Washington Women in Need

Washington Women in Need provides fiancial assistance for health care. Focuses on preventive care including physical exams, hearing exams, Pap Smears and mamograms. Does not pay for hospitalizations, cosmetic dentistry, braces or implants. Dental care may include major restorative work. Eye care may include exams and glasses. Assists between 20 and 30 women during each funding cycle. Pays a set fee schedule and the upper limit of the grant is $3,000. Visit web site (www.wawomeninneed.org) in February to learn about the application process. Next grant opening will be in early spring of 2010.

MLK Celebration

Revolutionary Forum: MLK Celebration Monday January 18, at 3pm Center House Theater, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle.

Local artists gather to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The show will feature artists of every dicipline, showcasing work that reflects the revolutionary life and words of Dr. King. Approximately three performing artists and two visual artists will be selected to participate in the inaugural event. For more information, visit www.cdforum.org, email amberf@cdforum.org or call (206) 684-7200.

Free Tax Preparation

Free tax prep will be provided from Jan 12 through April 15, 2010 at sites accross King County in Auburn, Bellevue, Beacon Hill, Seattle's Central District, Downtown Seattle, Federal Way, Kent, Lake City, Rainier Beach, Renton, Seatac, Shoreline and White Center.

The United Way of King County Free Tax Campaign will provide free tax preparation service by more than 550 trained and certified volunteers and electronically filed for a rapid refund. For more information, call 2-1-1.