The Neighborhood Matching Fund is hosting three workshops for those interested in applying to the Small and Simple Projects Fund this October. The Small and Simple Projects Fund provides matching awards of up to $25,000 to neighborhood organizations for community-building projects. At the workshop, attendees will get an overview of… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) launched Nights at the Neptune: A People’s Theatre Joint in June. The program, supported by a Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund award of $75,000, opened at The Neptune Theatre free of charge to artists and community organizations that have created a performance piece for… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for the property at 1523 East Madison Street. The meeting will be on Wednesday, August 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor in Room 4060. You are invited to attend the meeting and make comments…. [ Keep reading ]
Join in the fun on August 1 – 5pm to 9pm as the Neighborhood Matching Fund supported Alley-Palooza gets underway! Explore Seattle’s Historic Alleys from Pioneer Square to Post Alley, as these forgotten passages come alive with music, food, art and entertainment for all ages. JOIN US in NORD ALLEY for… [ Keep reading ]
Here is an interesting story of how community gardening has brought people together in the tsunami-devastated town of Ishinomaki. Chiba University students studying horticulture created a community garden, and their activities have encouraged survivors to participate in the gardening, bringing color back into the neighborhood. Professors from Chiba University will… [ Keep reading ]
Hopscotch CD, a fun community event that was supported by the Neighborhood Matching Fund, is highlighted on KCTS9 tonight at 7 p.m. on PIE. Make sure to watch! http://kcts9.org/pie.
The High Point and NewHolly Farm Stands are open offering fresh organic produce picked right from the P-Patch Market Gardens. Fresh right now are carrots, leafy vegetables, zucchini, green beans, potatoes, bok choy, and beets, to name a few. The hours of operation are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. So… [ Keep reading ]
The 34th Annual American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) Conference is coming to Seattle from August 8 to 11. Hundreds of people from around the US and the world will be converging on the University of Washington campus to share and learn about urban agriculture and community gardening. Of course,… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for Genesee Hill Elementary School at 5012 SW Genesee Street. The meeting will be on Wednesday, August 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 16th Floor in Room 1600. The public is invited to attend the meeting… [ Keep reading ]
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