Originally published May 15, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified May 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Here and Now
Carrying human-rights torch
The Human Rights Torch Relay is coming to Seattle on Sunday. It is part of an international campaign that seeks to bring an end to human-rights...
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The Human Rights Torch Relay is coming to Seattle on Sunday. It is part of an international campaign that seeks to bring an end to human-rights abuses in China.
The Seattle Human Rights Torch Relay will feature a torch walk that will start at 10 a.m. at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S., and end at Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., where there will be a concert and rally from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More information is available by calling 206-251-3657.
Civic calendar
Volunteer Day in the Greenway
Saturday: Help improve local parks and trails, and learn about the Mountains to Sound Greenway. From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at several area parks. A volunteer-appreciation party will follow, 1-3 p.m. at Lake Sammamish State Park. More information and volunteer locations are available at 206-812-0122 or www.mtsgreenway.org.
5K Run-Walk
Saturday: The University of Washington Bothell Alumni Council is hosting its annual fundraiser to benefit scholarships for future UW Bothell students. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start. UW Bothell campus, 18115 Campus Way N.E., Bothell; $15-$25 (www.uwb.edu/5krun).
PlantAmnesty Walking Tour of Belltown Gardens
Sunday: A look at courtyard and rooftop gardens, fancy pots and supersize planters. Noon to 3 p.m. Meeting location given at registration. $10 for members, $15 public. (206-783-9813 or info@plantamnesty.org).
Here & Now is compiled by Seattle Times lead news assistant Jordan Dawson. To submit an item, e-mail herenow@seattletimes.com or call 206-464-2226.
May 15, 1911: The Orpheum Theatre at Third Avenue and Madison Street in Seattle opened to the public with an evening gala. Businesses and political leaders past and present were in attendance as manager John W. Considine formally opened what was billed as a "made in Washington" structure, an entertainment venue praised for extensive use of Northwest materials and Northwest craftsmanship.
Source: Historylink.org
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