United Indians of All Tribes Foundationis hosting The Pathways to Prosperity Program's four-part career class beginning 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fridays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park. Learn resume and cover letter techniques, networking, interview skills and more. This program is FREE, and childcare is available. RSVP at mlouis@unitedindians.org, or 206-829-2209.
Betty Jane Bangert passed away on May 6, after a long illness. She was born on Jan. 27, 1921 to Bart J. and Ester Boswell, long time residents of Queen Anne. Ms. Bangert attended grade school and high school on Queen Anne and the University of Washington where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. In 1943, she married Richard E. Bangert, a second lieutenant in the Air Force. They lived in Great Falls, Mont. and Nashville, Tenn. Before he was transferred to China, Burma and India. She was a Magnolia resident for 60 years.
Bartell Drugs launches its 'Stock the Pantry' food drive for Northwest Harvest by accepting nonperishable food items and cash donations at all 57 Bartell Drug locations through June 13.
In Long Beach, Wash., one of the more unusual destinations is Marsh's Free Museum. In addition to exhibits such as a freeze-dried cat and a one-eyed lamb, is its most famous exhibit, which is pictured on bumper stickers and billboards. What is it?
"Protektor" (Marek Najbrt, Czech Republic/Germany, 2009; 98 mins.)The World War II years remain an inexhaustible source of dramatic material, and as our culture grows ever more amnesiac, it's probably salutary that filmmakers keep trying to find ways into the period.
FOLKpark meets at 6:30 p.m.,Thursday, June 17 at the Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy St., Ste. 100.
The Dow Jones just had its worst month in 70 years. Longtime allies now vote against us in the United Nations. Over 60 percent of voters oppose ObamaCare and Congress barely registers a modicum of respect. Oil continues polluting the Gulf Coast while the White House tries to get control of media coverage rather than the spill.
Traffic Stop RobberyA man called police at 7:37 a.m. on June 5 to report he'd been robbed while stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Elliot Avenue West and West Mercer Street. He said he had bought coffee at a coffee stand located just south of West Mercer Street on Elliot Avenue West at 7:15 a.m. After making the purchase he had left his wallet on his lap.
I first learned about Windermere's service week while walking through Kinnear Park with Debi Frausto of FOLKpark. She said the Wall Street office heard about the need to do some brush clearing and immediately volunteered. Jake Jacobson of Windermere led the way and he was a gentleman through and through.
Ever know anyone who just couldn't start the day without a cup of coffee and then either a chocolate chip cookie or a Hershey bar? I have. There's your basic "junk food junkie" and then there's the true chocolate addict.
Metro had planned on closing several No. 3 and 4 bus stops along Queen Anne. That drew complaints from some elderly and disabled people who needed those stops. They needed the stops because much of Taylor Avenue North is a hill and having to trudge an extra five or six blocks to a different stop - with a walker or in a wheelchair - is not an easy task.
Two weekends ago was beautiful, wasn't it? After weeks of playing peek-a-boo with the sun and living through the constant, dismal rain, summer announced it has arrived.
"Dan Westmore is beholden to no one." Mr. Westmore appears beholden to many (Homeless man 6/16/10). He left his wife and five-year-old child to serve his own needs. He collects food stamps, and wants to get into subsidized housing at the expense of those who pay their own way.
Interbay P-Patch Lavender U-Pick SaleSaturday and Sunday, July 10-11 and July 17-18 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Interbay P-Patch, 2451 15th Ave. W. Many varieties available, $3-$5 a bunch. Join us at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 11 at for a presentation on how to select and grow lavender by Rolf Hokansson of Swanson's Nursery and how to cook with lavender by Kathy Gehrt, author of "Discover Cooking with Lavender." Contact: Judy Hucka, 206-282-9453.
Drunken FightOn June 11 at 10:12 a.m. police were dispatched to respond to reports of a fight in Denny Park, located in the 800 block of Denny Way. Upon arrival officers found the victim sitting on a park bench. He was bleeding a little from the head. An officer called the Seattle Fire Department to respond with medical aid.