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Job Opportunity with Seattle Department of Neighborhoods: Be a part of engaging Seattle’s neighborhoods

October 31, 2013

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has an opening for a Neighborhood District Coordinator. This full-time regular position is responsible for advising community organizations in interpreting and responding to City policies and providing support to community organizations, community councils, neighborhood associations, and neighborhood district councils. Neighborhood District Coordinators also serve as a… [ Keep reading ]

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Thank You for Celebrating Our 25 Years!

October 31, 2013

A special thank you to our volunteers, colleagues, staff, and friends who attended our 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Museum of History and Industry. The evening celebrated the history of the department, as well as acknowledged the special anniversaries of four of our programs: the 40th Anniversaries of the Historic… [ Keep reading ]

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The Beginning of our P-Patch Program

October 29, 2013

This article by Knute Berger shares the story of our P-Patch Community Gardening Program. As the largest municipally-managed community gardening program west of New York City, P-Patch is celebrating its 40th Year. Read this Crosscut article to learn about our start and celebrate these 40 years of P-Patch with us…. [ Keep reading ]

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International Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual election

October 28, 2013

The 2013 International Special Review District (ISRD) Board election will be held Tuesday, November 19 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. Three board positions are up for election: Position #1 for a Business Owner, Property… [ Keep reading ]

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PACE 2013-2014 is off to an exciting start!

October 22, 2013

Last week 36th District Rep. Gael Tarleton, City Councilmember Sally Clark, and former CNC Chair Chas Redmond provided hot tips on accessing government, led small group discussions on barriers to involvement, and guided groups through case studies where change happened through community-government partnerships. Councilmember Clark, with the help of participants,… [ Keep reading ]

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Volunteers help Beacon Food Forest take shape

October 21, 2013

More than 100 volunteers showed up to get their hands dirty this past weekend at the Beacon Food Forest.  Click here to view photos of the day.

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Council to hold Town Hall on proposed 2014 budget

October 17, 2013

City Council will host its second of two public hearings related to the 2014 budget next Thursday evening at Garfield High School.  The public will have an opportunity to address Councilmembers regarding their priorities for the 2014 city budget. WHAT:     Seattle City Council Town Hall on the 2014 City… [ Keep reading ]

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Exhibit on Race at Pacific Science Center

October 14, 2013

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is proud to be a sponsor of the Pacific Science Center’s new exhibit, RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT?. The exhibit raises profound questions about the concept of race.  Using interactive maps, historical artifacts, computer simulations of gene flows, compelling photographs and multimedia presentations, RACE:  ARE WE… [ Keep reading ]

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Celebrate the Sound of Tomorrow!

October 9, 2013

The public is invited to a free event celebrating the applicants to the low power FM program(LPFM) program. It will be held at noon on October 15 at the Pike Place Market Elliott Bay Room (floor of the Economy Market Atrium). Be the first to get your map of proposed… [ Keep reading ]

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Learn about Georgetown’s history on the Haunted History Tour

October 8, 2013

Take a unique look into Seattle’s haunted historic past with the 9th Annual Georgetown Haunted History Tour. This one-of-a-kind evening walking tour and theatrical event is presented by the Friends of Georgetown History. Tours will start at 6:00pm, with numerous tours nightly, October 17th – 19th, departing from The Stables,… [ Keep reading ]

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