Press release:
Central Washington University - Des Moines taking applications for fall
Stop by the week of July 15-18th
2400 South 240th Street, Des Moines WA
206-439-3800
Next event: New Student Orientation
When: August 7th 1PM-6PM
What: New Student Orientation
Press release:
The Burien Community Center is thrilled to be hosting No Boundaries 2013, Beginnings & Beyond until the end of September 2013, in the community center lobby.
In early 20th century, German doctor Hans Prinzhorn, and French artist Jean Dubuffet opened the eyes of the art world by studying the art of psychiatric patients. A series of following art movements-abstraction, fauvism, cubism and dada-celebrated the ideas of artistic outcasts and underrepresented groups.
In turn, Prinzhorn and Dubuffet’s original ‘Outsider Art’ genre expanded to include a broader spectrum of artists, and moved to the forefront of international attention.
No Boundaries originated 21 years ago when Christine Burgoyne, with Very Special Arts of Washington, organized and curated the first Northwest touring exhibit for artists with disabilities.
Very Special Arts of Washington Alumnus Shariana Mundi and Robert Frey are continuing the tradition with this traveling exhibit, thanks to the generous support of 4Culture in honoring and supporting artists with disabilities, both Outsider artists and professional artists of many years.
The King County Water Taxi will be providing extended service tonight, July 11, on the West Seattle route for the CONCACAF double header soccer matches at CenturyLink field.
The last departures will be 10:30 pm from Pier 50 and 11:00 pm from Seacrest dock.
Press release:
Highline Community College in Des Moines earned national recognition as one of the top 100 associate degree producers in 2013 from Community College Week.
Highline was recognized in two categories with a rank of 53 in the Top 100 Associate Degree Producers for Asian American Students and a rank of 29 in the Top 100 One-Year Certificate Producers for African American Students.
Highline had a 16 percent increase in associate degrees awarded to Asian American students and 21 percent increase in one-year certificates awarded to African American students in the 2011-2012 academic year. Community College Week used data provided by the U.S. Dept. of Education for these rankings.
“These honors reflect our mission to support success for all of our students,” said HCC President, Dr. Jack Bermingham. “While we are pleased with these rankings, we continue to strive for excellence and aspire to rise even higher in future standings.”
By Simone Alicea
The 34th District Democrats http://34dems.org/ endorsed candidates in three races at their meeting Wednesday evening after speaking with local representatives about the extended legislative session.
The 34th Democrats endorsed Stephan Blanford http://blanfordforseattleschools.com/ for Director 5 on the Board of Directors for Seattle Public Schools. District 5 encompasses all of West Seattle. Blanford has two opponents in the primary election, Olu Thomas and LaCrese Green, who were not at the meeting.
Voters in West Seattle will see those names during the primary election on August 6 http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/currentelections/201308.aspx). In the general election, voters across Seattle will see the names of candidates for all of the director positions.
For Position 4 on the school board, the 34th Democrats dually endorsed Suzanne Dale Estey http://suzanne4schools.com/index.php?page=news&full=1 and Sue Peters http://suepeters4schoolboard.org/. Both candidates are also running against Dean McColgan, who was not at the meeting.
By Charlie Ganong
I can't believe it's been 40 years since high school—or the Stone Age, as it is often called. Just yesterday we were sporting shag haircuts (girls and boys) and bellbottoms, grooving to KJR and Colorful KOL, hanging out at Herfy's or cruising Alki. A summer for the ages, it was a brief, shimmering season, one last chance to kick up the magical sands of adolescence before diving into the daunting, uncharted waters of the adult world.
Soon enough, we would scatter to the four winds, beyond the familiar turf of White Center and Burien, boldly venturing to the very edge of the earth itself—to an alluring, mysterious and exotic place known as Southcenter.
But our snug, placid world was about to get crazy in a hurry. Although the Vietnam War was being handed off to the Vietnamese (sound familiar?), the Watergate scandal would soon explode, jailing or exiling our political leaders and forever tarnishing our faith in government. Meanwhile, crisis in the Mideast (sound familiar?) sent gas to the unheard-of-price of 45 cents a gallon—bringing chaos to the pump, and three new words overnight into our vocabulary: Datsun, Honda and Toyota.
The Central Ballard Residents Association is tonight (Thursday, July 11). They will be discussing the Ballard Commons and how best to take care of it.
As usual, the meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Swedish Hospital Ballard Campus, Conference Room A on the main floor of the hospital, to the right after going through the entrance on 5330 Tallman Ave.
In an email, CBRA Chair Mike Kahrs writes, "The Ballard Commons has become the active center of central Ballard. To protect, promote and utilize the commons for all our citizens, it has been suggested that there should be a non-profit called 'Friends of the Ballard Commons.' What exactly are its contours including structure, goals and aspirations are very much open for discussion. Please join us in a communal conversation about the nature of the Commons and how such an organization can make it a better place for all who use it."
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Bridget Cussen and Tom Dancs are the owners of Mr. Bones who is a pure bred Redbone Coonhound they got from the Factoria Humane Society in 2009. Tom saw him online and Bridget went to see him. "We were originally looking for a Vizsla," said Tom, "the original Hungarian bird hunting dogs, because my family is Hungarian, then we saw him and researched coonhounds a little bit. Our main criteria were that they be good with children and that they cover mileage and that they be pretty hypo-alllergenic."
Mr. Bones, who came with that name, eats a very specific diet of Acana pet food. "It was the only food he would eat. He wouldn't eat anything when we first got him. It turned out he's high maintenance."
Treats are beef liver dog treats from Trader Joes.
The couple love to go climbing and hiking and Mr. Bones has proven to be an excellent fit for their very active lifestyle. Dancs is a former technical mountain rescue expert, which served him well in their first trip with the dog.
By Simone Alicea
The 34th District Democrats http://34dems.org/ endorsed candidates in three races at their meeting Wednesday evening after speaking with local representatives about the extended legislative session.
The 34th Democrats endorsed Stephan Blanford http://blanfordforseattleschools.com/ for Director 5 on the Board of Directors for Seattle Public Schools. District 5 encompasses all of West Seattle. Blanford has two opponents in the primary election, Olu Thomas and LaCrese Green, who were not at the meeting.
Voters in West Seattle will see those names during the primary election on August 6 http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/currentelections/201308.aspx). In the general election, voters across Seattle will see the names of candidates for all of the director positions.
For Position 4 on the school board, the 34th Democrats dually endorsed Suzanne Dale Estey http://suzanne4schools.com/index.php?page=news&full=1 and Sue Peters http://suepeters4schoolboard.org/. Both candidates are also running against Dean McColgan, who was not at the meeting.
News release:
Community leader Sili Savusa has been appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to serve on the Highline Community College Board of Trustees.
Savusa is currently the executive director of the White Center Community Development Association, which promotes the development of White Center through authentic leadership opportunities and community-led, neighborhood initiatives.
She also serves on the Governor’s Commission on Closing the Achievement Gap, the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs committee and Community Center for Education Results steering committee.
“We are pleased to have Sili as our newest trustee,” said HCC President, Dr. Jack Bermingham. “Her dedication to serving diverse communities in our region and her leadership experience at the policy level will be a great asset to the College.”
