The weather was kind to Ballard last night as thousands converged on Market and 24th street to observe the annual Syttende Mai parade, which was the biggest one yet, according to organizers.
With 94 entries and a few thousand participants…MORE
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Sealth student's films featured in SIFF showing May 17
Tue, 05/17/11
Two students from Chief Sealth High School will have their films projects screened May 17 at SIFF Cinema, 321 Mercer St. at 6 p.m. The animations were created over the course of the school year, with cutting edge multimedia tools as part of the…MORE
Zoo looking for input in the naming of the new python
Tue, 05/17/11
The Woodland Park Zoo has a new resident and they're looking for community input in what to call the newest inhabitant. The new member is an eight-year-old, 100-pound male python snake that was introduced last week. At its introduction, staff of…MORE
Parks & Rec won't cover costs for Alki Art Fair, sponsors, donors sought
Tue, 05/17/11
Alki Advisory Council and the Alki Art Fair Organizing Committee press release:
The Alki Advisory Council and the Alki Art Fair Organizing Committee are proud to present the 14th annual Alki Art Fair on July 23 and 24, 2011.
In…MORE
SheROX Triathalon Series kicks off in Federal Way, July 10
Tue, 05/17/11
Press release: May 17, 2011
All-women’s SheROX Triathlon Series helps kick off summer race season July 10 in Federal Way, WA.
WHEN: Sunday, July 10, 7 a.m. start time (Free expo: July 9) WHAT: SheROX Federal Way WHERE: Federal Way…MORE
Master's Track and Field Meet coming to West Seattle Stadium on June 4
Tue, 05/17/11
Press release from Seattle Parks and Recreation:
SEATTLE PARKS HOLDS MASTERS’ TRACK AND FIELD MEET Event is especially for those 30 years and older.
Attention all adult track and field enthusiasts. Grab your track shoes and stretch…MORE
West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting tonight, May 17
Tue, 05/17/11
From Richard Miller, president of the WSCPC:
The guest speaker at the meeting tonight will be Steve Freng the Prevention/Treatment Manager for the NWHIDTA-Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. The HIDTA program coordinates drug…MORE
First Annual Peony Festival to blossom at Seattle Chinese Garden May 21
Tue, 05/17/11
The Seattle Chinese Garden, which just had its formal dedication of the first major structure to be completed on May 15 is inviting the public to floral appreciation event on Saturday May 21.
The First Annual Peony Festival from 12:00 pm…MORE
UPDATE: Seattle City Council meeting cancelled, Councilmember Rasmussen explains
Tue, 05/17/11
At 8:55 am today, Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin entered the office of Councilmember Mike O'Brien to announce the special session meeting, scheduled for 9:00 am this morning to discuss the tunnel/viaduct referendum (vote)…MORE
Governor signs bill correcting licensing discrepancy in school-based child-care facilities
Tue, 05/17/11
Yesterday, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed into law a bill that will correct a discrepancy in licensing requirements for before- and after-school child care facilities that operate in public and private school buildings. This bill is said to save…MORE
