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Author Archives: Jim Tanner
Take A Hike in the Andes
Week 4 (and Last)
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Take a Hike in the Andes: a virtual walk
The Fitness and and Wellness subcommittee is bringing back the popular Skyline Virtual Walk. Among the many “walks” we have taken in the past are the Oregon Trail, Route 66, and the Pacific Crest Trail. For those of you who … Continue reading
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An Invitation to Gratitude: November 12-19
From Your Fitness and Wellness Subcommittee When: November 12th — November 19th Where: Note from our chaplain: Mayo Clinic psychologist Matthew Schumann reminds us that expressing gratitude is brings a host of mental and physical benefits: feeling thankful can– improve … Continue reading
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Skylines 9th Annual Book Giveaway!
!Reminder! Collection: Collection Box Location: Under stairs across from the Cascade Dining RoomCollection starts: October 22nd, SundayCollection ends: November 6th, Monday Giveaway: Date: November 7th, TuesdayTime: 10am to 4:30pmPlace: Mt Baker Room Link to Poster
Skyline’s 9th Annual Book Giveaway!
Collection: Collection Box Location: Under stairs across from the Cascade Dining Room Collection starts: October 22nd, Sunday Collection ends: November 6th, Monday Giveaway: Date: November 7th, Tuesday Time: 10am to 4:30pm Place: Mt Baker Room Link to Poster
CEG Meeting Minutes for February 17th
Find them here.
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King Conservation District (KCD)
Ever heard of it? Do you know what it does? Did you know that it has a board of supervisors? Did you vote in its latest election? For the answers to these questions and more go to KingCD.org This organization … Continue reading
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CEG Meeting Agenda
Fri. Aug.19 meeting at 4 pm NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE Please note that we have a change in venue from the Mount Baker Room to the Tahoma Room in the OT. NOTICE … Continue reading
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Agenda CEG Meeting – June 17, 2022
4:00 pm Mount Baker & ZoomRick Baugh, FacilitatorRick Baugh, Minutes Report on Past events: DATE/TIME EVENT Recording May 21, Sat – 10:30 a.m. One Seattle Day of Service– citywide volunteer event – First Hill Improvement Assoc. – Rick Baugh NO June … Continue reading
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Agenda CEG Meeting – May 20, 2022 (TODAY!)
4:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom Katherine Graubard, FacilitatorRick Baugh, MinutesReport on Past events: DATE/TIME EVENT Recording April 21, Thurs – 7:30 p.m. Tim Burgess, Mayor’s Office – Director of Strategic Initiatives – Briefing by Jim Sanders ?? May 15, … Continue reading
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CEG Notice – Political Parties, What They Are and What They Do, with Tina Podlodowski, Washington State Democratic Party Chair
Please plan to join Washington State Democratic Party Chair, Tina Podlodowski on Monday, May 16th at 11:00 a.m. for a discussion of Political Parties, and what the State Democratic Party hopes to achieve in 2022. The event will be held in the Mount … Continue reading
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CEG Notice – White House Correspondents Dinner April 30th
The White House Correspondents Dinner is returning after a two-year absence. It will be broadcast on CNN and C-SPAN. Coverage by CNN will begin at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time with commentary and a “red carpet” prelude. It will be broadcast on C-SPAN beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific … Continue reading
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Public Safety Conversation
Thanks to: Put Barber – For questions contact him at <putnam.barber@gmail.com> Sponsored by Seattle City Club ‘Civic Cocktail’ series Safe and Sound: A Conversation on Public Safety in Seattle Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 6pm PST Join us as we … Continue reading
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CEG Reminder: Tim Burgess – Thursday, April 21, 2022 7:30 p.m.
This is a friendly reminder and invitation to plan to join Tim Burgess, the Mayor’s Director of Strategic Initiatives on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion of new initiatives. This event will be held in the … Continue reading
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Agenda CEG Meeting – April 15, 2022 4:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom
Katherine Graubard, FacilitatorRick Baugh, Minutes Report on Past events: DATE/TIME EVENT Recording Mar. 23, Wed, 3:00 p.m. Judge Cecily Hazelrigg, Division 1, Position 5, Washington State Court of Appeals – Jim Sanders or Patricia Kiaser reporting No Description of Coming … Continue reading
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CEG MEETING MINUTES — 3/18/22
Meeting Minutes Minutes CEG Meeting – March 18, 20224:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom Rick Baugh, Facilitator Rick Baugh, Minutes Coming events: DATE/TIME EVENT Place Mar. 23, Wed, 3:00 p.m. Judge Ceciley Hazelrigg, Division 1, Position 5, Washington State Court of … Continue reading
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CEG Meeting – This Friday, March 18, 2022
Agenda CEG Meeting – March 18, 2022 4:00 pm Skyclub Lounge (24th Floor), Zoom, & Channel 370Rick Baugh, FacilitatorRick Baugh, MinutesComing events: DATE/TIME EVENT Place Mar. 18, Fri – … Continue reading
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Agenda CEG Meeting – February 18, 2022
4:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom Katherine Graubard, FacilitatorRick Baugh, Minutes Report on CEG being a part of SRA Coming events: DATE/TIME EVENT Place Feb. 19, 1:00 p.m. 43rd District Town Hall, Sen Pedersen, Reps Macri and Chopp – Individuals can … Continue reading
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CEG Meeting January 21, 2022
Agenda CEG Meeting – January 21, 20224:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom -Rick Baugh, Facilitator-Rick Baugh, Minutes Report of Last Month’s Activities – Past events:-David Domke Talks (Peggy Newsom) Coming events: DATE/TIME EVENT Place Feb 18, Fri – 4:00 p.m. … Continue reading
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Redistricting Information Sources
At Friday’s (November 19, 2021) Civic Engagement Meeting there was a brief discussion about redistricting, and there appeared to be some interest in the possibility of inviting Brady Walkinshaw, a member of the State Redistricting Commission to join us in … Continue reading
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Resource List to Accompany David Domke’s Lecture Series
A list of suggested items for people to read and watch related to the series of lectures that Domke is giving on “How They Beat the Filibuster”. Robert Moses – The Mississippi Freedom Movement in the 1960s(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaGWx7PxD4k) Freedom Summer, by … Continue reading
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CEG Meeting — TODAY!
Agenda CEG Meeting – November 19, 2021 4:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom & Channel 371Katherine Graubard, Facilitator Rick Baugh, Minutes Report of Last Month’s Activities – Past events:David Domke First & Second Talk – Pt 1 & 2 of 3 … Continue reading
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CEG Reminder – Third District Recall Forum and Skyline Soapbox
Tuesday, November 16th at 7:30 p.m. – Third District City Council Recall Forum Wednesday, November 17th at 3:00 p.m. – Skyline Soapbox – Third City Council District Recall CEG Reminder – Third District Recall Forum and Skyline Soapbox SPECIAL ELECTION – DECEMBER … Continue reading
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Adam Smith 9th District Update — Tuesday, November 16 at 6:00 pm PST
Home Issues Legislation Services Hello, As we approach the end of the year, it is my pleasure to invite you to my upcoming virtual town hall to have a conversation about the work that I have been doing during the … Continue reading
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Third District Recall Forums, Soapbox, and Questions
SPECIAL ELECTION – DECEMBER 7, 2021 Third District Recall Forum, Soapbox and Questions In most years we would have completed our election events. This year we will have an additional election to determine whether Third City Council District City Councilmember … Continue reading
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