Sunday Sippers Wine Tasting

This Sunday we’ll be pouring bargain bubbles and a new rich red. Stop in.

Varichon & Clerc Privilège Blanc de Blanc ($9)
Made from a mixture of Chardonnay, Chenin, Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes in the méthode traditionnelle, this brut blanc de blancs has aromas of buttered toast and pears .While the wine is good the lables ae messed up.
Was $14 now $9
12% alcohol by volume

2011 La Celestiere VDP Vaucluse ($12)
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Alicante. Blended from over 50-years-old vines on clay/lime stone soil, the surface is peppered with pebbles. Manual harvest . Raised 100% in concrete tanks. A full dark Rhone style wine from a CNDP maker.

Madrona Wine Merchants offers free wine tastings featuring 4-5 selections on a theme every Saturday from 2 until the bottles run out and on Sunday we offer a mini-tasting of two wines all day from 11-5. No matter what day you stop by we always have something open to sample.

One dead in hit and run collision at 23rd and King

Posted on October 19, 2013 by jseattle

A CDN reader shares this picture and a note about the aftermath of an overnight two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a woman near 23rd Ave S and S King Saturday:

…there was a bad crash on 23rd AVE S between King and Lane this morning. Here is a pic of the totaled Acura. Don’t know if there was a second car involved. Police and fire blocked off 2 streets from Jackson to Lane. Don’t know of any injuries but I cant imagine that the person(s) in the Acura escaped unscathed.

SPD reports that the driver initially fled the scene but was brought back to police by her mother. The 29-year-old has been booked for investigation of vehicular homicide and hit and run.

Driver fled scene of fatality collision and returned to scene by her mother

Written by Detective Renee Witt on October 19, 2013

A woman was killed this morning in a two vehicle collision. On 10/19/13, just shortly before 4:00 a.m., officers responded to 23 Av S and S King St to a two car roll-over collision that resulted in one passenger dead and one injured. The driver left the scene, called home and was returned to the scene by her mother. All occupants of the second vehicle fled and are unknown.

The 29-yr-old female was booked into King County Jail for Investigation of Vehicular Homicide and Hit & Run.

Victim(s) 3 females in mid 20’s. One DOA, one injured and at HMC.

Med Mix Status?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by AndyP

Does anyone know what the status of Med Mix is? The arson was on 12th August, so it has been over two months now and aside from putting up the particle board where the fire was started, I have not seen nor heard of any activity whatsoever. I believe that the owner originally said that he hoped to reopen in about a month.

I hope that they still plan to reopen. Med Mix was a great addition to the neighborhood and this was an absolute tragedy.

NAAM appoints Rosanna Sharpe as new Executive Director

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Megan Hill

The Northwest African American Museum has a new Executive Director. Rosanna Sharpe, who started in the position October 1, is a Tacoma native and experienced museum professional. Sharpe has served in curatorial departments at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma and The Experience Music Project Museum in Seattle.

According to a letter from Norman B. Rice, NAAM’s board president,

We are fortunate to have found a candidate who brings such a wealth of museum knowledge to this position. We selected Rosanna based on her experience, dedication and enthusiasm for NAAM’s mission and vision, along with her strong work ethic and connection to the Northwest. Rosanna has served as our Interim Executive Director for the past eight months, during which time she has shown leadership and skill in guiding the Museum through a major transition.

Rosanna replaces artist and writer Barbara Earl Thomas who has led the Museum since 2008. We thank Barbara for her time and tremendous contributions. Under Barbara’s leadership the Museum has been firmly established as a vital institution in our cultural landscape. Her vision and tenacity have had a lasting impact not only for the Museum but Seattle’s entire community. We are pleased that Barbara’s tenure will continue at the Museum as she assumes the position of Major Gifts Officer and provides continuity during the leadership transition.

Rosanna is working closely with the Board and the entire NAAM team as we all make a smooth transition and continue to provide the essential African American history, arts and cultural programming NAAM is now known for. With five great years behind us, we are excited for NAAM’s future. We look forward to working with our entire community to continue to provide excellent exhibitions and educational programs.

An open letter regarding neighborhood schools

Posted on October 17, 2013 by carymatt

An open letter to Central District parents, particularly those of area 42 & 43:

During the public testimony of Wednesday’s School Board meeting, two area 42 and 43 parents spoke in support of reopening the TT Minor school. Most of their testimony was strong, citing the unarguable damage done by the district with past growth boundary decisions.

However, one parent concluded by angrily telling the board to ask themselves why no one is going to Madrona.

Nothing else, no context, no data, just vile insinuation.

Even if the statement was not meant in that manner it was still a grossly irresponsible choice of phrasing.

It is well-known that Madrona alienated many neighborhood families during the school choice era. But that was two principles ago. Most of the teaching staff has turned over. Last year, the majority of eligible area kindergartners attended Madrona, for the first time in many years.

And the rumors and gossip persist.

If you have concerns about the school, don’t just rely on gossip. Visit the school. Talk to Madrona parents. We did that last spring, and felt good about sending out son there to kindergarten this fall, and we continue to be very happy with our decision.

Area 42 and 43 parents should additionally ask themselves how their community is represented. Do you agree with argument by innuendo and the denigration of a neighboring school? Even if TT Minor reopens, it will be a Seattle Public School, and a part of the Central District community along with Madrona. I hope the advocates of TT Minor realize that.

Matthew Cary

[email protected]

Free: Try a Kung Fu Class

Have you ever wanted to try martial arts? Here’s your chance! Try a free class at Seven Star on the fourth Wednesday of the month. You’ll kick, punch, meet our teachers and students, and have a great time! Class is from 6:30-8pm with an open house from 8-8:30pm.

Join a fun and welcoming community of women, and become empowered through badass martial arts and practical self defense. Gain strength, confidence, and balance by learning kung fu.

This is a special class open to all women. Try a Class nights 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.

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 [email protected] or .

Community Police Commission seeks community input at 10/24 EastPAC meeting

The Community Police Commission (CPC) was created to provide a vehicle for community input into the police reform process now underway as part of the settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The CPC has been working over the last few months to develop policy recommendations in a number of areas, specifically bias-free policing, stops and detentions, in-car video recordings and use of force. http://www.seattle.gov/policecommission/

The CPC plays a key role in the reform efforts. The CPC’s charge is to seek community input and represent a broad range of community perspectives in their recommendations to the DOJ.

We will have the opportunity to voice our opinions, experiences and perceptions about the Police Department’s procedures relating to racial profiling, use of force and other key issues.

Our upcoming October 24th East Precinct Advisory Council (EastPAC) meeting will feature the CPC’s Acting Director, Betsy Graef, who will be looking for key community input on these issues.

Here is our chance to be heard, for your voice to become a policy recommendation! Please attend and talk about your experiences, perceptions and opinions.

East Precinct Advisory Council

Thursday, October 24^th, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Seattle University, Chardin Hall, room 142

1020 East Jefferson (enter at 11^th and Jefferson, park free in front of building)

Let’s have a good showing and show the CPC, as well as the US Department of Justice, that we have a powerful voice!

Community Police Commission seeking input at 10/24 EastPAC meeting

Posted on October 16, 2013 by EastPAC1

The CPC plays a key role in the reform efforts. The CPC’s charge is to seek community input and represent a broad range of community perspectives in their recommendations to the DOJ.

We will have the opportunity to voice our opinions, experiences and perceptions about the Police Department’s procedures relating to racial profiling, use of force and other key issues.

Our upcoming October 24th East Precinct Advisory Council (EastPAC) meeting will feature the CPC’s Acting Director, Betsy Graef, who will be looking for key community input on these issues.

Here is our chance to be heard, for your voice to become a policy recommendation! Please attend and talk about your experiences, perceptions and opinions.

East Precinct Advisory Council

Thursday, October 24^th, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Seattle University, Chardin Hall, room 142

1020 East Jefferson (enter at 11^th and Jefferson, park free in front of building)

Let’s show the CPC, as well as the US Department of Justice, that we have a powerful voice!

Two new residential developments coming to Jefferson

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Megan Hill

The area around Jefferson Street at 14th Avenue will soon look very different, thanks to two new residential developments.

14th and Jefferson townhomes

We previously reported that Ethiopian restaurant Mesob, at 14th and Jefferson, is on the move. The parcel was purchased by Right Foot Development, LLC, in late 2012 for $630,000. The firm is working with Playhouse Design Group to build three-unit townhomes on the corner.

We now have more information on the site plan for the lot, which involves building three four-story townhomes. They’ll each be 1,593 square feet with garages on the lower level.

Next door, at 1315 E. Jefferson, Revolve Development is building a four-story building with 32 residential units. The ground floor will include 3,590 square feet of retail, and there will be 19 parking spots included. The project involves demolishing an existing, one-story, 1937 commercial building that’s long been vacant, and taking over the pay parking lot operated by Diamond Parking. The architect for the project is Schack A+ D.

1315 E. Jefferson

Author and Professor Kevin Anderson @ Black Coffee Coop

Author and professor Kevin Anderson will speak at Black Coffee Coop on October 28th.

The International Marxist Humanist Organization and the Commoners’ Club present author, activist, and professor Kevin Anderson speaking at Black Coffee Coop (501 E. Pine St., Seattle, 98122), on Monday, October 28^th at 7pm. The event is free!

The event will begin with a lecture entitled “Casting a Critical Eye on Foucault’s Concept of Resistance, in Light of Marcuse and Marx” followed by a group discussion about theories, strategies, and local examples of radical resistance. The French philosopher Michel Foucault’s concept of specific forms of resistance has come to the fore in radical thought, from academic social theory to anarchist activism. It has displaced earlier concepts of emancipation rooted in abstract universals (Marcuse), but at a price. Marx’s emancipatory but concrete dialectic of class and ethnicity goes beyond both of these one-sided perspectives.

Workers and activists, particularly youth, are especially encouraged to attend and engage in the discussion period that will follow the talk. We hope that current freedom struggles relevant to the left in Seattle and beyond will be explored in light of the ideas presented in the lecture.

Kevin B. Anderson

Kevin B. Anderson teaches Sociology, Political Science, and Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is a founding member of the International Marxist-Humanist Organization. Among his most recent books are Foucault and the Iranian Revolution (with Janet Afary, 2005) which deals with Foucault’s experiences in Iran and their profound effect on his philosophy, and Marx at the Margins (2010) which has received widespread acclaim for challenging conventional readings of Marx by demonstrating him as a global theorist with valuable insights into class, race, nationalism and ethnicity relevant to the 21^st century.

This event is sponsored by The West Coast Chapter of the International Marxist-Humanist Organization and The Commoners’ Club. The International Marxist-Humanist Organization (IMHO) aims to develop and project a viable vision of an alternative to capitalism—a new, human society— that can give direction to today’s freedom struggles. The Commoners’ Club is forming in 2013 to provoke Seattle into a discussion about the commons, exemplified by that old slogan: “From each according to ability, to each according to need.”

IMHO Website: http://www.internationalmarxisthumanist.org/[email protected]

Commoners’ Club Website: http://thecommonersclub.org/

More information: http://thecommonersclub.org/events/2013/10/28/casting-a-critical-eye-on-the-foucauldian-concept-of-resistance-in-light-of-marcuse-and-marx

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