Most of Chinatown/International District's seniors have been sheltering indoors to avoid the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19, a virus that can be more deadly for the elderly. So how does this vulnerable population get food and other necessities? The answer has been powered by the community. Here's how.
We've all been advised to stay home and stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic. But what if you don't have a home to go to? City Inside/Out checks in with Sharon Lee from the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis about what is being done to meet the needs of this vulnerable population and whether we might see long-term results.
At Fiddleheads Forest School every day is Earth Day. The teaching takes place entirely outdoors and encourages kids to follow their curiosity and connect with nature. Sure, at the end of each school day kids will be covered head-to-toe in mud and muck, but parents say it's worth it!
Holed up in his studio, jazz pianist Walt Wagner performs his original tune "Spellbound."
Many of the azaleas, rhodies, magnolia, and dogwoods are at peak bloom in the Washington Park Arboretum right now. Join Seattle Parks and Recreation, UW Botanic Gardens, & the Arboretum Foundation for a virtual stroll down Azalea Way. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a peaceful walk in the park, plus some fun trivia about the park, all from the safety and comfort of home.
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