The Washington Generals annual essay contest focuses on the 1909 World’s Fair in Seattle.
Did the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Washington’s first World’s Fair which concluded in Seattle 100 years ago after a run of nearly five months, change Washington state history? A service organization called the Association of Washington Generals is asking for perspectives to that question in their annual essay contest, which is now open to students enrolled in grades 7 to 12.
Pay Streak, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Photo by Frank Nowell,
Courtesy UW Special Collections
(Neg. No. Nowell x1515, Image No. AYP591)
and HistoryLink.org
The association sponsors the annual essay contest to promote academic excellence and strong literacy skills. This year’s contest asks students to write a detailed essay answering the question: “2009 is the 100th anniversary of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. How important was the relationship with Alaska to the history of the state of Washington?”
There is no length requirement, but participants are asked to be descriptive in conveying their individual thoughts and ideas and focus on the issues that are the most important to them. A study aid on the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, which drew more than 3 million visitors to the University of Washington campus, can be found on the HistoryLink.org Web site.
Winners in the grades 7-9 and 9-11 categories each receive $500, and the winning senior earns a higher education scholarship of $1,500. The overall statewide winner from all categories is awarded an additional $500. Runners-up in each category also receive cash awards and the teacher or advisor who submits the most student essays will receive $250. Winners will also receive a plaque at an awards ceremony at their school.
Essays are due Monday, December 14. More information and an application packet can be found on the Generals’ Web site or by contacting Victoria Laise Jonas, AWG Student Essay Contest chairperson, at ssjonas@comcast.net
The Association of Washington Generals is a state service organization whose primary function is to recognize worthy citizens who contribute their time and their effort to the community. In sponsoring the contest, the AWG partners with schools to support the teaching of basic skills of reading and writing. The AWG operates in partnership with the office of Lt. Governor Brad Owen.
For more information contact: Victoria Laise Jones, Association of Washington Generals, at (425) 413-1589 or ssjonas@comcast.net or Brian Dirks, Office of Lt. Governor, at (360) 786-7707 or dirks.brian@leg.wa.gov
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Student Essay Contest
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Dancing Pajamas(!) family concert at Shoreline Library on Tuesday, Feb. 17 2009
Beat the winter blues with a fun family concert by Northwest favorite Nancy Stewart. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket. Enjoy songs about animals and bedtime, with a sprinkling of lullabies. Event is sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.
What: Dancing Pajamas! concert
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Where: Shoreline Library
Who: Children & Families
Other: Space is limited; first come, first seated.
Link to Nancy Stewart
Link to Friends of Shoreline Library
Link to Shoreline Library Calendar of Events
Link to Shoreline Library at Twitter
Friday, January 30, 2009
Red Dog performing at Hotwire Coffee in North City
Performing tonight at Hotwire Coffee: Red Dog.
They perform again at Hotwire (Laughing Ladies) on Friday February 27.
This video is dark but gives you a little bit of an idea of what they sound like:
Link to Red Dog
Link to Red Dog at MySpace (to hear their music)
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Free comedy at Hotwire in North City on Thursday night
Comedian Lizzy Pilcher
Hotwire Coffee (soon to be Laughing Ladies Café ) is currently hosting free stand-up comedy on Thursday nights. I went last week to check it out and I'm happy to report that it was good! The comedians were truly funny. Sadly, the audience was miniscule. I haven't seen the comedians who are performing this week, but I'd still suggest stopping by and checking it out if you can (and if you like stand-up comedy).
The show is hosted by Barbara Sehr. Here's some info she sent me about this week's show:
Dan Moore, Spokane's greatest gift to Seattle comedy, headlines the Thursday evening comedy at the Laughing Ladies Café this week. Moore, a short teller of tall tales, will head a lineup that also features some of Seattle's finest women comedians. Lizzy Pilcher, one of the fastest rising comedians in Seattle features, along with Jen Seamen and some surprise guests.
Link to Lizzy Pilcher at MySpace Comedy
Link to Barbara Sehr's website
Link to Laughing Ladies Cafe
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Flooding possible today & tomorrow
The official word from Snohomish County, King County, and the City of Seattle, is that we could be in for some flooding over the next couple of days. Lots of rain expected, etc. Links below to official information.
Link to info from City of Seattle
Link to info from Snohomish County
Link to info from King County
Batten the hatches!
