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1st Annual All City Barbershop Chat

Neighboring barbers will provide free basic haricuts to fathers and their son(s).  This project will also provide food, entertainment, guest speakers and a facilitator to provoke and engage in an open discussion to address the issues of strengthening the relationship between a father and son.  We encourage male mentors and father figures

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Mayor and Seattle Office for Education Announce the 2013 Families and Education Levy Summer Learning Grant Recipients

Mayor Mike McGinn, Seattle Public School officials, community leaders, and local students and parents, gathered at Northgate Elementary School to announce the beginning of a city-wide investment plan to support summer learning programs – the first of its kind – included in the 2011 Families and Education Levy.  The Levy will invest

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Mill River Arts and South Lake Union Families present an evening of storytelling at the Castle Garden with Mary Anne Moorman

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

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Join Cascade Neighborhood Council Friday, November 2 for First Friday fun!

Cascade Neighborhood Council invites everyone to come enjoy model boat sailing, hot cider and snacks this Friday, November 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the South Lake Union model boat pond.  The community built T-37 racing sloop will also be unveiled at this Small Sparks supported event.  Dress warmly and bring the

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Help students succeed in school at neighborhood libraries!

The Seattle Public Library is seeking volunteers to assist students in grades 1–12 with homework assignments in English, history, mathematics, science, social studies and other subjects on a drop-in basis. Volunteers are especially needed at the Beacon Hill, Delridge, Columbia, High Point, NewHolly and Rainier Beach branches. Volunteers must have completed at

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Marra Farm Fall Festival September 22

 FREE community event with tasty food, live music, and fun games for the whole family ~ Make apple cider on our old-timey cider press  ~ Paint pumpkins, carve zucchini, and meet our famed “tromboncino” squash ~ Take on your friends in a gunny rack race ~ Enjoy grilled veggies, salmon, and other

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Cascade Neighborhood Council and Cascade Peoples Center present free outdoor movie in The Heart of the Emerald City, Cascade Park!

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

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The World is Fun hosts fun and a movie Sunday evening

The World is Fun will provide fun and games and a free showing of "The Goonies" this Sunday, August 18 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Gasworks Park.  The fun, is funded in part, by a Neighborhood Matching Fund Small and Simple award.  Click here for more information.

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KING5 reports on our director’s volunteer work with students

King 5 features DON Director Bernie Matsuno assisting students apply for college in this report.

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Meet the South Region Neighborhood District Coordinators and tour the new SW facility April 17

The community is invited to the Southwest Pool, Teen Life Center and Neighborhood Service Center dedication on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 2801 SW Thistle St.  This is an opportunity to come and explore all the services and programs offered at this joint facility, ranging from

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