Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Summer Lunch Program

Could your family use more food this summer? How about free summer meals and snacks for kids?
The Summer Meals Program is a federal nutrition program that provides free meals and snacks for children 18 and under during the summer break. There are over 100 free Summer meal sites in King County, located in schools, parks, recreation centers, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and camps. Meals are served following USDA guidelines that specify the conditions of site supervision, food storage, portion size and nutritional value. In addition to meals, many sites provide fun activities for kids. Sites may be open from June through August, depending on your community.

All kids and teens (18 years old and younger) are eligible for the program. No proof of income, address or citizenship is ever required.

To find the location and time of Summer Meals sites nearest you, call the Family Food Hotline
1-888-4-FOOD-WA that 1-888-436-6392
or visit www.ParentHelp123.org to find your nearest Summer Meals sites online.

Seattle Career Fair 6/29/10

Hi, if you or someone you know is looking for work, I want to let you know about the upcoming Seattle Career Fair at The Seattle Center on Tuesday June 29th from 11 AM to 3:00 PM.
You can meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers from some of the area’s top employers. They recommend that you dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes, because they are there to hire.
Just walk in and start interviewing. You can save time, money and effort interviewing with multiple companies in one day at one location. Many of these companies have several openings. You will no longer be just a piece of paper; you can get right in front of the decision makers attending this event. Admission is free.
That’s at the Seattle Center Northwest Rooms, next to Key Arena at 1st Ave. N & Republican St in Seattle, Tuesday the 29th from 11 to 3. To pre-register or for more information visit http://www.choicecareerfairs.com/seattle-jobs/.Good Luck!

Nationwide Job Fair 6/23/10

Hi, if you or someone you know is looking for work, I want to let you know about the upcoming Nationwide Job Fair Seattle at the Best Western Rivers Edge in Tukwila on Wednesday June 23rd from 1 PM to 5. At this job fair, you will have the opportunity to meet with top companies and even interview. To schedule interviews in advance, you must register online at www.nationwidejobfairs.com and upload your resume. At this job fair there will be job opportunities in Sales, Customer Service, Clerical, Administrative, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Government Opportunities, Marketing & Advertising, Business Administration and Management and many more. All employers at the Job Fair including NationwideJobFairs.com are Equal Opportunity Employers. All job seekers are encouraged to apply for positions and attend this job fair. The dress code is professional. The Job Fair is at NO charge to job seekers. Bring plenty of resumes. Parking is free. That’s at the Best Western Rivers Edge hotel at 15901 West Valley Hwy in Tukwila, next Wednesday the 23rd from 1 to 5. To schedule job interviews, register online at www.nationwidejobfairs.com. For more information call 360-918-8572 or E-mail info@nationwidejobfairs.com. Good Luck!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Local Bed Bug Epidemic

Recently, there has been a growth in bed bug infestation in the Seattle area--in hotels, motels, apartments, and shelters. Please listen to this information for your health & safety!

• Adult bed bugs are approximately ¼ inch long, (about the size of a pencil eraser) and nearly as flat as a piece of paper, and are reddish-brown in color. After feeding they will appear fatter and darker red, like an animated blood drop
• Bedbug Eggs are 1 milimeter long (about the size of a pinhead) eggs are pearly white, pear shaped and & are usually in clusters of 10 to 50 found in crevices
• Bites usually appear in rows of 3 or more.
Reactions to bites can vary significantly between individuals from a mild, itchy welt to a more severe rash-like symptom. Some individuals do not have any reaction, but may have been bitten. However, the most common reactions appear as a raised reddened welt similar to a mosquito bite.

Because they prefer hiding in small crevices with limited access and can go up to 18 months without food, bed bugs are extremely difficult to eliminate. The following procedures are recommended to help prevent and eradicate bed bug infestations.

• Keep all bed linens off the floor and wash all sheets in hot water weekly.
• Check beds for any signs of infestation like reddish brown specks or bug casings.
• Also inspect for bedbugs in luggage, backpacks, TVs, furniture, lamps—anywhere there are cracks and spaces for them to crawl
• Keep all beds away from the walls
• When moving into a new space, wash all clothes in hot water & dry on high, and take a soapy hot shower.
• Be cautious of any used furniture, or other used items such as TVs or lamps
• Beware of used clothes-wash everything in hot water before wearing or putting away.
• Don’t borrow clothing, furniture or other items from neighbors.
• Keep your space clean and free of clutter—vacuum regularly and keep stuff put away.
• Check for bites on yourself and your children

If you are bitten or see any bedbugs or signs of infestation, let your landlord, shelter staff or case manager know right away! Landlords are responsible for providing extermination services.
Don’t let the bedbugs bite!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Job Interviewing & Job Search Classes 6/7 and 6/8

Hi. If you or someone you know is looking for work, I want to let you know about two free classes on job interviewing and job search next Monday and Tuesday at Seattle Public Libraries.

On Monday June 7th at the Greenwood Branch is a free class on Job Interview Basics from 4 to 5:30pm. Do you have an upcoming job interview? Do you want to know how to stand out as the best job candidate? In this workshop you will learn how to successfully prepare for a job interview. They will discuss common interview questions, body language, steps you can take to improve your interview success. This class is presented in partnership with WorkSource at South Seattle Community College. That’s at the Greenwood Library at 8016 Greenwood Ave. N. in Seattle on Mon Jun 7th at 4pm.For more information call 206-684-4086.

And on Tuesday June 8th at the Central Library downtown there is a free class on Beginning a Job Search from 4 to 5:30pm. Have you just been laid off? Are you just starting your job search?
In this workshop you will learn how to develop a successful job search plan in tough economic times. They will discuss strategies to help you deal with being unemployed, and help you develop a successful job search workplan. That’s on Tuesday June 8th at 4 at the Central Library at 1000 Fourth Ave. in Seattle on Level 4 in Room 4. For more information, call 206-386-4636.

Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. No registration required. Seating may be limited based on room capacity.