Compiled by Shara Wallace
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@…MORE
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GC in DC: In their own words
Mon, 02/04/13
(Editor’s Note: Highline Times freelance photographer Kurt Howard was embedded with the Global Connections Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble as a chaperone/photographer during the group’s once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington D.C. for the…MORE
Seahurst Park donut disappearing
Mon, 02/04/13
A familiar landmark in Burien’s Seahurst Park will disappear in the next year or so.
The large sculpture that greets visitors by the vehicle turnaround will be removed this year or next in conjunction with the park’s seawall project.
…MOREExecutive Constantine vows to help veterans connect with benefits in 2013
Mon, 02/04/13
As part of King County Executive Dow Constantine's State of the County address on Feb. 4, the local leader presented a plan to "connect military veterans and their families to benefits they've earned," in addition to speaking on gun violence,…MORE
City of Des Moines breaks new ground with City Currents Magazine
Mon, 02/04/13
Press release:
In a dramatic departure from the traditional paper newsletter, the city of Des Moines is pleased to announce the introduction of its own glossy-format magazine “City Currents.” The four-color glossy format of the new…MORE
On the Go - Week of 2-4-13
Mon, 02/04/13
Volunteer Introduction Session Southwest Seattle Historical Society 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave. S.W., one block from Alki Beach
Got time to volunteer? The Southwest Seattle Historical Society…MORE
Ballard High’s Seth Berger selected for McDonald’s All American basketball game
Mon, 02/04/13
Seth Berger picks the ball and brings it in for a score on Friday, Feb. 1 against Roosevelt.
On Tuesday, Jan. 29th, prior to the Ballard High School Boys Basketball game against Redmond High School, Senior Seth Berger was presented with…MORE
Senor Moose open again
Mon, 02/04/13
Update: If you haven't noticed yet, Senor Moose is open again.
Original
Just a notice that Senor Moose (5242 Leary Ave NW) is closing this week for remodeling, so the delicious happy hour margaritas will have to wait. We spotted…MORE
18 Ballard High teachers join boycott
Sun, 02/03/13
On Feb. 2, 18 Ballard High Schools made public their intent to join Garfield High School on the boycott on MAP testing. Ballard High School has already finished administering the test, so the boycott won't take effect until May, but the teachers…MORE
For Ballard teachers, dissatisfaction in MAP test has history
Sat, 02/02/13
While Garfield High School has taken the spotlight on the recent controversy over the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test, the subject has a history in Ballard.
On Saturday, Feb. 2, 18 Ballard High School teachers (so far) made public…MORE
