All-ages fun with a message! Come out for a Beacon Hill parade to honor mothers and highlight the need for affordable childcare, an end to domestic violence, stopping deportations that tear families apart, and funding services, jobs and public schools by taxing the rich and ending U.S. militarism. Strollers, tricycles, banners, and festive attire encouraged. Gather at 1:30pm at Stevens Place Park, intersection of Beacon Ave S. and 17th Ave. S. March north on Beacon Ave. S., and conclude with a gathering at Roberto Maestes Festival Street (approx. 6 blocks)

Now 20% off! Our 7-week Beginner’s Cycle is underway. Come learn practical self defense skills and kung fu basics in a fun, supportive environment. You’ll finish with a solid understanding of how to kick, punch, and get out of danger. Open to women and girls age 13 and older. Open enrollment through April 18.

Beginner’s classes are held on Tuedays 6:00-7:30 pm and Thursdays, 7:30-9pm, with an optional class on Saturday (mixed with all levels) from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. We ask that you come to at least two classes per week, and you are welcome to attend all three!

No prior experiemce is required.

Want to learn self defense? Curious about martial arts? Interested in joining a great community of women? Then come to the free Try a Class night at Seven Star Women’s Kung Fu this Wednesday, March 27, 6:30-8:30pm!

This is a special class open to all women.  Classes are offered quarterly, usually two-three weeks before the Beginner’s Cycle starts.  It’s a great chance to meet some of the Seven Star students and teachers, and get a taste of our curriculum and teaching style.  In our Try A Class Night you will learn basic self defense tools and an introduction to Kajukenbo. $10 suggested donation.

Seven Star is only a couple of blocks from Garfield High School, at 525 21st Ave (between Cherry & Jefferson Streets) in Seattle.

We provide child-care and ASL interpreting (let us know if you need either in advance).

Questions? Contact us at sevenstarwomen@yahoo.com or  206.720.1046.

Come join us to celebrate an amazing accomplishment!

These 2012 Young Urban Authors participated in the SYVPI Central Area Network partnership pairing the Community Matching Mini Grant and the YMCA employment programs.  We are so excited about the accomplishments of these teenagers from the Central Area Network who will become fully-published authors. From reading the previews, these books will touch your heart, make you laugh, make you think and so much more. These youth have compelling stories to share. They will be on hand to read excerpts from their written work and sign copies of their books.  Don’t miss out!

2012 Young Urban Author Books

Get Ready for the 2013 Employment Season!

Get ready for the 2013 Youth Employment Season!  Teens will learn what to wear in different work environments.

Youth employers will be on hand or will have flyers about upcoming job readiness workshops and other 2013 opportunities.

Did you know that you will need your social security card for employment? If you are not sure where yours is, you can obtain a new one. Don’t wait until the deadlines to get your key documents.  It may impact your ability to get the job.

Get more tips by attending the workshop.  We look forward to seeing you!

The Image is Everything Teen Employment workshop is partnership with Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, Therapeutic Health Services, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.