August 24
Seattle Sites of the Day:

Seattle Black College Fair

"The Seattle Black College Fair is designed for all students to meet and talk face-to-face with a large gathering of Historically Black College and University recruiters.

"Fair activities also include... exhibits and workshops on financial aid, test-taking strategies, black colleges and leadership development, and parent perspectives.

"Mark your calendar Sunday, October 22, 2000 - this one day FREE event provides students, parents/guardians, and educators seeking up to date information on the merits of minority institutions with an opportunity to interview with recruiters and enhance college admission applications.

"The Black College Fair in Seattle is a major community outreach effort held annually... this year's fair features Southern University."

Seattle Peace Concerts
   Gas Works Blues Festival

Sunday, August 27 - Music from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Gas Works Park

"Seattle Peace Concerts' Rock the Blues Concert. Admission free! Please bring nonperishable food bank donations for Northwest Harvest."

Northwest Harvest
   Volunteer Opportunities

Northwest Harvest collects and distributes food to approximately 280 hunger programs throughout the state, and offers phone referrals and information regarding hunger programs.

"... we operate the Cherry St. Food Bank, the state's largest food bank..."

"Located just blocks from the skyscrapers of downtown Seattle is an oasis where people in need can get a bag of food and a welcoming smile - with no questions asked. ...

"The food bank... serves between 1,200 and 1,700 people every Monday and Wednesday. On those days, you can see people from all walks of life waiting patiently for food: the young and the old; people recently unemployed and those who work full-time at low wages; victims of domestic violence; people from all races and backgrounds.

"In short, they reflect the faces that we all see everyday in our own neighborhoods. As one of our volunteers said: 'If you stand here long enough, you'll see yourself walk through that door.'

Northwest Steam Society

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - September 8, 9 and 10

"Steamboats have been welcome in the past. For more information contact Cupola House, 380 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

"The Northwest Steam Society, a non profit volunteer organization, was formed in 1973 for the mutual benefit of Steam Enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Membership is open to anyone interested in Live Steam as a hobby...

"The membership's interests include steam: boats, trains, traction engines, stationary equipment, automobiles, and models; the most active being those with steam boats. ...

"Currently there are over 75 steam launches in the Society and 270 members from the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand."

"Human milk is the preferred feeding for all infants, including premature and sick newborns with rare exceptions. ... When direct feeding is not possible expressed human milk, fortified when necessary for the premature infant, should be provided.

"Breastfeeding should begin as soon as possible after birth, usually within the first hour. Except under special circumstances, the newborn infant should remain with the mother throughout the recovery period. ...

"Newborns should be nursed whenever they show signs of hunger, such as increased alertness or activity, mouthing or rooting. Crying is a late indicator of hunger. Newborns should be nursed approximately 8-12 times every 24 hours until satiety, usually 10-15 minutes on each breast with a range of 5-30 minutes.

"In the early weeks after birth, non-demanding babies should be aroused to feed if 3-4 hours have elapsed since the last nursing. ...

"No supplements (water, glucose water, formula etc.) should be given to newborns unless a medical indication exists... With sound breastfeeding knowledge and practices, supplements are rarely needed. Pacifiers should be avoided in the hospital unless a baby and mother are separated by illness.

"... exclusive breastfeeding is the ideal nutrition and sufficient to support optimal growth and development for approximately the first 6 months of life.

"Gradual introduction of solids begins in the second half of the first year. It is recommended that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months and thereafter as long as mutually desired.

"... in the first 6 months water, juice and other foods are generally unnecessary for breastfed infants. ...

"Should hospitalization of the breastfeeding mother or infant be necessary, every effort should be made to maintain breastfeeding, preferably directly, or by pumping the breasts and feeding expressed breast milk, if indicated.

"Encourage and support no separation of mothers and babies. Babies who require special intensive care should still have as much access to parents as possible.

"Assure that breastfeeding begins as soon as possible after birth, usually within the first hour. Skin to skin contact between mother and baby is to be encouraged. ...

"Prohibit the distribution of infant formula discharge packs, promotional items, educational materials or acceptance of money from formula companies for education or supplies."