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Matching Fund celebrates Feet First Maps completion

Feet First recently announced the completion of its map of trails in Northeast Seattle.  Funding for the map was provided by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund.  The map is available in libraries, community centers and on-line.  For more information, click here.

Interbay food bank garden season kick-off March 30

The Interbay P-Patch, at 2451 15th Ave W, invites the community to join them on March 30 at 5:30 p.m. for the opening of the Interbay food bank garden.  There will be a traditional first kale harvest, perhaps some planting, definitely some soup, some stories, lots of laughter and camaraderie, and who… [ Keep reading ]

Central District gets a head start on spring cleaning

Volunteers from Casa Latina and other Central District groups got busy sprucing up the Jackson Place neighborhood last Saturday.  For more information and photos click here.

Fairmount Playground clean up and tree planting

Join your neighbors on Saturday, March 27, from 9 to 2 p.m. for clean up and tree planting at Fairmount Playground.  Tools and refreshments will be provided.  This is a great way to meet your neighbors and beautify your neighborhood.  Address is 5400 Fauntleroy Way SW.  For more information contact… [ Keep reading ]

Board members sought for Seattle Immigrant and Refuge Advisory Board

Mayor Michael McGinn and the Seattle City Council are seeking candidates for the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Board. Called for in the City’s Immigrant and Refugee Report and Action Plan, the board advises the Mayor and Council on issues affecting immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle. Representatives of the… [ Keep reading ]

Year of the Urban Ag launches website

P-Patch Community Gardening Program offers community members the chance to learn about and grow food. In support of the Urban Agriculture campaign, the City has launched an interactive web portal including a calendar highlighting local events related to urban agriculture as well as information and resources. In 2010, the City,… [ Keep reading ]