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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 April 2015

People enjoyed the beat of the drums during the 22nd Annual World Rhythm Festival April 17 - 19 at Seattle Center. The event featured performances, and dance and music workshops. Susan Fried photo

Maker Day on Coding, Medical Benefits Increase for Victims od Domestic Violence, Student Assistant Program at the Library, and more...

Details: Published: 16 April 2015

Seattle Black Film Festival, Maker Day on Coding, Repair Café At The Seattle Public Library, and more...

Details: Published: 16 April 2015

Equity Training for Advocates, GED and Construction Skills Program, Career Expo, and more...

Details: Published: 16 April 2015

Krispy Kreations artist Rusty Weise provides an oversized edible work of art at opening reception April 16

Details: Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News; Published: 15 April 2015

The St. Paul's Church in Northeast Portland faces demolition. Photo by Portland Chronicle

Community advocate Cat Goughnour urges Portlanders to act to halt the teardown of the historic St. Paul's Church

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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