Bias & Microaggressions (5) October 23rd
2025-10-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Course Objectives

Define key terms related to bias and microaggressions.​

Explain how microaggressions are harmful and associated with bias.​

Describe four psychological processes that fuel biased actions.​

Describe helpful ways to respond to microaggressions based on my typical role in these incidents (as a leader, bystander, target, or offender).

Ballard Dia de Los Muerto
2025-10-25 17:30 - 22:30 | 2200 block of Ballard Avenue NW
Festival & Parade

On Saturday, October 25th, there will be a wonderful (and free) Dia de Los Muertos event and parade that will run along historic Ballard Avenue in downtown Ballard, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. along the 2200 block of Ballard Avenue NW.

A main stage will feature a lineup of musicians and entertainers throughout the evening, while local businesses on Ballard Avenue and 22nd Avenue will take part with themed mini-events, decorations, and specials.

Marvin’s Garden Park will be transformed into a cemetery scene with lighting and décor, and Bergen Place Park will feature a large community ofrenda (altar) where visitors can leave photos of loved ones, including pets, and light candles in their honor.

A parade is scheduled to begin at about 6 p.m. at Filson, traveling up Ballard Avenue to Market Street and ending at 24th Avenue NW. The procession will include marching bands, Catrinas, musicians, large puppets, lowrider cars, traditional dancers, and other cultural participants.

Family-friendly activities planned for the festival include face painting stations, street performers, and candy giveaways at participating shops. Guests are encouraged to come in costume, paint their faces, dress up their pets, and bring children to join the festivities. A vendor area will showcase local arts, crafts, and artisan goods.

Matador will host a 21-and-over beer garden and after-party with drink specials and live DJ entertainment.

Check out the flyer for more information. You can also follow this event on Instagram @diadelosmuertos_pnw

Questions: diadelosmuertospnw@gmail.com

Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Building Momentum
2025-10-27 10:00 - 16:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, Washington, 98168, United States
This event is for anyone who wants to make their communities more dementia-friendly, including people with dementia, family caregivers, and professionals across a wide spectrum of fields. Join us to connect with others, be inspired by innovative models, and gain practical tools for making your community more dementia-friendly!

Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Building Momentum – Memory and Brain Wellness Center

History of Race and Racism in Science & Medicine (2) Oct 29th
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:30
Course Objectives

Understand the way medicine/science has been used to create and further racism

Understand the history of the creation of racial categories and hierarchy, particularly by physicians, and how that framework is still used in modern medicine

Recognize race as a social and political construct

Explain how and why race is not biological or genetic

OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: Social Determinants of Health - October 30th
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00
The Office of Healthcare Equity is pleased to share our newest training and education opportunity. You are invited to sign up for our Deeper Dive Discussions.

We are looking for UW Medicine community members to help us pilot and provide feedback on these discussions, as we prepare to go live with this program early next year.

Sessions are one hour long, led by a pair of trained facilitators, with a maximum of 20 participants. To prepare for this discussion, all participants are asked to review a 30-minute e-learning didactic presentation of the foundational training topic in focus. The eLearning module link will be included in the registration confirmation.

Día de Muertos Festival Seattle
2025-11-01 12:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00
Día de Muertos Festival Seattle is November 1-2, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come.

Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.

OVERVIEW

Seattle Center Festál presents Día de Muertos Festival Seattle in partnership with the Día de Muertos Festival Seattle. The festival offers performances, elaborate altars, colorful face-painting, sugar skull workshops, visual art, and more!

HISTORY

In 1998, a group of volunteers gathered to plan the first Day of the Dead in South Park. The celebration expanded from Concord Elementary School to other venues in the same area until 2003, when the festival moved to Seattle Center. Volunteers who believed in preserving the celebration as a legacy to our children worked hard to produce the festival. In 2013, a new committee was formed and continued the mission of enriching the cultural value to the community and the Puget Sound at large. The committee members are proud to share their history and traditions with all.

OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: History of Race and Racism in Science & Medicine - November 3rd
2025-11-03 09:00 - 10:00

Native American Heritage Month Flag Raising
2025-11-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Multiple Venues
Join UW Medicine in celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Kick off the month by attending a flag raising at UW Medicine hospital campuses: UW Medical Center — Montlake, UW Medical Center — Northwest, and Harborview Medical Center.

Pronoun Competency Training - November 4th
2025-11-04 13:30 - 14:30
ObjectiveBuilding Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine

Using individuals’ pronouns is fundamental to respectful, inclusive, and affirming interactions across UW Medicine, with our colleagues, students, and patients. Many of our community members make mistakes at times, are corrected, and genuinely apologize. However, to truly improve, we need structured and supportive opportunities to practice. These opportunities are not typically available in our day-to-day interactions.

This monthly training series provides ongoing opportunities to practice and receive feedback from experts and supportive colleagues to improve pronoun competency. Remember, practice makes perfect and you may attend these sessions as often as you would like. Registration for each group is capped at 20 to allow for individualized practice and feedback. The goal is to foster inclusion and belonging for every member of our UW Medicine community, with emphasis on supporting those who do not use he/his or she/her pronouns.

Health in Action Summit 2025: Thriving Together for Inclusive and Lasting Health
2025-11-05 08:30 - 12:00
Event Description: Join the Bree Collaborative at the Foundation for Health Care Quality for our Health in Action Summit! Together, we’ll explore what it means to thrive as a community—through systems and strategies that support inclusive and lasting health for all. As the health landscape continues to evolve, this summit will highlight how members across our sector—clinicians, health plans, purchasers, state agencies, and others—are actively adapting to meet current challenges while advancing better outcomes for the people they serve. We’ll take a deep dive into complex and emerging issues and examine how they are being addressed in ways that promote inclusive health and respond to the needs of those most impacted.

Keynote Presentation: Striving for Digital Health Equity–Understanding AI Bias in Care by Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez -Clinician-investigator, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical SchoolFeatured Presentations

​”Say This, Not That” presentation on evolving vocabulary in inclusive health

Panel Presentation on State of Inclusive Health in Washington State

​Access to care among immigrant Latinos in WA state: a changing landscape

Climate Changes Health

CME: Individuals who attend the live webinar event are eligible to receive a maximum of 3.0 CME credits. CME credits are at no cost. The WSMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Location: Virtual

Contact: Latino Center for Health (email: latcntr@uw.edu)

The Race, Disability, and Technology Initiative - Annual Community Convening
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:30
The Race, Disability, and Technology Initiative* is holding its annual community convening to spark new ideas, collaborations, and discussions.

Spark new ideas | Collaborate | Discuss future work

We invite researchers and community partners to our annual convening of the Race, Disability, and Technology Initiative. Current and past grantees will discuss their research and community partnerships, and together we’ll brainstorm possible new topics and avenues of research around technology and disability, race, sexuality, and gender. There will also be a short overview of grant opportunities. Due to the nature of the event, it will be in-person only.

Details

Wednesday, November 5th

Time: 12:00p – 1:30p

Location:

Zillow Event Center – East

Bill & Melinda Gates Center (CSE2) – 4th floor

3800 E Stevens Way NE

Seattle, WA 98195

Event directions and parking info

~ Lunch will be provided ~

To assist our planning and to ensure adequate food is ordered, RSVPs are requested by Oct. 28th.

*This event is co-sponsored by CREATE, The Simpson Center, The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, and Population Health. The RDT initiative received initial funding from the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, the Population Health Initiative, the Simpson Center for the Humanities, the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship, the Civil Rights Compliance Office, and the Race & Equity Initiative.

RSVP Form

Evergreen Goodwill - NW WA Community Resource Event
2025-11-06 11:00 - 14:00
Meet with organizations offering information on essential, free services in King County including: housing, medical care, free phones, child care, education and more. No registration required. Location – 700 Dearborn Pl. S. Seattle, WA 98144

Central District Art Walk
2025-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | 23rd Avenue and East Union Street, 23rd Avenue and East Union Street, Seatt
FIRST FRIDAYS. A Monthly Art, Music, and Culture experience in the heart of the Central District:

Join us every First Friday of the month, year round, Starting at Midtown Square Plaza from 6-9pm for this free, self-guided, all-ages event featuring local art at multiple locations in the Central District. Everyone is welcome, so come out and have some fun in your neighborhood and celebrate art!

Seattle Hmong New Year
2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
Seattle Hmong New Year is November 8, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come.

STEAMpire Expo '25 - A vibrant, student-focused fair filled with interactive exhibits, resources, and performances
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | TYEE High School, 4424 S 188th St, Seatac, Washington, 98188, United States
The African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) is hosting the first-ever BIPOC S.T.E.A.M. Resource Fair. Designed to inspire Black and Brown youth in South King County, the fair will feature hands-on exhibits, performances, and resources from schools, employers, and community groups. The goal is to spark interest in STEAM fields through culturally responsive, engaging experiences.

Hosted at Tyee High School in SeaTac, this event will bring together educational institutions, employers, and community organizations to share engaging STEAM activities, programs, and career pathways with students in an accessible, hands-on environment.

Resource Fair Goals

Increase BIPOC youth exposure to STEAM fields in engaging and creative ways

Connect students to tangible resources: education, programs, internships, mentorship

Celebrate the integration of arts and identity within STEAM

Uplift Tyee High School and the SeaTac community as places of opportunity

Build a foundation for an annual event with growing community impact

Target Audience

Middle and high school students from SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila, Des Moines, White Center, West Kent, and Renton

School district staff, educators, and administrators

Local and regional organizations offering STEAM programs, job pathways, and youth services

Pathways To Peace
2025-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Dimmitt Middle School, 12320 80th Ave South, Seattle, Washington, 98178, United States
Renton and Skyway Community Connections welcomes you to a community network dedicated to ending violence and fostering healing. Join for an afternoon of resources, free lunch, panel discussions and interactive breakout activities promoting healing, safety, and empowerment for Black communities.

This community also offers resources to get involved beyond the event:

Ebony Alert – Support an alert system focused on locating missing Black girls and Black women

Black women & Indigenous Safety Hub – Participate in workshops on self-defense, healing, and safety practices

Community Events & Programming – Engage with ongoing initiatives that build connection.

Renton & Skyway Community Connections

OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: Gender & Sexual Identity - November 10th
2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:00

UTOPIA WA Real Talk
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00
Your monthly space to heal & connect is here! UTOPIA WA is bringing the community back together for a special fall edition of Real Talk.

Their next session is happening Tuesday, November 11th from 6–8 PM (PST) on Zoom.

Real Talk is a space to pause, reflect, laugh, vent, heal, and connect, built by us and for us. Whether you’re seeking support, looking to build community, or just want to be in a room where you’re seen and heard, you belong here.

Hosted by the amazing Miss Essaundra Ta’amu & open to our community worldwide!

Come through, bring your full self, and let’s hold space together.

End Of Life Planning: A Gift to You and Your Loved Ones
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00
Join AARTH and Brenda Charles-Edwards for a workshop on end-of-life planning. Workshop Goals: This workshop will help you deepen your understanding of death and dying, determine your wishes for end-of-life care, and designate a trusted person to carry out those wishes through a Power of Attorney for Healthcare. Who Should Attend? Anyone who wants to protect their family from making difficult decisions without knowing your wishes. Those who want to learn how to make end-of-life care choices. People seeking to understand their options for end-of-life planning.

Location: Virtual event

Date and time: Wed, Nov 12, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Organizer: AARTH Ministry, (206) 732-4492, febeng@aarth.org

Upcoming Mammogram Event Series
2025-11-15 07:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 07:30 - 16:00
Join Providence Swedish and Seattle & King County Public Health for their upcoming Mammogram Event Series this winter! You can find dates, times, and locations for each of them below.

Tubman Health Food Is Medicine Cooking Class
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00
Please join us Tubman Health on Saturday, November 15th, from 9AM-12PM for their Food Is Medicine Cooking Class — Boost Your Immune System for the Winter.

As we move into the colder months, our bodies often ask for more warmth, grounding, and nourishment. This class is a chance to slow down together, breathe, and fill our bowls—and our spirits—with healing food.

We’re honored to be partnering with the Union Cultural Center and guided by Leika Suzumura, Community Nourishian, whose approach to food is full of gentleness, deep wisdom, and love for community.

In this class, we will:• Learn about foods with natural medicinal and immune-boosting properties• Discover flavorful broths and soups that work in harmony with your body• Explore proteins and plant-based options to personalize your dishes• Cook and share a warm, nutrient-rich meal together

No cooking experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and appetite! Let’s come together to cook, learn, and celebrate the power of food to heal from the inside out.

Space is limited. Please register to reserve your spot! The regular class fee is $45. Reduced and community tickets are available.

Kent Community Health Fair - Kent YMCA
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00
Join the Kent YMCA for their Kent Community Health fair this November! Learn more on the flyers below.

Interested in other opportunities to support?

Volunteer Opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gfqMmtbkExhibitor/Sponsor Opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g6cGtCxFFree Health Screenings:Blood pressureBody Mass Index (BMI)CholesterolGlucoseA1cHIV testingHepatitis CSyphilisVision screeningsFoot Care ClinicFree VaccinesHealth Insurance EnrollmentAnd more!

Kent YMCA10828 SE 248th StKent, WA 98030

All questions can be sent to: LatinosPromotingGoodHealth@yahoo.com

https://www.facebook.com/LatinosPromotingGoodHealth

Seattle Black College Expo
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Rainier Beach High School
Join the 8th Annual Seattle Black College Expo! It’s free and open to all! This event offers on-the-spot college admissions, scholarships, and resources to support students on their educational journey.

https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/expos/seattle-bce-2025

UTOPIA WA Bingo
2025-11-15 12:00
UTOPIA Washington is throwing their final BINGO Fundraiser of the year this November and you don’t want to miss it!

Every attendee will be entered into the free food raffle giveaway! The more buy-ins you get, the more raffle entries you’ll have! Every Buy-In purchased at the door for UTOPIA Washington’s Bingo Fundraiser in November comes with a FREE raffle ticket, yes, FREE.COM, FREEBAH, FREE WILLY BABY!

Win $100 gift cards to Pacific Island Groceries in Renton or take home holiday food boxes packed with frozen goods, pantry stable items, and fresh fruits and veggies, just in time for the holidays!

Enjoy a fun afternoon filled with community, laughter, and BIG WINS! All while supporting UTOPIA’s programs that uplift and serve our QTPI and 2SLGBTQIA+ family year-round.

Tickets & Contact Info:

Franzella Meleisea

bingo@utopiawa.org | 206-219-0214

Medicare Open Enrollment
2025-11-17 11:00 - 14:00
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct 15 – Dec 7th and is the only time of the year for people with Medicare coverage to make changes to their health and drug plans for the next year. Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) can help! SHIBA helps King County residents understand their Medicare rights and options. The well-trained volunteers counsel people of all ages – including people under age 65 living with disabilities, people getting ready to turn 65, and those already enrolled – about their Medicare choices and options. This is a FREE event open to everyone.

UTOPIA FriendsGiving Food Distribution
2025-11-17 13:00 - 16:00
As we enter this season of gratitude and togetherness, UTOPIA Washington is excited to share the spirit of FriendsGiving with our beloved 2SLGBTQIA+ family.

FriendsGiving Food Distribution is a heartfelt offering to honor and uplift our queer and trans communities—especially those navigating food insecurity and systemic barriers. This initiative is rooted in our values of reciprocity, care, and the deep cultural practice of Aloha.

We want you to know: we see you, we love you, and we are here for you. Whether through food, fellowship, or advocacy, UTOPIA remains committed to nurturing our collective well-being.

Event Details

Date: Monday, November 17thTime: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: 812 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032

Link: FriendsGiving Food Distribution Registration Form – Fill out form

In honor of Transgender Awareness Week (TAW) and in remembrance of lives lost on Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), this distribution is a celebration of resilience and community.

Pick-Up Details This is a pick-up only event. You must pick up your food box between 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. If you are unable to pick up by 4:00 PM, your box will be offered to another eligible applicant.

What’s Included Turkey and ham Fresh produce Ingredients to help you prepare a warm FriendsGiving meal

Diversity in Clinical Trials Town Hall
2025-11-19 15:00 - 16:30
Registration is now open for the virtual final Diversity in Clinical Trials Town Hall before the University’s policy goes into effect on January 1, 2026. The Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, November 19th from 3-4:30pm Pacific Time.

Learn more about the UW’s Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative (DCTI). Previous webinars related to the DCTI policy and translation and interpreter services and community engagement are available online.

This webinar will review:

Policy requirements and applicability

Currently available tools and resources to support compliance

Future resources in development (e.g., 21 CFR 11 compliant e-consent tools)

There will be a 20-minute question & answer session. Attendees are encouraged to submit their questions in advance when registering.

OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: Bias & Microaggressions - November 20th
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:00

Transgender Day of Remembrance
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Green River College, 12401 Southeast 320th Street, Auburn, Washington, 98092, United States
An annual event honoring our trans and gender diverse siblings who we’ve lost to anti-trans violence and systemic harm.

Presented by UTOPIA Washington, Seattle Pride, and Green River College.

Join us as we honor our trans and gender-diverse siblings whose lives were taken too soon by anti-trans violence and systemic harm. This event will feature an all-trans lineup of performers who will guide us through a powerful celebration of trans lives, resilience, and community.

Doors open at 6PM

Program starts 7PM
