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10.01.2009
The National Parks Series: Great Nature Screening w/ Panel Discussion on the Future of the National Parks

6:00pm
REI Flagship, Seattle
Free Admission

Great Nature, the fifth episode of The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, shares stories close to Washington’s heart. From a Japanese couple who finds hope remembering Mt. Rainier while separated at internment camps to Franklin Roosevelt’s quest to save the Olympic National Park rainforests - the episode engages the spirit that makes Washington’s National Parks great. Join us for an evening to remember the past while looking towards the future.

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10.06.2009
Queen Anne Science Café: Nanotechnology in Commercial Airplanes

7:30pm
T.S. McHughs
21 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109

KCTS 9, the Pacific Science Center and Science on Tap present monthly discussions from the world of science in a laid back, social way at T.S. McHughs. Grab a beverage and pull up a stool, no science background required. This is a free lecture. Seating is limited, so it's recommended to arrive early.

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10.10.2009
Community Cinema Screening: Copyright Criminals

3:00pm
SIFF Cinema

Can you own a sound? As hip-hop rose from the streets of New York to become a multibillion-dollar industry, artists such as Public Enemy and De La Soul began reusing parts of previously recorded music for their songs. But when record company lawyers got involved everything changed. Years before people started downloading and remixing music, hip-hop sampling sparked a debate about copyright, creativity and technological change that still rages today.

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10.15.2009
Vote 2009: The King County Executive Debate

6:00pm
KCTS 9 Studio

Dow Constantine is Chair of the King County Council and a former state lawmaker. Susan Hutchison runs one of Seattle’s largest philanthropic organizations and was a TV news anchor for 25 years. Now both want your vote to become the next King County Executive.

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10.15.2009
Recessionomics: Tips for the Thrifty from the 1930's, 40's, 70's and Today -- The Frugal Kitchen

6:30pm
MOHAI

We’ve all heard the phrase “waste-not, want-not,” but how many of us actually live by this principle, even when purse strings are tight? Historian Helen Divjak takes you on a brief journey through the history of American gardens and kitchens in tough times, and then introduces you to a panel of experts who will teach you time-tested techniques for planting your own year-round “Victory” garden, creating a no-waste kitchen, and improving shopping and composting practices with special hints for urban environments.

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10.16.2009
Latino Community Fund Annual Summit

9:00am
Bellevue Community CollegeCarlsen Theater/College CafeteriaBellevue, WA 98007

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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10.16.2009
Cumbre Annual del Latino Community Fund

9:00am
Bellevue Community College

Carlsen Theater/College Cafeteria

Bellevue, WA 98007

VIERNES, 10/16: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SABADO, 10/17: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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10.17.2009
Latino Community Fund Annual Summit & Civic Academy

9:00am
Bellevue Community CollegeCarlsen Theater/College CafeteriaBellevue, WA 98007

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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10.17.2009
LCF Cumbre Anual & Talleres

9:00am
Bellevue CommunityCollege

Carlsen Theater/College Cafeteria

Bellevue, WA 98007

VIERNES, 10/16: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SABADO, 10/17: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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10.20.2009
Confronting Gang Violence: A Town-Hall Discussion

7:00pm
Capitol Theatre

KYVE 47 invites you to a special town-hall program to discuss the growing problem of gang violence and how communities on both sides of the mountains are struggling with this issue. From rural communities such as Sunnyside and Moses Lake, to urban neighborhoods such as South Park and White Center in Seattle, police are seeing increases in gang graffiti, drug trafficking, and—worst of all—violence in the form of teens assaulting, shooting and murdering other teens.

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10.21.2009
The National Parks Untold Stories -- Get Involved: A Celebration

7:00am
REI Flagship Store

If you're inspired by the Ken Burns documentary about our National Parks, REI can help you get involved in your local community. Join KCTS 9 and REI for a viewing of Burns' National Parks Untold Stories, short pieces that were not included in the PBS series. Community organizations who steward our local parks and recreational areas will be on hand to help you find volunteer opportunities, meet other people interested in local outdoor areas and start giving back to the nature nearest you.

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10.21.2009
History Cafe: The Civilian Conservation Corps

7:00pm
The Pub at Third Place Books in Seattle (Ravenna Neighborhood)

Enjoy American Experience like never before at a new series of events, KCTS 9's History Cafes, brought to you by MOHAI, HistoryLink.org, WGVH and KCTS 9. See a sneak preview of the season featuring the 1930s, meet fellow history buffs, hear fascinating insights on history from expert speakers, and share your thoughts during a discussion after the film.

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10.22.2009
Vote 2009: The Seattle Mayoral Debate

6:00pm
KCTS 9 Studio

Joe Mallahan is a successful local businessman with an education in politics and experience in community organizing. Michael McGinn is a Seattle attorney and community activist who’s worked with government agencies and on state and city committees. Now these newcomers to elected office want your vote for Mayor of Seattle. On October 22, Mallahan and McGinn will face off in a live, unscripted debate moderated by KCTS 9’s Enrique Cerna.

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10.22.2009
Recessionomics: Tips for the Thrifty from the 1930's, 40's, 70's and Today -- Just Do it (Yourself)!

6:30pm
MOHAI

There was a time when every household had a resident handyman or woman who darned socks, repaired cabinets, rewired a lamp and stretched the lives of garments with a needle and thread. Before it was called recycling, people commonly found a new use for old items. Get a crash course on do-it yourself techniques for simple home repairs, and learn clever ideas for homemade treasures and salvage art from what you once might have viewed as household waste.

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10.23.2009
Son de Madera & Quetzal EN CONCIERTO a celebrar el documental Latin Music USA

7:00pm
Heritage UniversityArts & Science Building/Smith Hall3240 Fort Rd.Toppenish, WA 98948

Son de Madera y Quetzal

¡en concierto!

¡Directo de Veracruz!

V-me Televisión celebra el nuevo documental, Latin Music USA con una presentación del programa, La Onda Chicana y un concierto en vivo con Son de Madera y Quetzal.

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10.23.2009
Son de Madera & Quetzal IN CONCERT to celebrate Latin Music USA

7:00pm
Heritage UniversityArts & Science Building/Smith Hall3240 Fort Rd.Toppenish, WA 98948

Son de Madera y Quetzal
¡en concierto!
¡Directo de Veracruz!



V-me Television celebrates the new documentary Latin Music USA with a presentation of the program The Chicano Wave and a live concert by Son de Madera and Quetzal.

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10.23.2009
Including Samuel Screening and Panel Discussion

7:00pm
Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University

Inclusion

 Inclusive

 Education

 Equal Access

 Arts in Education

 These are all concepts that we advocate for and work towards - even as they can be hard to define or even to describe. The stories in this film will show you. Including Samuel shares the stories of 5 people who will inspire you - and provide real-life definitions of the goals we seek.

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10.24.2009
Latin Music USA Teacher Training - Heritage University

9:00am
Heritage University3240 Fort Rd.Toppenish, WA 98948

Sessions will offer resources to teachers grades 4-12 in the areas of social studies, music and Spanish.

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10.24.2009
Latin Music USA Teacher Training - Heritage University

9:00am
Heritage University3240 Fort Rd.Toppenish, WA 98948

Recursos para profesores de escuela (grados 4-12)

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10.29.2009
The Crash of 1929: Screening and Discussion

6:30pm
McEachern Auditorium at MOHAI

KCTS 9 and MOHAI mark the 80th anniversary of "Black Tuesday" with a special screening of "The Crash of 1929", part of PBS' American Experience series. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com

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