Seattle Sun Newspaper - Vol. 7, Issue 9, September 2003
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Seattle Sun mixed briefs
Author to give talk
Author Jim Merkel will read from and discuss his new book "Radical Simplicity: Small Footprints on a Finite Earth" on Monday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Ballard Library, 5711 24th Ave. NW.
A former military engineer, Merkel quit his job after the Exxon Valdez disaster in Alaska and has since formed the Global Living Project to conduct workshops on personal and societal sustainability.
Howard Zinn, author of "A People's History of the United States," calls Merkel's newest book "the most persuasive argument I have yet seen for all of us to radically change the way we live day to day."
This free program is sponsored by the Ballard Library and the Washington Center for the Book. Copies of Merkel's book will be available for purchase.
For details, call 684-4089
Yard sale benefits scholarships
The Philanthropic Education Organization will hold a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 12036 35th Ave. NE. Featured will be an array of household goods, stereos/radios, children's clothing, and odds and ends. The Philanthropic Education Organization is a women's group that raises money in order to grant scholarships to single mothers.
Rock of Ages open house
The Rock of Ages Lutheran Brethren Church will dedicate its elevator addition with an open house and service on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 316 N. 70th St. The service and cornerstone placement will take place at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For details, call 783-4161.
Plant Amnesty sale, Sept. 21
The annual Plant Amnesty Plant Sale and Fall Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sand Point Magnuson Park. The sale will feature a large variety of plants, including new and recycled shrubs, trees and perennials. The Plant Amnesty Fall Festival will include expert pruning demonstrations, plant experts to answer your gardening questions, and a display of specimen plants for those seeking to add something unusual to their gardens. Father Weedo Sarducci will hear your horticultural sins and the Ugly Yard Photo Contest will spotlight the work of the area's worst gardeners in five categories: bad shrub pruning, really bad tree pruning, awful design, deadly dull, and too bizarre. Remember not to act surprised if you see a photo of your yard. The event is free and there is ample free parking. For more information, call 783-9813.
Calling history buffs
The North Central neighborhoods of Seattle will be the focus of an two-month program by History House of Greater Seattle.
The museum is seeking participants from North End business, church, school, and community groups to present their stories for an exhibit at History House, located at 790 N 34th St. in Fremont. The stories can be presented with the aid of slide, photo, and video presentations. Representatives from History House are available to guide participants through the process.
North Central Seattle neighborhoods include Bitter Lake, Haller Lake, Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, Green Lake,Wallingford, and Fremont.
For details, call project manager Ron Richardson at 935-8981 or e-mail him at rasr@attbi.com.
Maple Leaf event, Sept. 20
The City will hold a public event on Saturday, Sept. 20, to celebrate its recent acquisition of property for a new community garden in the Maple Leaf neighborhood. The event has been tentatively set to begin at 10:30 a.m. Details were still being firmed up as the Seattle Sun was set to go to print. For more information, call Catherine Anstett of Seattle Parks and Recreation at 615-0386.
Nordic Heritage art show
The work of 30 Scandinavian master artists will be on display from Sept. 6 through Sept. 28 at the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St. Included in the display are paintings, etchings, drawings, and some ceramic and glass pieces.
Museum members can attend a preview on Friday, Sept. 5. For details, call 789-5707.