September 13, 2017 The Skanner Page 5
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Calendar 2017
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also be island vendors. Food will be provided by Island Girls
Luncheon and much more. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Salem’s Riverfront
Park, 116 Marion St. NE.
Seattle Metro
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
SOURCE OF INCOME PROTECTIONS & TENANT RESOURCE FAIR: Join
us to learn about the City of Seattle’s Fair Housing protections,
engage with community organizations, and meet with an inves-
tigator to discuss how to file a claim of discrimination. For more
information please call 206-684-4521 FREE 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.,
New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave. S.
THURSDAY – SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 – 24
Lake City Skatespot
Kids practice some skateboarding tricks they learned from Skate Like a Girl at the opening of the Lake City Skatespot at Virgil Flaim
Park Sept. 9. The skatespot is a little smaller then most skateparks but still has many of the same features found at larger parks. The
opening ceremony also featured an official ribbon cutting, skateboarding demonstrations, prize giveaways, music and refreshments.
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under threat through rhetoric and policy.
“They need our support more than ever in times
like these when walls are being built,” Elfers said.
She cited that the number of refugees admitted to
the United States was cut by nearly half in the first
three months of the Trump presidency, compared
to the final three months of the Obama administra-
tion.
The forum will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at First
United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St. Ad-
mission is free and open to the public.
–Melanie Sevcenko
Multnomah County Offers Class for
Families with Alzheimer’s
Multnomah County will host a six-session work-
shop in Gresham to help families build skills to care
for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of de-
mentia.
The free class will help family caregivers better
understand dementia and the changes it can cause in
loved ones. It also will provide coping skills for care-
givers and tips on how to provide the best care.
Classes will take place on Mondays from 10 a.m. to
noon from Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 at Mt. Hood Adult Day
Center, 376 NE 219th Ave., Gresham.
Free care for loved ones is available on site while
classes are in session and can be arranged by calling
Cathy Fallon-Weeg at (503) 512-7373 by Sept. 14.
To register for the six-week workshop, or for more
information about the class, call Multnomah County
Family Caregiver Support Program Coordinator Lo-
riann McNeill at (503) 988-8210.
Seattle News Briefs
Fifth Man’s Charges of Abuse Lead
Murray to Resign
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
Seattle Mayor Ed
Murray announced
plans to resign Tues-
day came after The Se-
attle Times reported
that a fifth man — one
of his cousins — had
accused Murray of
molesting him de- Seattle Mayor Ed Murray speaks
at a press conference called by his
cades ago.
Though he has ve- attorney in April.
hemently denied all of the accusations against him,
Murray, a Democrat, had already decided not to seek
re-election.
“While the allegations against me are not true, it is
important that my personal issues do not affect the
ability of our city government to conduct the public’s
business,” he said in a statement Tuesday.
He apologized to his staff and to the city for “this
painful situation,” and said it had become clear that
his resignation was best for the city.
The news left the city waiting to hear who would
fulfill the remaining months in his term.
The latest allegations came from Joseph Dyer, the
son of Murray’s first cousin, Maryellen Sottile. Dyer
told the newspaper in a story published Tuesday that
he was 13 and Murray was in his early 20s when Mur-
ray came to live with Dyer’s family in Medford, New
York, in 1975.
Efforts by The Associated Press to reach Dyer were
not immediately successful.
Murray has not faced criminal charges. He denied
abusing Dyer and blamed the allegation on resent-
ment between their families.
He initially told the Times he would not resign, but
eventually did so as pressure mounted Tuesday.
Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan, who is vying
to succeed him, called for Murray to step down and
removed his endorsement from her campaign web-
site. Her rival, urban planner Cary Moon, reiterated
her own call for Murray’s resignation, which she first
made months ago.
“Mayor Murray is doing the right thing by stepping
down,” Gov. Jay Inslee said in a statement. “He has
done good things for Seattle and his resignation will
allow the city to move forward.”
City Council President Bruce Harrell will become
mayor upon Murray’s resignation and has five days
to decide whether to fill out the remainder of his
term. If he declines, the council would appoint some-
one else, possibly Councilman Tim Burgess, who is
retiring this year.
–The Associated Press
Seattle NAACP Announces Sept. 17
Rally in Support of Michael Bennett,
Colin Kaepernick
Seattle NAACP and the Social Equality Educators
will hold a rally at 11 a.m. Sept. 17 at 4th & Jackson,
near Union Station and across from Bartells Drug, in
advance of the Seahawks’ first home game. Michael
Bennett’s brother, Rashaud Bennett will speak about
the police brutality incident in Las Vegas (see story
this issue). Demonstrators will gather in support of
Bennett and Kaepernick, who was blackballed from
the NFL after taking a knee during the National An-
them to protest police brutality.
Other confirmed speakers for this event include:
• Gerald Hankerson – President, Seattle King County
& WA State NAACP
• Reshaud Bennett – Artist, Dreamer, Future Author,
Do’er of all Things, brother of Michael Bennett
• Katrina Johnson – Cousin of Charleena Lyles
• Dave Zirin – The Nation magazine sports editor &
co-author of Michael Bennett’s forthcoming book,
“Things That Make White People Uncomfortable”
SCHACK-TOBERFEST: Free admission! This urban pumpkin patch
is filled with 700 colorful glass pumpkins handcrafted in the
Schack’s own glassblowing studio, as well as harvest themed
art and gifts. Plus activities for kids on Sunday’s. Hours 10 a.m. –
6 p.m. Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday. Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
MOVE & GROOVE WITH THE COMMUNITY: Have big fun while
connecting with neighbors. A free community dance party for
everybody. All are welcome and no dance experience needed.
All ages are welcome to enjoy. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Bellevue
Family Y, 14230 Bel Red Road, Bellevue.
PIRATE DAY AT COUNTRY VILLAGE: All hands on deck! Come in yer
best pirate garb from noon – 4 p.m. and follow the clues on the
treasure map for hidden treasures. Meet fer some fun grub, and
even a special visit from the Pirates of Treasure Island (noon – 3
p.m.) Country Village, 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
FALL RESTORATION DAY VOLUNTEER PARK: Join Volunteer Park
Trust and dozens of friends and neighbors at our 6th Annual Ma-
jor Community Park Restoration Event. Everyone from toddlers
to seniors pitch in and help make Seattle’s Volunteer Park beau-
tiful. Gloves and tools are provided and best of all we provide
the free coffee and donuts. Meet at the Black Sun Sculpture in
the center of the park at 10 a.m. Work finishes at 2 p.m. Volun-
teer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
VIETNAM DAY: Join us for Vietnam Day, a commemorative event
here at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. This event
tells the story of the Vietnam War through the military planes,
vehicles, and helicopters that were actually there. Bring the
entire family for an educational tour through the history you
won’t soon forget. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Flying Heritage Museum &
Combat Armor Museum, 3407 109th St. S., Everett.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT – GET SQUASHED: Squash your carbon
footprint…and celebrate Fall… Enjoy a day of fun activities for
the whole family on the 21 Acres Campus. Eating local, season-
al food isn’t just great for your health and for farmers. Enjoy
tunes by local musicians, shop local made artists market and
visit community partners. All ages welcome! 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living, 13701 NE
171st, Woodinville.
• Jesse Hagopian – Social Equality Educators board
member
• Nikkita Oliver – Creative, teaching artist, attorney,
& organizer
Organizations Partner to Host
Candidate Forum on Education
The first-ever Seattle Candidate Forum on Educa-
tion will take place Sept. 19 at the Asian Counseling
and Referral Service, rom 5:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at
Asian Counseling and Referral Service, 3639 Martin
Luther King Junior Way South. It is an opportunity
for local community members and partners to hear
from Seattle mayoral, city council,and school board
candidates on pressing educational issues affecting
Seattle families, including how the state budget will
affect disabled students and children of color. Tick-
ets are available by reservation at www.eventbrite.
com/e/seattle-candidate-forum-on-education-tick-
ets-36878110421.
