Past Events

Events which have already happened.

My Dream School Competition — by Ilana Kalmbach — event date Jan 01, 2012 12:00 AM

The League of Education Voters and Seattle's Child want to hear from students about their dream schools. Kids and youth in K-12 can submit any creative entry about what their perfect school would have, whether it's a rap about Batman being principal or a sculpture showing how there would be enough computers for every student. The contest goes until January 31 at midnight. Winners will win a prize and a mention on LEV's blog and in Seattle's Child.

KCYDN Event: Advocacy Training for Child & Youth Development Staff — by Andrew Nelson — event date Jan 31, 2012 12:30 PM

Want to learn how to be an effective advocate & how to support young people in advocacy? Join us for an invigorating training with Nancy Amidei, a local advocacy expert, and hear from youth organizations who are tracking important bills this legislative session.

Gage Teen Art Studios in Rainier Valley: FREE Saturday-Night Artmaking! — by Susan Jones — event date Jan 07, 2012 06:30 PM

Saturdays in January, 6:30pm-9:30pm Write and illustrate your own myth! Invent gods, goddesses and mythical figures using drawing, painting and collage. Create a visual story mixing myths from the past and around the world with the present and your own culture.

Gage Teen Art Studios in Capitol Hill: FREE Friday-Night Artmaking! — by Susan Jones — event date Jan 06, 2012 06:30 PM

Fridays in January, 6:30pm-9:30pm  Green design means many things. This month, you explore the use of recyclables to make model eco-homes, learn to design structures and landscapes made from reusable products, and create usable items from plastic grocery bags.

Project Splash: Learn new curriculum and tools for encouraging girls in STEM — by Andrew Nelson — event date Jan 23, 2012 08:00 AM

We are providing this opportunity as part of a nationwide NSF grant. The training uses an underwater LEGO robotics curriculum (called WaterBotics) where you can build underwater ROVs and learn basic science and engineering concepts. We are training educators on this curriculum, as well as on tips and tools for running effective STEM programs for girls. Throughout the workshop they also learn how to implement a summer camp program. We also check-out materials kits to the participants ($3500 value) and provide ongoing technical support. All of this is at no-cost since it is covered under the grant. To be eligible, educators have to apply and sign a contract stating they will run a summer program using the curriculum and administer our evaluation surveys.

Undoing Racism Workshop — by Breanna Boyce — event date Jan 26, 2012 09:00 AM

The Undoing Racism Workshop is an intensive two-day workshop designed to educate, challenge and empower people to "undo" the racist structures that hinder effective social change. The training is based on the premise that racism has been systematically erected and that it can be "undone" if people understand where it comes from, how it functions and why it is perpetuated.

Refocus & Reinvest: CareerManagement in the 21st Century — by Danielle Potter — event date Jan 27, 2012 08:00 AM

We frequently find ourselves in careers, jobs, or situations that we never planned and often wonder if we are on the right path. Many of the organizations we work with have mission and vision statements in place; and now it's time we do the same for ourselves.

Scaffolding for Success Methods Workshop — by Regina Lum-Witkoske — event date Jan 26, 2012 09:30 AM

How do you set the bar high for youth and help them exceed their expectations?

Not Just Queer: A Deeper Look at Identity — by Breanna Boyce — event date Jan 21, 2012 12:00 PM

As young people we want to be aware of the intersectionalities of race, class, ability, gender, sexuality, and age. We all come with many different identities which in turn affect how we view the world and how the world views us. Join Kyle and Emery as we take a closer look at gender and sexuality!

WABSE Symposium IV and Breakfast Buffet — by Breanna Boyce — event date Jan 21, 2012 09:00 AM

Discipline disparities of black children in Washington schools

Latino Legislative Day 2012 — by Breanna Boyce — event date Jan 20, 2012 08:30 AM

State of Washington. Over 1000 people are expected to attend. Event will begin at 8:30a.m in the Office Building 2, and various forums will be held in different locations through out day. During the event attendees will be addressed by a variety of respected State Officials including State Representatives, Senators and the Governor. As a participant will able to engage in policy sessions, and or speak to legislators about pending legislation that will affect our communities: Revenue Based Solutions, Voting Rights, Education, Health care, Farm Worker rights, Immigration, Juvenile Justice and others.

Refocus & Revinvest: Career Management for the 21st Century — by Danielle Potter — event date Jan 20, 2012 08:00 AM

We frequently find ourselves in careers, jobs, or situations that we never planned and often wonder if we are on the right path. Many of the organizations we work with have mission and vision statements in place; and now it's time we do the same for ourselves.

5 Bold Steps: Goal Setting for Your Future (an alternative to New Year's Resolutions) — by Mike Beebe — event date Jan 19, 2012 06:00 PM

Participate in a process that will help you define your core values and set specific achievable personal and professional goals. Participants will get an opportunity to identify their passions and translate those into specific steps towards achieving goals that are aligned with their core values and their passions. Over the years, this has been a very popular workshop among non-profit professionals, AmeriCorps members, and social change activists because it’s goal setting grounded in your personal values and vision of changes you would like to see in the world.

Food Movements Unite! Public Lecture — by Breanna Boyce — event date Jan 19, 2012 07:00 PM

How can we unite to transform the global food system? The 21 activists and practitioners contributing to this work write “from the trenches” of the food, fuel and environmental crises have much to say about our food future and the potential of this unprecedented “movement of movements.” From the writings of Raj Patel, author of Stuffed and Starved and Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, to João Pedro Stédile of the Brazilian Landless Worker’s Movement, this insightful book is a window into the thinking and actions of the people committed to bringing us affordable, healthy food in ways that harm neither the planet nor its people.

Native Digital Storytelling: Earth, Power, and Community — by Breanna Boyce — event date Jan 19, 2012 07:00 PM

On January 19th, 2012 from 7-8:30pm, the Longhouse will present a free program, in conjunction with the Antioch University Inclusion Justice Committee and promote a better understanding of the importance of developing leadership and diversity to further social justice change. Duwamish youth will be on the panel.

MANAGING TIME, PAPER and INFORMATION (Brought back by popular demand !!) — by Anna McCain — event date Jan 18, 2012 09:00 AM

Filled with practical tips that you will immediately be able to apply to your work life, this interactive workshop will teach you how to save time and be more efficient. It will show you how to organize your paperwork and create systems that you will be able to keep under control. You will learn how to make effective decisions, how to prioritize, and how to get that paper off your desk! Time Management: *Strategies for minimizing time wasting interruptions from nonessential phone calls to unscheduled visitors *Solutions for balancing multiple and diverse tasks and deadlines *Strategies for dealing with our own personal time wasters such as controlling, perfectionism, lack of planning and the inability to say “No” *Planning that minimizes Crisis Management which will include: Applying Covey’s Time Management Matrix to the work day Setting specific, realistic and measurable goals Working from the bottom up instead of the top down Paper/E-Mail Management: *Criteria for eliminating unwanted paper and e-mail *Methods for organizing the work space *How to use a delegation station *Different systems for keeping track of your To Do’s *How to work your calendar so that things get done *Techniques for keeping up with the reading *Principles of effective filing *Organizing the rolodex or contact lists (This workshop has been designed for staff at all levels.)

2012 Poetry Slam Series — by Breanna Boyce — event date Jan 13, 2012 06:30 PM

2012 Poetry Slam Series ages 13-19 Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 2, and Apr 6.

Washington Afterschool Network (WAN) Work Session — by Andrew Nelson — event date Jan 12, 2012 01:30 PM

The focus of the work session is to give an overview of Expanded Learning Opportunities, the Supporting Student Success-S3 Initiative and the development of a new state plan for afterschool and youth development. In the first new plan since 2003, we will emphasize programs that intentionally support academic outcomes for youth of color, from low-income families, and English Language Learners. The plan will also identify strategies for all programs serving children and youth in the hours they are not in school.

Opportunity in Time of Recession — by Breanna Boyce — event date Jan 12, 2012 11:00 AM

Running human services programs at a time of persistent recession is challenging at best. This workshop will cover such approaches as assessing current program efforts, focusing on effectiveness, focusing on client 'readiness to benefit' from services, and opportunities for program integration and restructuring. The two key assumptions are: (1) the recession will continue for the foreseeable future; and (2) there are many opportunities for innovation and creativity as human services organizations adjust to the new economic reality.

College Goal Sunday @ RBHS, Wednesday 1/11/12, 5-8pm — by Andrew Nelson — event date Jan 11, 2012 05:00 PM

This event is to assist students and families in filling out the Free Application for Financial Student Aid.