November 2010

The 4th Annual Multicultural Night is set to take place Thursday, Dec. 9 at Chief Sealth International High School 2600 s.w. Thistle Street from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

This is the largest family event of the year and features a FREE appetizer buffet of international foods.

Featuring Student Performances
Break Dance
Latino Dance Group
Poetry Club
Hip Hop Dance Group
Ukelele Club
Polynesian Club
Vietnamese Club

Chief Sealth PTSA Raffle - $1.00 raffle tickets for great prizes!

The event is sponsored by the Chief Sealth PTSA and these local businesses:
Kismanyo Festival Restaurant
Puerto Vallarta
88 Restaurant
QFC

By Stacey Riley

The two most important things to consider when selecting window treatments: function and style. Last time we covered function, today we focus on style—an opportunity to add a finishing touch to your design project. Window treatments are necessary for a room to feel complete.

Let’s talk fabric. Consider the room and whether it is formal or casual. When going formal, select a shinier fabric—like a silk/faux silk or sateen. You can also use a heavy weight fabric like velvet, flocked print or wool. When going casual—light weight matte fabrics are best, like cotton or linens. Sheers are also great. Pattern does not matter—any pattern can be dressed up or down depending on its fabric type.

By City Councilmember Nick Licata
with assistance from Newell Aldrich

Replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct has more twists and turns than a Hitchcock movie, and the final credits are still a long way off. The latest plot twist introduces two new developments.

First, the Sierra Club and Real Change are considering a city initiative to stop the deep bore tunnel from being built unless certain conditions are met. Under the name Move Seattle Smarter, they are trying to craft an initiative that would protect Seattle taxpayers from any potential cost overruns before construction could begin. They would need to collect about 25,000 signatures to assure placing the initiative on the ballot in late summer or fall of next year, although it still could face a legal challenge for overreaching the intended authority granted to citizens through the initiative process.

Molly Moon Neitzel announced that she plans to expand her Seattle ice cream empire by opening a third shop in the summer of 2011.

Unsure of what Seattle neighborhood to call home, Neitzel will be parking “Leo”, the Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream Truck, in three locations over the next three months to see where business is best.
 
Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1 the truck will be parked in Madrona at 1435 34th Avenue where it will be throughout the month of December.
 
After its time in Madrona, “Seattle’s favorite ice cream truck” will move to Queen Anne in January and will spend all of February in Ballard. The exact locations are unknown at this time. 
 
Leo will be stocked with eight standard and seasonal flavors. The truck will also be the only location to sell Molly Moon’s seasonal ice cream sandwiches.
 
Ice cream lovers can help bring Molly Moon’s third shop to Ballard not only by visiting Leo in February, but also by “liking” the official Bring Molly Moon’s to Ballard Facebook page.
 

The Chief Sealth International High School Spirit Dinner and Auction raised "close to $25,000," said PTSA President Amy Daly Donovan. The money will go to directly support arts programs at the school enabling for example the purchase of new instruments for the band or digital cameras for the photography program.

The held, Nov. 18 saw more than 250 community members and supporters come together to raise money for the school, which opened this fall after a $50 million renovation and remodel.

In a letter to Sealth Supporters Donovan wrote:

Bazaars
Arts and Crafts Fair--Dec. 4th, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. John F. Kennedy Catholic H.S., 140 S. 140th St. Holiday gifts, bake sale, espresso, cafe, student art demo. Free admission.
Community Faire-- Sat., Dec. 4, 9:30-4 p.m. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 109 S.W. Normandy Drive. Featuring arts & crafts, bakery & Celtic Cafe', holiday dance. Proceeds benefit John Knox Community Preschool Scholarship Fund.
Holiday Gift Sale--Dec. 4th, 9-3 p.m. The Cove, 1500 S.W. Shorebrook Dr. Peruse the high-quality handcrafted gift and decor items presented by 40 original artists. Refreshments available
Southgate Chapter Bazaar-- Dec. 4. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1004 SW 152nd St. Please join us for our annual Christmas bazaar. There will tables of baked goods, books, and arts & crafts. Local vendors will be there as well. We will be serving lunch and hot drinks and will be having a raffle for prizes and a turkey.
Tyee Holiday Bazaar--Dec. 12, 9-4 p.m. Tyee Campus, 4424 S. 188th St. Over 150 booths, Christmas tree sales, Santa pictures, kids activities, door prizes. Pancake breakfast 8-11 a.m. Espresso and Lunch stand all day

December 4

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on Burien's recently updated shoreline master program, which is designed to protect the shorelines of Puget Sound and Lake Burien.

Ecology will host a community public hearing on the Burien shoreline program proposal on Dec. 8 in the Burien City Council Chambers at 400 SW 152nd St. The public hearing will be at 6:30 p.m.

Des Moines' shoreline plan has been approved by the state and went into effect Nov. 1.

The updated master program guides construction and development along the city's 6.7 miles of shorelines.

It combines local plans for future development and preservation with new development ordinances and related permitting requirements.

Under Washington's voter-approved Shoreline Management Act, Ecology must review and approve Burien's shoreline program before it takes effect.

Ecology is accepting public comment on Burien's shoreline program update through Dec. 17. Comments and questions should be addressed to Bob Fritzen, Department of Ecology, 1440 10th Street, Suite 102, Bellingham, WA 98225 or by email to bob.fritzen@ecy.wa.gov.

Strong winds and subfreezing weather walloped the area last week felling trees, blocking highways and causing sporadic power failures. As utility crews worked to restore power, emergency managers urged residents affected by outages to exercise caution and common sense.

"Power outages raise a number of safety concerns as residents seek to light, heat and power their homes from alternative sources," said FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy. "Emergency power needs can rank right up there with food, water, first aid kits and shelter, but we need to be careful!"

When the power fails, resist the temptation to call 9-1-1 for information--that's what your battery-powered radio is for. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to prevent food spoilage. Turn off electric appliances to protect against power surges when power is restored. Turn off all lights but one (to alert you when power resumes).

Plan on cell phones or corded phones for emergency calls. Cordless phones require electricity. Keep your car fuel tank at least half-full (gas stations rely on electricity to power their pumps).

Counterfeit laundry detergent
Customs officials in Seattle launched an investigation related to alleged importation of thousands of boxes of counterfeit laundry detergent. ICE agents applied for a search warrant for a SeaTac residence, asserting several Seattle area men have been importing Chinese-made detergent by cargo container. One container seized earlier this year in Seattle was found to contain 52,080 bags of laundry detergent labeled as Tide or Ariel brand products. Officers seized a shipment on Sept. 14 after noting the manufacturer listed was a Chinese firm known to produce counterfeit detergent.
Agents seized 5,000 boxes of detergent marked Tide and allegedly produced in the United States. The agent claimed those shipments, as well as two others, had been brought into the country on behalf of a SeaTac janitor who'd previously imported items from China for sale in Africa.
Agents searched the man's apartment Nov. 5 and seized documents. Court records do not show any charges filed against the man.

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Bring the whole family out for ChoralSounds Northwest's heart-warming Christmas concert Dec. 11 and 12 at the Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St.

New Artistic Director Cathy Bleecker has planned an exciting program for "Season of Wonder," including antiphonal singing, Gregorian chant, a twisted Christmas carol by PDQ Bach, and a stirring rendition of Seattle native Quincy Jones' arrangement of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus."

Of course, no CSN show would be complete without a healthy dose of merriment, and this year's show is no exception.

The second half of the program will include many favorite carols in a delightful, staged mini-musical entitled "Home for the Holidays." Several solo and ensemble turns by chorus members, along with full-chorus vocal jazz and pop arrangements, round out a show that is sure to delight young and old alike.

Families hunting for affordable entertainment will delight and parents looking for a risk-free way to introduce their children to the joys of choral music can rest easy because Northwest Associated Arts youth ticket program lets young people 17 and under in free with a paid adult ticket.