June 2018

Marguerite Johnson

Marguerite Johnson, known to friends as “Peggy,” passed away peacefully on May 12, 2018, at the age of 88.

 

Born on July 7, 1929 in Newton, Iowa to parents Henry and Marjorie Smith, Peggy moved with her family to Washington as a teenager. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Johnson and raised two children, Christie and Gary. Peggy enjoyed cooking, travelling, entertaining and vacationing in Hawaii with friends and family.   

 

Police accountability watchdog recommends changes to  Sheriff’s Office of Public Information Policy

information from King County

A report presented today by the King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) calls for policy changes related to how the King County Sheriff’s Office presents information to the public after an officer-involved shooting. 
 

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Arts in Parks program offering local events, installations and more this summer

Seattle Parks and Recreation's Arts in Parks program will feature community events, public art, and children's activities this summer across Seattle and in our local neighborhoods.

The Arts in Parks program supports new and established community festivals, art happenings and music concerts that enliven Seattle parks by promoting arts and culture, celebrating diversity, building community connections and energizing parks while connecting with underserved communities.

The full brochure for the program is available here but here's where you can enjoy the arts and entertainment in our areas.

West Seattle/White Center

HAMLET July 22, Sunday at 2 p.m. Roxhill Park

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NW Wine Academy wins Double Gold for Müller Thurgau at Seattle Wine Awards

Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College has won two prestigious awards at the Seattle Wine Awards held in early June. The Academy was awarded Double Gold for their 2017 Müller-Thurgau  

 

Muller Thurgau     

Müller-Thurgau is a white grape variety that was created by Hermann Müller from the Swiss Canton of Thurgau in 1882. It is a crossing of Riesling with Madeleine Royale. The grapes for the wine were grown here in the Puget Sound region.

The Academy's website describes the wine as "fresh and bright acidity, this brilliant, white-gold libation starts with a refreshing air of honeysuckle and finishes with a lively punch of green apple and a kiss of lime on your palate."

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Providence Mount St. Vincent Volunteer Fair set for June 21

  Providence Mount St. Vincent on Thursday June 21 from 2 to 8 p.m. will hold a Volunteer Fair for anyone interested in volunteering at “The Mount.”

Anyone who has ever thought about volunteering at The Mount should visit the fair to talk to current volunteers, find out more information and see the amazing community in person.

Volunteers  are needed to help with field trips, Emilie’s Treasures Thrift Store, “Fresh Air Friends” to enjoy the outdoors with residents, become a resident buddy, help with technology, social media, online exploring, and art class.

Providence Mount St. Vincent is located at 4831 35th Ave SW, Seattle. Contact Storey Squires at storey.squires@providence.org or 206-937-3701 ext.28170 for more information.

 

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