For Thursday

The Future of Work?

Join Scott Berkun when he discusses his book, The Year Without Pants, covering his experience working from home, without email, to launch new projects at WordPress.com.

As we become an increasingly technological world, this may just be, for many of us, the future of work.

Scott Berkun 'The Year Without Pants', Thurs, September 19, 7:30-9pm, Town Hall Seattle, $5.

For Wednesday

Cultural Access Legislation

Want to see more state funding for the arts, sciences, and culture? New legislation called the Cultural Access Fund (CAF) is in development for introduction in the 2014 legislative session. Learn more about the CAF and add your own input at the forum this Wednesday.

Cultural Access Fund Coalition forum, Wed, September 18, 10am-noon, ACT Theatre, Seattle, free.

For Tuesday

LGBTQ Seniors

SEIU Healthcare 775, a union focused on healthcare for working people, will lead a discussion about healthcare concerns for the "first generation of openly LGBTQ-identified seniors." This event is currently at-capacity, but will be available for viewing online during its live stream.

Over the Rainbow: The Washington State LGBTQ Aging & Long-Term Care Summit, Tues, September 17, noon-5pm, SEIU Healthcare 775NW Auditorium.

Power Past Coal

Speak out against a 16 coal trains-per-day export terminal in Longview, WA at a public hearing with organization Power Past Coal. Make sure to arrive an hour before the hearing to attend the rally, which will take place before the hearing.

Power Past Coal, Tues, September 17, noon: doors open; 4pm: rally; 5-8pm: hearing; Cowlitz Expo Center, 1900 7th Ave, Longview, free.

Health Care Reform

CityClub, a regional organization promoting civic conversations, will hold a session called "Navigating Care" in their "Health Care Reform in Puget Sound" series, where you can learn how the state's health care laws translate into your own life.

Navigating Care, Tues, September 17, noon-1:30pm, Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave, Seattle, $12-$45.

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