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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 April 2015

Before children charged the Nathan Hale football field, one dad strategizes with his son about how to get the most candy during the Annual Meadowbrook Community Center spring egg hunt held Saturday April 4. Photo Susan Fried

Free help with Tax Forms, Maker Day on Coding, April Poetry Contest, and more...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 April 2015

The Union Gospel Mission served more than 500 people at its annual Easter brunch.

Sybrina Fulton Appearance, GED and Construction Skills Program, Help with Health Insurance, Used Book Sale and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 April 2015

The Leschi Elementary Reading Rockets celebrate after tying with the Orca Elementary Lord of the Books to win the Seattle City Final of the 20th Annual Global Reading Challenge

Vote for a Seattle Parks’ project, Free Tax Help, Author Discusses 'Lincoln Assassin Who Got Away', and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 April 2015

Sing Fourth Teen Vocal Competition is open for auditions. Read more for details.

Foster Care Forum, Help with Health Insurance, Executive Training Scholarships, Sybrina Fulton and more...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 March 2015

Social Impact Fair, Sybrina Fulton at Community Event, Hip-Hop Benefit Concert and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 March 2015

Tacoma Alumni of Kappa Alpha Psi event, Voter Registration Deadlines, Health Care Workshop and more...

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Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 20 March 2015

Seattle Library 'Safe Place' Network, Section 8 application help, 'plowing bee' and more

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Little league basketball, police feedback, diabetes tests and more

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 March 2015

Great Seattle Seed Swap, Live Portrait art event, tax and housing help and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 March 2015

African American health study, St. Patrick's Day events and Native Caring conference and more...

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