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

Lecture: ‘Who Gets to Be a Taxpayer? Race, Tax Policy and Segregation’

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Camille Walsh, Assoc Professor, UW
at Pub Night Talk Apr 30
UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins: ‘Who Gets to Be a Taxpayer? Race, Tax Policy and Segregation’

Camille Walsh, associate professor from the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences examines the coded history of the word “taxpayer,” particularly in the context of racial and economic inequality and segregation in public education.

Pub Night Talks, a free monthly lecture series, is cosponsored by the University of Washington Bothell and McMenamins, featuring university and community experts. Topics have ranged from butterflies to black holes.

7-8:30pm, Tuesday,  April 30, 2019. Doors open at 6pm. Hayne’s Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell. 

Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Seating: first come, first served. Talk followed by Q/A.




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Learn to make a creative flower arrangement - Tuesday

Monday, April 22, 2019

Bring flowers from your garden
Easter Rose Kerria japonica double
Photo by Victoria Gilleland
Learn to create a unique flower arrangement for special occasions or add color and whimsy to your house anytime with uncommon flowers and odd containers. 

Bring flowers from your garden and an interesting or unusual container, or use materials provided.

Eve Phillips is the presenter. All ages are welcome.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 7 - 8:30pm at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.




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Lecture: Tales of Arctic Travels, 2018

Wednesday, April 17, 2019


As part of April's Climate Awareness Week and Earth Day, the Bahá'ís of Shoreline have been hosting climate awareness activities again this year at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave. N. The last of these events will take place in Room 303 from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday, April 18th.

Shoreline’s own “Climatey Jane”, Deborah Todd, will share stories and pictures of her travels through the Arctic last summer (2018), visiting Iceland, Greenland, and Nunavut in a failed attempt to transit the Northwest Passage.

During that time, she was able to meet and talk with people living in villages in the Arctic and hear their stories of how climate change has been impacting their lives in very real ways in just the past 10-15 years.





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Class: Stop the Bleed - Thursday May 9 - sign up now

Monday, April 15, 2019

MERIDIAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTSA PRESENTS:
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019, 6:30-8:00 PM IN THE MP SCHOOL LIBRARY


Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and call-to-action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped,and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

Blood loss is the leading cause of preventable death in multiple casualty events, like mass shootings, terrorist attacks and earthquakes. Significant external bleeding can also result from everyday events such as a motorcycle crash, or industrial accident.

Rapid control of bleeding at the scene of the event can be life-saving. That’s why we’re teaming up with volunteer coordinators Matt Alford, April Ingle, and Edmonds-based Disaster Medicine Project to train individuals to be informed bystanders.

This free 1.5 hour course teaches basic life-saving medical interventions, including a brief Active Shooter preparedness presentation and methods to control bleeding.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the principles of your response during an active shooter event.
  • Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.
  • Demonstrate wound packing and learn about topical hemostatic dressings.
  • Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg.
If you are interested in signing up for this event, please contact April Ingle at stopthebleed.shoreline@gmail.com . We have space for 30 participants (adults only please).

Our intention is to offer this monthly for the rest of the school year, so if you
don’t make this class, you will be first for the next one on JUNE 6. 

We look forward to serving you and strengthening our community!

Meridian Park Elementary is located at 17077 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Gender Diversity: Highland Terrace Elementary presents program on developing inclusive schools

Friday, April 5, 2019


Highland Terrace Elementary presents an evening with educational consultant, Aidan Key, on Tuesday April 9, 2019 from 6:30 to 8pm in the Highland Terrace cafeteria. 100 N 160th St, Shoreline 98133.

We will focus on:
  • Engaging in a shared learning experience around gender diversity
  • Working together to develop an inclusive school for LGBT students and families
Aidan Key is the founder of Gender Diversity, an organization working to increase the awareness and understanding of the wide range of gender diversity in children, adolescents, and adults by providing family support, building community, increasing societal awareness, and improving the well-being for people of all gender identities and expressions.



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Lecture at Shoreline CC: Feminist movements against sexual harassment in Indian universities

Fulbright Lecture at Shoreline Community College


Breaking The Cage: Feminist movements against sexual harassment in Indian universities – a talk with visiting Fulbright Scholar, Anagha Tambe

Professor Tambe will examine the recent feminist campaigns against sexual violence in India, especially women students’ activism to challenge sexual harassment on campus.

Monday, April 15, 2019 • 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Shoreline Community College, Room 2120 Building 2100 (AUTO)

FREE event – Free parking

For more information contact gac@shoreline.edu or call 206-546-6966



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North City Tech Meet-up: The Science of Star Trek by Dr. Michael Wong

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Michael L. Wong and friends

The next North City Tech Meetup is Monday, April 1, 2019, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St Shoreline 98155
Free – Open to the public

The Science of Star Trek by Dr. Michael Wong

Boldly go where no North City Tech Meetup has gone before and examine the real science behind Star Trek! 

From the Drake equation in Gene Roddenberry's original 1964 outline to Titan’s haze obscuring the Enterprise in J.J. Abrams' reboot, we’ll look at examples of how true scientific facts underpin the legendary sci-fi franchise’s 50-plus-year history. 

Ever wished you could explore strange new worlds and seek out new life and new civilizations? No need to wait until the 23rd century — we’ll see how scientists are using cutting-edge telescopes and space vehicles to answer those questions today. The final frontier is waiting!

Michael L. Wong is a research associate in the University of Washington’s Astrobiology Program studying planetary atmospheres, habitability, biosignatures, and the emergence of life. He hosts a podcast called Strange New Worlds, which examines science, technology, and culture through the lens of Star Trek.

Dr. Wong hosts: Strange New Worlds: A Science and Star Trek Podcast

Creator and Host :: on iTunes and SoundCloud - follow on Twitter

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.

You can visit the Meetup.com page for each month’s topic HERE

 

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Navigating the Health Care System

Sunday, March 24, 2019




Edmonds SnoKing (WA) Branch
Welcoming members from South Snohomish and North King Counties

Navigating the Health Care System is the topic for the meeting of the Edmonds SnoKing Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10am - noon with Speaker Lori Cross MN, RN.

Member Lori Cross has over 40 years’ experience as a hospital nurse and a masters degree in Care Systems Management.

Informed by her firsthand knowledge of medical options, she will give information about how our healthcare system works, about insurance, financial advice, safety tips and what the future may hold.

Questions from the audience will be encouraged.

Added attractions: A raffle, a used book sale, free admission and snacks.

The meeting will be held at Snohomish Hall, Rm 338 of Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036.

Questions: Edmonds SnoKing Branch Leadership

The Mission of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is: advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.



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LGBTQ cultural awareness presentation Friday

Tuesday, March 19, 2019



LGBTQ Cultural Awareness presentation: Creating understanding and awareness


Presented by GenPRIDE of Seattle and Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Friday, March 22, 2019 - 2pm - 4pm at the Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave N, Ste 1, south end of Shoreline Center.

Target audience
  • Staff who work with older adults, administrative staff, board members, residents, and volunteers
  • Mandatory for Senior Center Staff
  • Strongly encouraged for Senior Center volunteers, facilitators and instructors


Presentation content
  • Presentation and personal stories about why the LGBTQ Community need a different approach to participation at your facility / agency
  • Creating an action plan for your facility / agency and staff
  • Educational breakout exercises that assist in understanding the challenges of LGBTQ older adults
Please RSVP or call 206-365-1536 if you will be sending staff and/or volunteers to this FREE training.


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LFP Garden Club: Gardening in Tough Spots

Monday, March 18, 2019

Christina Pfeiffer
horticulturist
On Tuesday April 9, 2019 the Lake Forest Park Garden Club will host Christina Pfeiffer talking on "Gardening in Tough Spots".

Every garden seems to have a spot where it is more difficult to keep plants thriving. This class offers practical tips on how to turn those spots around and determine best plant choices.

Common garden challenges including soil conditions, light levels, too much or too little moisture, root competition, slopes and tight spaces will be covered.

Christina Pfeiffer introduces herself:
Educated in landscape horticulture at Michigan State University and the University of Washington I have enjoyed a career working in public gardens, horticulture education and consulting that spans over 35 years.  Horticulture is my vocation, hobby, and passion.  

General meeting is from 9:15am to 10:30am, then a break for coffee and cookies. At 10:30am our speaker will talk.

We are located at LFP Town Center upper level, stage area. Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE.

All are welcome to sit in to two free talks and then can join the club. The dues are $25 a year. Any level of gardening skill is welcome.

We meet from Sept to May each year. Special events include a summer potluck picnic, a Christmas party, and a potluck summer soiree with spouse and friend included.

There are occasional small outings. We have had bus trips when there is enough interest, to private gardens and nurseries.

Members get a great newsletter every month with really interesting information on our speakers, upcoming events and gardening tips.

Come one and all....



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Quasars: Supermassive Black Holes and Galaxies Far, Far Away

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Quasar/ European Southern Observatory (ESO) _M. Kornmesser


UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins March 26, 2019: “Quasars: Supermassive Black Holes and Galaxies Far, Far Away…”

With Paola Rodríguez Hidalgo, assistant professor, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

People once believed our galaxy was the entire universe. Then astronomers realized there were other galaxies farther away. Beyond that, they spotted quasi-stellar objects, or quasars. 

Paola Rodriguez Hidalgo believes quasars may hold the answer to questions such as, Why are we here? Where are we going?

Pub Night Talks is a free monthly lecture series featuring the work of experts from the University of Washington and the local community, cosponsored by UW Bothell and McMenamins. 

Topics have ranged from black holes and butterflies to ecological resilience and storytelling through engineering.  

7-8:30pm, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Doors open at 6pm 
Hayne’s Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell.  

Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Seating: first come, first served. Talk followed by Q/A.



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Decoding Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces

Thursday, March 7, 2019

A lecture on Decoding Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019 from 2 - 3pm at the Lake Forest Park Library, lower level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Presented by James Rupp, co-author of Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces.

Come for an illustrated talk about art that is available for the public to see in Seattle’s public spaces.

The emphasis will be on artworks in downtown Seattle – from the stadiums north to Lake Union, including the waterfront and the Olympic Sculpture Park.


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Alternative Voting Systems - Monday Mar 11 at LFP Library

Tuesday, March 5, 2019


Rescheduled due to snow - The next North City Tech Meetup will feature Cindy Black of Fix Democracy First presenting “Alternative Voting Systems”. Note new date and location.

7:00pm to 9:00pm. Monday, March 11, 2019
Lake Forest Park Library
Town Center at Lake Forest Park
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155

Free – Open to the public

Alternative Voting Systems: Creating More Representative Government
  • How does our current voting system impact voting and elections?
  • What about gerrymandering?
  • Are there solutions and methods to create more representative democracy?

This presentation with explore our current voting system and how adopting alternative voting systems like ranked choice voting and proportional representation could lead to fairer elections and better representation. Hosted by Cindy Black, Fix Democracy First Executive Director.

Fix Democracy First is a nonpartisan non-profit organization in Washington State fighting to improve our Democratic processes, and has been supporting public financing of campaigns, fair elections, overturning Citizen’s United, alternative voting systems, protecting voting rights, and other similar pro-democracy efforts for almost two decades.

Cindy Black is the Executive Director of Washington State’s Fix Democracy First, and committed to helping pass pro-democracy reforms and building an active citizen's movement here in Washington State, through ongoing coalition building, common sense legislation, and civic outreach. Cindy was also the Campaign Director for WAmend’s successful Initiative 735 statewide ballot campaign, making Washington the 18th State to call for a U.S. Constitutional amendment to overturn court decisions like Citizens United. She is also the host of Democracy Speaks, a local community radio/podcast program, focusing on important local, state, and national democracy issues, as well as solutions to create fairer and better representation for all.

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.

You can visit the Meetup.com page for each month’s topic.





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Arsenic and Old Waste: The Economic Poisoning of United States Agriculture

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins —  “Arsenic and Old Waste: The Economic Poisoning of United States Agriculture.” with Adam Romero, assistant professor, School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

Adam Romero, speaker
Pub Night Talks is a free monthly lecture series featuring the work of experts from the University of Washington and the local community, cosponsored by UW Bothell and McMenamins. Topics have ranged from black holes and butterflies to ecological resilience and storytelling through engineering. 

7-8:30pm Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Doors open at 6pm. 
Hayne’s Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell. 

Romero tells how arsenic, a waste product of copper smelting, was used historically as a common pesticide in agriculture, spreading poison across the United States.  

Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Seating: first come, first served.  Talk followed by Q/A.



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A Commitment to Inclusion: Meeting the changing needs of Shoreline college students

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Dr. Marisa Herrera will speak at AAUW
meeting Feb 9 on SCC campus
Dr. Marisa Herrera, Vice President for Students, Equity, and Success, will speak on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10am to noon at Shoreline Community College on “A Commitment to Inclusion.”

Dr. Herrera’s position supports the changing needs of college students. She will share her story — how she obtained this position, what she sees as the changing needs of Shoreline Community College students, and how she is addressing those needs.

Meeting and speaker are sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Edmonds SnoKing Branch.

Shoreline Community College, Administration Building #1000, Board Room #1010M, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.
Parking (free on Saturdays) is available to the left as you enter through the Main Gate. See map for details.

All are welcome. Refreshments served. The event will include a used book sale and raffle.

Questions: Edmonds SnoKing Branch Leadership at aauw.esk@gmail.com

Mission of The American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.



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Peace Circles for Racial Healing: Exploring Racial Identity - Tuesday Jan 29


Join Circleworks for a set of sessions on Racial Healing. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 the topic is Exploring Racial Identity.

Further sessions are scheduled every two weeks through April 23. Individual sessions are $65 and WA State Clock Hours may apply.

Register HERE and contact Dr. Pamela Taylor 206-851-9782 for more information.

Sessions are held at the Davis Building NE 147th Street and 1st Ave, Shoreline 98133.



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How to discover your dream job

Thursday, January 24, 2019


LFP Library
Want a better job or considering a career change? 

Get hands-on advice from a panel of career and training experts for getting the job you want and the training to succeed.

Gain tips on career exploration, overcoming obstacles, and funding your training.

This interactive panel from Shoreline Community College will help you get started to achieve your next goals.

Exploring Careers: How To Discover Your Dream Job, Get Training, and Find Funding for School. Thursday, January 31, 2019, 6 - 7:30pm at the Lake Forest Park Library. Lower level by the escalator in Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, LFP 98155.



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The Olmsted Landscape Legacy Across America and the Pacific Northwest

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Olmstead
Pub Night Talk at McMenamins: “The Olmsted Landscape Legacy Across America and the Pacific Northwest” by Portland-based historian Laurence Cotton, who served as consulting producer on the 2014 PBS documentary “Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America.” 

Pub Night Talks is a free monthly lecture series featuring the work of experts from the University of Washington and the local community, cosponsored by UW Bothell and McMenamins. 

Topics have ranged from black holes and butterflies to ecological resistance and storytelling through engineering.

7-8:30pm, Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Doors open at 6pm.  Haynes’ Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell.  

Historian Laurence Cotton
Cotton screens the documentary and lectures on Olmsted’s legacy of including green spaces in urban planning in the late 19th century, including New York’s Central Park. 

Cotton also references the work of Olmsted’s son, John Charles Olmsted, who designed parks in Seattle (an “emerald necklace” of dozens of miles of scenic boulevards, according to historylink.org), Portland and Spokane in the early 1900s. 

Free and  open to the public. All ages  welcome.  Seating is  first come, first served.  Talk  followed by Q/A.  



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Can You Fight City Hall?

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Nick Licata spoke Tuesday in Lake Forest Park

Nick Licata says you can, and told citizens how at his presentation on Tuesday, January 15th at the Lake Forest Park Library.

Named “Progressive Municipal Official Of The Year,” by The Nation, Nick served on the Seattle City Council for 18 years, and he knows his stuff.

He wrote a book about it all called “Becoming A Citizen Activist.” Nick was an activist before becoming a councilmember.

On Tuesday night, he talked about the process involved in changing the law and how to nurture respect at the same time. 

Showing mutual respect is key to any productive working relationship and knowing the governing rules, and targeting the right legislators for a specific issue or cause is as important, too.

Keeping focused and your eye on the ball is needed, and yes, it’s all a lot of hard work! Momentum building, the right timing and creating “a parade” of support are essential in getting that work done, said Nick.

If you are in a race against a speeding train, try to slow it down with tactics such as asking for a report, or develop a mitigation strategy.

Many tips and successful activist examples bring the concepts all together in his citizen friendly handbook which can be found at local library shelves and Third Place Books.

Besides having worked on significant legislation that became a national model, in 2013 he also received the highest votes ever in a Seattle city councilmember contested race.

Nick is retired now but says he can’t dampen that activist spirit, and he gave engaged citizens a road map to getting an activist job done.

By Donna Hawkey – dhawkey@comcast.net


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Parenting Strategies lecture Tuesday at Eastside CHADD meeting

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Tuesday, January 15th: Kristi Kwon Ph.D.: “Parenting Strategies” 7pm to 9pm.

Kristi Kwon, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, talks about the why and what of parenting strategies when ADHD, Anxiety, Executive Function, Learning Disorders are in the picture.

Teens are Welcome - All are welcome to join us for this informative meeting.

Eastside CHADD normally meets the third Tuesday of the month, September - June (except December) 

Support and information for families and individuals living with ADHD.

Eastside CHADD Members : No fee - a membership benefit
Non-members: Suggested donation of $7 to help defray the meeting costs and chapter expenses

New meeting location

Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue 209 100th Ave NE, Bellevue 98004, 2nd Floor.

Park in the Bellevue Downtown Park Western Parking Lot (across the street from Boys and Girls Club)


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