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May 17, 2017 The Skanner Page 5 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 cont’d from pg 4 Pastor of Pauline A.M.E. Zion Church in Salem. The workshop will also have a mental health awareness presentation. 9 a.m. – Noon. Marshall Center, 6400 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Seattle Metro FRIDAY, MAY 19 PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED FAIRYFEST: This family-friendly event is sure to delight the young and the young-at-heart. This weekend will feature art, music, dance, storytelling and much more: General admission is $9, military, seniors and students $7, children under 12 are free. 10 a.m. 4 p.m., Lakewood Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood. SATURDAY, MAY 20 Seattle Reads Angela Flournoy, author of “The Turner House,” the 2017 Seattle Reads selection, listens to a question from the audience after a conversation moderated by Vivian Phillips, between her and local artist Inye Wokoma Wednesday May 10 at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. The event was part of a week of activities for the author who visited several branches of the Seattle Library including the Southwest, Ballard and University Branch, the Northwest African American Museum, Langston and culminating with an appearance at the Central Branch in Downtown Seattle on May 11. Briefs cont’d from pg 4 re-elected again before she died in 1993. She worked for Portland Head Start which propelled her to run for public office. Some of her accomplishments include setting up a social service program in the former Columbia Villa housing project, working to stabilize county funding, expanding and meeting county affirmative action goals, increasing citizen participation in govern- ment, increasing minority representation on county boards and commissions, and much, much more. The Citizen Involvement Committee honors her legacy by giving the Gladys McCoy Award to some- one in Multnomah County who models Ms. McCoy’s ideals. In doing this, we also encourage community engagement for the good of the many. To nominate someone for the 2017 Gladys McCoy Award, fill out the form located at https://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy39nt6Lg4o3VkVblel- RZfmqAjQq_j2BjDDxM_6bZARZFnSA/viewform. If you have any questions about the event or other opportunities available at the County, please contact our office at community.involvement@multco.us. Genealogical Forum of Oregon Offers Mexican Ancestry Group The Genealogical Forum of Oregon is offering a new special interest group pertaining specifically to Mexican ancestors from Mexico and the American Southwest (New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Califor- nia). Beginning and intermediate researchers are very welcome. Some subjects will include online parish records, Hispanic genealogy societies, Family Histo- ry Library/FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com, solving genealogical problems, methodology of organizing your research, and more. For questions or comments, please email Vince at sw@gfo.org. The next meeting is Friday June 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. All GFO Special Interest Groups are free and open to the public. Seattle News Briefs City Holds Events for Landlords, Public to Understand New Rental Regulations The Seattle Office for Civil Rights, with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, will hold two events to help landlords, residential rental property managers and members of the public un- derstand the city’s new rental regulations. These workshops are designed to help landlords navigate rental regulations and access information and assistance, and answer questions about the City of Seattle’s new “source of income” protections, “De- posit and Move-in Fees” and other regulatory ordi- nances related to renting in Seattle. The source of income ordinance expands fair hous- ing protections based on applicants’ source of income and creates new requirements for landlords. This in- cludes the new ‘first in time’ provision that requires landlords to offer tenancy to the first applicant who meets all the screening criteria necessary for approv- al. The new deposits and move-in fees ordinance limits what may be charged at the time of renting. Recently enhanced tenant protections, as well as long-estab- lished ordinances such as just cause eviction, rental agreement regulation, and tenant relocation assis- tance, mean there is a lot to know and understand about renting in Seattle. The first event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 25 in the Community Hall at the Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103. The Community Hall is in the brick building. Please note: parking lots are free and adjacent to the building. Please use the parking lots and leave street parking for neighborhood residents. RSVP at http://seattle. us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac75b3ad7b- 4529d7a58d3b08e&id=b25758ae12&e=b26fb67a5b. The second event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 27 in the New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave S,. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ session-2-understanding-source-of-income-rent- al-regulations-in-seattle-tickets-34366191203. Event spaces are accessible; to request a reasonable accommodation, language interpretation or child- care please call (206) 684-4521. Artists Piper O’Neill Creates Golden Space Needle Award for Fifth Year The Seattle International Film Festival, the largest and most highly attended festival in the United States, announced today that Seattle artist Piper O’Neill has been commissioned to create the Golden Space Nee- dle Awards statue for the fifth year. A Seattle-based artist, O’Neill boasts an impressive and diverse body of work ranging from neon installa- tions to large inflatable public sculptures. For over 30 years, SIFF has celebrated its most pop- ular films and filmmakers with the Golden Space Needle Audience Award. Created to recognize the audience’s favorite films, awards are given to the Festival’s Best Feature Film, Documentary, Director, Actor, Actress, and Short Film. Following every SIFF screening, audience members submit their votes in applicable categories. SIFF Executive Director Sarah Wilke said, “It is such an honor to present Piper O’Neill’s stunning artwork to our audience award winners year after year. We are happy to continue having a local artist create spectacular pieces for one of our most exciting PAINE FIELD AVIATION DAY! The day will start off with a 5k/10k race that leads into a pancake breakfast ($5.00 per person). Avi- ation events start at 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. which include aircraft displays, warbird flyovers, live music, food and so much more. Admission is $10. 17 and under are free. Historic Flight Foundation, 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo. TUESDAY, MAY 23 BELLVUE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR: Come and learn about the resources available in our community. Dozens of local organiza- tion will be on-site to discuss a wide range of services. This is a free community event. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Bellevue Library, 111 – 110th Ave. NE. Room 1, Bellevue. FRIDAY – MONDAY, MAY 26 – 29 46th ANNUAL NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL: The NW Folklife Festival is the place to learn to dance, to play, to try something new, and discover arts and culture. This festival is for all ages. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. SATURDAY, MAY 27 HOOD CANAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL: This Community event is a cel- ebration of Hood Canal Spot Shrimp and other local seafood. It features Belt Sander races, arts and crafts booths, live music, kids’ activities and much more: Admission is $5 for adults, kids under 12 are free. Veterans & active military are also free (with ID). 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Yelvick’s General Store Field, 251 Hjelvicks Rd., Brinnon. festival ceremonies.” Piper O’Neill’s work addresses the concept of in- herited histories and memory. Her work is in many notable private and public collections and has been reviewed by Art in America, Art Ltd and featured on the cover of The Stranger. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Experimental Animation from Parsons School of Design in New York and a Masters of Communication in Digital Media from the University of Washington. O’Neill’s inspiration for the Golden Space Needle Award came from the DeJur Electra 8mm camera lens, an iconographic silhouette that is symbolic of Seattle’s love of film. The 2017 Golden Space Needle Awards will be an- nounced on the morning of June 11 on location at the Seattle Space Needle. Below is a complete list of last year’s award winners: SIFF 2016 GOLDEN SPACE NEEDLE AUDIENCE AWARDS Best Film Golden Space Needle Award Captain Fantastic, directed by Matt Ross (USA 2016) Best Documentary Golden Space Needle Award Gleason, directed by Clay Tweel (USA 2016) Best Director Golden Space Needle Award Javier Ruiz Caldera, Spy Time (Spain 2014) Best Actor Golden Space Needle Award Rolf Lassgard, A Man Called Ove (Sweden 2015) Best Actress Golden Space Needle Award Vicky Hernandez, Between Sea and Land (Columbia 2016) Best Short Film Golden Space Needle Award Alive & Kicking: The Soccer Grannies of South Afri- ca, directed by Lara-Ann de Wet (USA/South Africa 2016) Founded in 1976, SIFF creates experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world.
