Clothing Swap at Om Culture

With the inauguration wrapped up, you're no doubt exhausted from the intense focus the media has paid the most pressing issue facing our nation: Michelle Obama's outfits. "Now," you're probably thinking to yourself, "what have I got that's going to match that, and show that I am ready to follow our leader into the future?" Wonder no more: this Sunday, January 27th from 1 pm - 6 pm, Om Culture is hosting the Seattle Clothing and Costume Exchange: This clothing exchange…

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Happy MLK Day

Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day! I've always had a special affection for the day, as I'm one of Dr. King's many namesakes. Yep, this white Jewish dude was named after Martin Luther King. Here's the story: What's in a name - an MLK Day Reflection.

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GMO Meeting

Mandy forwarded on this note from Jenny: There could not be a more exciting time to be working on the issue of labeling genetically engineered food here in Washington. GE labeling will be up for a vote on the ballot in November and the fight has already begun. To learn more and get involved, join us for our: “Let Me Decide” Campaign Action Meeting Tuesday, January 22nd 7:00 - 8:00 PM   Good Shepherd Center, Room 202 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Seattle,…

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Scam Alert

Both Mrs. Wallyhood and I have received a robo-call this past week from "JP Morgan Chase" informing us that our American Express card has been suspended because it is believed to be stolen. This would be more disturbing if either of us had an American Express card from JP Morgan Chase, which we do not. Following the prompts out of curiousity, the computerized caller requested that I enter my 16 digit American Express card number "to confirm my identity". Huh, how…

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Op Ed: BEX IV Capital Levy

The following post was written by Mwiza Kalisa, of Schools First -- a grassroots, citizen-based organization that has conducted Seattle school levy campaigns since 1995. We felt a post about the levies was pertinent to our readers since the upcoming vote to renew the Capital Levy (BEX IV) for Seattle Public Schools includes money to re-open and modernize Lincoln High School in 2019 to accommodate the influx of students here in the north end. This month voters will receive ballots in the mail…

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Same three thieves strike Wallingford businesses

Sasha writes: My name is Sasha and I am an independent chair at Salon Metro on 45th (1714 N. 45th St.). There have been serial thefts in the area that need to be reported as soon as possible to make our community safe and aware!! Last Friday, Jan 11th at 3:20pm three black men in their late 20's walked into my salon (I was the only stylist there) and stole mine and my clients cell phones right off the reception desk and…

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Total Experience Gospel Choir

Wallingford United Methodist Church (42nd and Bagley) invites the neighborhood to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King, Jr. this Sunday, January 20, at 11:00AM., featuring the Wallingford United Methodist Church choir and The Total Experience Gospel Choir, under the direction of Rev. Patrinell Wright. The Total Experience Gospel Choir was founded in 1973 at the Mt. Baptist Church here in Seattle, initially comprising students from Roosevelt and Franklin High Schools. Over the years, the choir has toured throughout the United States and in…

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