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Child care vouchers available for working parents

Do you need help paying for child care? Mayor McGinn recently announced the availability of assistance for high-quality child care assistance from the city of Seattle for low- or moderate-income parents who are working or enrolled in job training. The city pays between 25% and 70% of the cost for… [ Keep reading ]

2013 Interbay Food Bank Gardening Kickoff a Huge Success!

Article by Jude Berman, Giving Garden Goddess The Interbay P-Patch donated 4648 lbs of fresh produce in 2012 to those in need, of which almost half is from individuals annually rented plots. There’s nothing like the generosity of gardeners! About 35 people showed up on a grey (but not rainy)… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor McGinn Seeks Candidate for Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board

Mayor Mike McGinn is inviting applicants for an opening on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. The opening is for either a Ballard historian or a person having a demonstrated interest in the Ballard community. The seven-member Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board protects the historical and architectural values and significance… [ Keep reading ]

Magnolia Opens its First P-Patch Community Garden

By Susan Casey, chair, Friends of Magnolia Manor Park After more than three years of planning, the Magnolia Manor P-Patch celebrated its grand opening on April 14, joining more than 80 other P-Patches in Seattle.  The garden is located on Settle Public Utilities property and is an example of the… [ Keep reading ]

Manning’s Funeral Parlor/Richard Hugo House to be Considered for Landmark Nomination

The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for Manning’s Funeral Parlor/Richard Hugo House (1634 11th Avenue in Seattle) at its meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to attend the meeting… [ Keep reading ]

West Seattle Herald Reports on Neighborhood Matching Fund Supported Roxhill Park Renovations

Residents celebrated the renovations to Roxhill Park April 20.  Click here to read the article.

Mayor, County Executive, Port Announce deal for Water Quality Improvements and New Park at Smith Cove

Editor’s note: Members of the Queen Anne and Magnolia neighborhoods came together as “Friends of Smith Cove Park” and worked with City, County, and Port officials on the development of this park. Congratulations to this community organization and their involvement in improving this park. On April 18, Seattle Mayor Mike… [ Keep reading ]

Camp Long Celebrates Opening of High-Ropes Challenge Course

On April 6, Camp Long held a grand opening of its High Ropes Challenge Course. Along with a ribbon-cutting which included our director, Bernie Matsuno, Camp Long Advisory Councilmember David Kipano, and representatives from WSU 4-H and King County Youth Sports Facilities, there were activities for the dozens of people… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Landmark Nomination for Alexander Hall at Seattle Pacific University

The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for Alexander Hall located at Seattle Pacific University, 315 W Bertona Street. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Awards $606,000 in Matching Funds for Neighborhood Projects

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods recently awarded more than $600,000 in matching funds to support neighborhood projects across the city of Seattle. Thirty-three community organizations received awards from the city’s Neighborhood Matching Fund Program for projects as diverse as street murals to street fairs. Click here to see a list of awarded… [ Keep reading ]