826 Seattle http://www.826seattle.org/ Follow along with the latest news, events, and happenings at 826 Seattle, a non-profit writing and tutoring center. epo alexallred@826seattle.org Copyright 2013 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:16:48 GMT We’re Hiring! http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/were-hiring3 {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:604#date:00:20 We are currently hiring a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. The person we seek is a people person. They deeply understand that the heartbeat of 826 Seattle is its volunteers and that we value them tremendously. This person is also well-versed in social media, press relations and would relish the opportunity to reach new communities through outreach events. The job description and application requirements can be found here.

]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:20 GMT Teri’s Update—April 2013 http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/teris-update-april-2013 {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:606#date:22:16 First off, a hearty thank you to Nebeyat and Anub, who stepped in with great nimbleness and élan to host my last update while I was gone...[[To continue reading click here.]]

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:16 GMT A Letter from Mr. Geoduck http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/a-letter-from-mr.-geoduck1 {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:592#date:21:29 Occasionally (very occasionally!) Mr. Geoduck responds to fan mail. Check out what our favorite publisher had to say to a group of 2nd graders from Dunlap Elementary. 

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:29 GMT Teri’s Update—February 2013 http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/teris-update-february-2013 {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:589#date:23:20 Greetings from 826 Seattle. My name is Nebeyat D., and I’m 7. Teri is out of the office, so while she’s away, I’ve been holding down the fort....[[To continue reading click here.]]

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:20 GMT RSVP http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/rsvp1 {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:587#date:22:22 Our friends at RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) featured us in their most recent newsletter. Thank you, Peter Langmaid, for these kind words. 

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:22 GMT Pi(e) Party http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/pie-party {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:581#date:00:05 Join us for one of our favorite holidays: Pi Day, where we celebrate the mathematical constant that is so ubiquitous and so remarkably helpful it’s easy to take for granted.

Join us on MARCH 14 at the Phinney Neighborhood Center* from 5:00PM to 6:45PM, where we will honor pi with pie! 

There will be prizes for BEST SAVORY, BEST SWEET, and MOST CREATIVE, so come with pie in hand. If you’d rather just come for the good times, or want to protest by bringing something else, that’s okay! We don’t really care! We just want you there! You can also bring friends, family, neighbors, and sweethearts. 

In sum:

  •  What: Pi(e) Party
  • Where: Phinney Neighborhood Association, Room #5
  • When: Thursday, March 14 from 5:00PM - 6:45PM

A huge thank you to the PNA for donating a top-floor room (number 5!) to this event. We are beyond grateful. 

 

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:05 GMT Pluto Day Celebration http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/pluto-day-celebration {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:579#date:19:43 The International Astronomical Union may have revoked it's planetary status in 2006, but we continue to celebrate our favorite little underdog.

Join us on SATURDAY, MARCH 16 for a Pluto Day Celebration from 3:00PM - 5:00PM!

At 3:00PM we will make signs at the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co. At 4:00PM we will take our signs to the street, marching around Greenwood Avenue and chanting things like, “Hey hey, ho ho, the IAU has got to go!” and “Science is wrong; Pluto belongs!” At 4:20PM we will join our students in the Great Pluto Debate at 826 Seattle. We'll enjoy tiny food, talk with like-minded folks, and share the love for our smallest planet.

This event is free and open to the public.

(Want to see these details on Facebook? Here you go.)

]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:43 GMT SAT Prep Instruction http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/sat-prep-tutoring {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:566#date:21:11 You may already know that we have high-school-only tutoring each Monday through Thursday from 6PM-8PM. It's awesome. But, did you know that on THURSDAYS we offer free SAT prep instruction during this time? It's true. For more info, check out our tutoring page.

 

]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:11 GMT How to Write Like I Do with Book-It Repertory Theatre http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/how-to-write-like-i-do-with-book-it-repertory-theatre {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:563#date:22:50

We are thrilled to team up with our neighbors down at Naked City to present the next series of How to Write Like I Do. As in years past we'll be inviting well-known local authors to teach us how (and why) they write what they do, but this year in the comfort of one of our favorite breweries: Naked City.

Our first workshop will be on Wednesday, February 13 from 5:30PM - 7:00PM, and led by Book-It Repertory Theatre: our friends who transform great literature into great theater. Jane Jones (Founder and Co-Artistic Director) and Kevin McKeon (adaptor of 'Anna Karenina') will join together in this interactive workshop to dispell their tricks: how do you adapt a novel into a compelling script for the stage? what is the writer/director relationship? how about the importance of collaboration?

Arrive early, order food, sip beer, and get ready...you're in for a treat. Tickets can be found here.

Oh, did we mention that participants receive a 25% discount at our Greenwood Space Travel Supply Company on the day of their workshop? It's true.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:50 GMT Cosmic Sans http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/cosmic-sans {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:555#date:21:51 In September 2011 we were honored to be chosen by Consteallation Co. as the beneficiaries of a curated art exhibit called Cosmic Sans. The show, which featured 26 original pieces by 24 local artists, included a silent auction that raised over $1,000 for 826 Seattle. Woohoo! We are so grateful. Check out the incredible pieces here. 

 

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