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Calendar 2016
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
Remembering
Michael Brown
Leslie McSpadden, Michael Brown’s uncle, holds
a copy of his older sister and Michael Brown’s
mother, Lezley McSpadden’s book, “Tell the Truth
and Shame the Devil: The Life, Legacy and Love of
My Son Michael Brown.” during a small memorial
held on the second Anniversary of the killing
of Michael Brown at Seattle University’s Bell
Tower and Relecting Pool. After a few words red
balloons were released and the bell was rung 18
times in remembrance of Michael Brown’s life.
Library will host a free launch party from 6 p.m. to
9 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Columbia City Theater, 4916
Rainier Ave S. There will be live music by PlayBack
artists Sun Breaks and Fly Moon Royalty. Between
bands, KEXP’s DJ El Toro will play music by other art-
ists from the PlayBack collection. There will also be
a cash bar. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and early arrival
is encouraged. The event is for adults ages 21 and up.
PlayBack is open to all Seattle-area musicians who
record or perform in the city of Seattle and have had
an album produced within the last ive years. Play-
Back is intended to be an ever-expanding collection
of Seattle’s musical culture, and a total of 100 new
albums will be available each year through the Li-
brary’s catalog.
The jury for the irst submission period included:
• Tim Lennon, executive director of the Vera Project
and music commissioner for the city of Seattle
• Larry Mizell, KEXP DJ, host of Street Sounds, digi-
tal media specialist for the Seattle Oice of Arts and
Culture and columnist for The Stranger
• Liz Riley Tollefson, co-founder of Three Imaginary
Girls
• Kreg Hasegawa, adult services librarian at The Se-
attle Public Library
• Meira Jough, program coordinator at The Seattle
Public Library
A second submission period will open later this
year. More information will be posted on PlayBack’s
Information for Artists page.
Funding for PlayBack has been made possible with
the generous support of The Seattle Public Library
Foundation.
For more information, visit www.spl.org/playback,
or call 206-386-4636.
Seattle City Council Passes Tenant
Protection Legislation
This week Seattle City council unanimously ap-
proved a law that will signiicantly expand protec-
tion for renters in Seattle. Currently it is illegal to
discriminate against residents who use a Section 8
voucher; the new law also will protect people from
discrimination based on other sources of income,
including pensions, Social Security, unemployment
insurance, child support payments or any other gov-
ernmental or non-proit subsidy.
Mayor Murray has said he will sign the ordinance,
which also will create a new irst- come, irst-served
screening process to help address housing discrimi-
nation. In addition, landlords will be required to ac-
cept pledges from community-based organizations
to remedy nonpayment of rent if funds are received
within 5 days of an eviction notice.
The ordinance also will ban preferred employer in-
centive programs that provide discounts on deposits
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
WHAT’S IT WORTH: Ever wondered if you have a hidden treasure
buried in your closet? The join the Oregon Historical Society
for What’s It Worth. An annual event where local experts es-
timate the value of your collectables. Items that can be includ-
ed: Books, coin & stamps, ine art, jewelry, military item (no
irearms or weapons), sporting goods & memorable. Toys and
more! Regular OHS admission + $10 for each evaluation item.
Admission is free for members. Noon – 4 p.m., Oregon Historical
Society, 1200 SW Park Ave.
Seattle Metro
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
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70TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY “PLATINUM CELEBRATION”: Join us
for the Reunion Mass Choir as well as more guest speakers. 7
p.m., The New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3725 N. Ganten-
bein Ave.
and other move-in fees for rental applicants working
for preferred employers, such as tech companies.
In April of 2016, Mayor Murray sent a legislative
proposal to City Council expanding civil rights pro-
tection to renters with legal and veriiable non-wage
sources of income as one step to address the growing
afordability crisis in Seattle. The proposal was a rec-
ommendation of the Housing Afordability Living
Agenda.
The Seattle Oice for Civil Rights will begin enforc-
ing most provisions of the ordinance 30 days ater
Mayor Murray signs it into law. The “irst in time”
policy will go into efect on Jan. 1, 2017.
Read the full text of the ordinance at https://seattle.
legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2802901&G
UID=1B597DBF-2FC5-4766-BAC5-F5E8F511F3D6&Op-
tions=Advanced&Search=.
City of Seattle Ofers Free Ice Cream
at CityScoop
This Saturday the City of Seattle will host City-
Scoop, a way to share ideas with city staf and enjoy
a free ice cream as well. The city has important topics
where we need your input, so we invite you to relax
in our tents, provide us your feedback, and enjoy a
free treat courtesy of Full Tilt Ice Cream.
CityScoop will be open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug.
13. You’ll ind us on Rainier Avenue between Dawson
and Brandon Streets just south of the Rainier Valley
Heritage Festival and on the route of Summer Park-
ways 2016, the fun family biking event and party.
Translators will be on hand to assist visitors as well.
A few of the topics shared under the tent will in-
clude:
• Discussion on the best ways for the city to engage
with you
• Uses for neighborhood streets that are new and cre-
ative ways
• Information on the city’s plan for walking safely in
neighborhoods
• Next steps in afordable housing
• Sharing transportation investments happening
around your neighborhood
• Information on discounted bus passes and car
sharing for low-income residents
Ater visiting CityScoop, make sure to stop by Big
Day of Play at Rainier Community Center presented
by Seattle Parks and Recreation.
CityScoop will also be at Summer Parkways 2016
in Ballard on Aug. 27 and in West Seattle on Sept. 25.
Learn more at www.seattle.gov/cityscoop.
View the Community Calendar and regularly
updated News Briefs for Seattle and Portland
at TheSkanner.com
JOIN US FOR FREE ICE CREAM AT CITYSCOOP AND SHARE YOUR
IDEAS WITH THE CITY: Join the City of Seattle for Cityscoop, a
fun way to share your ideas with city staf and enjoy a free ice
cream as well. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rainier Ave. between Dawson and
Brandon Streets.
A DAY IN THE PARK 2016: This community event focuses on
families in the Spanaway/Tacoma area in need of medical care,
food or other basic necessities. There will be representatives of
health wellness and medical ields on hand, as well as employ-
ment and education resources and sports and itness activities.
There will also be a tent with furniture, clothing and accesso-
ries for those in need. Noon – 5 p.m. Sprinker Recreation Center,
14824 C. St. S., Tacoma.
SUNRISE VILLAGE FAMILY NIGHT OUT! Begin your evening by
strolling around the Saturday Night Cruz-In. Enjoy dinner, des-
sert and shopping around Sunrise Village. Other activities in-
clude face painting, bouncy house, outdoor screening of “Inside
Out” taking place at sundown. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Meridian Sunrise
Village, 10507 156th E., Puyallup.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
TASTE OF MAIN: This annual fundraising event brings together
the Eastside community and Old Bellevue while raising much
needed funds to support local children’s charities. Buy a pass-
port and taste your way down Main Street. Noon – 5 p.m., Side-
walk on Main Street between 100th Ave. NE and Bellevue Way,
Bellevue.
FAMILY FUN DAY: Family Fun Days are crammed with activities
for all the children to enjoy and the admission is always free. 10
a.m. – 5 p.m. Wing Lake Museum, 719 S. King St.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
BLUEBERRY BASH: St Christopher’s Community Church wel-
comes you to attend the blueberry bash. The Oly Mountain Boys
will be performing free of charge. There will be homemade fruit
pies, milkshakes, brats, hotdogs and much more. Activities for
all ages. Noon – 4 p.m., St. Christopher’s Community Church,
7902 Steamboat Island Dr. NW, Olympia.
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