November 29, 2017 The Skanner Portland Page 5
News
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Community
Calendar 2017
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Community: Restore The Historic Allen Temple CME Church” Dec. 13,
6-8 p.m., PCRI Office 6329 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Please
call (503) 548-3083 to RSVP.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
CHRISTMAS AT FORT VANCOUVER: Step back in time and experi-
ence the sights and sounds of the 1940s holiday season at Fort
Vancouver. Enjoy wreath making activities, holiday beverages,
caroling and more. $5.00 for people ages 16 and older, free for
children age 15 and under. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fort Vancouver, 1001
E. 5th St., Vancouver.
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
Seattle Metro
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
Tax Bill Protest
Marquese Averett, Senior Trump Resistance Organizer with Fuse Washington, speaks before a crowd of about a hundred people
protesting the Trump tax bill Nov. 27 outside the Federal Building. Several of the people attending the event delivered letters to
the offices of Washington Senators Murray and Cantwell to thank them for opposing the tax bill currently making its way through
Congress.
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advance if you would like to attend.
Resume Help: Meet with experienced volunteer for
appointments.
Hollywood: Dec. 4, Dec. 18, Jan. 8, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
North Portland: Dec. 16, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30
p.m.
Make a Basic Website: Learn how to build a basic
website using the Google Sites application.
North Portland, Nov. 29 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Computer Basics: Learn the very basics of using a
computer, a keyboard and a mouse.
North Portland Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Canva for cards, posters and more: Fun and easy
way to design beautiful cards, invitations, or flyers.
Hollywood, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
North Portland, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gmail and Google Tools: Learn to manage your
inbox, use Google Calendar and Google Tasks.
North Portland, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tech Help Session: One-on-one technology to help
with your smartphone, iPad or tablet.
North Portland, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What is the Cloud?: Learn the benefits of using the
cloud and how to get started.
North Portland, Dec. 20, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
E-books & Audiobooks: Hands-on Help: Got an
e-reader? Like to read on your tablet? Want to read
or listen to a book on your phone or iPod?
North Portland, Jan. 3, 11 a.m. - Noon
Beginning Cybersecurity: Curious about the basics
of staying safe online? Come learn what you can do
to protect yourself.
North Portland, Jan. 5, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Gmail and Google Tools: Learn to manage your
inbox, use Google Calendar and Google Tasks.
North Portland, Jan. 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Computer Basics: Learn the very basics of using a
computer, a keyboard and a mouse.
Hollywood, Jan. 17, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tech Help Appointments: One-on-one technology
help by appointment. To schedule a session at Hol-
lywood (HWD), North Portland (NPO), Kenton or St
Johns, call (971) 401-3215 or email isad@multcolib.org.
Computer Help Lab: Use the library’s laptops or
bring your own device for assistance with computer/
technology questions, printing, scanning and elec-
tronic faxing.
Open hours: North Portland Monday 1-3 p.m.; Tues-
day/Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Hol-
lywood Thursdays 12-2 p.m. (discontinued at HWD
after Dec. 21)
Sign up in the library, online at multcolib.org or by
calling (503) 988-5123.
For disability accommodations, call (503) 988-5123
48 hours before a program.
Seattle News Briefs
Seattle Municipal Court to Host
Warrant Outreach Event
Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) encourages anyone
with an outstanding SMC warrant to attend its War-
rant Outreach event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30
at the Yesler Community Center, 917 E. Yesler Way.
This event will be held in the community to make it as
comfortable as possible for individuals to learn about
their options and meet with a public defender with-
out the fear of arrest. Outstanding warrants make
it harder to get a job, secure housing and generally
move forward in life. SMC will have staff available
to answer questions, schedule hearings, and share
information on resources and support services avail-
able through the Court. The King County Department
of Public Defense will have attorneys available to an-
swer questions and offer advice.
SMC has more than 9,400 outstanding warrants. It
is anticipated that many event participants will be
eligible to have their warrant quashed and the case
scheduled for an upcoming hearing to resolve the un-
derlying legal issue.
The Warrant Outreach event is a collaboration be-
tween the Seattle Municipal Court, King County De-
partment of Public Defense, Seattle City Attorney’s
Office, Seattle Police Department, Seattle Parks and
Recreation and the Seattle Human Services Depart-
ment. The court anticipates additional events will be
scheduled in 2018.
The Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) provides a fo-
rum to resolve alleged violations of the law in a re-
spectful, independent and impartial manner. SMC
processes more cases than any other municipal court
in the State of Washington with seven elected Judges
and five appointed Magistrates. The Court adjudi-
cates misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes,
infractions, and civil violations authorized under
the Seattle Municipal Code and certain Revised Code
of Washington statutes. For more information visit:
www.seattle.gov/courts.
CD Forum to Present ‘Every 28
Hours’ Plays
The Every 28 Hour Plays will be presented in Se-
attle from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at Langston Hughes
Performing Arts Institute.
The show is free and will be followed by a communi-
ty conversation and celebration.
This series of one-minute works by 80 playwrights
from across the United States responds to and is in-
spired by the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the
current moment in Civil Rights history.
The title and focus of the plays draw from the widely
shared and contested statistic that every twenty-eight
31ST ANNUAL GREAT FIGGY PUDDING CAROLING COMPETITION:
Join us for one of Seattle’s most magical and festive nights.
The heartwarming tradition attracts nearly 10,000 people ev-
ery year to enjoy holiday music. This event raises funds for the
Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank. Donations will greatly
be accepted. 6 – 8:30 p.m., Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. #500.
CITY OF LAKEWOOD TREE LIGHTING CEY AND PARADE: Santa will
arrive in a fire truck and children will have an opportunity to
sit on Santa’s lap, sing Christmas carols, enjoy free crafts and
entertainment. Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Lakewood
City Hall, 600 Main St. SW, Lakewood.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
LIGHTED SANTA PARADE: Bring the kids down to welcome Santa!
Included in the festivities is the holiday market from noon – 7
p.m. in Pioneer Park Pavilion and the lighting of the tree in the
park. Parade starts at 5 p.m., downtown Puyallup.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVER CONFER-
ENCE: This free conference is designe to provide tools and en-
couragement for family caregivers caring for loved ones with
dementia.
Registration is required (http://www.cvent.com/
events/snohomish-county-dementia-family-caregiver-confer-
ence-everett/event-summary-82cd11a54e4e4d9d8d44d26c3482
53a9.aspx?RefID=Alzwa). 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Everett Commu-
nity College, 2000 Tower St., Everett.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE: Make and decorate your own gingerbread
house. All supplies provided while they last. All ages welcome;
children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets
will be distributed Dec. 1 1 at 10 a.m., Summit Library, 5107 112th
St. E., Tacoma.
SATURDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 – 3
COME TO THE AQUARIUM AND GET IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLI-
DAY’S: See Santa diving in the 120,000 – gallon Window of Wash-
ington Waters exhibit. Enjoy special holiday concerts featuring
local Puget Sound groups. Saturday and Sunday’s at 1 p.m. Dona-
tions will be accepted to help fund DreamNights at the Seattle
Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
Celebrate the 18th annual Human Rights Day event: This year’s
theme is “Together We Rise.” It spotlights the achievements and
challenges of building coalition and community. The event is
free and open to the public. All are welcome to a light reception
at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
2017 PATHWAY OF LIGHTS: This is a free holiday event for the
whole family. Come stroll the glimmering Green Lake circuit,
paths and docks which will be lit with thousands of twinkling
candles. While you wonder through the magic of sparkling
lights enjoy complimentary refreshments and live holiday
music. Please bring a non-perishable food donation. 4:30 p.m.
– 7:30 p.m., Green Lake Pathway.
hours a black person is killed by a vigilante, security
guard, or the police in the United States.
The collection of plays, written by playwrights
across the nation — including David Henry Wang,
Neil LaBute, Stew, Universes, Kristoffer Diaz, Jacque-
line Lawton, Migdalia Cruz, Lisa Loomer, and Lynn
Nottage among others, — has been produced by an
extensive collection of theaters across the country.
The Every 28 Hours Plays was co-created by Dominic
D’Andrea of the One-Minute Play Festival and Clau-
dia Alick of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Seattle’s inaugural production will feature ca read-
ing, a ritual of strength and a celebration.