Image: University Heights Elementary School in Seattle 2010 ©, photo by 4Culture staff.

This program provides support for “bricks and mortar” projects involving buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts that have been officially designated as landmarks in any and every community in King County, including the city of Seattle & Bellevue. Visit the program’s homepage to review the guidelines and access the online application. Questions? Contact program lead Flo Lentz at 206.296.8682 or flo.lentz[at]4culture.org.

Image: Enumclaw Activity Center © 2010, courtesy of City of Enumclaw

Visit www.4Culture.org/apply for a calendar of open programs, and click on “landmark challenge” to review the guidelines for LCG and access the online application. Contact Flo Lentz, Preservation Lead, at 206.296.8682 or flo.lentz[at]4culture.org for questions about the program or eligibility.

Image: Window restoration project at University Heights Elementary School in Seattle © 2010, courtesy of University Heights Center for the Community Association.

Historic Seattle Preservation Awards
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 5:30pm – 8pm
Talaris Conference Center, 4000 NE 41st Street, Seattle
Join Historic Seattle in celebrating outstanding achievements in preservation at their 3rd Annual Awards ceremony at Talaris Conference Center in the U District. This year, they acknowledge the stewardship that has preserved an elegant campus of Northwest Modern buildings–integrated pavilions by Naramore, Bain, Brady & Johanson (NBBJ) set into a harmonious landscaped park designed by Richard Haag Associates for the Battelle Memorial Institute during the years 1966 to 1970. Formal program begins at 6:45 pm and ticket prices start at $50 for members. Visit www.historicseattle.org for more information and to register.

RevitalizeWA Conference
Wednesday – Friday, May 11-13th, 2011
Marcus Whitman Hotel, 6 West Rose Street, Walla Walla
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Washington State Main Street Program will host “RevitalizeWA, the Washington State Main Street and Preservation Conference,” at the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in Walla Walla on May 11-13, 2011. This two-day conference will feature a variety of sessions relating to the revitalization of historic downtowns. Conference overview, schedule, and online registration is available through www.brownpapertickets.com/event/165934.

Stamets HABS/HAER Photography of the Pacific Northwest
May 2011 (Special talk May 18th!)
Gallery 4Culture, 101 Prefontaine Place S., Seattle
Gallery4Culture is celebrating National Preservation Month with an exhibition by photographer John Stamets. A select group of Stamets’ black and white photography, taken as part of his work with Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) and Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) programs of the National Parks Service, will be on exhibit through the month of May. Stamets will also give a special public presentation on his exhibit at 4Culture the evening of May 18th, so check back for updates.

Union Station 100th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, May 20, 2011, 2pm – 7pm
Join The Alliance for Pioneer Square and Sound Transit as they celebrate the 100th anniversary of Union Station and the launch of “Trail to Treasure,” a historic interpretive trail through Pioneer Square. The celebration will feature walking tours, information about planning efforts affecting the neighborhood, a live brass band and model train exhibit. For more information visit www.soundtransit.org/UnionStation100.

View from Below: Metro Tunnel Revisited
Sunday, May 22, 2011, 9am – 12pm
Klondike Gold Rush Historic Park Auditorium, 168 S. Jackson Street, Seattle
When the Metro bus tunnel opened in 1989, this progressive public works project represented the largest collaboration of engineers, architects, and artists in Seattle’s history–a marvel of design and construction. Join Phil Jacobson, Mark Spitzer, and Jack Mackie (leaders of the original design team), as they explain how each station was developed with a combination of materials, forms and artwork which relate to its location. To register or for more information visit www.historicseattle.org/events.

This year’s recipients include the South King County Genealogical Society, which will receive an award of $6,700 for innovative research that will lead to continued restoration of the Saar Pioneer Cemetery in Kent.  This forgotten graveyard has been recently rescued, cleaned up, and re-introduced to the public by a dedicated group of local genealogists.

Another LRP award will fund much-needed painting and repairs to the newly designated Richmond Masonic Center in Shoreline, in the amount of $10,000.  The Masonic Center Association plans to restore and revitalize this highly visible 1920s community facility, located right in the heart of Shoreline’s new town center.  

The City of Snoqualmie will also get an assist with their revitalization efforts, with a $10,000 award for storefront design for multiple buildings in the downtown historic district.  The City will work with private property owners who are interested in doing simple, effective, and historically-appropriate façade improvements.

2011 Landmark Rehabilitation Program Recipients:

For more information on the Landmark Rehabilitation Grants, contact Flo Lentz, Preservation 4Culture, 206 296.8682.

Patricia Cosgrove, Executive Director of the White River Valley Museum, will be teaching a workshop on funding opportunities, grant writing and reviewing. The workshop is intended for professional staff and volunteers who wish to raise funds for their non-profit museums, historical societies, and archives or arts group through grants. Participants will review how to locate grant makers, how to match your funding need to a source of support, what constitutes a fundable project, what makes a persuasive argument, and how to maintain accountable financial records. The workshop will also cover how to craft a budget and what constitutes appropriate attachments. Participants will review actual grant applications, financial documents and final reports. There will be substantial time for group interaction, questions and answers with the instructor! For more information or to register call 253-288-7439 or click here to email the museum.

At the state level, the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is also seeking nominations for the 21st Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation. The State Historic Preservation Officer will present the awards at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in the Columbia Room in the Legislative Capitol building in Olympia. The deadline to submit nominations is March 4, 2011. Download the nomination on DAHP’s website.

Advocates for the preservation of the venerable old Alki Homestead / Fir Lodge were encouraged by a fresh new direction for the project, made public on Friday.

Alloy Design Group, newest member of the building owner’s project team, gave a briefing to the Seattle Landmark Preservation Board’s Architectural Review Committee.  The presentation outlined broad concepts for restoring the original log structure, retaining the existing parking and landscaped open space, removing 1960s and ‘80s additions, and adding a new commercial kitchen to the rear (west side) of the building.

The future of the property has been precarious since the building was damaged by fire and the restaurant closed two years ago.  In November of 2009, the owner announced his intentions to essentially redevelop the site, infilling the open space with a multi-storied inn, and constructing a new restaurant and banquet facility using some of the Homestead’s logs to suggest the character of the 1904 landmark structure.

Preservationists from around the city voiced their concern, pointing out that creating a log replica was not the same as preserving the real Alki Homestead.  This past Fourth of July, nearly 200 supporters gathered in front of the building with buttons and banners proclaiming “This Place Matters.” Sponsored by a coalition that includes the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, Historic Seattle, 4Culture and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, the mass photo shoot brought wide attention to the issue and opened up a dialogue about the meaning that special places have in our lives.   That very day, the property was offered up for sale, and over the summer and fall Historic Seattle worked in partnership with some private investors to negotiate a purchase.

Although they were unable to strike a deal, something has inspired the owner to reconsider his approach to the property.  Fans of the Homestead will be encouraged to learn that the owner’s project team have dropped their intention to demolish and replicate, and have now expressed their commitment to preserving and restoring.  There will be more clarity on what “preservation” entails in the months to come, but for now, things look pretty hopeful for this beloved old Alki landmark.

Image: This Place Matters, Alki Homestead poster © 2010, photo by Jean Sherrard.

By February of this year, the Shoreline Historical Museum will no longer occupy the landmarked Ronald School building, its home for over 30 years. Instead, the museum will open a temporary exhibit space on property recently acquired at the corner of N. 185th Street and Linden Avenue in Shoreline. The property was purchased with funds from the Shoreline School District and assistance from 4Culture. The new site consists of two buildings on a large parcel of land, out of which the museum will run a small exhibit area while developing plans to renovate the entire property.

When asked about the move, Vicki Stiles, Director of the Shoreline Historical Museum provided the following statement: “We are very excited about moving to our brand new location at 18501 Linden Avenue North, just one block west of Aurora. This is a great opportunity for the Museum and the community. We’re extremely grateful to 4Culture. Many people have already expressed overwhelming relief that we will be able to provide an almost seamless transition for the community to the new site. They’re ready to move on to this great, positive outcome, as are we.” Ms. Stiles hopes to have exhibits installed by mid-April, although she noted that visitors are welcome to visit the museum’s office at the new site beginning in February. The museum will continue to handle research requests during the interim.  

Many small, local non-profit cultural organizations find themselves in similar circumstances as the Shoreline Museum. Raised rents, change in management, and broken leases are all surprisingly common situations for heritage and arts organizations. In the case of the Shoreline museum, it was the paradox of owning the building but not the land. Even if site control is firmly in hand, small cultural organizations with a limited budget often find caring for their buildings a significant challenge in itself. The Shoreline Historical Museum still has a long road ahead. Hopefully, the museum will continue to receive the same great level of support from its community as it has in the past.  

Meanwhile, the Shoreline School District is moving forward with plans to incorporate the old Ronald School into the design of the new Shorewood High School. On October 14th, 2010, the King County Landmarks Commission voted to approve plans to attach a massive new high school building to the west wall of the historic building. The district also plans on remodeling the interior of the Ronald School for performing arts use, and reinforcing exterior walls to comply with seismic codes. Plans for the new Shorewood High School Modernization project, including plans for the old Ronald School can be viewed at www.shorelineschools.org/modernization.

Image: Shoreline, WA 2010 © Google Maps

Saturday, September 25th will be a busy day around the county as three different grand openings will offer unique opportunities to celebrate local culture.

7:00 am – 7:00 pm: Grand Opening of Lake Union Park, with viewings of no less than four National Historic Landmark vessels. The free festivities will kick off with a Family Fun Run and Sunrise Yoga on the Fitness Field, and continue all day with family activities on land and water, including: musical performances on two stages, model boat races, Native American canoe displays, paddle songs and traditional salmon barbeque, environmental learning and history trail tours. Visit www.seattleparksfoundation.org or www.seattle.gov/parks.htm for more information.

2:00pm: Official opening ceremony of the first Dockton Historic Trail, commemorating the unique history of this quaint ship-building community on Maury Island. Drive along the Dockton Road Heritage Corridor down to Dockton Park, where the first of ten interpretive signs lead visitors on a half mile trail. Be sure to stop by Dockton’s First School on Windmill Street following the opening ceremony for refreshments. For additional information call 206-463-1462.

1:00pm – 6:00pm: Hops & Crops Harvest Festival at Mary Olson Farm, not an official grand opening, but a great public opportunity to get a sneak peak at the cool things are happening at this historic farmstead. The farm is a unique 60-acre farmstead dating from 1879 nestled on a sloped and wooded site along the Green River. It includes an assembly of recently restored rural buildings, indigenous salmon runs and natural wildlife. The festival will offer craft beer, music, food, marketplace and kids’ activities. Visit www.wrvmuseum.org for more information.

© 2006 Center for Wooden Boats

Note: This post was updated 9/2/10.

Interested applicants must be Seattle residents, and board members serve without compensation. The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city’s boards and commissions. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. Those interested in being considered should send a letter of interest and resume by August 25, 2010 to Rosa...@Seattle.gov (please reference Landmarks Board in the subject line).

For more information, please call Sarah Sodt, Landmarks Preservation Board Coordinator, at (206) 615-1786.

Thanks to all those who helped make this event such a memorable one! Over 200 people gathered in front of the Alki Homestead/Fir Lodge in West Seattle on July 4th to support the “This Place Matters” campaign. Co-sponsors included the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, Historic Seattle, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and 4Culture. Although the photo shoot is over, the effort to preserve the Homestead just beginning! For updates and announcements, or to get involved, visit the Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s blog.

Image: © 2010, Courtesy of Jean Sherrard

Calling all local historians, both amateur and professional! Preservation 4Culture is embarking on a new project in partnership with the White Center Community Development Association to document the history of the Southgate Roller Rink and we are asking YOU to share your memories…

The Southgate Roller Rink served as a community gathering place – weekend hangout, family activity center, and sports arena – for over 70 years. It is a neighborhood fixture that helped put White Center on the map. Popular sports figures like boxers Al Hostak and Harry “The Kid” Matthews, wrestler Robin Reed, and most recently, the Rat City Roller Girls drew large crowds to White Center. The rink is probably best remembered by locals, however, for the hours they spent showing off their skating skills circling around the hardwood floor with their family members and/or sweethearts. We want to hear about those experiences!

Contact Flo Lentz at flo....@4Culture.org or (206) 296-8682.

Image: © 1948, Courtesy of Washington State Archives, Puget Sound Regional Branch.

Wooden Boat Festival
Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, 2010, 10:00am-6:00pm daily
Center for Wooden Boats, South Lake Union, Seattle
The theme is heritage wooden boats. The ambiance is that of an old-fashioned, down-home waterfront festival where everything is fun, almost everything is free and nothing much is fancy. It’s as authentically grassroots American as you can get and has been for the last 33 years. www.cwb.org/2010-wooden-boat-festival

Princess Angeline, special screening
Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 7:00pm
Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N. 175th, Shoreline
Come as see a special screening of Princess Angeline, a film about Duwamish heritage, Chief Sealth and his daughter Princess Angeline. After the film, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the acclaimed exhibit Duwamish Narrative: Contemporary Voices of the Duwamish Tribe by Joanne Petrina.

The Saar Pioneer Cemetery Living History Performance
July 15-18th, 2010
Book-It Repertory Theatre, in collaboration with the South King County Genealogical Society, presents The Saar Pioneer Cemetery Living History Performance. This performance tells a living history of six characters whose stories are taken from those buried in the Saar Pioneer Cemetery. Reservations required: Contact Karen Bouton at fors...@comcast.net or call 253-850-2777 for ticket information.

Learning from Historic Sites and Members Meeting
Monday, July 26, 2010, 5:30-7:00pm
University of Washington Club, UW campus, Seattle
The UW Facultry Club (now University of Washington Club), designed by Paul Hayden Kirk & Associates and Victor Steinbrueck and completed in 1960, is an excellent example of International Style modernism. Its construction departed dramatilcally from the traditional Collegiate Gothic buildings on the campus in the Bebb and Gould plan. Registration is free, event is co-sponsered by Docomomo WEWA. www.historicseattle.org

Seafair 2010
June 26 thru August 8, 2010
Seattle area
Seafair is an annual tradition for both locals & visitors alike. Celebrated for just about a month, it is the largest Festival in the Northwest with something for everyone – from Arts & Crafts to live Music, parades, heritage festivals and more! www.seafair.com

Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series
Beginning late June-September 2010
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, 14111 NE 145th Street, Woodinville
A Destination Heritage site, Chateau Ste. Michelle hosts an annual summer concert series. Enjoy the fresh air, delicious wine and perhaps a picnic dinner while listening to the vibrant sounds of live music from your favorite band. www.ste-michelle.com

Mascot Idol
June 21 until September 20th, 2010
Seattle Center Foundation is looking for a mascot for The Next Fifty, the 50th anniversary of the Seattle World’s Fair. The public is invited to share their ideas for an icon that is delightful, inspiring, and represents the future. The mascot design contest is the third The Next Fifty Buzz contest, a monthly activity where the community gets involved in making the 50th anniversary of the Seattle World’s Fair a success. Click on image to view full video.

Image: Courtesy of City of Seattle, Seattle Center.

During Fourth of July festivities on Alki Beach, at 1:30 p.m. sharp, a crowd of diehard fans and friends of the old Alki Homestead Restaurant will mysteriously gather on 63rd Avenue SW in front of this venerable 1904 log landmark. What’s it all about? It’s a rally and group photo/video event to raise awareness of the current threat to the Homestead, and to make it clear to the world that This Place Matters!

People from all over Seattle share a collective memory of down-home fried chicken and mashed potato dinners at the Homestead’s elegant white-clothed tables. Yes, the ambience was always straight out of the 1950s, when the restaurant first opened. Before that it was “Fir Lodge,” home of the William and Gladys Bernard family, and after that it served as the Seattle Driving and Auto Club. But today, the restaurant is dark, and there’s a threat to the survival of the building. The current owner has announced plans to demolish it and redevelop the site, citing damage caused by a small interior fire.

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society, together with Historic Seattle, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and 4Culture say there just may be another way. Everyone is working with the owner to find alternatives to demolition. In the meantime, to raise awareness of the threat, these groups will sponsor a mass Independence Day photo shoot – complete with signs, buttons, cameras, and a little speechifying.

Appearing in this history-making photo will be State Senator Joe McDermott, our very own King County Executive Dow Constantine, City Council member Tom Rasmussen, and former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, along with Alki neighbors and Homestead fans from far and wide. Everyone is welcome because the bigger the crowd, the better. You just may see yourself flashed around the world on YouTube and Facebook.

The Alki neighborhood will be packed with beach-goers, especially if the sun shines. If you come, allow plenty of time to find parking.  Better yet, take the King County Water Taxi from downtown, and walk, bike, or take the METRO Dart shuttle bus Route 775 up over the hill and down to Alki Beach. For more information on the rally, contact the Southwest Seattle Historical Society at (206) 938-5293, Thursday-Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m.

Image: © 2007, Homestead Restaurant, Courtesy of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society

The top King County award winners are:
Schooner Adventuress, Seattle and Port Townsend: $125,000 to repair natural deterioration of the Adventuress’ iconic overhanging counter stern.
Town Hall, Seattle: $125,000 to restore, clean, and seal the white terra cotta façade and restore the prominent south-facing stained-glass window.
Washington Hall, Seattle: $90,000 to install new electrical service to allow the safe operation of the theater.
Japanese Cultural & Community Center, Seattle: $75,000 to rehabilitate the Center’s primary façades, including siding, windows, and entry porticos.
Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks, Kent: $70,000 to restore the Earthworks’ sculptural landscape elements to their original design.
University Heights Community Center, Seattle: $60,000 to repair the Community Center’s deteriorated historic wood windows.
Chapel Car 5 “Messenger of Peace”, Snoqualmie: $50,000 to rehabilitate Chapel Car 5′s deteriorated structural components, replace missing windows and seating, and restore damaged interior appointments.

Additional nine sites in King County that received $5,000 each:
•    The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
•    King Street Station, Seattle
•    Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland
•    Horiuchi’s Seattle Mural, Seattle
•    Naval Reserve Armory-MOHAI, Seattle
•    Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Building, Seattle
•    Tugboat Arthur Foss, Seattle
•    Keewaydin Clubhouse, Mercer Island
•    Theodor Jacobsen Observatory, Seattle

To learn more about all of the grant recipients visit www.preservationnation.org. Congratulations to all the sites nominated for the campaign, and thanks to everyone who voted – way to rally for preservation Puget Sound!

4Culture is pleased to announce its latest funding opportunity for local historic preservation projects!  The guidelines and application for the 2010 Landmark Challenge Grants are now available online.

This program supports “bricks and mortar” projects on designated City landmarks in Seattle and Bothell.  You can also apply if your property is a King County landmark in an unincorporated area (or in a city that has an interlocal agreement with King County).  National Register sites – in areas without any landmarks program at all – are also eligible.

If you’re the steward of an historic property, you know there’s an added burden to maintaining it properly.  4Culture is dedicated to helping owners meet that commitment so we all can benefit from communities that are character-rich and exciting to live in.  If you’ve been planning a roofing project, want to rehab your original windows, need to repair your storefront, or just want to paint the exterior of your old building, we want to hear from you.

Unlike other funding programs at 4Culture, Landmark Challenge Grants leverage direct investment in the project by requiring a one-to-one cash match.  Minimum requests begin at $10,000 for a $20,000 project. Contact Flo Lentz, Preservation Lead, for questions about your project and its eligibility.  Contact Brandi Link for assistance with the online application process.

Image: © 2010, Morgan Construction crew for repair of Phinney Neighborhood Center’s slate roof, Courtesy of Phinney Neighborhood Association

In Residence: How to Research a Building
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 9:30am-4:30pm
Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle
A MOHAI Nearby History Workshop, this full day class is presented in partnership with Historic Seattle. Local experts will introduce the skills needed to discover and document the history of your own home and/or neighborhood. Find out how to dig up architectural permits and plans, recognize original structural elements, and identify the personalities who gave your home its unique character. Cost is $45/55 day of event, pre-registration is closed. Additional Info: visit www.historicseattle.org.

Heritage Series: Colman Cold Case
Thursday, May 20th, 2010, 7:00pm
Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Avenue SE, Bellevue
Learn about life on Lake Washington in the late 19th century, as seen through the eyes of Clarissa Colman, and hear the intrigue & mystery surrounding the murder of her husband, James Manning Colman. Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center, in partnership with Bellevue Parks and Community Services. Additional Info: visit www.eastsideheritagecenter.org.

“Modern Views, A Conversation on Northwest Modern Architecture” documentary film.
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 6:30 pm
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), 2700 24th Ave E, Seattle
The film focuses on the work of Ralph Anderson, Fred Bassetti, Arne Bystrom, Wendell Lovett, and Gene Zema. Made by studio/216, the film was produced by the University of Washington Department of Architecture. Tickets: visit Brown Paper Tickets.

2010 Annual Spellman Awards
Friday, May 21, 2010, 10am
Carol Edwards Center at Woodinville City Hall, 17401 133rd Avenue NE, Woodinville
King County Executive Dow Constantine will present the annual John D. Spellman Awards for achievement in historic preservation. Sponsered by the Woodinville Heritage Society, and hosted by the King County Historic Preservation Program, the event will celebrate 30 years of landmark protection in King County and will honor several organizations, projects and individuals. Additional Info: contact Doug Eglington at doug...@kingcounty.gov.

Poetry Reading and Book Signing with Paul Nelson
Friday, May 21, 2010, 7:30pm-9:00pm
White River Valley Museum, Auburn
In A Time Before Slaughter, poet Paul Nelson explores Auburn’s history in verse, creating a masterpiece in the spirit of classic collages of place penned by American modernists. Admission is free with the purchase of regular Museum admission. Additional Info: visit http://www.wrvmuseum.org/events.htm.

Rohrer House Tour
Saturday, May 22, 2010, 1:00pm-3:00pm.
122 37th Ave E, Seattle
Join Docomomo WEWA for an afternoon at this charming house in Seattle’s Denny-Blaine neighborhood. Designed by John Rohrer, UW Architecture faculty member, this small, yet clever residence was completed in 1949. It is an early example of Northwest Regional Modernism with characteristics that quickly became typical of the style of the mid-twentieth century. Cost: $5 at the door, and no reservations required. Additional Info: http://www.docomomo-wewa.org/.

Best Practices for Digital Collections Management and E-Commerce: Images, Archives and Other Media
Saturday, May 22, 2010, 1:00pm-4:00pm
State Capital Museum and Outreach Center, Olympia
Get your digital images organized. Learn helpful ways to scan and organize family photos, plus tips for storage and organizing on home computers for easy access and searching. Fred Poyner will also demonstrate how the public can access and use the Washington State Historical Society’s rich and diverse online collections, including ordering images. Additional Info: contact Mark Vessey at mves...@wshs.wa.gov or call 360-586-0219.

ACKHO General Meeting @ Washington Hall
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:30am
Washington Hall, 153 14th Avenue, Seattle
Historic Seattle’s purchase of Washington Hall in 2009 gives the century-old building an opportunity to continue to play a significant role in the arts and heritage community for a second century. Tour the building and learn about HS’s efforts to upgrade the facility for cultural uses. Additional Info: visit www.historicseattle.org or call 206-622-6952.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier presentation
Saturday, May 29th, 2010, 1:00pm
Black Diamond Museum, 32627 Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond

“Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Honor and Remember” is a presentation by Keith Watson focusing on the dedication and care that is bestowed at the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” by the Honor Guard in the Arlington National Cemetery, and the care for fallen Hero’s at Kent’s Tahoma National Cemetery. Additional Info: call 360-886-2142 or e-mail blac...@comcast.net.

Northwest Folklife Festival
Memorial Weekend, May 28-31
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle
Northwest Folklife creates opportunities for individuals and communities of the Pacific Northwest to celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and traditional arts for present and future generations. Addmission to the festival is free, with suggested donations of $10/day or $20/family. Additional Info: visit www.nwfolklife.org.