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Workshops, Meetings, & Camps
AAWA Virtual Writers Read
Second Sundays Monthly — 2 p.m.
From the host: Join the African American Writers’ Alliance (AAWA) at 2 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month where AAWA hosts “Writers Read.” Hear special guests and AAWA members. Be an Open Mic star!
For more information and to RSVP for a virtual Writers Read, please visit the AAWA’s “Upcoming Events” calendar and select the session you wish to join.
DROP IN and WRITE WITH MIZ FLOES (21+)
Monthly, April 19–Oct. 18 — 6–7 p.m.
Douglass-Truth Branch – SPL, 2300 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122
From the host: Write With Hugo House: Seattle Writes presents “Drop-In Writing Circle With Miz Floes.”
Meets third Wednesday of the month on April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, & Oct. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in person at the Douglass-Truth Branch Library.
Attend a free drop-in writing circle for all genres of writing. Bring something you’re working on, or just come ready to write. You will be able to share your work and get feedback — but only if you want to (no pressure). You can also use this time to increase productivity on your work in progress, surrounded by fellow writers.
*Featuring the Episode writing exercise: The Embryo Method
For more information, please visit Write With Hugo House With Miz Floes webpage.
Radical Women Reading Group
Weekly on Tuesdays: Sept. 12, 19, 26, and Oct. 3 — 6:30 p.m.
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S., or online on Zoom
From the host: Are you sick of patriarchy and capitalism? Want to know more about socialist feminism? Join weekly discussions about The Radical Women Manifesto and Clara Fraser on leadership.
To learn more, visit the Facebook event page, and to register for the online meeting, visit the Zoom registration webpage.
Write YOUR Story Workshop (ages 8–12)
Weekly, Sept. 26–Dec. 12 — 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Concord International Elementary, 723 S. Concord St.
From the host: Free writing workshop for kids and preteens, age 8-12, wherein we will read two stories, choose one to rewrite, create our own story, illustrate it, and bring it to life. All participants will receive a copy of our book at the end (hard copy and PDF), and we will celebrate with a great party!
For more information and to enroll, please visit Write Your Story’s webpage.
Fall Artist’s Way Classes via Zoom Are Now Open for Registration (21+)
Weekly, Sept. 18–Dec. 4 — 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Online
From the host: The Seattle Artist’s Way classes are based on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron which takes students through a 12-week course to explore their inner creativity. For some that inner creativity could be getting in touch with their artistic dramatic side, while for others it might look like being more creative in their personal or work life. A number of our students have found our classes particularly helpful during job transitions while others noted that the material helped them to uncover new ways to tap into their creative side as well as ways to nurture themselves. The tools of the program are practical, straightforward, inspiring, and easy to implement. We offer both group 1-week Artist’s Way classes as well as individual one-to-one creativity coaching.
Our Fall Quarter 2023 Artist’s Way online classes via ZOOM are Open NOW for Registration with classes beginning mid-September and running through early December 2023.
For more information and to register, please visit SeattleArtistsWayCenter.com.
Markets
Black Night Market*
Monthly; May 26, June 30, July 28, Aug. 31, Sept. 29, Oct. 27 — 4–10 p.m.
LeMay America’s Car Museum Field, 2702 E D St., Tacoma, WA 98421
From the host: A Night Market that highlights BIPOC-owned businesses and performing artists! We’re moving to a larger location at the LeMay America’s Car Museum Field, right across from Tacoma Dome!! Our market will now hold space for 150+ vendors, food trucks, beer garden, live performances, activity booths and more!
For more information, please visit Black Night Market’s Events webpage.
*Note: The Black History Month edition of the Black Night Market on Feb. 24 is in a different location.
Festivals & Fairs
Beacon Arts Street Fairs
Second Saturdays Monthly, May 13–Sept. 9 — 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Roberto Maestas Festival Street
From the host: A celebration of one of Seattle’s most diverse neighborhoods!
LIVE MUSIC: Each month the Beacon Arts Stage will show a variety of musical and cultural performances.
POP-UP MARKETS: Hosted by South End Public Market and Pinot Brown Delights will feature artisan goods, beautiful creations, and delicious treats from South Seattle creators.
GARDEN SHARE: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., free seeds, plants, and supplies to share! Bring your extras and take what you need, plus a chance to get the best tips from Master Gardeners. Direct donations of seeds, plants, and cut flowers are encouraged!
FAMILY FUN: Teaching Artists will be directing a fun art project for anyone to enjoy. Find them next to the outdoor playground at El Centro de la Raza.
Haiku contest back by request! Write a creative haiku to win a prize, or volunteer to be a guest judge.
COMMUNITY UPDATES: Organizations serving Beacon Hill will share opportunities, information and accomplishments.
For more information, please visit the Beacon Arts Street Fairs webpage.
Exhibits & Shows
Looking for more arts events? Check out the latest Emerald “Arts in the South End” roundup!
Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy
Oct. 7, 2023–Jan. 7, 2024 — Wed.–Sun., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
From the host: Seattle artist Rafael Soldi uses photographic media to examine the intersection of individual identity with larger political and social themes such as immigration, memory, and loss. The artist’s current work builds on his experience as a queer youth in Peru to focus on the construction of masculinity in Latin American society. “Soft Boy,” Soldi’s first solo museum exhibition on the West Coast, brings together three recent projects that explore how gender expectations are encoded — and can be subverted — within language and childhood games.
For more information about the exhibit, please visit Frye Art Museum’s Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy exhibition webpage.
Clarissa Tossin: to take root among the stars
Oct. 7, 2023–Jan. 7, 2024 — Wed.–Sun., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
From the host: Clarissa Tossin works across artistic mediums, including film, sculpture, and drawing, to explore the intersections of climate change and global capitalism’s frontier mythologies. Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and now based in Los Angeles, Tossin bridges Latin American and United States histories of economic and cultural exchange to interrogate persistent legacies of colonialism. The artist repurposes consumerist detritus—specifically Amazon delivery boxes—in her material investigations of the Amazon rainforest’s exploitation. In recent works, she envisions how the same ecologically disastrous cycles of human consumption on Earth will manifest in twenty-first-century space exploration. Spanning more than a decade of the artist’s career, this first museum solo presentation of Tossin’s work on the West Coast features several new commissions created for the exhibition.
For more information about the exhibit, please visit Frye Art Museum’s Clarissa Tossin: to take root among the stars exhibition webpage.
BloodLetting
Weekly, Oct. 20–Nov.4 — 7:30–9:30 p.m., 2–4 p.m. on Sundays
Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave. S., Seattle, WA
From the host: Under the watchful moon, Farrah and her brother, Bosley, return to the Philippines to spread their father’s ashes. But an encounter with an aswang — a Filipino witch — awakens a power that is ancient, terrifying and innate in Farrah. Will she embrace her new-found power? Or let it destroy herself and her brother?
A stage play that delves into Filipino culture.
For more information, please visit Pork Filled Productions’ “BloodLetting” webpage. To purchase tickets, visit Pork Filled Productions’ ticket purchasing website.
September 2023
Thursdays with Scarecrow
Sept. 14, 21 — 7–8:30 p.m.
Online
From the host: A series of free online events exploring the intersection of art and culture. Presented in partnership with Humanities Washington. Events are free, but registration is required.
Sept. 14: A Nicer Kind of Murder: The Evolution of Crime Fiction, with Matthew Sullivan
Murder isn’t what it used to be. Explore the shifting role of the victim in detective novels, and how that shift reflects broader social changes. Join author Matthew Sullivan to reflect on the special relationship between reading literature and experiencing empathy — on the page and in our daily lives.
Sept. 21: Umoja (Unity): Sustaining African Cultural Arts, with Afua Kouyaté
Explore the depth and significance of African culture, from its communal philosophies to its lively song and dance. In this interactive talk — part presentation and part performance — artist Afua Kouyaté shares pieces of African culture and folkloric traditions.
To learn more and register, visit the Scarecrow Video webpage.
Puget Sound Civil War Round Table
Sept. 14 — 6:30 dinner meeting, 8 p.m. talk by Professor Dang
Art Marble 21 Restaurant, 731 Westlake Ave. N.
From the host: Professor Bianca Dang will kick off the Puget Sound Civil War Round Table’s 2023–2024 series on Sept. 14 with her talk on “African American Children’s Experiences as Refugees During the American Civil War.” Her presentation will chronicle the coercive practices utilized by the Union Army and northern abolitionist organizations to move newly freed African American children from Southern refugee camps to work in Northern homes. Professor Dang is the Donald W. Logan Family Endowed Chair of American History at the University of Washington. Her research and teaching focuses on the histories of Black freedom movements in the Americas during the 19th century. She received her doctorate in African American Studies and History at Yale University and her undergraduate degree in History from Stanford University.
The restaurant is at the south end of Lake Union and directly to the west of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). There is parking in a lot to the west of the restaurant across the street. There is also parking along Lake Union to the north of the restaurant. Please give yourself time to find parking. Our meeting will be in the Bourbon Room on the second floor. Please ask a staff person about using the elevator if you need to use one. Unlike China Harbor, you will be able to order off the menu and you will be responsible for your own food and drink charges. The restaurant only accepts credit cards. You will not be able to pay with cash. Art Marble 21 is not charging the PSCWRT a room fee or a minimum drink/food order. However, they are expecting that our members will order food. Consequently, we are requesting that all members attending the meeting order a meal.
For more information, visit the Puget Sound Civil War Round Table webpage.
Totem Star x WNDR: The Endless Summer Jam
Sept. 14 — 6–10 p.m.
WNDR Museum Seattle: 904 Alaskan Way
From the host: Totem Star, the renowned youth-led music mentor program, invites guests to an unforgettable night of inspiration and music at The Endless Summer Jam to end this beautiful season on a joyful note!
Come and uplift aspiring artists, mingle with the community, and empower the next generation. The evening will include captivating performances beginning at 7 p.m. from Mirabai Kukathas, Kid Cobb, Saturn Star, and Aleyanna Grae alongside speeches and WNDR Museum’s 20-plus interactive exhibits.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the WNDR Museum’s webpage.
Ben McBride with Marcus Harrison Green: Radical Belonging
Sept. 14 — 5:30 p.m.
Town Hall Seattle
From the host: What if the revolution isn’t about what we need to do, but who we need to become to create a world where everyone truly belongs? Rev. Ben McBride (author of Troubling the Water) talks with Marcus Harrison Green about confronting biases and stirring up truth to build a shared humanity.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Town Hall Seattle webpage.
Joint Feminist Actions Commemorating the Women Life Freedom Uprising in Iran
Sept. 15 —7 p.m. Marching Protest, Performance Showcase, Flash Mob Singing
Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave.
From the host: Jina is the symbol of the struggle to reclaim life: the attainment of equality,
justice, and liberation from oppression. Iran’s State femicide of Jina (Mahsa) Amini and the killing of hundreds of martyrs and thousands of wounded and imprisoned, has truly ignited the flame of the Jin Jiyan Azadì revolutionary movement, with women, trans and queer people, and other oppressed marginalized groups in its forefront. It crossed borders and has united us together in our fight and resistance. Now on the eve of the anniversary of the murder of Jina, which is but the continuation of femicide politics and systematic misogyny of the Islamic Republic regime, in solidarity with this revolutionary movement, we, a group of feminist collectives outside Iran, call on all those whose aim and ambition is a world free of sexual, gender, class, national, racial, ethnic, and religious oppression to participate in street night marches everywhere, where we will loudly shout: Liberation is our right, Jina symbol of our fight, Jin Jiyan Azadì.
For more information, visit the @Feminists4Jina Instagram page.
Welcoming Burien
Sept. 16 — 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152 St., Burien, WA 98166
From the host: The City of Burien and Discover Burien will mark their third year of bringing neighbors together with a day of community connection, play, and celebration!
This FREE event will feature:
*Come play with us! The Highline Heritage Museum will offer an array of multicultural games from around the world, including Lotería! Our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department will also have a variety of games that kids (and kids at heart) can play.
*Dance and music! Enjoy the sights and sounds of dance performances and music to celebrate cherished traditions that reflect our community’s cultural heritage.
*Enjoy Burien’s foodie paradise! Burien restaurants represent cuisines from around the world. Some highlights from small, local restaurants will be available for purchase.
*Meet Your Neighbors. Community-based organizations will be present to share information about their services and resources and provide giveaways.
Keep up-to-date with Welcoming Burien by following the City of Burien’s Facebook event page.
Free Movie Matinee
Sept. 16 — 2:30 p.m.
Rainier Beach Community Club, 6038 South Pilgrim St.
From the host: Free Saturday Movie Matinee at the Rainier Beach Community Club — fun, family friendly movies! Concession available (donations welcome). Kids must be accompanied by an adult. We make a custom Spotify playlist for each movie we show. Check out our poster, listen to the playlist, and you might be able to guess the movie. Guests submit their guess at the door, we draw a winner, and the winner receives a fabulous prize!
Playlist for Sept. 16 presentation: The King Is Dead (Long Live the Queens)
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
El Grito: Celebrating Mexico’s Independence
Sept. 17 — 1–3 p.m.
Town Hall Seattle
From the host: Showcasing the vibrant traditions, music, dances, and flavors of Mexico, El Grito is a spirited commemoration of Mexico’s independence and a symbol of Mexican heritage and unity. This event is part of Town Hall’s Venue Access Program (VAP).
1 p.m.: Pre-Show in the plaza with Floreador (trick-roping performer) and Aztec Dancers CeAtl Tonalli
2 p.m.: Official El Grito Ceremony and performance by the Ballard Civic Orchestra in the Great Hall featuring Bailadores de Bronce, Maria Reyna, and Joaquin Garzon
3 p.m.: Post-Show in The Forum with mariachi music featuring Mariachi Guadalajara
A livestream of the Ballard Civic Orchestra performance will be available. Portions of this event will also take place in The Wyncote NW Forum and the adjacent outdoor plaza.
For more information and to register, visit the Town Hall Seattle webpage.
Climate Rally to Declare an End to Fossil Fuels
Sept. 17 — 2–4 p.m.
Seattle Center on Broad Street Green
From the host: Family-friendly rally with speeches, booths, and art activity, in conjunction with the U.N. Climate Ambitions Summit and the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City.
For more information and to register, visit the EveryAction webpage.
Radical Women Meeting: Notes From the Frontlines of Reproductive Health Care
Sept. 21 — 7 p.m.
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., on #7 bus line and near Columbia City light rail station
From the host: Hear from special guest speaker Katelyn Yoder, who is an OB/GYN currently practicing in Seattle. She will address the local situation of reproductive health care. What are the pros and cons? What can activists do to advocate for patients and providers? Also, get the latest on what Radical Women is up to next. All are welcome to attend and get involved! Snacks and drinks available for donation.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Craetorus (EP Release) with Lightweight Champion and Miguel Escobar (All Ages Until 10 p.m.)
Sept. 23 — Doors at 7 p.m., music from 8–11 p.m.
Tim’s Tavern, 9655 16th Ave. SW
From the host: $10 presale online (save money!), $15 day of show, cash at door.
CRAETORUS: Starting as a solo musician from late 2017 to 2021, Darla Rae (front person of Craetorus) has been making moves to push for inclusivity and diversity in the Washington music scene. Their lyrics are described as contemplative, with tinges of catchiness, but enough to leave you with catharsis and a yearning for self reflection. Musically sounding in the likes of jazz, R&B, psychedelia, prog rock, and indie, they’ve somehow made a conglomeration of it all to make Craetorus’ distinct sound. Releasing their first single “Ivy” in April of 2019, they’ve been on the path to musical discovery with the recent support in May of 2022 from Jon Garber, Lychen Gipaya, Ryan Anthony Brooks, Nico Mitchell, and Danilo Martinez. Catch them soon with an EP release in 2023.
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION: Seattle indie alternative/alt-country. From WASHMAG on Lightweight Champion’s debut EP, Valley: “Lightweight Champion exact alt-country with an air of orderliness; think a pair of boots freshly scuffed rather than worn in. The melodies are simple but compelling, the rhythm section is tight, and Gabriel Delayne’s versatile piano keys makes for a formidable secret weapon. Most of it is comfortingly well-trodden material, like the three-chord lamentation of ‘Underperforming’ and the breezy ‘Winter Leaves.’ Closer ‘Daisy’ is the outlier, a milieu of synth and processed vocals that foreshadow an intriguing path for the band outside the familiar bar buzzers the band does so well here.” Members are Aaron Spieldenner, Gabriel Delayne, Cam Hancock, and Tom Moskal. Insta: @LightweightChampionBand.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Facebook event page.
Michael Harriot with Marcus Harrison Green: America Unredacted
Sept. 24 — 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Seattle
From the host: In his new book Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America, columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot presents a retelling of our nation’s history that promises to set the record straight and showcase the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Town Hall Seattle webpage.
Uplift Northwest 2nd Annual Empowerment Luncheon (21+)
Sept. 26 — 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., Seattle, WA
From the host: Come and be a part of a joyful celebration where we honor the incredible heroes who work relentlessly to enhance our community every day.
The issue of homelessness is multifaceted and deserves our unwavering focus. That’s why every penny raised from this charitable event will go towards empowering Uplift Northwest’s employment readiness and certification training programs.
Let’s celebrate our efforts and unite to make a lasting difference for those in need. Together, we can create a brighter future for all!
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Uplift Northwest’s Empowerment Luncheon webpage.
Taste of West Seattle 2023 (21+)
Sept. 28 — 6 p.m.
The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98136
From the host: Enjoy tastes from dozens of West Seattle restaurants, breweries, wineries, and more, all to benefit the West Seattle Food Bank.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit West Seattle Food Bank’s Taste of West Seattle webpage.
2023 Puget Sound Puppetry Festival
Sept. 29, 9 p.m., and Sept. 30, 10:30a.m.– 8 p.m.
Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton
From the host: The Puget Sound Puppetry Festival will host multiple events primarily focused on the Carco Theatre. The festival welcomes visiting puppet artists Pinned & Sewtured (Calle Allende) and Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory (still life) and will feature a new local performance (The Socks on my Hands Puppet Slam).
Aside from the main performances, activities will include youth puppet crafts, a teen/adult shadow puppetry workshop, a reception and hang-out at the brewmaster’s Taproom, and a screening of Frights and Delights, a Heather Henson Handmade Puppet Dreams collection.
Discounted tickets are available to Renton residents and free admission is provided for those unable to meet the cost of admission. All are welcome to enjoy these excellent events.
For more information and to get tickets, visit the Puget Sound Puppetry Festival webpage.
NAREB Young Realtist Division Launch Party
Sept. 29 — 7–10 p.m.
Taco City Taqueria, 5212 Rainier Ave. S.
From the host: NAREB, the premium network for Black real estate professionals, founded in 1947 with the mission to see democracy in housing, is proud to bring the Young Realtist Division (YRD) to the Pacific Northwest. The YTD’s mission is to empower youth and communities through financial education, wealth building, career exposure, mentorship, professional development, and leadership training.
Tickets to the launch party are $20 each, including food and a drink. You can purchase tickets on Eventbrite by searching Seattle Young Realtist Division Launch Party or following the link below. All proceeds from the event will go toward the Seattle YRD chapter for member scholarships, member training, and future events.
For more information and to register, visit the Eventbrite webpage.
Raise a Glass to Change (21+)
Sept. 30 — 11 a.m.
Luther’s Table, 419 S 2nd St. #1, Renton, WA 98057
From the host: Step into an event where each moment counts — an event that unites us for a shared purpose. REACH Renton is excited to extend an invitation to you for a brunch filled with connection, celebration, and support. This is more than just an event — it’s a gathering of individuals who believe in the power of positive change, all while enjoying delightful drinks and mocktails.
Our event is also a powerful platform for giving back. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of something extraordinary, where the atmosphere is not only vibrant with laughter and connection, but also where your presence directly contributes to impactful change.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit REACH Renton’s Raise a Glass to Change event webpage.
Scarecrow Video Zeitgeist ’23! — Why Can’t I Stream This?
Sept. 30 — 2–3:30 p.m.
Online
From the host: An Unstreamable discussion hosted by Chase Burns and Jas Keimig. Navigating streaming services can be treacherous. Whether it’s Max removing original content like Minx or the weird unavailability of classic movies like All That Jazz, the dream of unending media libraries that corporate streamers like Netflix have sold us has been a big fat lie. In this discussion based on their Scarecrow column, writers and film nerds Chase Burns and Jas Keimig will talk in-depth about how four movies — Crossroads (2002), The Brave Little Toaster (1987), Super Mario Bros (1993), and Heavenly Creatures (1994) — became unstreamable and why physical media matters.
Admission is free. Registration is required.
To register, fill out the Google Form.
October 2023
Branch Out (21+)
Oct. 1 — 1–2 p.m.
33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S, Federal Way, WA 98001 (the former Weyerhaeuser Company Headquarters Building)
From the host: Pacific Bonsai Museum’s Board of Directors invites you to a fun and festive afternoon in support of Pacific Bonsai Museum in an unparalleled location.
Enjoy stunning bonsai, hear live entertainment, cheers to friends with delicious bites & libations, and participate in a stirring paddle raise, all in celebration of the first 34 years of Pacific Bonsai Museum’s collection.
For more information and to register, please visit Pacific Bonsai Museum’s Branch Out event webpage.
Fall 2023 Exhibitions Opening Preview
Oct. 6 — 7:30–9 p.m.
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
From the host: Join us to celebrate the opening of the Frye Art Museum’s latest exhibitions:
“Clarissa Tossin: to take root among the stars“
“Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy“
Enjoy a preview of the exhibitions and reception with no-host bar. Frye members will receive complimentary drink tickets.
For more information and to register, please visit the Frye Art Museum’s Fall 2023 Exhibitions Opening Reception event page.
SJF 45th Birthday Party
Oct. 7 — 6–9 p.m.
Washington Hall or online
From the host: This year we’re grounding in celebration and joy by hosting an SJF Birthday Party; we’re not choosing this theme because times feel light or overly celebratory — just the opposite, in fact. We chose it because we believe joy and abundance are critical to center when doing social justice work. Stopping to fill our cups allows us to give more to community, more to the movement. We invite you to come and celebrate our journey as an organization, but also to celebrate the collective work and labor that we’ve put in together over the past weeks, months, and (45!!) years as folks committed to building and supporting progressive social movements.
For more information and to register, visit the Social Justice Fund webpage.
CRJS Open House
Oct. 15 — 1–4 p.m.
CRJS Campus: 10001 57th Ave. S.
From the host: Don’t miss the Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle Open House. CRJS is a college preparatory, Jesuit, Catholic high school that welcomes students of all faith traditions. We believe every student, regardless of family income, should have access to high-quality education. Every CRJS student works one day per week at a leading Seattle area business through the innovative Corporate Work Study program. The wages they earn at their job fund a substantial portion of the cost of their education, and students learn and practice critical social and workplace readiness skills. We are currently accepting 9th grade students for the fall of 2024.
For more information and to register, visit the CRJS webpage.
ACE Academy’s 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala (21+)
Oct. 21 — 6 p.m.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
From the host: For 11 years, the Academy for Creating Excellence (ACE) has provided excellent youth programming for young Black men and Men of Color. Our programs focus on the whole child, improve physical health and well-being, ensure youth empowerment, and improve skills to promote healing. ACE exists to prepare Black men and Men of Color for excellence through the core values of FAMILY, ACADEMICS, MOTIVATION, and ENVIRONMENT (FAME). Our mission is to provide high-quality services in support of African American/Black men and Men of Color in the Seattle, King County region. Fostering safe spaces to facilitate their upliftment to best understand themselves as viable world citizens, ACE provides service to an average of 200 students annually. ACE participants are ages 11–24 and reside in Seattle and King County. In 2022, ACE Academy hosted our first gala celebrating 10 years of impacting young Black men, their families, and Black educators.
The funds raised from our gala will help us maintain and grow our current programs to serve more youth and continue supporting our Black families and educators. We continue to dream big because we believe that anything is possible through mentoring and supporting our children to reach their highest potential.
For more information and to register, visit the ACE Academy’s webpage.
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