
shops already exist and to limit growing, production
and processing facilities in the rural areas to zones
with lots of 10 acres or larger. Production and pro-
cessing facilities continue to be allowed in previous-
ly-permitted zones such as agricultural and industri-
al areas. The action also called for a broader study of
marijuana land uses in unincorporated King County,
including further potential expansion of retail in
neighborhood business zones.
In addition to expanding retail opportunities, the
ordinance addresses challenges with production and
processing facilities locating in primarily residential
areas, removing a source of conlict between poten-
tially incompatible uses.
A study by the University of Washington recently
found that the amount of marijuana allowed to be
grown by state-licensed producers in Washington is
enough to satisfy both the medical and recreational
marijuana markets. At the same time, the recent clo-
sure of medical dispensaries has afected patients’
ability to continue to obtain a supply of medical mari-
juana products. The Council’s vote today balances ex-
panding access to retail marijuana with protection of
existing neighborhoods who are bearing the impact
of this new and growing market, while continuing
to allow production and processing in large parts of
King County, covering tens of thousands of acres in
multiple land use zones.
Councilmember Balducci praised the process by
which the compromise legislation was enacted ater
a 5-3 vote: “This was truly a team efort. Multiple
councilmembers added amendments and language
that improved the inal product, including establish-
ing the County’s intent to continue to expand retail
access, and to study the growth of the industry in the
coming months and years to conirm that the Coun-
ty’s land use allowances provide suicient ability to
site retailers, producer and processers.”
