Ok, this is a heavily Democratic neighborhood but there seem to be some Rossi supporters in White Center land? I am inviting comments on who would be better for White Center, Dino Rossi or Christine Gregoire? Obviously, we have issues of housing, jobs, health care, affordability, crime, education, sustainability, greenspace etc… And I will gladly share my views. Forum’s open. Speak your mind.
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16th SW at SW 107th
Rossi vs. Gregoire: Who is Better for White Center?
October 14th, 2008 Ricardo Posted in Annexation, Development, Economy, Election, Environment, Families, Jobs, Politics, Sustainability, White Center 5 Comments »
Zapotec Weavings – Pictures from Event taking place today
September 30th, 2008 Ricardo Posted in Arts, Businesses, Development, Economy, Sustainability, White Center Comments Off on Zapotec Weavings – Pictures from Event taking place today
Here are some pics from the Zapotec Weaving exhibit and sale at Cafe Rozella going on today. Drop by – great rugs. Wonderful cause: direct to producer sale!
Looking at Oaxacan rugs
White Center Arts Alliance Seeks Members
September 30th, 2008 Ricardo Posted in Arts, Development, Volunteering, White Center Comments Off on White Center Arts Alliance Seeks Members
The White Center Arts Alliance is moving forward with great plans for the White Center community. Be a part of this wonderful organization. The Arts Alliance is seeking new members. If you are interested in participating come by Cafe Rozella on Monday, October 6th at 7 p.m. Or contact Ricardo at guarnero@caferozella.com. Join now!
$20 million in federal money confirmed for Park Lake
September 20th, 2008 Tracy Posted in Development, Greenbridge, White Center news 2 Comments »
Announced by U.S. Senator Patty Murray’s office (read the announcement here): $20 million in federal funds confirmed for the King County Housing Authority’s Park Lake II redevelopment project. Murray says the White House had tried to cut the HOPE VI funding that included this money. Here’s a financial breakdown of the nearly $200 million going into Greenbridge. UPDATE: Per comments, King County notes that this portion of Park Lake redevelopment is for a project separate from Greenbridge.
Zapotec Women’s Weaving Collective Visits Seattle – Cafe Rozella
September 11th, 2008 Ricardo Posted in Arts, Development, Sustainability Comments Off on Zapotec Women’s Weaving Collective Visits Seattle – Cafe Rozella
La Vida Nueva – Zapotec women’s weaving collective visits Seattle
Monday, September 29th 6pm – 9pm
(9th House: for more info 206.323.4483 or bikewitch@yahoo.com )
Tuesday, September 30th 3pm – 9pm
(Café Rozella: 9434 Delridge Way SW 206.763.5805 www.caferozella.com
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La Vida Nueva is a women’s weaving collective in Teotitlan del Valle , Oaxaca Mexico . These Zapotec artisans are continuing their traditional methods of dying, spinning, and weaving wool tapetes (rugs) all by hand. Their work and homeland are internationally acclaimed for the quality of weaving.
Pastora Gutierrez will be representing the 14 women of the collective on this 2008 West Coast Tour. Each stop is an opportunity to create cultural ties with the Zapotec women, as well as learning about the work and community of their cooperative. All the women of La Vida Nueva are independently supporting themselves and their children through the work of the collective.
There are two opportunities in Seattle to meet Pastora and her friend and translator Juanita Rodriguez. These are also opportunities to purchase heirloom quality traditional Zapotec tapetes. This annual selling tour is the main source of income for La Vida Nueva.
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La Vida Nueva – la colectividad que teje de las mujeres de Zapotec visita Seattle
Lunes, 29 de septiembre de 6 P.M. – 9pm
Martes 30 de septiembre de 3 P.M. – 9pm
La Vida Nueva es una colectividad que teje de las mujeres en el del Valle, Oaxaca México de Teotitlan. Estos artesanos de Zapotec están continuando sus métodos tradicionales de teňido, de giro, y de tapetes de las lanas que tejen todas a mano. Su trabajo y patria internacionalmente se aclaman para la calidad de tejer.
Pastora Gutiérrez representará a las 14 mujeres de la colectividad en este viaje 2008 de la costa oeste. Cada parada es una oportunidad de crear lazos culturales con las mujeres de Zapotec, así como el aprendizaje sobre el trabajo y la comunidad de su cooperativa. Todas las mujeres del La Vida Nueva se están apoyando independientemente y a sus niños a través del trabajo de la colectividad.
Hay dos oportunidades en Seattle de resolver Pastora y su amigo y traductor Juanita Rodriguez. Éstas son también oportunidades de comprar los tapetes tradicionales de Zapotec de la calidad de la herencia. Esta publicación anual que vende viaje es la fuente de ingresos principal para el La Vida Nueva.
Open House For White Center Community Development Association
August 28th, 2008 Ricardo Posted in Development, Food, Video, White Center Comments Off on Open House For White Center Community Development Association
(video from today’s WCCDA open house added @ 4:45 pm)
The White Center Community Development Association is holding its open house today, Thursday 8/28/2008, from 11:00 am to 4:00 p.m. Check out the CDA’s new facilities and the great new members of the CDA team. Free BBQ and drinks! The CDA is locatedat 1615 SW Cambridge St., (corner with Delridge Way SW), Seattle 98106. You can phone them at (206) 694-8344. Stop by, chow down and say hi to the great CDA folks!
New restaurant in White Center
August 19th, 2008 FullTilt Posted in Beverages, Businesses, Development, Food, White Center news 7 Comments »
Be’s just opened on 16th in the old Entourage space. It is the same folks who have the Be’s on California. I will post some pics and a review soon.
How to find out who’s building what
August 19th, 2008 Tracy Posted in Development Comments Off on How to find out who’s building what
Knowledge is power, they say. So if you want to stay in touch with who’s building what in your neighborhood, here’s a page to keep an eye on: King County public notices. Checking it today, you’ll see there’s one notice in the White Center area – a decision announced 8/8, allowing a .42-acre lot at 10249 26th SW (map) to be subdivided into three parcels. One more handy link you can use any time to find out who owns a certain property: King County Parcel Viewer.