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• Should We Have a Place to Return Unwanted Drugs?

  The King County Board of Health will hold a public hearing Thursday to decide whether to require drug manufacturers to provide a Secure Medicine Return Program.

• Old-Fashioned Fun at the Great American Backyard Campout

• Giving Voice to Her Story

  The Seattle Rep joins forces with Young Women Empowered for a rich storytelling and theater experience that unveils identity, strengths and challenges.

• Seattle Times: Scouts’ Vote on Gays Met with Celebration, Sadness

  Liberal Scout leaders — while supporting the proposal to accept gay youngsters — have made clear they also want the ban on gay adults lifted.

• Boy Scouts Lift Ban on Gay Youth

  The Boy Scouts of America today approved a resolution that will lift the nationwide ban on gay youth, but will continue to deny gay parents and adults the opportunity to participate in the organization.

• Name New Otters, Win Ice Cream Party for 100

  In a new contest at Woodland Park Zoo, families can submit names for the new Asian small-clawed otters and enter to win a great prize package.

• All-Star Softball Classic for Homeless Youth

  Have fun watching legends Dan Wilson, Jay Buhner and Edgar Martinez play ball, and help raise money for homeless kids.

• Doing Good: Where Kids and Families Can Volunteer

  We have some great ideas for how your family can help out and have fun together making a difference.

• Celebrity Story Time Raises Money to Provide Books for Kids in Need

  An eclectic group, including a chef, break dancer and athletes from the Seattle Sounders, Husky Football and Rat City Roller Girls teams, read aloud the first books they remember falling in love with.