Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors face the same fears and challenges as any other older adult. They struggle with health problems, live on limited incomes and worry about losing their independence.But unlike their heterosexual peers, they're also confronted with unique issues that can compromise their health, quality of life and security down the road, according to the Healthy Aging Partnership, a coalition of 35 Puget Sound-area government and nonprofit organizations dedicated to the health and well-being of older adults.
Francisco at Castro Theatre, will primarily focus on programming the new SIFF Cinema in the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall at Seattle Center's Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. "Anita Monga is one of the best programmers in the country," said Spence, "[her] credentials are unprecedented. She has a wealth of relationships, contacts, knowledge and impeccable taste, that will be instrumental in establishing a respected film exhibition program at our new SIFF Cinema."
Even though the 2007 Seattle International Film Festival utilizes theaters throughout Seattle, its heart remains on Capitol Hill."We would never move the festival off Capitol Hill," said SIFF managing director Deborah Person.However, this year, SIFF is trimming its Capitol Hill presence, giving up the smaller Broadway Performance Hall in favor of the new 400-seat SIFF Cinema at McCaw Hall.
Paul Doney Raymond, cofounder of The Northwest School on Capitol Hill, died on Thursday, May 10, of complications from congestive heart failure which had been triggered by a sudden infection.Mr. Raymond was born on Jan. 3, 1932, and grew up in Kansas. A historian and educator, he had a 50-year high-school teaching career in California and Washington. His formative years during the Depression, his Korean War service and his participation in the civil rights movement, informed his teaching and brought history to life for his students
WALLINGFORD: City to remove 7 damaged trees LAKE CITY: Police to enforce seatbelt law at night WALLINGFORD/FREMONT: Paving to start on Stone Way
Chocolate and skin care - a tasty mix. Sweet Beauty Spa owner Lisa Francoise united her two passions and opened her own manufacturing/retail store near University Village in April, branching out from her once-cramped, home-operated business. The narrow, brown building at 2809 N.E. 55th St. is not in a bustling retail area, but that's OK for Francoise, who currently operates a majority of her business wholesale, with hours "Tuesday through Saturday by appointment or by chance."
Racial discrimination no longer exists legally in the United States; however, racism itself is still rampant in today's society. At least, this is what Canada Leigh, co-star in Seattle Public Theater's production of "Master Harold...and the Boys," believes. Leigh plays the role of Sam, a black South African during 20th-century apartheid.
❚ New building: Runberg Architects is building a seven-story, mixed-use building in Lake City, which will have 135 dwelling units, 14 live/work units and parking. All units are slated for market-rate housing. North Canal Office Park, a three-story building at 146 N. Canal St., to Wright Devco Inc. for $8.28 million.The Blume Co. had developed the 33,000-square-foot building in 1989.
Fresh from the National Association of Professional Organizers' annual conference in Minneapolis, I got a load of fabulous organizing ideas and sampled all the new and innovative organizing products. I was particularly impressed with the Attic Trac system and am having one installed in my own home so I can actually use my attic to store luggage and holiday decorations without having to install a floor. What I also like about these products is that most clients I work with have the same issues: tangled cables, scattered toys and no adequate storage for off-season items. Many of these products deal with these common problems and are inexpensive, versatile and functional. Here are the best new organizing products that will help you organize everything from your attic to your in-box.
Local apiarists not the only ones suffering large lossesLocal farmer Wade Bennett lost 50 percent of his bees this past winter. They didn't die; just up and disappeared.Bennett, one of Columbia City Farmers Market's favorite and long-standing producers, isn't a beekeeper by trade, but necessity. He and his wife, Judy, own Rockridge Farms in Enumclaw, a 41-acre spread packed with 12 different varieties of heirloom apples, 17 kinds of pears, 12 types of cucumbers, three kinds of watermelon and much more.
Do you want to have a hand in what's really going on? The Municipal League of King County is looking for volunteers to participate in its annual candidate evaluation program this June and July. Volunteers will help interview potential candidates for Seattle City Council, the King County Council, Port of Seattle Commission and school board and local races throughout the county.
OPEN-RECORD HEARING ■ 4500 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. (3005261) on the DPD director's recommendation to conditionally approve an alteration of subdivision (approved under Project No. 2000638) to blocks 27 through 54 (east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way S.) of the New Rainier Vista plat.The hearing examiner has scheduled a public hearing on the application for preliminary approval of the subdivision, for June 12 at 9 a.m. at the Office of the Hearing Examiner.
Warm skies on Thursday, May 3, prompted South Precinct officers to ignite their propane barbecue and stand back as nearly two-dozen community members brought in a selection of chicken, hamburgers, and ribs for an appreciation dinner. From 6-8:30 between 30 and 35 officers working the second and third watch passed through the break room and helped themselves to some spectacular home cooking.
RAINIER VALLEY - The 2007 Rainier District Little League season heads into the home stretch with games scheduled for the next two weeks at various South End locations. At the conclusion of the season, playoffs will be held for the rookies, minors and majors Divisions. On May 26, the League will also hold its annual Dewey Soriano exhibition games at Rainier Field. Seattle baseball legend Dewey Soriano was a local high school standout and played with Vince DiMaggio in the Pacific Coast League in 1947.See FULL STORY for a recap of the Rainier District Little League season so far:
The Little League report is compiled from submissions by volunteer field reporters. The News cannot verify the accuracy of the individual reports. Reports will be published on a space-available basis Video Isle shuts out Ken's Market 5 Spot counts on pitching, defense to beat Best Plumbers flood the Mall Mallers edge Baristas, 8-7 QA Mall stages late rally over Steve Hicks, 7-3 Buckley's clips Kbirdz' wings, 12-9