December 7, 2016 The Skanner Page 5
News
Events & Announcements
Community
Calendar 2016
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Seattle Metro
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
NORTHWEST SEAPORT CHANTEY SING: Sea Chanteys and other
sea songs celebrate our connections to the sea, ships, skippers
and sailors. Sea Chantey’s are all fun and easy to sing and are
for all ages. Free. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church,
1215 Thomas St.
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Urban League Breakfast
Former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice (left) mingles with other attendees at the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s 16th Annual Breakfast
Dec. 2 at the Seattle Westin Hotel.
Briefs cont’d from pg 4
• Airport Retail Station, 7640 NE Airport Way, 10
a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Waterfront Station, 101 SW Madison, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.
• Tigard Station, 12210 SW Main St., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Postal Service’s knowledgeable employees are
available at all these locations to help customers en-
sure their holiday packages are packed, tracked and
delivered with ease.
In addition to holiday Forever Stamps, Post Offices
offer Priority Mail supplies and other packing items
to provide customers with added convenience, in-
cluding bubble mailers, shipping boxes, bubble wrap
and packaging tape.
A reminder that stamps and packaging supplies are
available via your computer 24/7 at usps.com, where
customers can also use their credit or debit card to
purchase mailing labels for packages and then ar-
range for free carrier pickup of those items the next
business day.
Information on packaging tips and important mail-
ing deadlines is available at usps.com/holiday.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for oper-
ating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, prod-
ucts and services to fund its operations.
Seattle News Briefs
Mayor Murray Signs MOU
with Mexico City Calling for
Collaboration on Climate Action,
Economic Development
Today, Mayor Ed Murray signed a memorandum
of understanding (MOU) with Mexico City’s Chief of
Government, Miguel Ángel Mancera Espinosa, Ph.D.
The MOU pledges cooperation on trade and the
economy, information technology, clean technology,
creative industries, education, people-to-people ex-
changes, and other fields of common interest.
Additionally, the MOU calls for collaboration on cli-
mate action, support of businesses that aim to grow
in the two cities, and staff-level exchanges.
The MOU spells out the two cities’ “intention to
foster closer economic and cultural ties,” and came
about as part of their participation in the C40 Cities
Climate Leadership Group. The two cities will:
• Promote learning from each other on issues such
as climate action, carbon emissions reduction and
environmental protection;
• Cooperate on a host of key issues facing both cities,
including trade and the economy, information tech-
nology, and more;
• Support businesses with interest in expansion or
investment in either city;
• Engage in regular communications at the staff lev-
el; and
• Create a framework for closer relations in the fu-
ture.
This is the fourth MOU signed by Mayor Murray
since taking office.
In 2015, Mayor Murray signed MOUs with Vice
Mayor Tang Jie and Mayor Xu Qin both of Shenzhen,
China relating to sustainable development and eco-
nomic growth. Mayor Murray also signed an MOU
with Mayor Zhang Hongming of Hangzhou, China in
May 2016 to support the promotion of technology and
innovation.
Mayor Murray is attending the C40 Mayor’s Sum-
mit in Mexico City this week to work with mayors
from around the world on urban solutions to climate
change and foster closer relationships with U.S. may-
ors as they work to meet the goals of the Paris agree-
ment.
The Urban League of Metropolitan
Seattle Partners with Airbnb
The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle is part-
nering with Airbnb for a special opportunity to
empower members to share their homes and meet
travelers from around the world while earning sup-
plemental income.
The League will work with Airbnb in the coming
months to educate its community about responsible
home sharing and how to become an Airbnb host.
Supplemental income earned through hosting on
Airbnb is one option for battling housing insecurity,
particularly for seniors
considering
reverse
mortgages and other eco-
nomic challenges.
For each new host that
lists their home on Airb-
nb through the League’s
ambassador page before
Feb. 1, 2017 and com-
pletes a reservation be-
fore March 31, 2017, Airb-
nb will contribute $100 to
both the new host and the
Urban League.
Hosts keep 97 percent
of what they earn from
hosting on Airbnb and
their guests spend mon-
ey at local neighbor-
hoods that have not his-
torically benefited from
tourism.
The Urban League of
Metropolitan Seattle is
committed to working
across with diverse com-
5th ANNUAL HOWLIDAYS IN THE SQUARE: Take the whole family
for a walk to Occidental Square. We will have a day of free en-
tertainment, activities and treats for dogs and people. Shop the
Barket Market for stocking stuffers and much more! 11 a.m. – 3
p.m., Occidental Square, 117 S. Washington St.
THE VILLAGE 253 HANDMADE MARKET AND MAGIC: Join The
Village 253 (a local social parent group). The event is free and
includes free food and crafts. There will also be a big raffle with
prizes from local businesses to benefit local charities. Lots of
items for sale! Come check it all out. This is a free event for all to
enjoy. 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., The Spire, 710 S. Anderson, Tacoma.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL: This popular hol-
iday event includes holiday crafts, performances by local and
school choirs and of course the lighting of the tree. Santa will
arrive on an antique fire truck. Free family event. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.,
Tumwater Fire Hall, 311 Israel Rd. SW, Olympia.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
HOLIDAY PARTY & BARTER FAIR: This event brings together the
community, encourages creativity and sharing. In past year’s
barter items have included, handmade scarves, jewelry, pot-
tery, home grown produce, handmade jams, truffles, dried fruit
and so much more! 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Royal Drummer Café, 6420
24th Ave. NW.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
SAM LIGHTS: For one night, experience the park and its monu-
mental sculptures lit with the glow of temporary art installa-
tions and hundreds of luminaries. In celebration of the parks
10th anniversary. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First
Ave.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAKERS MARKET POP UP: We are Curating an
amazing group of local makers along with food, drink and music
in the gorgeous Fremont Foundry. Shop small, support our local
makers and pick up those last-minute gifts. Free event ! 10 a.m.
– 5 p.m., Fremont Foundry Events, 154 N. 35th St.
munities in order to help make Seattle a more equita-
ble and prosperous place to live for all of its residents.
The typical Airbnb host in Seattle earns $9,100 rent-
ing out his or her home for about 79 nights per year.
This modest, yet significant amount of income has
helped more than half of hosts — 60 percent — stay in
their homes.
