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Still Time to Visit Paper Unbound: Horiuchi and Beyond at Wing Luke Museum

This exhibit, presented in conjunction with our P-Patch Program, celebrates Northwest artist and master of collage Paul Horiuchi (1906 - 1999), who pushed the limits of paper through his innovative collage work. His works will be featured at the Wing Luke Museum along with seven contemporary artists who continue to transform the

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Join us for the Maple Leaf Play Area Dedication this Saturday!

In conjunction with Parks and Green Spaces Levy, a Large Matching Fund Award of $100,000 from the Department of Neighborhoods provided funding for the children’s garden, adventure play and whimsical art area. The community raised $75,000 in cash to support the effort and contributed $25,000 in volunteer labor. The event on Saturday includes

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Atlantic Weekly Reports on the Economic Benefits of Historic Districts

Our Historic Preservation staff shared this article from the Atlantic Weekly. It certainly proves true for the eight Historic Districts in Seattle. Read on.

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Publicize your Summer Events with our Online Calendar!

You can post your events and activities to Seattle Department of Neighborhoods events calendar on our website.  Just visit our events page at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/calendar, hit the link for "Submit an Event" on the upper left-hand column, read the "How to Submit..." and policy guidelines, and complete the form. Once your event is submitted, it

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Civic Cocktail Features Segment on Urban Agriculture

 Laura Raymond from our P-Patch program answers questions on urban agriculture in this segment of Civic Cocktail, an event where a panel of pros discuss a range of topics and answer questions from a live audience. Civic Cocktail is a joint production of the Seattle Channel, Seattle City Club, and Crosscut.  Click here

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Child care vouchers available for working parents

Do you need help paying for child care? Mayor McGinn recently announced the availability of assistance for high-quality child care assistance from the city of Seattle for low- or moderate-income parents who are working or enrolled in job training. The city pays between 25% and 70% of the cost for child care,

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Our 2012 Report to the Community is Now Available

The 2012 Report to the Community is now available, providing an overview of the many activities of our department last year. To receive a hard copy, email wendy.watson@seattle.gov.  To read the electronic version, click here.

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Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Awards $606,000 in Matching Funds for Neighborhood Projects

[caption id="attachment_3574" align="alignleft" width="150"] NewHolly Market Garden Pergola[/caption] Seattle Department of Neighborhoods recently awarded more than $600,000 in matching funds to support neighborhood projects across the city of Seattle. Thirty-three community organizations received awards from the city’s Neighborhood Matching Fund Program for projects as diverse as street murals to street fairs. Click here

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Join the city of Seattle to Fight Global Poverty

This city-wide campaign will raise awareness about local institutions working to alleviate poverty around the world and ask individuals to lend their support to this important sector. By signing up, residents will receive updates about the work of these organizations and learn about opportunities to get involved. Participants will be entered for

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New Members Sought for Landmarks Preservation Board

Mayor Mike McGinn is seeking two new members to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board in an At-large position and the Structural Engineer position. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to Seattle City Council for landmark designation and reviews all proposed physical alterations to designated features of landmark properties. The Board

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