On Sunday, April 29, 2012 we invite the community to learn about and celebrate the urban agricultural movement taking place in public spaces throughout Seattle. We will meet at the Seven Hills Park for a walking/biking tour of local gardens in and around Capitol Hill then return to the Howell… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is looking for new app ideas that connect community to government. No need to be a technophile! Anyone with a good idea is encouraged to get involved. Here’s how: Learn more and get involved: Share your ideas at https://opennw.ideascale.com/ Register for Startup Weekend Gov at https://seattlegov.startupweekend.org/ Free… [ Keep reading ]
The Neighborhood Matching Fund, a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, is hosting three workshops for those interested in applying to the Large Projects Fund this July. The Large Projects Fund provides matching awards of up to $100,000 to neighborhood organizations for community-building projects. Attendance at one of the three… [ Keep reading ]
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,… [ Keep reading ]
The Interbay P-Patch Garden kicks off its 2012 Food Bank Gardening Season on Tuesday, April 17, at 5:30PM. Every year, Interbay P-Patch donates more than 5,000 pounds of fresh, organic veggies to Ballard Food Bank, Mary’s Place and St. Martin’s on Westlake. Well over half of that produce is grown… [ Keep reading ]
When you put Earth Day together with a neighborhood matching grant, you get a whole lot of fun! On Saturday, April 28 from 10 am-2 pm, Westside Elementary School will be the center of the car-free universe in an event designed to get West Seattleites using their bike pedals instead of… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Commission for People with disAbilities is a sixteen-member body of sincere and energetic volunteers who use their collective capabilities to demonstrably improve the City of Seattle. Mission To create an inclusive Seattle by confronting barriers, raising awareness, and bridging communities. Function Advise the Mayor, City Council, and city… [ Keep reading ]
The Online Boost Project is designed to help community and neighborhood groups implement a short term project that will increase their ability to post and manage online content, and foster more diverse participation. In coordination with the Seattle Communities Online initiative, we are seeking opportunities to enhance: Increased awareness of… [ Keep reading ]
The Get Engaged program is recruiting 15 young people aged 18-29 for service on Seattle’s public boards and commissions! Commissioners help shape policy decisions, make recommendations, and provide citizen participation in city government. The 15 boards range in interest areas — from design, to human rights to LGBT: there’s something… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for an open architect position on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Individuals who have an interest in the historical preservation of the district are encouraged to apply. The 10-member Pioneer Square Preservation Board reviews land use, new construction, changes of use, façade alterations,… [ Keep reading ]