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Picardo P-Patch Children’s Garden Celebration this Saturday

Come join the fun as P-Patch gardeners celebrate the completion of the Picardo P-Patch Kids Barn. The event is this Saturday, November 3 at 12 noon at Picardo P-Patch community garden located at 8040 25th Ave NE. There will be a pumpkin harvest, potluck and fall crafts for the kids…. [ Keep reading ]

Kirke Park P-Patch opens

Congratulations to P-Patch gardeners who celebrated the grand opening of Kirke Park P-Patch this fall. The opening not only featured a fine spread of food by the  organizers, but P-Patch plots were assigned, and the winter cover crop was sown to celebrate. The P-Patch is located in Ballard at 7028… [ Keep reading ]

Candidates sought for Pioneer Square Preservation Board

Mayor McGinn invites residents to apply for two open positions (one attorney and one historian or architectural historian) on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board.  For more information, click here.

Join Cascade Neighborhood Council Friday, November 2 for First Friday fun!

Cascade Neighborhood Council invites everyone to come enjoy model boat sailing, hot cider and snacks this Friday, November 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the South Lake Union model boat pond.  The community built T-37 racing sloop will also be unveiled at this Small Sparks supported event.  Dress warmly and… [ Keep reading ]

Join us and SeattleCityClub for “The Making of a Neighborhood” November 6

From schools and housing, to transit, walkability and economic vitality, to socioeconomic diversity and crime prevention – “The Making of a Neighborhood” will discuss it all. Join us and CityClub Seattle for a lively conversation about where we live.  Click here for more information.

Celebration held for graduates of People’s Academy for Community Engagement

On Thursday October 25th, 28 up-and-coming community leaders celebrated their graduation from the People’s Academy for Community Engagement, a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Known as PACE, the 7-month program provides leadership training in community involvement, empowerment, and civic engagement to emerging leaders interested in serving their community. More… [ Keep reading ]

First-time Washington voter? You can still register!

If you are a first-time WA voter  you still have until this Monday Oct. 29th to register to vote?  Learn more here Spanish: http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=9081204 English: http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=9081203

International Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual election

The 2012 International Special Review District (ISRD) Board election will be held Tuesday, November 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bush Asia Hotel, 409 Maynard Avenue South, in the basement level conference room. Two board positions are up for election: Position #3 for a District Business Person,… [ Keep reading ]

Barton Street P-patchers celebrate their first season of gardening

Congratulations Barton Street P-Patch in celebration of your first season and the unveiling of your gateway arbor! See the story here.

Help students succeed in school at neighborhood libraries!

The Seattle Public Library is seeking volunteers to assist students in grades 1–12 with homework assignments in English, history, mathematics, science, social studies and other subjects on a drop-in basis. Volunteers are especially needed at the Beacon Hill, Delridge, Columbia, High Point, NewHolly and Rainier Beach branches. Volunteers must have… [ Keep reading ]