Happy Lunar New Year! Please join us on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 during 12:30-2:30 PM to celebrate the Lunar New Year! 2023 is the Year of Cat in Vietnam and the Year of Rabbit in other countries celebrating Lunar New Year.

• At 12:00 PM, there will be food, snacks, origami, and calligraphy stations hosted by International Education Department, Chinese Culture Club, Taiwanese Student Association, and Mahjong Club in PUB Main Dining Room.
  At 1:10 PM, we will have students singing on the stage.
  At 1:30 PM, we will introduce Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center followed with a Lion Dance performance!

You can follow the Lion Dance performers to our API Student Center in Room 1305 for more food and a Lion Dance Workshop during 2-2:30 PM.

Winter Workshop Series

2/1 Taxes 101

2/7 Managing Money 101

2/15 Managing Money and Cash Flow

3/1 Just Tax Credits

3/14 Credit Reports and Scores

UW Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (NURF) Diversity Lecture Series – Activism Burnout and Fatigue

Monday, January 30, 7:00pm

Register Online for Zoom link

Dr. Denisse Tiznado (she/her/ella) will present on Activism Burnout & Fatigue. Dr. Tiznado is a clinical psychologist who is an experienced lecturer and facilitator in topics surrounding gender, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Born in San Diego and raised in Tijuana has provided her with many experiences that have prepared her to be the excellent advocate and teacher she is today. Additionally, she is an expert in mental health and resiliency, and she will enlighten us about the realities of the burnout that comes with important work. Join us to learn about this important topic and to build community as we get to discuss our experiences with this topic together.

NWIRP Free Immigration 101 Training for Social Service Providers

Wednesday, February 1, 10:00am – 1:00pm

Register online for the training

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Immigration 101 training will cover basic topics that service providers who work with our client communities may be interested in learning. The training will take place over zoom and will be recorded to share afterward on our website, as well as live-captioned in English and Spanish.

ShoreLake Arts Pay What You Can Arts Classes for Kids

8-week art classes:  February 11, 18, 25, March 18, 25, and April 1, 8, 15

Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185^th St., Shoreline

Art classes for kids in grades 1-3 and 4-5 explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture, and other art!  Go to the webpage for more info and to register.  Contact 206-417-4645 or edcoordinator@shorelakearts.org with questions.

Free Film Event Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts

Thursday, February 16, Doors Open 6:00pm, Film showing 7:00pm, Panel Discussion 8:00pm

Shoreline Community College Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline

Free screening of award winning film Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts https://buffalosoldiersmovie.com/.  The film explores the contradictory role Buffalo Soldiers played throughout American History, especially in the settling of the American West.  Panel discussion will follow with film Dru Holley, film Director and Producer; Darnesha Weary, Black Coffee NW owner; and Duygu Monson, Shoreline CC Film Faculty.

King County Library System Online and In-Person Programs

Great online and in-person programs and many book groups available.  See attached list for more program info.  Please visit kcls.org/events to see all events and filter by age level, type of program, and date.

• Free Tax Help by AARP Foundation – Shoreline Library

Shoreline Library, February 4-April 15, Tuesdays 3pm-7pm

Richmond Beach Library, Saturdays February 7–April 18, 11am – 4pm

Free individualized tax preparation help by trained AARP volunteers.  No age or income limits.  Drop-in service.  Registration not required.  See webpage for more information about documents to bring.

Edmonds Diversity Film Series:  CODA

Saturday, February 18, Noon

Edmonds Theater, 415 Main Street, Edmonds

Free films on themes related to diversity, inclusion, and equity on the third Saturday of every month.  As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her passion at Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents. Go to webpage to watch film and trailer.

Free Fall Parent Leadership Training Institute (PTLI)

Begins February 25^th through May 20^th 

English classes: Thursdays 6pm-9pm and Saturdays 9am-Noon.

Spanish class: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm and Saturdays, 9 am-Noon.

Classes on Zoom.  Click link to register for English online.  Click link to register for Spanish online.

Enroll now for free, 12 week online course in English or Spanish for parents, community members and professionals working with families to understand systems and develop civic, leadership, and public speaking skills. Earn 5 college credits towards higher education.  As a graduation requirement, participants develop a community project to benefit their schools and communities.  For more information, contact info@wafamilyengagement or visit wafamilyengagement.org.

Shoreline Community College Continuing Education – Registration for Winter 2023 is now open!  Expand your knowledge, explore a longtime interest, study a new language, join the community band, learn science topics in STEM seminars, be creative through the Arts, and take professional development courses! Youth drama and science after school programs available for 1^st – 12^th grade students this winter. Shoreline Community College is also hosting a visiting scholar from China who will be offering Mandarin language and Chinese cultural workshops.  

See full list of courses taught by passionate educators and subject matter experts.  For details, go to webpage: Continuing Education | Shoreline Community College.

COVID & OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES

King County Public Health COVID-19 Information and Resources – For general questions about COVID-19 in Washington State call the Washington State COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127. Say your preferred language when connected.

For isolation and quarantine requests contact the King County COVID-19 Mobile Isolation and Quarantine Program at 206-848-0710. Staff are available 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

FREE COVID-19 Tests in mail:

• Say Yes! Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Available – order 1 kit (5 tests) once per month, website in multiple languages
• Covid Tests Federal Program – order 4 tests.  Website in English, Spanish, and Chinese

The expiration dates on many home tests have been extended. To check whether the expiration date of your particular test has been revised,click on the relevant link on the Food and Drug Administration’s list and look up the lot number.

VOLUNTEER & JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Black Coffee Northwest Grounded Girls Mentoring Program

16743 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline

Applications due January 29^th.  Program starts January 31^st, every other Tuesday, 5:00pm-6:30pm. 

Safe space for young women ages 10-20 to have open conversations about mental health, self-care, finding yourself, and preparing for the future.  Recruiting mentors ages 18-30.  Complete the Girls Mentee form or the Girls Mentor form online to apply.  Contact info@blackcoffeenw.com for more info.

King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission is recruiting 6 members who represent immigrant-led organizations; are knowledgeable on immigrant and refugee issues locally and nationally; and reflect the immigrant/refugee communities of King County.  Shoreline is District 1  Please contact KCIRC staff liaisons at kcirc@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions or would like to connect and learn more!  See webpage for the application process.  Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

4 Volunteers needed for the City of Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board.  If you are interested in applying, complete a Shoreline Community Services Application. The City Clerk’s office must receive your completed application no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2023.  Board members are compensated $50 per meeting.  Contact Colleen Kelly at ckelly@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2251 for more info.

ArtsCorps Youth Paid Arts Internship  – Art 4 Life at Octave 9 – Applications due Sunday, February 19^th.  Internship held April 10-15, 2023.  Youth internship for 9^th-12^th grades.  Earn $300 stipend.

Shoreline Community College is hiring two positions on the college’s executive team.  First review of applicants is Monday, 1/30/2023.  It’s an exciting time to build a great time with these key roles!

• Executive Director – Strategic Communications & Marketing
• Executive Director – Advancement & Foundation
• Director of Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI)

City of Shoreline is hiring.  Visit the City of Shoreline’s Jobs page for full postings.

• Public Works Maintenance Worker I or II, closes Sunday, 2/5/2023
• Payroll Coordinator, closes Sunday, 2/5/2023
• Engineer II – Capital Project (Wastewater), closes Sunday 2/5/ 2023
• Engineer I – Development Review, closes Sunday 2/5/2023
• City Engineer, closes Sunday, 2/19/2023
• Shoreline Day Camp Directors, closes 2/7/2023.  Paid camp director training in May and June.  Summer Camp Program June 28-August 25.

Suni Tolton, MSW (she/her)

Equity and Social Justice Program Coordinator

Recreation, Cultural and Community Services

Grammy U event
Grammy Night – 65th Grammy Awards Viewing Party-

Supported by SCC Music Department
– Grammy award public viewing
– Bingo game
– Snacks and Drinks, and more