Showing posts with label lectures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lectures. Show all posts

Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State
Friday, May 17, 11am-12pm
Location: 

No matter where you wander in Washington, you are never very far from the past and the evidence of the plants and animals that came before. Join co-author David B. Williams as he discusses this amazing array of past life, featured in a new book, Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils in Washington State.

David B. Williams is an author, naturalist and tour guide whose award-winning books include, Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound, Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography and Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library and the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center.

Registration required


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History of Firland TB Sanitarium

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Pictured is the original Firland TB Sanitarium in Richland Highlands

Dan Larson will share the story of his recovery from tuberculosis at Firland. Janet Way will discuss the history of the Naval hospital and chapel. 

In partnership with the Shoreline Historical Museum and sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

The program will be held at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline WA 98155 from 2 - 3:30pm on Saturday, July 1, 2023.



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Preserving the Past - workshops from Seattle Genealogical Society

Saturday, June 10, 2023

The Family Curator Denise Levenick
SGS 100 Preservation Seminar
Saturday, June 17 through 
Sunday, June 18, 2023
9:00am to 4:00pm
Meeting via Zoom. Registration Required.

As part of our ongoing centennial celebration, enjoy a seminar focused on heirlooms, presented by The Family Curator, Denise Levenick. 

We will offer 4 lectures over 2 days: 
Saturday morning, 9 to noon, and 
Sunday afternoon, 1 to 4 (Pacific times). 

The registration fee is free to SGS members and reduced to $25 for everyone else!

Program includes--
  • Preserving the Past: Archiving and Digitizing Your Family Keepsakes
  • Selecting and Preparing Images for Family History Projects
  • Archival Storage Strategies and Solutions
  • Family History Projects for the Digital Age
To register: REGISTER HERE

All presentations will be recorded and available to SGS members and paid registrants until July 17, 2023.

For those who would like to attend at least part of the online seminar in person, on Saturday, June 17th only, SGS will screen the morning presentations from 9 to noon at the SGS Library, Suite 302 of the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle WA 98103

When you register, please indicate if you plan to attend the Saturday morning screening.

The Family Curator, Denise Levenick, is the author of How to Archive Family Keepsakes and How to Archive Family Photos. Her roots are in Kansas, Illinois, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Germany, and she loves researching in old courthouses and town halls.


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Free program from Humanities Washington about the eruption of Mount St. Helens

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Eric Wagner
Come join the Sno-King School Retirees to hear about our local epic event: the eruption of Mount St. Helens on Thursday, May 18, 1980.

The program, from Humanities Washington, is free and open to the general public.

Thursday, February 16, 2023.

Doors open at noon for refreshments and Program is at 1pm. Edmonds School District ESC, 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036

Our presenter, Eric Wagner is a writer and biologist. He holds a PhD in biology from the University of Washington, where he studied penguins. He is the author of three books, including After the Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens.

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Continuing Education: Climate; a Puget Sound Perspective

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Here in the Puget Sound region, we are on the western edge of a continent with a massive ocean to our west and two significant mountain ranges nearby. 

We have many unique weather and climate features that are created by the seasons. 

In this class we will explore weather and climate by starting with the global picture, then we will focus on some of the most important details of our local environment.
 
2/1 - 2/22 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Wednesday (4) | Fee: $69 | Linda Khandro | Location: 1500 Building, Room 1522 , Shoreline CC Campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

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After the Blast: Mount St.Helens 40 Years Later with Eric Wagner - free, in-person presentation

Saturday, January 7, 2023

FREE PROGRAM from Humanities Washington
Hosted by Sno-King School Retirees
Thursday, February 16, 2023 Noon - 3pm
Subject: “After the Blast: Mount St.Helens 40 Year Later” with Eric Wagner

Lecturer Eric Wagner
Program open to the general public. No need to be a member to attend. 

Just attend and enjoy hearing about our local epic event: The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980 and its impacts on our Northwest ecology and life.

Doors open at noon for Refreshments and Announcements. Program at 1pm.
Edmonds School District ESC, 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036

Sno-King School Retirees organization and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging conversation with Eric Wagner, a member of the 2021-2023 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau. 

This free event takes place Thursday, February 16, 2023, 12-3 p.m. in the Board Room at the Edmonds School District ESC.

Mount St. Helens with logs floating in Spirit Lake
Photo courtesy U.S. Geological Service
On May 18, 1980, the world watched in awe as Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people and causing hundreds of square miles of destruction. 

Everyone thought it would take ages for life to return to the mountain, but scientists who visited soon after were stunned to find plants sprouting up through the ask and animals skittering around downed trees.

Ecologists have since spent decades studying life’s resilience in the face of seemingly total devastation. Through their work, the eruption of Mount St. Helens has become known as the greatest natural experiment in Pacific Northwest history. In his talk, Eric Wagner takes you on a journey through the blast zone. He explores not just the surprising ways plants and animals survived the eruption, but also the complex roles that people have played, all while showing how fascinating Mount St. Helens still is 40 years after the blast.

Our presenter, Eric Wagner is a writer and biologist. He holds a PhD in biology from the University of Washington, where he studied penguins. He is the author of three books, including After the Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Orion and High Country News, among many other places.



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Decoding art in Seattle's public spaces - lecture at Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds

Friday, January 6, 2023

Decoding art in Seattle's Public Spaces
January 18, 2023 at 6:00pm

Cascadia Art Museum is pleased to present Jim Rupp on January 18, 2023 from 6:00PM –8:00PM

Walk down any street in Seattle, turn the corner, and you are likely to discover art enhancing the city’s public spaces. No other U.S. city can match the per capita number of artworks in Seattle’s public spaces. 

How did Seattle amass such a vast collection? Join Jim Rupp, author of Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces, from SoDo to South Lake Union, as he weaves through over 100 years of urban art collecting.

About the Speaker:

Jim Rupp is the author of Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces, from SoDo to South Lake Union, recently published by the University of Washington Press. A Seattle native, long-time lawyer and local historian, Jim has collected information about art in Seattle public spaces for over forty years.

His first book, Art in Seattle’s Public Places, an Illustrated Guide, was published by the UW Press in 1992.



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NaNoWriMo workshop at Shoreline Library Sunday November 13, 2022

Thursday, November 10, 2022


Outline Your Novel Writing Workshop at the Shoreline Library
Sunday, November 13, 4-5pm
For teens and adults.

Author Kelly McWilliams will share tools for developing an outline (or beat sheet!) for a novel project. 

Gain a general understanding of how to create character transformation through plot, and get ready for NaNoWriMo! 

The class is free but registration is required. Space is limited. Please register at 1.kcls.org/ShorelineWriting. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed

The library is located at 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155



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NaNoWriMo: Developing Character and Plot - free class at Shoreline Community College

Photo courtesy Shoreline Community College

The library at Shoreline Community College is holding their creative writing series in person again this year and invites the community to participate.

National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo challenges people to write a 50,000 word novel in one month. 

The Shoreline Community College Library offers free sessions to help you.

Character and Plot
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 6 – 6:45pm

Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N.
Shoreline WA 98133
Park anywhere (it's free after 4:00pm)
Room 4202 in the library

Come to this session that caters to those doing the National Novel Writing Month challenge where you try to write an entire novel in a month! Gary Parks is a creative writing instructor published in Portland Review, Black Warrior Review, Grey's Sporting Journal, Alaska Quarterly, Spindrift, and others. This session will cover strategies for creating characters and developing a plot for a novel or short story.




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This is the End: How Movies Prepared Us for the Apocalypse - online lecture

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

This is the End: How Movies Prepared Us for the Apocalypse 

Saturday, February 26, 2 - 3:30pm

Sponsored by Humanities Washington and King County Library System (KCLS)

Great city streets emptied of people; a population panicked; misinformation in the air. If some of our experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic seemed familiar, it might be because the movies already imagined them.

In this talk illustrated with clips, Robert Horton looks at the eerie imagery of apocalyptic movies, and how these films foreshadowed our responses during the pandemic: the extremes of divisiveness and community-building, the loneliness of isolation and the tantalizing possibility of starting over again.

Part one of a four-part Arts and Movies series.

Please register here  You will be sent the Zoom link on the day of the program.



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Whiskey and Wiretaps: The Northwest’s Rumrunning King

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Steve Edmiston, Humanities
Washington Speakers Bureau
Sno-King School Retirees organization and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging program with Steve Edmiston, a member of the 2020-2022 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.

This free event takes place VIRTUALLY on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 1pm via a ZOOM Webinar.

Program open to the general public. No need to be a member to attend. Just register and enjoy hearing about our local bootlegging history and its impacts on our Northwest politics and culture. Compare to issues within our contemporary culture. 

About the talk

On Thanksgiving Day, 1925, Roy Olmstead was trapped by federal prohibition agents and their Tommy funs on a lonely Puget Sound dock. His reign as the Northwest’s most prolific bootlegger had ended. But big questions - political, cultural, and legal - remained

Why did Olmstead, the youngest lieutenant in the Seattle Police Department history, form a secret gang to take over Prohibition bootlegging the the Northwest? 

What can we learn today from “The Good Bootlegger’s” story of whiskey-driven politics, culture wars, criminalization of popular social behavior, illegal surveillance, spies, sensational trials, and Constitution-bending trips to the Supreme Court?

Using photographs, documents, newspapers, and court cases, Steve Edmiston breathes life into Olmstead’s story by exploring historical context, his entrepreneurial brilliance, his code of conduct, and the profound impact of his legal battles today.

About Steve Edmiston

Our presenter, Steve Edmiston, has many talents. He is a business and entertainment lawyer with Bracepoint Law, an indie film screenwriter and producer, a founder of Quadrant45, and a co-founder of The Good Bootlegger’s Guild. He has spoken locally for the Washington State Historical Museum as well as on the Travel Channel’s Legendary Locations. In fact, where he lives in Des Moines, Washington, is near the site of Olmstead’s final arrest.

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PCwVFozARlidomP4HFzdAw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Cost: Free
Contact/Questions: Rlhawkins@aol.com, 206-546-2556

About Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau

Humanities Washington is a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to spark conversation and critical thinking using story as a catalyst, nurturing thoughtful and engaged communities across our state.

In communities throughout Washington State, Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy, spiritual traditions, and everything in between. 

Humanities Washington’s roster of 35 Speakers Bureau presenters is made up of professors, artists, activists, historians, performers, journalists, and others—all chosen not only for their expertise, but also for their ability to inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hundreds of Speakers Bureau events take place each year. Each talk lasts about an hour.



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Free online webinar for students ages 16-26: Conversational Intelligence

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The Polytech invites all interested young adults to join us online as Anquida Adams, founder and CEO of A.L.A. Consulting Firm, facilitates this workshop that will share tips and teaches strategies for identifying your core values and communicating them to others in a way that gets you heard. 

You will gain tools and a greater understanding of the values, cultures, character, moral intelligence, and accountability that will help you succeed in becoming more aware of self and how to communicate your thoughts and feelings with confidence.

This program is appropriate for students ages 16-26 who are or will be taking over the responsibility of asking for accommodations (after age 18 your parents can no longer do this for you) and for those who want to learn to set boundaries in all professional and personal relationships. Anquida creates a safe space will lead a neurodiverse-friendly workshop.

RSVP and get free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-confidence-and-effective-conversational-intelligence-skills-tickets-212091349937

The Polytech is a private high school that continues serving students through age 26 to support the transition to college, career, and adulthood. We offer a full-time high school program, individual courses, tutoring, career assessments, and support with many transitional services including driver's ed, cooking, and job search. We're located on Northgate Way in Seattle and welcome neurodiverse students! https://thepolytech.com/



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American Democracy’s Indigenous Roots and Future

Sunday, November 21, 2021


King County Library System (KCLS) offers American Democracy’s Indigenous Roots and Future 
Saturday, December 4, 2-3pm

History books teach us that the Founding Fathers birthed American democracy, but do not reveal the Indigenous sources of inspiration that guided their vision. Join storyteller Fern Renville as she shares stories, both mythic and personal, that reframe and highlight the history, present and future of Indigenous female power and leadership in America.

Fern Naomi Renville (she/her) is a Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota, Omaha, and Seneca-Cayuga storyteller, theatre director and playwright. She is the great-granddaughter of Melinda Cayuga, a Seneca matriarch who exemplified the loving strength of the clan mothers. Renville lives in Washougal.

Sponsored by Humanities Washington.

Please register hereYou will be sent the Zoom link on the day of the program.

Closed captioning is available for online events. Captioning is auto-generated. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request for all events. Contact the library at least seven days before the event if you need accommodation. Send your request to access@kcls.org.



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AAUW Seattle and Edmonds SnoKing sponsor a Humanities Program on Native American Contributions to Democracy

Monday, October 11, 2021

Fern Renville will speak on Native American 
contributions to democracy on Nov. 13 on zoom
American Democracy’s Indigenous Roots and Future will be presented by Fern Naomi Renville of the Humanities WA Speakers Bureau, November 13, 2021 at 10:30am via zoom

The program is sponsored by the AAUW Seattle and Edmonds SnoKing Branches.

Benjamin Franklin learned the principles of federalism from Native Americans and helped write these principles into the U.S. Constitution. 

American Suffragists were fascinated with Native American matriarchal power and invited Native American women leaders to speak at their conferences. 

Join storyteller Fern Renville as she shares stories both mythic and personal that reframe and highlight the history, present, and future of Indigenous female power and leadership in America.

Renville is a Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota, Omaha, and Seneca-Cayuga storyteller, theatre director, and playwright. The program is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required at:

Calendar | American Association of University Women - Seattle Branch (aauw-seattle.org)

For more information, contact AAUW Seattle at programs@aauw-seattle.org



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Preparing for a post-COVID future - Friday on zoom


On Friday, October 15, 2021 from 12:30-1:30pm, The University of Washington and Northwest Neighbors Network are co-sponsoring a free virtual town hall entitled "PREPARING FOR A POST-COVID FUTURE: Implications for protecting the health of seniors. 

The speaker will be Dr. Vin Gupta, a UW-based health expert who has collaborated with the CDC and WHO on worldwide health matters. Moderator Dr Robin Fleming is on the faculty of the UW School of Nursing and serves on the board of Northwest Neighbors Network.

Register at: tinyurl.com/RSVPGUPTA or contact Frannie Jordan 425-352-3554 or francj4@uw.edu



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Tuesday Tracy Talk – Climate Change and Lake Forest Park - second session Tuesday October 5

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Tracy Furutani and Brian Saunders on Tuesday October 5, 2021 7pm

Last Tuesday night, Tracy Furutani, North Seattle College Professor and Lake Forest Park resident, presented a free public Zoom meeting entitled, “Tuesday Tracy Talk” hosted by Brian Saunders, an instructor at Shoreline and North Seattle College.

These community talks by local residents were started earlier this year during the pandemic shutdown as a way to share some of the amazing expertise we have in our neighborhood and as a fun way for neighbors to keep in touch.

Tracy covered several topics under the umbrella of climate change, ranging from the scientific evidence that’s causing it to some of the many ways it can impact small cities such as Lake Forest Park. 

For instance, how our tree canopy may change, how our stream ecosystems will be affected, as well as the effects on the health of Lake Forest Park residents. After his short presentation, there was an interactive Q/A session in which Tracy addressed questions from the more than 50 attendees.

Tracy’s follow-up and second “Tuesday Tracy Talk” in this series will take place this coming Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm

In this talk, Tracy will focus on the specifics of a Climate Action Plan for Lake Forest Park, what does such a plan consist of, what makes a good plan, how it is measured, and how it is used.

This will again be followed by a Q/A session. Those wanting to attend the Zoom meeting will want to register in advance using the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkceyqqD8rE91n8_1hNGmGF5t4fQv74odp

You will then receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.



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North City Tech Meetup August 2, 2021: The Science Behind Smell and the Marketing of Fragrance

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

North City Tech Meetup August 2nd Presentation
The Science Behind Smell and the Marketing of Fragrance

By Reitha Weeks, PhD; Scientist, Educator, Volunteer

Monday, August 2, 2021, 7 to 9pm
Online Zoom Meeting

Free and open to everyone


The Science Behind Smell and the Marketing of Fragrance

Presentation description:

Our noses are amazing molecular detectors but how much do we really know about our sense of smell? How do we detect and perceive smells? What smells are associated with certain diseases? How effective is aromatherapy? Come explore the sense of smell - from the biology that makes it possible to the chemistry behind fragrances and essential oils.

Our detection of smells relies on anatomy, but our perception of smells is influenced by psychology - the power of suggestion and association. We may find it hard to describe fragrances, but we are surrounded by fragrances in everyday products. Fragrance labels and the regulations for those labels are varied. 

Whether fragrance molecules come from essential oils or laboratory synthesis, smell is an important part of our lives that we don’t appreciate until we lose it.

Reitha Weeks, PhD.
Bio: Reitha Weeks, PhD; Scientist, Educator, Volunteer


Dr. Weeks received her BS in Home Economics, Foods and Nutrition from Oregon State University and PhD in Genetics from the University of Washington. 

She worked for 13 years in the biotech industry at multiple large and small drug development companies in Seattle. 

Her career took her from bench scientist to company director which meant involvement in business and regulatory decisions as well as discovery science. 

She was Program Manager for Science Outreach at Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) for nine years.

Currently she is Program Coordinator for Shoreline Community College’s biotech summer camps for high school students (www.shoreline.edu/project-biotech). She also teaches classes at Edmonds Community College Creative Retirement Institute.

She is an active member in Association for Women in Science (AWIS), Organization for Regulatory and Clinical Associates (ORCA), Northwest Science Writers Assn (NSWA) and American Association of University Women (AAUW).

Meeting details

No RSVP required, but appreciated, on our Meetup.com page for this event:

https://www.meetup.com/northcitytech/events/279718029/

Zoom Meeting Information
  • Topic: North City Tech Meetup: The Science Behind Smell and the Marketing of Fragrance
  • Time: Aug 2, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83756456206?pwd=QjlhSk54V0lQUjQwUjdiakFldmxvdz09

Meeting ID: 837 5645 6206
Passcode: 450105

The North City Tech Meetup

The North City Tech Meetup is a free meetup, usually the first Monday of each month at one of our local libraries: Lake Forest Park, Shoreline or Kenmore. People of all levels of interest and experience are encouraged to attend. There is always time for introductions and discussions. Skip the traffic and join with your fellow north-enders once a month for interesting presentations and discussions.

Group site: https://www.meetup.com/northcitytech/

For the time being all North City Tech Meetups will be online using Zoom.



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LFP Townhall: A local effort to examine environmental issues confronting us and figure out how to make progress both big and small

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Recycling bins
Albertsons has added two new plastic bag recycling bins, one by each entrance. 

The bins accept plastic bags, newspaper bags and dry cleaning bags.

Republic services does not take these items in its recycling collections.

Want to learn more about what Republic takes in its recycling and composting? 

Plan on attending the breakout session in the Zoom Lake Forest Park Town Hall Meeting: Building Climate Resiliency on April 24, 2021.

The town hall is a local effort to examine the issues confronting us and figure out how to make progress both big and small.
  • Panel: Two local presenters will share their knowledge about environmental history and climate science
  • Breakout Rooms: A chance to meet with experts on: E-vehicles, Zero Waste, E-homes, Composting and Recycling, calculating greenhouse gasses
  • Videos: Short Climate Videos
  • Panel: Wise Climate Voices: The Next Generation
  • Planning: Taking the Next Steps: Community Conversations
Register Here

Contact: LFPTownhall@gmail.com



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The Environmental impact of cremation

Friday, March 12, 2021

Environmental Impact of Cremation
Thursday, April 8, 2021, 3 - 4:30pm

Online event - REGISTER HERE

Roughly 80% of Washingtonians choose cremation, citing concerns over the environmental impact of traditional burials. 

But what about the environmental impact of cremation? We now know that this energy-intensive process releases 219 known emissions, including greenhouse gases and carcinogenic toxins.

Washington state’s affinity for cremation has led to 1,400 pounds of mercury vaporized in the last five years alone, to say nothing of the natural gas consumed.

People’s Memorial Association’s Beverly Tryk will consider the environmental impacts of our funeral choices and take a critical eye to what we thought we knew about cremation.

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities is available by request. Please contact the library at least seven days before the event for ASL interpretation, captioning services and/or other accommodation for online programs. Send your request to mjharkovitch@kcls.org


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Presentation by Vicki Stiles: Women’s Work - The Impact of Women in Northwest King County History

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Dr. Frances Hardy-Smith, Richmond Beach's first resident physician,
practicing there from 1930 to 1970. Photo courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum.


Women’s Work: The Impact of Women in Northwest King County History
Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm, online event

Vicki Stiles, executive director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, will present photos, documents and personal accounts revealing women as equal partners in the creation of the community. 

Stiles will demonstrate how historical perspective is enriched and informed through the inclusion of stories once dismissed as unimportant.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

Registration required by 12pm on Friday, March 12. You will be sent a Zoom link the day before the event.

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities is available by request. Please contact the library at least seven days before the event for ASL interpretation, captioning services and/or other accommodation for online programs.

Send your request to kcls-shoreline@kcls.org



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