Front Porch » Lake Union http://frontporch.seattle.gov Seattle Department of Neighborhoods news and events Fri, 17 May 2013 21:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Mill River Arts and South Lake Union Families present an evening of storytelling at the Castle Garden with Mary Anne Moorman http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/11/13/mill-river-arts-and-south-lake-union-families-present-an-evening-of-storytelling-at-the-castle-garden-with-mary-anne-moorman/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/11/13/mill-river-arts-and-south-lake-union-families-present-an-evening-of-storytelling-at-the-castle-garden-with-mary-anne-moorman/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:36:30 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3314 Better known as Auntmama in story telling circles, Ms. Moorman entertains audiences of all  ages on stage and in her KBCS.FM weekly broadcast. Dress cozy and gather round the castle for an  enchanted Autumn evening with this Appalachian mistress of soft southern vowels. Hailed by “The Stranger” as the best storyteller in Seattle, Auntmama lures listeners to another time and place then zips them right back to  21st century Seattle with original stories suited to an Autumn Night .  Come enjoy this Neighborhood Matching Fund supported event!

DATE: November 17
TIME: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
LOCATION: The Castle Garden in Cascade P-Patch (look for the lights!)
ADDRESS:Minor Ave N and Thomas Street
FEE/COST:Free
LINK:southlakeunionfamilies.com
LINK:auntmama.com

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]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/29/join-cascade-neighborhood-council-friday-november-2-for-first-friday-fun/feed/ 0 Cascade Neighborhood Council and Cascade Peoples Center present free outdoor movie in The Heart of the Emerald City, Cascade Park! http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/05/cascade-neighborhood-council-and-cascade-peoples-center-present-free-outdoor-movie-in-the-heart-of-the-emerald-city-cascade-park/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/05/cascade-neighborhood-council-and-cascade-peoples-center-present-free-outdoor-movie-in-the-heart-of-the-emerald-city-cascade-park/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:34:56 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3186 Follow the yellow brick road at sunset to The Wiz!, a 1978 adaptation of The Wizard of Oz  featuring Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, and Richard Prior as The Wiz! If you, or your kids, or even your family pet show up in costume, you can stop by the CNC booth for a free raffle ticket and chance to win gift certificates from local businesses! The program will begin with music from a local musician, Mark-Taylor-Canfield and free BBQ at 6:00 pm. Movie starts at sunset (approximately 8:00 p.m.)  This event was sponsored in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund Small Sparks award.  Click here to view the poster.

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]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/18/info-to-help-you-stay-safe-in-this-winter-weather/feed/ 0 Today’s hours for Neighborhood Service Centers http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/11/23/todays-hours-for-neighborhood-service-centers/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/11/23/todays-hours-for-neighborhood-service-centers/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:17:30 +0000 Lois Maag http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=1548 Here is a list of Neighborhood Service Centers that serve as Payment and Information Service sites and today’s hours of operation due to weather conditions:

Lake City: Open – 9:00-5:00
Closed for lunch 1:00 – 2:00 pm

 Ballard: Open – 9:00-5:00
Open for lunch

University: Closed

Central: Open – 9:00-5:00
Closed for lunch 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Southeast: Open – 9:00 – 5:00
Closed for lunch 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Delridge: Open until 3:30 p.m.

West Seattle: Closed

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Lake City:
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00

 Ballard:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00

 University:
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Closed for lunch 2:00-3:00

 Central:
9:30 am – 7:00 pm
Open for lunch

 Southeast:
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Open for lunch

West Seattle:
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Closed  for lunch 1:00-2:00 pm

Delridge: 
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Closed for lunch 2:00-3:00 pm

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/11/22/neighborhood-service-centers-are-open-today/feed/ 0 What Neighborhood Service Centers can do for you http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/07/23/what-neighborhood-service-centers-can-do-for-you/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/07/23/what-neighborhood-service-centers-can-do-for-you/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:27:31 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=1008 Did you know that the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods hosts a number of Neighborhood Service Centers throughout Seattle which can help you with information, applications and even city payments? There are 13 total and they help connect citizens in different neighborhoods with City programs and services.  For information on where they are located, what times they are open and what services they provide, click here.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/07/23/what-neighborhood-service-centers-can-do-for-you/feed/ 0 Waterway 18 Celebration June 21 http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/06/10/waterway-18-celebration-june-21/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/06/10/waterway-18-celebration-june-21/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:18:40 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=774 Funded in part with a $90,000 award  from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund, Friends of Waterway 18 has created a new community gathering place on Lake Union by restoring the shoreline, planting native habitat, and installing natural seating areas for the rapidly growing Lake Union neighborhoods and for residents throughout Seattle.  Come join the celebration on June 21 for the opening of this new public amenity.  Click here for more information.

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