CENTRAL AREA - Teens have plenty of options for entertainment: gaming, social networking sites, TV On Demand, and much more. So how do libraries stack up? Better than ever. According to two studies recently conducted by the American Library Association (ALA), teen library usage is flourishing due in part to efforts such as Teen Read Week, held this year from Oct. 14-20.
United Way of King County is seeking volunteers to help with the Unite to End Homelessness Community Resource Exchange on Nov. 13 and 15. This community-wide event will provide as many as 1,300 homeless individuals with immediate access to health services, housing referrals and other critical social services.
LICENSE APPLICATION:THOMAS STREET BISTRO, a partnership (ADAM A. FREEMAN and EDGARDO LONGORIA): a restaurant selling beer and wine, at Thomas Street Bistro, 421 E. Thomas St.
PERMIT DECISIONS: S. (3005674) on a Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel of land into two parcels. Existing structure to be demolished. The following appealable decision has been made based on submitted plans: Short Subdivision to create two parcels of land conditionally granted. The hearing examiner must receive appeals of this decision no later than Monday, Nov. 12.
Passed away on Oct. 28. Born Aug. 11, 1930 in Covington, Ky. to Roosevelt and Ciely Ada Washington, Clarence is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lavonia (Zeumault); children, Dirk, Cheryl, Shawn and Nicole; 12 siblings, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a multitude of in-laws, extended family and friends.
The Woodland Park Zoo's draft annual plan is currently available to the public. The annual plan is submitted to the superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation as specified by the Zoo Operations and Management Agreement between the city of Seattle and the Woodland Park Zoo Society.
The Rainier Valley Chamber of Commerce takes time out of its monthly member luncheon to honor a South End student it feels reflects some of the best traits our diverse community exhibits. During the Nov. 1 RVCC meeting in the Rainier Community Center chamber members hosted Hawthorne Elementary School Fifth grader Eriqua Collins to lunch catered by the Columbia City Tutta Bella before honoring her with a certificate of achievement.
An anticipatory Santa towers over the reindeer, and that's how it should be on this holiday.
PERMIT APPLICATIONS: *1212 Queen Anne Ave. N. (3007702) for a Land Use Application to expand a minor communication utility (Washington State Ferries wireless Internet service) by adding two panel antennas and one dish antenna on the roof of an existing apartment building. The following approval is required: SEPA environmental determination. Building permit may be needed but was not included in this applications. Written comments accepted through Wednesday, Nov. 14.
Questions or comments about the following applications or actions should be directed to the Regulatory Services Division, Washington State Liquor Control Board, 3000 Pacific Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 43098, Olympia, WA 98504-3098, or call (360) 664-1600.
Over there across the Ship Canal along the foot of Queen Anne Hill, Fremont Rotary Club of Seattle has given its annual Vocational Award to Kvichak Marine Industries, a 25-year-old leader in design and construction of aluminum workboats with more than 125 employees. Specifically, the company was honored for its work in developing its own training programs for welders. In this, Kvichak principal Brian Thomas acknowledged that the genesis of the program was a problem shared by many Northwest companies: "In the last year, it has become acutely problematic to find skilled workers.
...have more in common than you might think. Asked which is the former Seattle SuperSonic, you would not be rash in guessing Jim McIlvaine (at right). The other is local dentist Dr. Steven Albright, a Queen Anne resident with offices on East lake and on Fairview.
Kim Jones at the Henry STICKS AND COAT HANGERS, mud and electrical tape, children's toys and chicken wire - one never knows what will appear in a Kim Jones sculpture. And, because his two-dimensional pieces are frequently reworked over time, one doesn't know from year to year what form the drawings or photographs will take. The current retrospective at the Henry gives ample evidence of this diversity. It also exemplifies their somewhat startling and symbolic nature.
It's a notable achievement. In September, the Ballard/ Fetherston Gallery celebrated its 10th anniversary. In anticipation, the gallery was closed during July and August for a major facelift.The summer months were spent expanding into a newly vacant adjacent space into what is now the largest commercial gallery on Capitol Hill.
Although Capitol Hill is supposed to be all about nightlife, the folks at Balagan Theatre felt the after-hours theater scene needed a little boost. "Theater Schmeater is still doing their stuff, and there's some other shows around, but it felt to us like the late-night theater was rapidly disappearing from Capitol Hill," said Balagan founder Jake Groshong. "It felt like something was missing." With a new performance space at 1117 E. Pike St., it also felt like Balagan had a stage to offer. So the group has created "B Side," a program of late night entertainment for the Hill's party crowd.