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Barton P-Patch Fall Festival this Saturday!

 Come learn about community gardening, enjoy pizza, homemade pies and much more Saturday, October 4 at Barton P-Patch’s Fall Festival!

DON Director’s Budget Communication

Dear Community Member: This afternoon, Mayor Murray presented his Proposed 2015-‘16 Budget to the Seattle City Council. While the Mayor did not discuss all of the specifics of the proposed budget, I want to share information regarding his budget as it relates to Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON). Even though… [ Keep reading ]

Small and Simple Workshop Tomorrow Night

If your group needs funds to do a neighborhood project, the city’s Neighborhood Matching Fund may be able to help. However, you’ll need to be quick because the application deadline for the Small and Simple Projects Fund is Monday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m. This fund provides matching awards of… [ Keep reading ]

Remember Sand Point’s First Flight Around the World on Sept. 28

The community is invited to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first flight around the world from Seattle’s Sand Point Airfield at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. The event takes place at the former Naval Air Station Sand Point, now known as Magnuson Park (7400 Sand Point Way… [ Keep reading ]

Neighbors invited to International District ‘Find It, Fix It’ Community Walk

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s ‘Find It, Fix It’ Community Walk, focused on several crime hotspots, makes its way to Seattle’s International District on Thursday, Sept. 11. This is the seventh walk hosted by the mayor in neighborhoods around the city. At the events, community residents, police, and city officials walk… [ Keep reading ]

Beacon Hill Meaningful Movies Presents “A Sea Change”

A Sea Change is a film about the changes in our oceans and what it means for our future. Told by a curious grandfather with the help of an even more curious grandson, this documentary gives one pause.  Filmed in Norway, Seattle and California with scientists from the UW and… [ Keep reading ]

Come Join us at the Central Area Block Party!

The City of Seattle will be partnering with the community to host the Central Area Block Party on Saturday, September 27 at the corner of 23rd Avenue and Cherry Street (2323 E. Cherry Street) from 10:00am to 6:00pm. You won’t want to miss out on a great time with your… [ Keep reading ]

Deadline Approaches to Apply for Matching Funds to Support your Neighborhood Project

If your group needs funds to do a neighborhood project, the city’s Neighborhood Matching Fund may be able to help. However, you’ll need to be quick because the application deadline for the Small and Simple Projects Fund is Monday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m. This fund provides matching awards of… [ Keep reading ]

Middle and High School Students! You Are Invited to Join Free Architectural Design Studio

Middle and high school students are invited to join the Center of the Universe Art & Architecture Design Studio in Fremont. This FREE three-session program will take place on Sundays, October 5, 12 and 19 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library. Roosterwax,… [ Keep reading ]