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March 8, 2017 The Skanner Page 5 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 cont’d from pg 4 to the public. 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Hanger 30, Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. MASON JAR PLANTER CLASS: Paint a mason jar with chalkboard and then turn it into a functional planter to sit on your win- dows. Registration required: 1:30 p.m. Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton. KENT KIDS’ ARTS DAY: Kent Kids’ Art Day features over 15 differ- ent hands-on arts projects lead by professional artists. $10 kids under three and older than 13 are free. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Kent Commons Community Center, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent. SUNDAY, MARCH 12 PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED SUPER PURIM CARNIVAL: Join the Jewish Community Center for a Purim Carnival. We’ll have tons of awesome carnival games, activities, a bouncy house, rides and so much more. Free admis- sion/ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Black Lives Matter Two thousand people showed up March 4 at Seattle Central College for a Black Lives Matter rally and march. The group marched from Capitol Hill to the Central District, stopping at the Juvenile Detention Center, the UMOJA Peace Center and home of activist Omari Tahir Garrett, who is fighting eviction and, finally, Uncle Ike’s — a retail marijuana store that has come to represent gentrification in the Central District. Briefs cont’d from pg 4 YouTube Basics* Learn to search YouTube, create YouTube playlists, and why you want a YouTube account! For beginners, but you must be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Fri, March 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Computer Basics* Never tried a computer before? Learn the very ba- sics of using a Windows-based computer, a keyboard and a mouse. No experience is necessary. Sat, March 18, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Gmail and Google Tools* Learn about Google Photos, advanced Gmail fea- tures, and Google calendars and tasks. Sign up for Google account before class. Wed, April 12, 3:45-5:45 p.m. What is the Cloud?* Come to this class to learn what you can do in the cloud, the benefits of using the cloud, and how to get started using the cloud. You must be comfortable us- ing the internet. Fri, April 14, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Make a Basic Website* Learn how to build a basic website using the Google Sites application. You must have a Google or Gmail account to participate. Sat, April 15, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. *It is important to see the online description for individual class requirements which may include al- ready having a Google account. Class will be cancelled if enough people are not reg- istered, so please register in advance if you would like to attend. Computer Help Lab For assistance with computer/technology ques- tions, 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 in- ternet. The Lab is open during the following hours: • Monday/Tuesday 1-5 p.m. • Wednesday/Friday 1-3:30 p.m. (except March 8, 29) • Saturday 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tech Help You can now book individual technology help time with staff. Learn things like how to: • Format a document in Microsoft Word. • 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. Sign up in the library, online at www.multcolib.org or by calling (503) 988-5123. The North Portland branch of the Multnomah County Library is located at 512 N. Killingsworth St. in Portland. Seattle News Briefs NAACP Snohomish County Branch Releases Statement on Violent Incidents Sunday the NAACP Snohomish County Branch re- leased the following statement on recent incidents in the area: “Multiple incidents of violence in Snohomish Coun- ty have had a devastating impact on people of African Descent, Muslims, and other people of color. It is our contention that these may not be isolated incidents, but rather reflect a pattern of escalating violence against communities of color, religious minorities, and other historically marginalized groups. “On Jan. 9, Ben Keita, a young Muslim African American man, was discovered hanging from a tree in Lake Steven’s WA, after being reported missing in November 2016. At the request of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ (CAIR), the FBI, the At- torney General and others are involved in the inves- tigation. “Recently, a Muslim man from the Ivory Coast was stabbed at the Everett bus station for looking at a White woman. It was reported that the assailant had mental problems. He was charged with attempted murder. There is a concern that his alleged mental in- capacity will be used as a reason to reduce the charge. In fact, this may qualify as a hate crime. “A 17- year-old girl was shot by the police. As is often common in these instances the reporting appeared biased. The reporter labeled the young woman as sui- cidal. There was no mention that she is an excellent student and artist. Also, disturbing was the commu- nities’ rush to judgement and support for this police shooting of a juvenile. Even though the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) is investigating this incident, the Snohomish County NAACP calls for civilian review of the details of this investigation. “There are additional community reports that have been brought to the attention of the NAACP-SCB. Pri- vate meetings with concerned community members are being scheduled to collect more detail. These meetings will not be public due to safety concerns. “We strongly recommend that NAACP, CAIR, and other civil rights groups be involved in reviewing the process and outcome of current investigations. In ad- dition, we ask the press to report all of the available facts objectively and refrain from displaying bias in reporting. “Finally, we call for Snohomish County municipal- ities and law enforcement agencies to share their TUESDAY, MARCH 14 JOB FAIR FOR PCC NATURAL MARKETS: PCC is hiring, come grow with us! Join us for a job fair at our Issaquah store. While en- joying refreshments, you’ll have an opportunity to speak with Issaquah leadership and our recruiting team. Job applications available online! 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., PCC Issaquah, 1810 12th Ave. NW, Issaquah. FRIDAY – SUNDAY, MARCH 17 – 19 FRIENDS OF THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HUGE BOOK SALE: You must be a member to attend the Member Only Preview on Friday! Over 100,000 items will be for sale including children’s books, fiction and non- fiction, hard backs, and everything else. All items are priced at $1.00 to $3.00 throughout the entire weekend. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Exhibition Hall at the Seattle Center, 299 Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98109 SATURDAY MARCH 18 TEEN ACTION FAIR: WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW! 4th an- nual Teen Action Fair! It’s a youth led celebration showcasing youth leaders and organizations who are inspiring positive change in Seattle and beyond. Free to attend! 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center, 440 5th Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109 SUNDAY, MARCH 19 SEATTLE’S 5TH ANNUAL FRENCH FEST: This event is free and open to the public. During the event, festival goers of all ages have an opportunity to enjoy many activities all with a French twist. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. plans to keep our communities safe from overly ag- gressive policing, and crimes committed both by in- dividuals and organized hate groups. “To bring a complaint or issue forward please contact the NAACP-SCB using this link: http://www. naacp-snoco.org/complaintissue/.” Ethnic Heritage Council Offers Free Workshop March 11 Reprisal of November workshop focuses on pre- serving the cultural and historical record of ethnic communities By popular request, the Ethnic Heritage Council (with University of Washington Libraries Distinctive Collections and 4Culture) will reprise a 2017 presen- tation of last November’s workshop, “We Are Histo- ry Keepers” from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 11 at the Ethiopian Community in Seattle Center, 8323 Rainier Ave. South. Topics will include: • Preserving paper, books and electronic records - what to save and how to organize them • Sharing and promoting your organization’s histo- ry • How to preserve photos and audio-visual collec- tions • How the UW Special Collections might serve as a repository for your valued documents. An Ethiopian lunch will be provided for $10 cash donation. Reserve your lunch with your reply to rsvp@eth- nicheritagecouncil.org
