Battus, Tutus and Jete are very much at home in Magnolia. No, these aren't immigrants from around the world; they are every day terminologies used in the Village Ballet program at the Magnolia Community Center. Newly named the Village Ballet, the school-with support from the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation-has been up and running under the tutelage of director Marilyn Johnston for 15 years. Johnston has been guiding hundreds of young girls and boys through their formative years in the art and skills of ballet.
Students from the Magnolia and Queen Anne areas have been named to the dean's list at the University of Washington for autumn quarter.To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.5 (out of a maximum 4.0). Students are notified that they have achieved this distinction when they receive their grades for the quarter.
Sixth-graders honor Rev. King with thoughts on human rights City Year of Seattle/King County announced the winners of their Martin Luther King Jr. "If Not Now, When?" essay contest on Jan. 19, with students from McClure Middle School sweeping the three top honors. Maya Jackson's essay was awarded first place, followed by Maile Anderson and Phillip Kiefer. All three sixth-graders were judged against a city-wide field of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students.
For seniors, daily exercise routine is key to good health Everyone knows that regular physical activity helps older adults feel better, live longer and enjoy life more. Still, it's hard for many seniors to find the motivation to exercise. "Many older adults, especially those who are experiencing pain or discomfort from physical conditions, worry that they cannot exercise safely," says Dr. Anne Shumway-Cook, a physical therapist and University of Washington researcher who has studied physical activity and aging. "Others assume physical activity must be strenuous to be beneficial. Still others have lived a sedentary lifestyle for so long, they simply do not know how to start."
Go to any greenbelt in Seattle and you're likely to run across sometimes-elaborate encampments of homeless people. And while the city has cleared out the encampments on a regular basis the last 15 years, it seems that new tents and shelters sometimes spring up in the same greenbelts within days.The city would like that to change, according to Patricia McInturff, director of the Seattle Human Services Department, the lead city agency in an ambitious regional plan to end homelessness in 10 years.
Firefighters at Station 17, at 1050 N.E. 50th St., in the University District will soon move to a temporary site nearby while their current building is renovated.The Seattle Fire Department has applied for a permit to use a parking lot at 4557 11th Ave. N.E. to set up a temporary fire station. According Fire Levy communications officer Christina Faine, the department is negotiating with the University of Washington, the lot's owner, to lease the property.The land will be used to temporarily house firefighters, equipment and fire apparatus while Fire Station 17 is remodeled, she said. The temporary fire facilities will consist of tents and trailers, and will house 11 firefighters, a ladder truck, an engine, an aide car and a battalion chief's car.
or those who work and live around the Aurora Bridge or drive or walk under it, a certain fear has developed. "I used to love the view," Autumn Pulver said, "before I knew." Her office at Impinj sits in the shadow cast by the impressive structure. Now she looks up at the bridge, sees someone pause along the railing and wonders, "What's that guy doing?"Autumn is one of the Seattle FRIENDS (FRemont Individuals & Employees Nonprofit to Decrease Suicides) who hope to eliminate that fear and change some horrific numbers.
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.LICENSE APPROVALSBLUE C SUSHI: added fees, for a restaurant lounge selling spirits, beer and wine, at 4601 26th Ave. N.E.CAFE ALLEGRO: a change of L.L.C. member, for a restaurant lounge selling spirits, beer and wine, at 4002 University Way N.E.LOKI CAFE#201;: a restaurant lounge selling spirits, beer and wine, at 2114 N. 45th St.
200 N. 85TH ST. (3007932) for a Council Land Use Action to allow a contract rezone of two parcels of land in an environmentally critical area from Lowrise 1-Residential/Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial 2-65 feet. The site is bounded by Palatine Ave. N. to the west, 209 and 211 N. 87th St. to the north and an alley to the east. The following approvals are required: SEPA environmental determination; Rezone to rezone property from L1-RC to NC2-65'. Building permit may be needed but was not included in this application. Written comments accepted through Wednesday, Jan. 30.
FRAUDA Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center representative called police on Jan. 16 after learning from outside sources that an Edmonds man had been soliciting donations in the hospital's name since the beginning of the month.The hospital representative said the same man committed the same fraud against the hospital in the past.The suspect is believed to be homeless and living out of his vehicle.The hospital is investigating the incidents.
The following is the menu for Seattle Public Schools' elementary students. All breakfasts include toast, fruit, juice and milk. Lunches include vegetables, fruit and milk. The menu is subject to change. MONDAY, JAN. 28No school (in-service day).TUESDAY, JAN. 29Breakfast: Hot or cold cereal.Lunch: Deep-dish cheese pizza, Italian Hot Pocket or Fruit yogurt and banana muffin Munchable.WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30Breakfast: Egg, cheese and turkey sausage breakfast stick.Lunch: Chicken nuggets, Honey-barbecue veggie rib on multigrain bun or Fruit yogurt and banana muffin Munchable.THURSDAY, JAN. 31Breakfast: Pancake on a stick.Lunch: Beef teriyaki dippers, Vegetable egg roll with or without sweet-and-sour sauce or Mediterranean Munchable with hummus.FRIDAY, FEB. 1Breakfast: Banana bread and string cheese.Lunch: Nachos with or without seasoned beef, beans and jalapeno cheese sauce; Cheese quesadilla with or without salsa; or Mediterranean Munchable with hummus.
Longtime Ravenna residents Carl and Jerrolee Ostrom celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 5, 2007.
FILMDispossession, Occupation, Apartheid: 60 Years of Resistance Palestine film festival: "Occupation 101," with Dr. Nada Elia, on Saturday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation; "Naji al Ali: An Artist with Vision," and discussion with the Arab American Community Coalition's Ziyad Zaitoun, on Feb. 2, 7 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. University Friends Center 4001 Ninth Ave. N.E. www.palestineinformation.org.
ARTS FUNDING: The city Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs has awarded $1,200 each to eight North End arts events through its Neighborhood Community Arts Program:-Arab Center of Washington's Mother's Day Hafla, in May, at either the Northgate or Meadowbrook Community Center;-Fremont Art Council's Fremont Solstice Parade, on June 21;-Chinese Arts & Music Association's 23rd-annual spring concert, on June 22, at the University of Washington's Meany Hall;-Washington Blues Society's 2008 annual summer concert, in August, at Magnuson Park;-Tibetan Association of Washington's Understanding the Roots and Origins of Nangma Tradition, on Aug 24 and 25, at the Greenwood Senior Center;-SLAM Festival's Seattle Latin American Music Festival, on Oct. 9 through 11, at the Good Shepherd Center;-ArtsLaunch's forum series, on Oct. 25 at The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center; and-Phinney Neighborhood Association's Day of the Dead Festival, on Nov. 7, with the accompanying art show on Nov. 7 through 21, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center.
Many concerts feature musicians as the primary attraction and beneficiary. However, on Feb. 2, a concert will take place to benefit two local homeless organizations.The benefit concert will take place at University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave. N.E. (UCC). Proceeds from the show will go to the Hofmann House for Women and ROOTS, a young-adult shelter, both based in the University District."It's a benefit concert for two really worthwhile causes," said co-sponsor Judy Lightfoot.