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Neighborhood District Coordinator cuts ribbon at Neighborhood Matching Fund supported McDonald International School event

September 28, 2012

Neighborhood District Coordinator, Thomas Whittemore, represented the Department of Neighborhoods at the reopening of the McDonald International School building following a major renovation, cutting the ribbon with Seattle Public Schools representatives, Board members, design and construction folks and community members.  The new play area was funded through the Neighborhood Matching Fund, and supported… [ Keep reading ]

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Community Engagement Online for All

September 27, 2012

Please join us for a free workshop and discussion:  Thursday Oct. 11,  4:30 – 6:30 p.m. At the Beacon Hill Library. 2821 Beacon Ave. S, Free Parking or come via light rail! RSVP and more info at: http://seattleneighbors.eventbrite.com/ This event is being sponsored by E-Democracy, the City of Seattle, the… [ Keep reading ]

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Applications now being accepted for street projects in your neighborhood!

September 26, 2012

The Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Large Project Program is now accepting applications for the third and final round of funding from the voter approved Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation levy. This levy, adopted by voters in 2006, provides $4.5M every three years to select, design and construct larger neighborhood projects… [ Keep reading ]

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Beacon Food Forest’s Ground Making Day this Saturday

September 26, 2012

Bring your gloves and the strength to regenerate your public land into a Food Forest for all.  The Beacon Food Forest is located on the SW Corner of Jefferson Park. Dakota St. and 15th Ave S.  Food and drink will be provided by Tom Douglas Co., La Panzanella and others…. [ Keep reading ]

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Budget News from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods

September 26, 2012

On Monday Mayor McGinn presented his Proposed 2013-2014 Budget to Seattle City Council. Click here to view a message from Director Bernie Matsuno on how the proposed budget affects Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) and describes next steps in the budget process.

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Bitter Lake P-Patch work party this Saturday…can you dig it?

September 26, 2012

Come help dig garden beds at the new Bitter Lake P-Patch this Saturday, September 29 from 10 to 5 p.m.  Here’s the rest of the scoop: WHERE: The Bitterlake P-Patch, N 143rd & Linden Ave N (Map) WHAT TO BRING: Work gloves, strong hoes (we really need hoes – they… [ Keep reading ]

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Join Us at Seattle PARK(ing) Day This Friday!

September 19, 2012

Join us for one last Seattle summer celebration in Pioneer Square as we turn Occidental Park, Nord Alley and parking spots on Main Street into a summer lawn party! There will be live music, art, bicycle polo, a photo booth, BBQ, bocce ball, transportation tarot reading, lawn bowling and Adirondack… [ Keep reading ]

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Marra Farm Fall Festival September 22

September 14, 2012

 FREE community event with tasty food, live music, and fun games for the whole family ~ Make apple cider on our old-timey cider press  ~ Paint pumpkins, carve zucchini, and meet our famed “tromboncino” squash ~ Take on your friends in a gunny rack race ~ Enjoy grilled veggies, salmon,… [ Keep reading ]

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Need inexpensive meeting space? Check out Community Nights in School Libraries program!

September 7, 2012

Seattle Public Schools and the City of Seattle have partnered to provide a new program that offers inexpensive meeting space for community groups  and nonprofit organizations.  It not only significantly expands the number of locations by making libraries at ALL schools available, but requests can all be done online. Click here… [ Keep reading ]

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“Growing Organic Communities” at the Lake City Farmers Market September 13

September 6, 2012

Growing Organic Communities is hosting an  event during the Lake City Farmer’s Market on Thursday, September 13 to reach out and engage community members and share information on what is happening in the area, as well as find out more about what the community is interested in. The focus is to… [ Keep reading ]

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