Front Porch » Othello 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 Info to help you stay safe in this winter weather http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/18/info-to-help-you-stay-safe-in-this-winter-weather/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/18/info-to-help-you-stay-safe-in-this-winter-weather/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:26:39 +0000 Lois Maag http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2670 Visit our homepage and to get tools and information about the winter storm: http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/18/info-to-help-you-stay-safe-in-this-winter-weather/feed/ 0 Eat, Shop, Play and Buy Local on MLK http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/06/06/eat-shop-play-and-buy-local-on-mlk/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/06/06/eat-shop-play-and-buy-local-on-mlk/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:22:56 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2059 The FREE 2011 MLK Business Association
Business District Tour Schedule is here:

June 11th @ Othello 10:30 -12:00
July 30th @ Graham 10:30 -12:00
August 13th @ Othello 10:30 -12:00
September 17th @ Graham 10:30 -12:00

Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of 98118.  Support locally owned, independent businesses to maintain our unique community character, provide continuing opportunities for entrepreneurs, build community economic strength, and help retain community-based businesses.

The tour guide will give some history of the area and help connect us to the diversity of products and services available along MLK. We will visit several shops and listen to amazing stories from entrepreneurs who recently arrived in the US . We will get to know our neighbors better as we walk through the district sampling treats and discovering the multitude of offerings found around MLK. It will be like vacationing abroad without the hassle of having to update your passport.

Sign-up for 1 or all 4 tours by calling Sarah Valenta @ 206-760-4213 or emailing @ sarah@homesightwa.org or visit http://www.facebook.com/MLKintheValley

 

 

 

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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

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/11/23/todays-hours-for-neighborhood-service-centers/feed/ 0 Neighborhood Service Centers are open today http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/11/22/neighborhood-service-centers-are-open-today/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/11/22/neighborhood-service-centers-are-open-today/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:20:29 +0000 Lois Maag http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=1541 Below are the  Neighborhood Service Centers’ hours of operation for today, Monday, Nov. 22.  All centers are open, however, most NSCs will be closing for lunch with the exception of two locations.
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 Council approves neighborhood planning update legislation http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/10/05/council-approves-neighborhood-planning-update-legislation/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/10/05/council-approves-neighborhood-planning-update-legislation/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:15:41 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=1404 On Monday, October 4, the Seattle City Council passed resolutions recognizing the work of over 1,600 community members who worked with the City to update their neighborhood plans in the North Rainier (Res. 31247), Othello (Res. 31246), and North Beacon Hill (Res. 31245) neighborhoods. These documents include updated goals, policies and strategies for each neighborhood along with an action plan prioritizing projects for implementation.   Click here to read the press release.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/10/05/council-approves-neighborhood-planning-update-legislation/feed/ 0 Neighborhood Plan Update Action Teams kick-off http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/05/17/neighborhood-plan-update-action-teams-kick-off/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/05/17/neighborhood-plan-update-action-teams-kick-off/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 17:06:02 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=647 In 2009 over 1,500 people helped plan the future of their neighborhoods in North Beacon, North Rainier and Othello.

Now it’s time to get things done. Come help prioritize next steps and sign up for project action teams.

Plans:  North Rainier and Othello
Date:  May 18
Time:  6:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Location:  Filipino Community Center
Address: 5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S

The meeting venues are accessible. Child care and light refreshments will be provided.

Haven’t been involved yet? Come early at 5:00pm for a special orientation.

Can’t come to the meeting?  We still want to hear from you. Participate online at www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/Neighborhood_Planning/

On the website, you can

  • Check out the Plan Updates
  • Get the meeting agenda
  • Take the Neighborhood Plan Prioritization Survey and tell us what strategies should be used first to accomplish your neighborhood plan goals

For additional information on how you can get involved, contact Sebhat Tenna at Sebhat.tenna@seattle.gov or 206-733-9977.

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