Saturday, September 17th
Movies: Opening Weekend: Snowden– Details: Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He now knows that a virtual mountain of data is being assembled to track all forms of digital communication — not just from foreign governments and terrorist groups, but from ordinary Americans. When Snowden decides to leak this classified information, he becomes a traitor to some, a hero to others and a fugitive from the law.– Showings: 1:30pm (Sat), 4:20pm, 7:00pm–Where: 4816 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 – More Info: http://www.arklodgecinemas.com
Community: Village Gathering: Alternatives and Disrupters to Youth Detention – Details: Village Gathering on “Community Led Alternatives & Disruptors to Youth Detention”- Join us to Break Bread, Network, Share through circle “What you do/ Best Practices/ and Lessons Learned” related to Community Led Alternatives to Detention and Disruptors of School to Prison Pipeline. Who:Bunch of local and a few national folk who do good work around alternatives and disruptors to Youth Detention. Those with working models will be invited to bring info and paraphernalia for distribution and networking after the circle portion of the agenda. How: This gathering is being organized in the spirit of Peoples Institute Principles for Anti-Racist Organizing.. – Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm –Where: LEM’s Life Enrichment Bookstore (5023 Rainier Avenue S Seattle, 98118) – More Info: Here
Community: One-on One Computer Help– Details: Have computer or software questions? Get help from KCLS volunteers with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources. You may bring your own laptop, but volunteers cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.– Time: 10:00am-12:00pm- Where: Skyway Library 12690 Renton Ave S Seattle, WA 98178
Community: Friends of Deadhorse Canyon Community Cleanup– Details: Meet at the entrance at 68th Ave S & Holyoke St. Tools, gloves and snacks provided – everything you need to kick invasive plant species’ rear ends, get a great healthy workout and make an amazing difference in your own backyard.– Time: 9:00pm-1:00pm- Where: Lakeridge Park 10201 Holyoke Way S, Seattle, WA 98178
Community: More Than What We Say: Understanding the Science of Micromessaging – Details: Micro-messages are small but powerful messages we convey all the time–sometimes without even saying a word! These messages ‘speak’ through our body language, tone of voice, and our proximity to a person. Join Rebecca Crichton, Executive Director of Northwest Center for Creative Aging in an exploration and discussion related to the messages we send and the big impact on how what we say is received..– Time: 11:00am-12:00pm- Where: Skyway Library 12690 Renton Ave S Seattle, WA 98178
Music: Emily Chambers CD Release Party– Details: Emily Chambers is a dynamic vocalist with a sultry tone and a powerhouse range. With a love for classic soul and R&B, she combines an old school Motown vibe with hints of hip hop and a little bit of Southern grit, to give you a fresh sound that hits you in the gut. After attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, Emily took to the streets of Europe busking her way across the South of France and Italy; it was there that she began to hone the voice that commands attention. After returning to Vancouver, Emily formed a 5 piece soul/pop/funk band called Champagne Republic (@champagnerepublic). The band released their debut EP in the summer of 2014. After 5 years together, she decided it was time to venture out on her own and went solo in 2015.-Time: 7:00pm – Where: The Bourbon Bar at the Columbia City Theater (4916 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: Here
Food: Latin Cooking Classes– Details: Class will begin promptly at 10:00 AM in the kitchen at El Centro de la Raza. All cooking supplies and ingredients will be provided, but please bring your own apron. The class focuses on the traditional preparation of authentic traditional latin dishes. The dishes are prepared in the handmade and traditional fashion using cultural ingredients. No substitutions can be made, but after the class we can provide an alternate vegetarian recipe upon request. We look forward to meeting you!– Time: 10:00am-12:30pm–Where: 2524 16th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98144 – More Info: Here
Music: Mother of Pearl– Details: Born from the minds & hearts of five abnormally gifted Seattle musicians, Mother Of Pearl has been leaving a rare, powerful impression on the minds & hearts of music lovers throughout the Seattle area, beginning with their live debut in November 2013. Drawing from a widely-cast net of influences (listeners have reported traces of rock/pop/jazz/r&b/trip-hop, among many other genres) and an embarrassment of riches in the musicianship department (each member ranks among Seattle’s most in-demand studio musicians), the band has quickly established renowned for their meticulously crafted & distinctive songwriting, their commanding live shows & their utterly seamless ensemble mentality.-Time: 8:30pm (Doors open at 7:30pm) – Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com
Sunday, September 18th
Music and Art: Mt. Baker Hub Fest– Details As part of the 2016 Seattle Design Festival, the Mt. Baker Hub Business Association and the Friends of Mt. Baker Town Center in partnership with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invite to celebrate with us! Extend your Bicycle Sunday ride to the Mt. Baker Link Station plaza and enjoy food, music, crafts and festivites for the whole family! – Time: 11:00am- 5:00pm– Where: Hillman City Collaboratory (5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98118)- More Info: Here
Community: Rainer Work Party– Details: Join neighbors in caring for the Rainier Ave & S Graham St triangle by clearing weeds, picking up garbage, improving sightlines, and mulching. We’ll provide tools, gloves, and instruction.- Time: 10:00am-1:00pm – Where: 6230 Rainier Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118)- More Info: treeambassador@seattle.gov
Community: Valley and Mountain Morning 6th Anniversary Celebration– Details: All are invited to our 6th Anniversary Celebrations! On this special date in our calendar, we are launching a new weekly gathering at 11am in addition to the 4pm gathering that we’ve had going for the past few years. So now you have 2 different times and styles to choose from in how you participate! The 11am gathering designed to be family-friendly and multicultural/multiethnic, and it includes beautiful elements of vintage faith like communion and gospel music. (the vintage/communion pun is intended). – Time: 11:00am – Where: Hillman City Collaboratory (5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98118)- More Info: www.valleyandmountain.org
Music: Sunday Kumite– Details: Sunday Kumite (meaning ‘big fight’ in Japanese) at the Columbia City Theater invites you to a jam session with some of the members of Seattle’s own Irukandji. Bring your own instruments (any kind is welcome!), no sign up is needed, just turn up and show Columbia City what you’ve got! Doors are from 7pm and the music starts at 8pm and continues on until late. Free-Time: 7:00pm – Where: The Bourbon Bar at the Columbia City Theater (4916 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: Here
Community: Valley and Mountain Evening 6th Anniversary Celebration– Details: All are invited to our 6th Anniversary Celebrations! On this special date in our calendar, we are launching a new weekly gathering at 11am in addition to the 4pm gathering that we’ve had going for the past few years. So now you have 2 different times and styles to choose from in how you participate! The 4pm gathering is designed to be highly participatory, creative, experimental, and radically open.) – Time: 4:00pm – Where: Hillman City Collaboratory (5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98118)- More Info: www.valleyandmountain.org
Music: Deaf Talks: 2016–Details: Washington State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (WSRID) and Deaf Spotlight are co-presenting Deaf Talks: an event that brings community members together to enjoy and learn from one another. Featuring Deaf presenters sharing their personal stories and rich experiences. Join us! Doors opens at NOON. OPEN TO ALL AGES!.–Time: 1:00pm (doors open at 12:00pm)- Where: The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118) More Info: http://www.theroyalroomseattle.com