| May |
| 15 |
| 8:30 am |
The White Center Community Development Association is holding its annual Spring Clean on Saturday, May 15th, from 8:30am to 2:30pm, so get your gloves, cleaners, brooms and buckets ready.
We recommend that you sign up before April 16th – this way you’ll get a FREE “I (heart) White Center” t-shirt, as well as a free offer to become a CDA member.
Here are the details:
WHAT: White Center Community Development Association’s annual Spring Clean
WHEN: Saturday, may 15th from 8:30am – 2:30pm
WHERE: Starts at White Center CDA Office – 1615 SW Cambridge Street (Corner of 17th and Cambridge)
INFO: From a poster:
WHITE CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU ALL TO:
WHITE CENTER SPRING CLEAN 2010
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 8:30am-2:30pm
White Center CDA Office – 1615 SW Cambridge Street (Corner of 17th and Cambridge)
Register before April 16 to receive a free “I Heart White Center” t-shirt, light breakfast, and lunch!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM.
You can submit the form to whitecenterspringclean@gmail.com, fax it to our office at (206) 658-8344 or drop it off at our office at the address above. If you have questions about the event, please contact Nhan Nguyen at (206) 694-1082 x166.
Let’s get together for a cleaner White Center!
White Center’s own Geoffrey “Mac” McElroy, owner of the Triangle Pub and now a candidate for the 34th District Legislative seat being vacated by Sharon Nelson, released a statement about the closure of the South Park Bridge on Monday (Mar. 15th).
The bridge, which, as we reported Feb. 17th, will be closed at the end of June because the latest round of federal stimulus money grants did NOT include any for it, and according to the King County website:
Several studies have shown that the condition of the bridge warrants major rehabilitation or replacement.
Here’s Mac’s statement:
“The planned South Park Bridge closing is a glaring example of how voters in our legislative district are being under represented. My issue is not with the legislators who represent our local districts. Nor is it with their representatives, who “informed” the residents of South Park that their bridge is being closed on June 30, 2010. My issue is primarily with the fact that there is currently NO PLAN to mitigate the effects of the bridge closure on South Park, White Center, Burien, West Seattle, Tukwila or Seattle.
“We elect officials whom we expect will represent our interests. We vote for taxes that will pay for the programs that we believe are important. Our system of government is based upon the idea of representation and in this particular instance the voices of the people were not heard. In spite of a groundswell of community concern, there is no bridge, no plan, and currently no help being offered.
“In this moment it is important that we insure that our elected officials come up with a plan for how traffic is going to be routed, how emergency services are going to be provided, and how Seattle and Tukwila are going to work together to develop a traffic plan for everyone’s benefit. Whether I am elected or not, I pledge to work with our communities to come up with a plan to mitigate the closure of the South Park Bridge. It is time for solutions and results. We can deal with politics later.”
| Mar |
| 16 |
The King Conservation District (King CD) will be holding a district-wide election for an open seat on its board of supervisors this coming Tuesday, March 16.
King CD, working with Bellevue-based election administrator Election Trust, will be providing seven polling locations throughout the district.
Candidates for the position include:
- Mary Embleton, Seattle
- Mara Heiman, Auburn
- Teri Herrera, Redmond
- Kirk Prindle, Seattle
- Max Prinsen, Renton
For a list of voting locations, hours of operation and candidate backgrounds, visit www.kingcd.org.
Registered voters who reside within the district, which encompasses most of King County, are eligible to vote in the election, with the exception of residents of cities that do not fall within the King CD’s boundaries (Federal Way, Enumclaw, Skykomish, Milton and Pacific). Voters must present proper identification, such as a driver’s license, passport or birth certificate.
The all-volunteer, five member board includes three elected members and two who are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission. All supervisors serve three-year terms. The board of supervisors conducts regular public meetings to oversee the district’s budget and provide guidance and
oversight to district staff.
The King CD provides information and technical assistance programs available to all landowners within the district’s boundaries (most of King County) on a
voluntary, non-regulatory basis. The district provides grants for conservation-focused projects and programs, and initiates community outreach activities that include workshops, education programs, site visits, farm plans, and consultation on land, water, and wildlife management.
As one of 47 conservation districts in the state, the King CD is a natural resources assistance agency authorized by the State of Washington and guided by the Washington State Conservation Commission. The election is held in accordance with Washington Revised Code RCW 89.08.
Further information on conservation district elections and procedures throughout the state can be found at www.scc.wa.gov/index.php/Elections-and-Appointments.
For more information on the King Conservation District, visit www.kingcd.org.
On Friday afternoon (Mar. 12), Public Health – Seattle and King County closed the Del Rio Food Store, located at 10230 16th Ave SW in White Center, for the following reasons:
Establishment: Del Rio Food Store
Address: 10230 16th SW, Seattle 98146
Date closed: March 12, 2010, 2:30 pm
Reasons:
- Inadequate handwashing facilities
- Hands not washed
- Handling ready-to-eat foods with bare hands
- Cross contamination not prevented with raw meat storage
- Inadequate hot holding temperatures
- Potentially hazardous foods at room temperature
- Inadequate cold holding temperatures
- Toxic chemicals improperly stored
Status: CLOSED
According to the county website:
Closure information remains online for a period of 7 days after establishment is reopened. To ensure you are viewing the most current information, click the Refresh or Reload button on your Internet browser.
Public Health lists the reason the establishment was closed, whether it has been reopened, and the date it reopened. Reasons for closing a food establishment can vary and include such issues as failure to follow the permit process and unsafe food handling.
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| Mar |
| 14 |
| 1:00 pm |
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a Mid-Century Home with Puget Sound views from both floors in Burien’s Three Tree Point area above Maplewild.
Imagine a home where you can relax and enjoy the view from nearly every room in the house as well as the deck. The carport offers storage above and at the end; plus there is a basement shop.
Here are the details:
WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, March 14th, from 1pm to 4pm.
WHERE: 2923 SW 164th Place • Burien 98166
INFO:
- List Price: $499,000
- Listing#: 19432
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.75
- Fireplaces: 2
- Year Built: 1952
- 2 Carport-Attached
- Approximate House SqFt: 2,190
- Lot Square Footage: 14,625
Interior Features:
- Dining Room
- Security System
Site Features:
- Cable TV
- Deck
- Fenced-Partially
- Shop
Marketing Remarks:
View, View, View!
Puget Sound with Ferry Crossing viewed from both floors of this Mid-centry home in the Three Tree Point area above Maplewild!
Imagine a home where you can relax and enjoy the view from nearly every room in the house as well as the deck!
Original owners built this house to take advantage of location & private seclusion.
The carport offers storage above & at the end, plus there is a basement shop.
Now is your opportunity to own this view & update the house to your liking!
DIRECTIONS:
- From Maplewild go east on 29th SW.
- At Y (164th Pl) go Right follow road up & to the left.
- Second house on left.
- To leave-back out of driveway & continue north to complete loop you started.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing.
Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.
| Mar |
| 31 |
The YMCA is now accepting applications through March 31st for their Teen Leadership Institute & Youth Exchange to Japan, which gives local teenagers a chance to experience Japanese culture through a trip this summer.
Teens currently in grades 8-12 will travel to Kobe, Hiroshima and Kyoto from July 22-Aug. 7, 2010.
There are 14 spots available, and group selection will take place in early April, so be sure to get your applications in before March 31st.
According to a press release:
Participants learn important leadership skills, cultural sensitivity, history and language through home stays, visiting historical places and interacting with teens their own age. There are 14 spots available in the Annual YMCA Teen Leadership Institute, a 45–year-old international partnership between the YMCA of Greater Seattle and Kobe YMCA.
Michaella Rosner, a participant in last year’s Youth Exchange, feels that the experience was truly eye-opening. “Japan really made me understand how similar people are across cultures. You can hear all your life how much we all have in common, but it doesn’t really sink in until you’re high-fiving Japanese girls and talking about boys. It’s also incredible how willing my host family was to accept me into their family. They begin their emails to me ‘Dear our daughter Michaella.’ I get homesick for Japan sometimes,” she says.
YMCA of Greater Seattle is part of the World Alliance of YMCAs in 122 countries. The Teen Leadership program is one of a number of international programs the Seattle YMCA is offering for teens, young adults and families.
The subsidized cost for the program (including pre-trip training, airfare, transportation, food, lodging and activities) is $2,750. Financial assistance is available to the extent possible for those in need.
Parents and applicants can join one of following information meetings to learn more about the trip:
- Monday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. : Northshore Family YMCA, 11811 NE 195th Street, Bothell, WA 98011
- Tuesday, March 22, 7:00 p.m. : West Seattle High School Library, 3000 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Thursday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.: Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle, WA 98059
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is a charitable, non-profit organization serving King and south Snohomish counties since 1876. Reaching more than 140,700 people annually through 12 branches, two overnight camps and more than 200 program sites, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs and services in child care, youth development, education, foster care, family support, wellness and outdoor experiences.
More information may be found at seattleymca.org.
Despite its ironic name, White Center is a colorful, diverse place that lends itself well to Photography.
We here at The White Center Blog love both the Dub-C and Photography, hence today’s Photo Friday submission by Nicole Painter, who describes herself as:
I am a 26 year old college student and aspiring/amateur artist. I grew up in a middle class home in California with my single mother, the accountant.
Four years ago my mother bought a house in White Center as a means to get an “edge on the housing market”. Her thought was that her property value would go up once “white center got cleaner”. Two years ago I moved to White Center to take over my live in my mother’s house while she traveled and lived in Europe.
Admittedly, I was a bit nervous about my surroundings at first. I was the minority, and therefore out of my element and comfort zone. After my time spent here, my ideas about White Center have changed immensely. I see beauty and charm around every corner. White Center is the heart of what Seattle means to me. With it’s colors that run vibrant and culture that reigns. open markets, laundromat time machines, rusted Chevy novas and screams of children playing in the street.
White Center’s charm is sometimes what we choose not to see.
About her Photo Slideshow below, Nicole says:
there’s a beauty in white center, a charm. colors run vibrant and culture reigns. open markets, laundromat time machines, rusted chevy novas and screams of children playing in the street. white center is what sometimes we choose not to see:
See more of Nicole Painter’s Photography here.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Photo Friday is a new feature we're trying out at The White Center Blog. Are you a local Photographer? Have some pics shot in White Center you think we should showcase? Please email us a link and explanation and we'll consider posting yours!]
| Mar |
| 15 |
| 6:00 pm |
Our friends at the White Center Community Development Association alert us to an upcoming educational business seminar on small business tax, funding and financing on Monday, March 15th from 6pm – 8pm at Chase Bank (1616 SW 100th Street).
Here are the details:
WHAT: Educational seminar on small business tax, funding and financing.
WHEN: Monday, March 15th from 6pm – 8pm.
WHERE: Chase Bank Meeting Room, located at 1616 SW 100th Street in White Center.
INFO: From a flier:
Do you own or think of owning a business in White Center? Do you have business tax-related questions?
Are you interested in finding out about funding/financing sources to start/operate your business?
Would you like to pick the brain of an expert in business development and a couple of CPAs?
You are invited to: AN EDUCATION SEMINAR ON SMALL BUSINESS TAX, FUNDING & FINANCING
Presented: Cornerstone Funding Company
Location: Chase Bank – Meeting Room
Address: 1616 SW 100th Street
Date & Time: Monday, March 15 6pm – 8pm
RSVP is required by emailing Nhan Nguyen at nhan@wccda.org or call 206.694.1082 Ext. 166.
| Mar |
| 13 |
| Mar |
| 20 |
Thousands of Local Boy Scouts are mounting a massive Food Drive beginning this Saturday, March 13th (and concluding next Saturday, March 20th), in one of the largest food collection campaigns ever mounted by troops in the Puget Sound area.
The campaign, called “SCOUTING FOR FOOD,” kicks off this Saturday when Scouts canvas neighborhoods with door-hangers listing the most-needed food items for local food banks.
The Scouts will return next Saturday (March 20th) to pick up donations and deliver them to local food banks.
Record numbers of people are visiting local food banks in the wake of news that Washington state’s unemployment rate rose to 9.3 percent in January. 373,000 children living in Washington state households struggle to put food on the table, according to Children’s Alliance and USDA reports. To meet the increased food shortage locally, the Chief Seattle Council is teaming up with the Pacific Harbors Council of Boy Scouts of America making this the largest food collection campaign ever done by them. The two councils represent up to nearly 46,000 Scouting youth participation.
“In these tough economic times the SCOUTING FOR FOOD drive is more important than ever,” says Pat Craven, Boy Scout Spokesman. “Coordinating the two councils for our 2010 Centennial effort means we can help more people.” Craven added, “This drive will allow our Scouts to put into action the Scout Oath by ‘Helping Other People at All Times’.”
“Many families have depleted their resources and find themselves in need for the first time in their lives and our stock is dangerously low,” says Teresa Andrade, Center Manager at Kirkland/Northshore Hopelink. “The SCOUTING FOR FOOD drive by the Boy Scouts makes a huge difference to the people who depend on our help, especially when programs serving Washington’s children have received harsh cuts in state and local funding.”
And speaking of local food banks and fundraisers, don’t forget that there are two major fundraiser events for the Highline Area Food Bank this weekend:
- Friday night, March 12th, 6pm+: Cove to Clover Pub Crawl starts at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub.
- Sunday, March 14th, 1pm: Cove to Clover 5k race begins at the Normandy Park Community Center.
The Kent Police Department has created a website showcasing photos of 160 recovered stolen items including electronics, wallets, purses, backpacks, stereos, baby clothes and even a wedding dress; some of which may have been originally swiped in the White Center/unincorporated South King County area.
According to police, a man and woman who are suspected of breaking into more than 100 cars have been busted. Now, they want to return the stolen items to their rightful owners.
The suspects were apparently caught when they used stolen credit cards at local businesses. Police then followed their trail and recovered the stolen stuff in a storage locker as well as at local pawn shops.
According to the website:
Suspects Mode of Operation:
Type of crime: Vehicle prowls (car break ins)
Method of entry: Break window or force door lock
Types of vehicles: Different types and styles but they favored FORD F-series trucks
Property targeted: luggage, purses, laptop computers, GPS units, assorted tools, backpacks, cameras, MP3 players, I-Pods, cell phones, CD players, car stereos, jewelry, anything of value.
Estimated time range of criminal activity: Past 3-4 months
Focus area of vehicle prowl activity: Kent, Tukwila, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, South Seattle, Unincorporated areas of South King County. Collateral areas that may have been impacted as well are: Des Moines, Federal Way, Auburn, Bellevue.
If you were the victim of a car break-in between Oct. 1, 2009 and Feb. 4, 2010, your stolen items may be in police custody – check this website now and see if you recognize anything; if you do, contact Officer Bateman at (253) 856-5894 or via email: kbateman@ci.kent.wa.us.
The recovered stolen property includes (click on links below to see individual pics):
Is this your Pirate Stuff? The Kent PD might have it...
- Laptops
- Cell phones
- MP3 players
- Car Stereos
- Unusual, miscellaneous stuff like:
Some items have been claimed and returned, but most are still in evidence and awaiting rightful return to their owners – so check out the website here.
| Mar |
| 13 |
| 5:00 pm |
The organizers of Sunday’s Cove to Clover 5K fundraiser race for the Highline Area Food Bank (which serves portions of North Highline) want our Readers to know that there’s a “Last Gasp” registration and packet pickup this Saturday, March 13th from 5pm – 8pm at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub in Burien.
This “last gasp” is intended for already-registered runners to get their shiny new race numbers, timing chop and t-shirt (if you registered early enough that is…), as well as for new runners to register and save the $5 race day fee increase.
That’s right – if you haven’t registered, don’t worry – you can do so at this event, and according to their website:
Don’t expect to get a shirt until after our post-race t-shirt order goes in but you can still avoid the $5 race day fee increase.
We don’t order gobs of extra shirts to insure we give every dollar we can to the food bank at the end of the day.
You will walk out with a race # and a timing chip.
The race is Sunday, starting at 1pm sharp at the Normandy Park Community Club (map here), then winding up through Burien ending at Mick Kelly’s. This is a great cause that will help numerous hungry neighbors; for more info on both the race and how/where to register, click here.
Also, don’t forget the Cove to Clover Pub Crawl this Friday night, beginning at 6pm at Mick Kelly’s in downtown Burien. For a $10 donation you’ll get a keepsake bib and a passport, which you then must get stamped at five of 13 area bars, restaurants, coffeeshops and others participating. You do NOT need to drink alcohol, although many will; for those we strongly advise using cabs or a designated driver.
More info on the Pub Crawl is here.
Here are the “Last Gasp” details:
WHAT: Cove to Clover “Last Gasp” Registration & Packet Pickup
WHEN: Saturday, March 13th from 5pm – 8pm
WHERE: Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub, located at 435 SW 152nd Street • Burien • 206.246.2473.
INFO: From their website:
Registered?
Come on in and get your shiny new race number, timing chip and shirt (if you registered early enough).You’ll be stylin in the morning when you board the shuttle at Mick’s in the morning already sporting your number and cool snake shirt
Not Registered?
Don’t expect to get a shirt until after our post-race t-shirt order goes in but you can still avoid the $5 race day fee increase. We don’t order gobs of extra shirts to insure we give every dollar we can to the food bank at the end of the day. You will walk out with a race # and a timing chip.Avoid the race day rush!
Recently, King County Executive Dow Constantine spoke about his “Blueprint For Reform” in a speech to the King County Council where he laid out “a host of immediate and long-term challenges.”
He challenged the Council and the public to:
- invest… in a 21st century transportation infrastructure,
- protect… our health and the most vulnerable in our communities,
- maintain… excellence in public safety and justice for all,
- and partner… with our cities and regional governments, [and] business and labor leaders, to focus on creating jobs and opportunity.
Next, referring to his draft of the first-ever King County Strategic Plan, he cited four elements of his reform:
- Service excellence
- A quality workforce
- Wise financial stewardship
- A robust public engagement
And now, a public Opinionnaire® Survey through SocialCapitalReview.org has been issued about his “Blueprint for Reform,” where citizens are being asked to take a survey online here.
According to a press release from SocialCapitalReview.org:
One of the under-reported items of the Executive’s “blueprint for reform” is the element for “robust public engagement”. We focus on this element of reform at our new Social Capital Review blog and are highlighting a special online survey to gage the public’s reaction to specific quotations from his speech.
The special Opinionnaire® survey was created by the Forum Foundation “in the spirit of public service to the citizens of King County”. It is based on the same tools used by the Countywide Community Forums — an existing public engagement program from the King County Auditor’s Office that has been used since 2008 for critical feedback from anyone who lives or works in the county.
Registration of King County Citizen Councilors is at CommunityForums.org.
So, if you could spare a few minutes, and like to have your opinion heard, we encourage you to take the survey by clicking here.
Here’s a 15-minute video documentary we found that was shot, produced and directed by an Evergreen State College student named Tom Seyss, called “White Center: A Student Documentary.”
Along with historic photos and locations, the video features local historian Ron Richardson, Full Tilt Ice Cream’s Justin Cline, Aileen Balahadia of the White Center Community Development Association, Rick Jump, Executive Director of the White Center Food Bank, restaurant owners Niki Nguyen, Ana Castro and Leticia Martinez, and outgoing North Highline Fire Chief Scott Lavielle.
According to the blurb Tom wrote for the doc:
“This 15 minute film explores the neighborhood of White Center in late 2009 looking at the issues of; annexation, gentrification, and community collaboration through the eyes of local business owners and community leaders of this diverse neighborhood.“
White Center: a student documentary from Tom Seyss on Vimeo.
Good work Tom!
Our fave namesake sports team, The Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG), kicked off their 2010 season opener recently to raise money for various charities, including;
- Old Dog Haven, a small nonprofit group using a network of foster parents to provide a loving safe home for abandoned senior dogs.
- The Pin Up Angels, who send care packages to our deployed servicemen and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
- The Lambert House, a center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth that encourages empowerment through the development of leadership, social and life skills.
- Fisher House, who supports military and their families while recovering from illness or injury.
The first bout of the season Jan. 31st was an exhibition bout, which was set up like a mini-tournament. Our own Bart Bryan and Mark Neuman braved the dangerous sidelines of the bout to shoot this video, which was edited by Gina Bourdage:
This was a bout RCRG played for charities, and will not count toward their regular season team standings; however, at the end of the night the standings were
- Sockit Wenches
- Grave Danger
- Throttle Rockets
- Derby Liberation Front
Here are the points:
- Period 1, 1st Players: TR 62, SW 97
- Period 1, 2nd Players: GD 88, DLF 51
- Period 2, Grudge Match: TR 97, DLF 43
- Period 2, Champs: GD 66, SW 70
On March 6th, the RCRG set new records with attendance reaching 5,158 fans, the top attendance for a modern roller derby bout, packed KeyArena to watch the first regular home bout of season 6.
The Throttle Rockets smashed the skates of Derby Liberation Front, while Grave Danger drew first blood against the Sockit Wenches. Word on the street (direct from KeyArena folks), is that Rat City Rollergirl fans drink more beer than ANY sporting event at KeyArena! For more information and tickets visit www.ratcityrollergirls.com.
Ever wonder what it takes to be a Rat City Roller Girl? It’s more than a pair of skates and some lip gloss. To even be considered you need to commit to three 2-hours practices a week, work six committee hours a month and “Have a ton of chutzpah, sweat, determination, and a nice smile” just to name a few.
Beyond the eye-catching outfits these girls take some serious hits. Don’t believe us? Just check out the Hall Of Pain section of their website (there is a reason a disclaimer is posted to this page, this is no joke).
RCRG’s next bout is Saturday, April 10th, with Derby Liberation Front vs. Grave Danger, and Sockit Wenches vs. Throttle Rockets.
by Burien City Council members agreed on Monday night (March 8th) to consider a resolution expressing to residents of northern North Highline (aka White Center) the city’s interest in eventually annexing this unincorporated area.
The formal resolution will include wording that declares “the Burien City Council intends to advance annexation in [north North Highline] as soon as reasonably possible after successfully completing the annexation [of south North Highline].”
The green "Area Y" section is what Burien might go after.
This is the initial draft wording for the “Now therefore” conclusion of the proposed resolution that City Manager Mike Martin and council members agreed on during Monday night’s discussion of Burien’s possible annexation of the remaining North Highline unincorporated area.
Only Councilwoman Lucy Krakowiak, who also opposed the annexation of south North Highline, demurred.
Burien council members will consider the resolution, which will be drafted by Martin, at their March 22 meeting.
Voters of south North Highline approved in August annexation by Burien. The annexation of that area becomes effective on April 1.
In the meantime, the city of Seattle has expressed renewed interest in annexing the north North Highline unincorporated area.
The proposed resolution is a response, in part, to requests by some north North Highline residents for a display of interest by Burien in their unincorporated area, to assure residents there that they have an alternative to annexation by Seattle.
Additional details will follow.
| Mar |
| 9 |
| 6:00 pm |
King County Sheriff Sue Rahr, along with other public safety officials, will be giving a special presentation on Tuesday, March 9th from 6pm – 8pm at the South Park Community Center, just down the hill from White Center.
The purpose of this meeting is to address area safety issues, especially gang activity.
Sheriff Rahr will be joined by Jaime Mendez from Univision Seattle TV and La Voz de Washington radio, along with other local gang prevention specialists to talk to Latino families in the community about keeping their kids out of gangs. King County Deputy and Burien Police Officer Joe Gagliardi, a regional expert on gangs and gang activity, will give a visual presentation that will be simultaneously translated for the audience by Mendez.
Mendez, a local Latino radio and television news personality, is also the voice and face of a series of Spanish language radio and television commercials that the Sheriff’s Office has been running which identify the signs of gang involvement that families need to look for.
“We have to make an effort to talk to every community – and language and culture cannot be our excuse not to reach out and do something,” notes Sheriff Rahr.
The Sheriff’s Office E-911 Communications Center can answer many foreign language calls and refer callers to available translators who can help. The Latino community effort is made possible by federal gang prevention funding generated by Washington State congressional delegation members, including Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Jim McDermott. The Sheriff intends to expand this project to other communities where English is a second language for adults in the family home.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Sheriff Sue Rahr and other public safety officials will discuss gang activity in South Park.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 9th from 6pm – 8pm.
WHERE: South Park Community Center, located at 8319 8th Ave South.
INFO: From a press release:
Keep Your Family and Community Safe!
The King County Sheriff’s Office invites residents of South Park to an important event at the South Park Community Center. Gang activity is increasing and dangerous to your family, and especially to your children. Come to this special event to learn how to keep your kids from becoming involved in gangs. Meet police officers who are here to help your family in the community. Experts will be presenting information and knowledge about how gangs operate and what you can do to keep them away from your neighborhood.
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: South Park Community CenterKing County Sheriff Sue Rahr and other public safety officials ask that you attend this special presentation to learn from experts on gangs and listen to answers to these questions:
- How serious is the gang problem in South Park?
- What can parents do to keep children away from the influence and pressure of gang involvement?
- What are the signs that tell you when gangs are active in your community?
- What can the residents of South Park do to help the Sheriff’s deputies to keep gangs out of their neighborhood?
The King County Sheriff understands your concerns about persons being asked to show documentation of their immigration status. This gang awareness and prevention event is only about keeping your family and community safe. No questions about personal identification will be asked of those who attend this special presentation. Your participation is essential to making this occasion successful, so these amenities will be provided at no cost:
- Food and beverages
- Games and care for small children.
- Fun activities for teenagers.
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