Special guest speaker Dr. Steven Strauss, a practicing Baltimore-area neurologist and former professor of neurology for the University of Maryland. He is also a Ph.D. linguistics scholar and frequent writer and speaker on education issues, to which he brings an anti-capitalist analysis and the passion of a parent with two children educated in public schools. A participant in the 2011 Save Our Schools protest in Washington, D.C. against corporatization and high-stakes testing, Dr. Strauss is also the author of Silent “E” Speaks Out, a political critique of “neo-phonics”. Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party. The meeting place is wheelchair accessible.
Streetcar construction will close Broadway and Yesler starting Saturday
The city’s ongoing work on the First Hill Streetcar will require a nearly three-week closure of the intersection at Yesler and Broadway in Yesler Terrace.
Expect to take a different route starting Saturday whether you are driving or taking the 27 and 60 Metro buses. Even after the roads reopen to vehicles, the buses will remain on a detour into April.
Sidewalks will remain open, and presumably people on bikes will be able to use those to get through the area as well (we have asked and will update if we learn differently).
More details from SDOT:
Beginning this weekend the intersection of Broadway and E Yesler Way in the Yesler Terrace neighborhood will be closed to through traffic for approximately three weeks to facilitate construction of the First Hill Streetcar. The closure will begin on Saturday morning, February 9, at 7:00 a.m. and continue until Thursday, February 28. Continue reading
Defiant Garfield teachers and students rally against mandatory MAP testing
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- Faculty and students protest the MAP in February
Chanting “Scrap the MAP,” Garfield High students and faculty gathered on the steps of the school to rally in defiance of district-mandated MAP testing.
In the month since the faculty unanimously voted to boycott administration of the test, the protest has spread to schools around the district and attracted national attention and support.
Seattle School District Superintendent Jose Banda backed off his original threat of suspending faculty who refused to give the test, but school administrators started giving the test Tuesday without the support of the faculty. Continue reading
Historic Seattle 2013 Building Renovation Fair
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Details from Historic Seattle:
Washington Hall is one of the city’s most valuable community resources and Historic Seattle’s current “work in progress”. Ongoing restoration efforts on the 1908 Danish Brotherhood Hall are geared to making it a popular location for live performance, dance, rehearsals, classes, and workshops (Visit www.washingtonhall.org for history and rental information).
It is the perfect location in which to host the third year of our Building Renovation Fair which differs from existing home and remodeling fairs, as we focus specifically on appropriate methods and materials for repairing old buildings. Take this opportunity to meet the region’s experts in old buildings–the salvage houses, restoration and renovation architects, contractors, interior designers, and trades people who appreciate working on the components of old houses in glass, wood, metal, tile and ceramics, plumbing, electrical, hardware, painting, plaster, and wood windows.
WHO should attend? The target audience is: home owners, institutional and, commercial building owners. Check out Making the Most of your time at the Fair to get a sense of how others have learned at the Fair.
You can also view a list of vendors who have shown at the fair as well as a list sample of presentations and demonstrations that have taken place. If we haven’t yet addressed your questions, check out our FAQ page or the link to directions. If you are a vender and would like to have a booth at this years fair, please click on How can I be a vendor at the Fair.
Are you someone who would be interested in volunteering for this event or similar Preserving Your Old House programs? If so, please check out our volunteer program.
The Venue: Washington Hall (Danish Brotherhood) is our current “work in progress” restoration project. For that reason, it was a perfect place to host 2010 demonstrations on repairing plaster and wood windows and preparing and painting woodwork. There is much more work needed to make this 1908 building shine again, but with new restrooms and an upgraded electrical system, the building’s two floors are becoming known by the community as a great place for workshops, classes, rehearsals, dances, and performances.
Cost: Member and General Admission: $5.00; Students free.
Purchase an admission at the 2013 Building Renovation Fair.
Neighborhood community for 13-26 year olds
Check out this special community that is being built for our teens and young adults! I brought a friend to the class and was surprised that most people attending were driving from the east side! Lets get our young people involved!
Konnect: 13-26 years with developmental delays Tuesdays 5-5:45pm
Teens and young adults have a chance to connect with peers while exploring philosophy and movement of yoga in a fun and supportive environment. Martial arts, self-defense, tumbling and creative movement may be included based on group interests. Focus is on joy of movement, relaxation, and community. All classes run in six week series and are limited to six participants in each class. You may join in the middle of a series if space is available for a prorated amount. Some scholarships are available. Classes are open to a range of abilities and experience levels. Other mainstream classes are available for ages 3+, and a special girls empowerment class for 8-12yrs. Individual and small group therapeutic sessions are offered in a different format.
Movement and philosophy of yoga combined with elements of dance, tumbling, martial arts & creative movement provide a fun environment for youth to connect with their body, mind, spirit & peers. Strength based classes build self-esteem, focus, relaxation, social skills, agility, balance, strength, flexibility, positive body image, self-calming, joy of movement, respect for self and others, and a loving heart.
Contact Info: www.harmonyarts.us [email protected] (206) 887-2347
Madrona and Leschi stairway walk
In the late 1800s, electric trolleys first penetrated this logged bluff high above Lake Washington. New streets, lots and stairways. quickly followed. We’ll make an introductory exploration of this special neighborhood’s discreet stairs and passageways, with their lake-spanning vistas, gorgeous old homes and beautiful volunteer-supported green spaces.
Walk Leaders: Cathy and Jake Jaramillo, Feet First Neighborhood Walking Ambassadors and authors of Seattle Stairway Walks
Numbers: 1.7 miles; 371 steps down, 299 steps up
When: All walks start at 10 am on Saturday, February 9. Please RSVP for detailed instructions about the meet up location.
More on Stairway Walks Day: Continue reading
Wonder Coffee & Sports Bar now open at 19th and Jackson
After many months of delays, Wonder Coffee & Sports Bar is now open at 19th and Jackson.
They opened their doors for the first time Sunday, just in time for the Super Bowl. They are seeing how things go and are making adjustments to their menu and store hours.
As of right now, they are aiming to open around 2 p.m. and go until late.
The menu features typical American sports bar food (hamburgers, fries, onion rings, etc), but it also has some Ethiopian items (like zilzil tibs).
And of course, it has coffee, cold beer and a full bar.
The bar also has a stage, a screen with a projector pointed at it and a private room with the front end of a car coming out of it.
Swing by for food or drinks and say hi! Continue reading
Wednesday protests planned as Garfield moves forward with MAP test demands
Seattle Schools superintendent Jose Banda has won his battle to get Garfield High School in line and administer the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests. CHS reported on a faculty-led effort to boycott the standardized tests that critics claim are a poor measure of academic progress and are biased against students of color and the poor. The district plans to use the test results as part of the teacher evaluation process for the first time this year.
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The testing will begin Tuesday at Garfield though many students are expected to be excused following a surge in parents opting their children out of the process following the push-back from Garfield teachers and support from other schools in the district and across the country.
Expect to see students hit the streets on Wednesday as a series of Scrap the MAP! protests are planned across the country.
What: Educators, Students, Parents and supporters of Public Education nation-wide will take action in support of Garfield High School teachers and all teachers in Seattle Public Schools refusing to administer the MAP test.
Teachers at Garfield High School and other Seattle Public Schools have gained national attention and support for their stand against the Measure of Academic Progress, for its invalidity, waste of time and resources and its scandalous arrival to Seattle. We call on supporters of public education nationwide to participate in actions in their locale to show their support for our effort to Scrap the MAP. Supporters will hold meetings, rallies, take photos, and wear red to show support on February 6th.
As the nation-wide day of protest grows, we will send updates to the media with all the cities and organizations who are participating.
When: Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
Where: All over the nation! In Seattle actions will take place at participating schools, including Garfield, Orca, Chief Sealth, and Center School.
Some of the prominent organizations and individuals that have expressed their support for the Seattle MAP test boycott: National Education Association (NEA) President Dennis Van Roekel, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), San Diego Education Association, UTLA Board of Directors, Parents Across America, Des Moines, Iowa Education Association, Diane Ravitch, Garfield High School PTSA, Garfield HS Associated Student Body, Dr. Wayne Au, Dexter Tang, President of Seattle Student Senate, Matt Damon & his mother Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Seattle Education Association (SEA), The SEA Substitute Association, and Social Equality Educators (SEE).
Garfield serves as the public high school for most Capitol Hill teenagers. All Seattle ninth graders are required to take the MAP reading test. Unlike state-mandated tests, the MAP has no bearing on whether a student can graduate. The district contends the tests are useful for measuring achievement and improvement. This year, the district also plans to begin utilizing the results in teacher evaluations:
Teachers who get high scores on both student growth and classroom observations may qualify for promotions and higher pay. Teachers with low growth scores will get extra classroom observation by their principal and more training opportunities. If they don’t improve, they could end up on probation according to the teacher contract.
Monfort will plead not guilty by reason of insanity in 2009 Halloween shooting
Christopher Monfort, the man suspected of shooting and killing SPD Officer Timothy Brenton at 29th and Yesler Halloween 2009, will plead not guilty by reason of insanity.
Monfort is facing murder and attempted murder charges after he allegedly pulled up next to Brenton’s stopped car and fired. Officer Britt Sweeney was also wounded in the incident.
Christopher Monfort’s lawyers have notified King County Superior Court that he will plead not guilty by reason of insanity. Monfort, 42, is facing the death penalty if he’s convicted of the ambush slaying of Brenton. Continue reading
Free Stuff and Deep Discounts at Charlene’s Treasures
Free Stuff and Deep Discounts in progress now stop by.
Miscellaneous Items still for sale deep discounts. Need to Move it today. Some Items Free. Here until 5pm.
Baskets, Crystal Lamp Bases, Coffee Tables, Storage Chest, other miscellaneous items.
Stop by Charlene’s Treasures
2301- South Jackson.
Seattle, Washington