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November 2022

November 08

Bretteney Beverly, Associate Artistic Director of Taproot Theatre

Britteney Beverly, Assistant Associate Director at Taproot Theatre will introduce the new season's productions and the 2022-2023 school touring of bullying-prevention plays. Taproot Theatre, located in the Greenwood business district, focuses on stories of hope and serves the Pacific Northwest through live theater and educational programs. Taproot Theatre Company is now Seattle’s largest mid-size theater company, and serves over 150,000 people annually throughout the Pacific Northwest. BONUS PRESENTATION: Wendy Chu, Community Engagement Liaison for Bloodworks Northwest, will also speak briefly on…

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November 15

Bruce Balick, UW Professor Emeritus of Astronomy on the James Webb Space Telescope

Bruce Balick, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, will speak on “The James Webb Space Telescope Takes Over from Hubble: First Science Results." Professor Balick was a member of the faculty of the Astronomy Department at the UW from 1975 to 2014, including five years as its Chair. He is best known for the discovery of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. His research portfolio includes studies of mass ejected from dying stars and violent…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map

November 22

4th Tuesday President’s Social

Urban Family Brewing It's time to relax and enjoy a brewski with your fellow Rotarians and Rotarian-wanna-bes at the monthly President's Social. This month it is located at Urban Family Brewing in south Ballard at 1103 NW 52nd St. If you want to enjoy a meal with your drink, they feature different food trucks, and you are even welcome to bring your own food! Urban Family Brewing also has non-alcoholic and gluten-free beverage options, and carries cider, wine, soda, and…

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Urban Family, 1103 NW 52nd St
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map

November 29

No Meeting

This is a BYE week, as it is the 5th Tuesday of November, so no meeting. You can extend your Thanksgiving holiday into a very long holiday weekend without regret! So enjoy your Rotary "day off" and come back the following week re-charged and full of enthusiasm!

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December 2022

December 06

6 December 2022 – BHS Assistant Principal David Fort and Students of the Month for October & November

Alas, Ballard High School’s new Principal, Abigail Hunt, isn't able to be the featured speaker today. But in her place will be Assistant Principal David Fort, and bringing with him the Students of the Month for October and November. Let's all attend and celebrate BHS!

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map

December 13

Ballard High School’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble will Play at Picolinos

Director of Vocal Music Courtney Rowley and the members of Ballard High School’s Vocal Jazz ensemble will entertain us with a range of favorite holiday songs. We will be under the big tent in the back of Picolinos (aka the "White Palace"), so it is going to be a special gathering. You don't want to miss our treasured holiday luncheon. And bring a guest!

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January 2023

January 10

10 January 2023 – Debbie Espinoza on Helping the Formerly Incarcerated

Come and be inspired, as Deborah Espinosa, attorney and Executive Director of Living with Conviction, tells the stories of formerly incarcerated individuals burdened with court debt who are assisted by Living with Conviction. Formerly incarcerated individuals and their families struggle to survive and thrive under court-imposed legal debt that accrues interest for years at a rate of 12%. Living With Conviction works to secure economic and racial justice with and for marginalized communities, especially formerly incarcerated individuals, through community-driven research, storytelling, and legal…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map

January 17

Dr. Chemene Crawford, President, North Seattle College

Dr. Chemene Crawford was appointed president of North Seattle College (NSC) effective June 1, 2021, after serving for nearly a year in an interim capacity. She assumed her leadership role at the height of the pandemic and approached her responsibilities with a high level of courage, commitment, and integrity. As interim president, she successfully managed the leadership transition and restructured the college’s leadership team; achieved a balanced college budget and addressed financial structural issues; and made important leadership contributions to…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map

January 21

Cleanup at Ballard Senior Center

Ballard Northwest Senior Center (5429 32nd Ave NW) needs our help ! We have a painting and cleaning project there on Saturday, January 21, between 10:00 am and 2:00 p.m - you can stay as long as you want, you do not need to be there all four hours. Cleaning and painting supplies will be provided, along with lunch and snacks. Val will be sending a signup sheet at some point. Thanks to Carlye and Val for putting this together!…

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