PubliCalendar: PC-1 North, The Panic Virus, and Positive Thinking
Today's picks for civic nerds.
For Wednesday
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Plans for PC-1
Join Pike Place Market staff and Miller Hull Partnership in viewing plans to redevelop a Market- owned parking lot known as PC-1, with new retail and restaurant space, low-income and artist housing, and additional parking, plus open space and a new pedestrian connection to the downtown waterfront.
PC-1 North Community Open House Wed, April 24, 4-7pm, The Economy Building, Pike Place Market, free.
Honoring Workers in Washington State
Honor those who have died from workplace-related injuries and illnesses and learn more about how to promote safe workplaces at a Worker Memorial Day ceremony at the University of Washington. In 2012, according to the UW's environmental and occupational health sciences department, 65 workers died from on-the-job injuries and illnesses in Washington state.
Worker Memorial Day, Wed, April 24, 11:30am, Lyceum Room, Husky Union Building, 4001 Stevens Way NE, free.
For Tomorrow
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate
Seth Mnookin, author of The Panic Virus, will talk about how technology has promoted medical myths like the alleged link between vaccines and autism, as well other concerns parents may have when making health care choices for their families, as part of a panel of health care experts and writers. The discussion is part of National Infant Immunization Week.
Vaccine Myths, Parents & Modern Health Information. Tues, April 23, 7:30-9pm, Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, $5
And For Today
Green Building
Come celebrate the grand opening of the Bullitt Center, the greenest commercial building in the world. Governor Jay Inslee and Mayor Mike McGinn, and Bullitt Foundation (and Earth Day founder) Denis Hayes will speak, followed by guided tours of the building, which includes a solar roof, sustainable building materials, rainwater capture system—and no parking.
Bullitt Center Grand Opening, Mon, April 22, ribbon cutting at 11am, building tours from 12-5pm, 1501 E Madison St, free.
Be Happy, Stay Happy
Trying to battle the Seattle gloom and doom? Come check out a Happiness Open House hosted by Seattle City Council member Richard Conlin, featuring a "Happiness Report Card" for Seattle, an an interactive art installation and recommendations for creating sustainable happiness in the Seattle area.
Happiness Open House, Mon, April 22, 5-7pm, Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room, First Floor, 600 4th Ave, free.
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