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Good Eats at the Interbay P-Patch Annual Fundraiser Dinner on 9/6

Don’t miss out on the BIG Interbay 40th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, September 6 at 6 pm in the garden! This year’s dinner will be Pulled Pork (straight up or in a bun),  Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Watermelon, Pies, and Cookies. The P-Patch will provide lemonade… [ Keep reading ]

Save September 21 for the Grand Cajun Yesler Swamp Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

All are invited to the Grand Cajun Yesler Swamp Ribbon-Cutting Celebration on Sunday, September 21. It will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street). At this FREE celebration, there will be guided swamp walks and music by the Folichon Cajun Band, along with… [ Keep reading ]

Join Us for the Upbeat on Jackson Community Concert Series Starting this Sunday

The Low Income Housing Institute and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods are pleased to announce the Upbeat on Jackson Community Concert Series at Ernestine Anderson Place, 2010 S. Jackson St.  Starting Sunday August 17 and continuing monthly for a year, Upbeat on Jackson will bring music back to the historic Jackson… [ Keep reading ]

City Awards Nearly $1.65 Million to Support Neighborhood-Initiated Projects

Mayor Ed Murray and the Seattle City Council announced today nearly $1.65 million in matching funds to support neighborhood-initiated projects across the city. Forty-three community groups received awards from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund Program for projects as diverse as an Afro-Latino arts education program to the creation… [ Keep reading ]

Haller Lake P-Patch 12th Annual Open Garden Celebration

Join us on Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Haller Lake P-Patch Community Garden, 13045 1st Ave NE, Seattle. Get a tour of the garden, learn about organic gardening, enjoy some refreshments and go on a garden search!

Neighborhood Matching Fund for Back-To-School Projects

Does your neighborhood want to organize an activity or event to celebrate the fall back-to-school season? If so, it may qualify for support from NMF’s Small Sparks fund. This fund provides matching dollars of up to $1000 for neighborhood-initiated projects that promote community engagement. Project ideas might include Walking School… [ Keep reading ]