August 23, 2017 The Skanner Page 5
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ditions and most importantly, the spirit of Oregon’s Arab-Amer-
icans. Free and open to the public. Donations are graciously
accepted. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks
Park Way.
SATURDAY – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 – 4
ART IN THE PEARL FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Come enjoy
over 120 highly acclaimed artists from the United States and
Canada. Festival presents art, education and entertainment in
an interactive and comfortable environment. North Park Blocks,
NW 8th Ave. between Davis & Flanders St.
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
Seattle Bulletin
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
Big Day of Play
The Seahawk mascot, Monika Mathews and a little girl join a soul train line during the 2017 Big Day of Play Aug. 19 at Rainier Playfields
and Community Center.  The event which was presented by the Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Get Moving Initiative with support from
Kaiser Permanente featured tons of activities, including basketball, sailing, roller derby, goalball (a team sport for people with low to
no vision) badminton and much more.  There were also food trucks and a variety of music, dance and cultural performances.
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Portland Streetcar. Transfers between providers are
seamless; riders need only to tap their phone against
the target on the Hop reader each time they board.
Paying by phone can save money too. Once a phone
is tapped for two, distinct trips (more than 2 ½ hours
apart) within the service day, the rider earns a day
pass, and the rest of the day’s rides are free. Unlike
Hop cards however, the same is not true on a monthly
basis.
To tap with a phone, you don’t need a Hop card; you
just need a mobile wallet service like Android Pay,
Apple Pay or Samsung Pay that is linked to a valid
bankcard.
Mobile wallet apps are available for Android and
Apple devices. Check out these websites to learn
more.
• Android users – www.android.com/pay
• Apple users – www.apple.com/apple-pay
• Samsung users – www.samsung.com/us/sam-
sung-pay
Hop cards are now available at 120 retail outlets,
including grocery and convenience stores, pharma-
cies and transit ticket offices, and we’re happy to offer
fare-loading services at 7-Eleven stores throughout
the greater Portland-Vancouver area. Once the retail
network is fully built out by spring 2018, Hop cards
will be available in more than 500 retail outlets. In
addition to loading value in stores, riders can also
manage their account at myhopcard.com, by down-
loading the Hop Fastpass™ mobile app or by calling
1-844-MYHOPCARD.
Hop brings transit fare payment across the Port-
land-Vancouver metro area into one easy system.
And now, with the addition of the mobile wallet, it’s
another simple way to pay. We are working contin-
uously to improve the system, to expand Hop to re-
gional employer transit programs and to broaden
TriMet’s network of Hop retail outlets.
King County Council Acts to Prevent
County Use of Private Prisons
The Metropolitan King County Council last week
approved legislation introduced by Councilmember
Dave Upthegrove that prohibits the county from en-
tering in any contracts with private prison compa-
nies to house adult or juvenile detainees. Private fa-
cilities have dubious records when it comes to safety.
A 2016 report by the U.S. Department of Justice found
that contract prisons have a higher rate of safety and
security incidents, including a higher rate of assaults
on both staff and inmates.  
Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice committed
to limit the practice of contracting with non-govern-
mental organizations, though it is unclear whether
President Trump will honor that commitment, since
he has expressed support for the use of private deten-
tion centers.
Over a decade ago, the County Council recognized
that increases in criminal justice expenditures were
outpacing the County’s ability to pay for these in-
creases. Since then, the Council, working with lead-
ers in the County’s criminal justice system have,
engaged in an intensive effort to reduce the use of
secure detention. That effort involved alternatives to
incarceration where appropriate and programs that
lower the likelihood an inmate will re-offend. As a re-
sult of these actions, King County is able to meet the
current and projected detention needs.
King County does not currently contract with
non-governmental detention facilities, but there is
nothing in existing policy that would prevent it in
the future. The adopted ordinance ensures that the
current practice of incarcerating inmates at county
facilities continues. Other jurisdictions, including
the State of Washington and the federal government,
contract with private prison companies as a way to
alleviate overcrowding.  
City of Seattle Human Services
Department and King County Public
Health Department Award 13 Grants
for Community Health Services
The City of Seattle Human Services Department
(HSD) and the King County Public Health Department
are jointly awarding $7 million for public health in-
vestments that will assist local residents in accessing
medical and dental services. The awards are being
made after the completion of the Community Health
Partnerships Request for Application (RFA) com-
petitive bidding process by Public Health—Seattle &
King County (PHSKC) for health-related safety net
organizations and community-based organizations.
The investments aim to improve the health outcomes
for vulnerable populations, support uninsured and
low-income uninsured Seattle residents, strength-
en the health safety-net system by improving coop-
eration and cohesion among agencies, and increase
health equity.
This process was comprised of two separate RFA
applications, one for Access Only Services and one
for Medical or Medical/ Dental Services.
A total of six organizations will receive funding for
Access and Enrollment Services to help people enroll
in health insurance and access health services. These
are:
• Center for Multicultural Health –$111,600
• Chinese Information and Service Center –$68,850
• Project Access Northwest –$50,000
• Recovery Café –$40,000
• Within Reach –$64,000
• YWCA –$103,000
Seven organizations will receive funding for Medi-
GPPD OL’ SQUARE DANCE IN THE PARK! Swing your partner. Host-
ed by the Seattle Subversive Square Dance Society with the
Squirrel Butter Stringband and expert caller Charmaine Slaven.
Free treats, beer garden and raffle. Free for all ages. 6 p.m. – 9
p.m., Freeway Park, 600 Senca St.
BROWN BEAR CAR WASH CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY WITH
FREE CAR WASHES: During their 60-year celebration, two lucky
customers will be selected to receive free car washes for a year,
an annual membership to Brown Bear’s Unlimited Car Wash
Club. Enter to win by take a picture of your newly washed ve-
hicle and post it on twitter at @brownbear or Instagram at @
brownbearcarwash with #freecaswashday! Free car washes at
all 24 locations in the Seattle Area.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
MUSIC IN THE PARK IN CENTRALIA WASHINGTON: Live music in
George Washington Park. Proceeds from all the refreshments
will benefit the George Washington Bicentennial Celebration. 6
p.m. – 8 p.m., George Washington Park. S. Pearl St., Centralia.
4TH ANNUAL 2017 HILLTOP STREET FAIR: This year’s event prom-
ises to be bigger than ever and is themed as “Unity Through Di-
versity.” Family friendly activities, food, games and music will
be featured. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., People’s Park, South Ninth St. and
Matin Luther King, Jr. Way, Tacoma.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
BLACK HISTORY IS ALL AROUND US – Centralia, WA: Dr. Taylor
will present on the experience and legacy of African American,
George Washington, who founded Centralia, WA 7 p.m. – 8:30
p.m. Olympic Club, 112 N. Tower Ave, Centralia.
FRIDAY – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – 2
LABOR DAY BOOK SALE AT PORT ORCHARD FRIENDS OF THE LI-
BRARY: Visit the library during open hours on and peruse our
selection of books, magazines and movies for sale. 10 a.m., Kit-
sap regional Library – Port Orchard Branch, 87 Sidney Ave., Port
Orchard.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – 3
VINTAGE AIRCRAFT WEEKEND: Join us for the Tenth Annual Vin-
tage Aircraft Weekend, over Labor Day. We kick off the event
Friday night with the Big Band Dinner Dance at 6 p.m. Satur-
day kicks off with guest speakers, live music, flying displays,
vintage cars, military vehicles and much more. On Sunday, you
can meet and visit with pilots and their aircraft. Throughout the
day rides will be offered in vintage aircraft. BBQ picnic will be
available while you listen to live entertainment. Historic Flight,
Paine Field, 10719 Bernie Woods Dr., Mukilteo.
cal, Dental and Access Services. These are:
• Country Doctor Community Health Centers
–$1,132,457
• Harborview Medical Center Downtown Programs
and Pioneer Square Clinic –$307,408
• International Community Health Services
–$512,583
• Neighborcare Health –$3,004,839
• Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic –$111,483
• Sea Mar Community Health Centers –$573,044
• Seattle Indian Health Board –$276,378
Funding for Access and Enrollment Services is
made available from the City of Seattle General Fund
($292,027) and from King County ($145,423). Medical,
Dental and Access Services funds from the City of Se-
attle General Fund total $6,493,074.