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Last chance to visit New Holly and High Point Farm Stands

This week will be your last chance of the season to visit High Point and NewHolly Farm Stands. High Point Farm Stand’s last day is on Wednesday and the NewHolly Farm Stand’s last day is this Friday.  The hours of operation are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. So come on… [ Keep reading ]

The UW Daily reports on the North Ave Mural unveiling

Read The Daily’s report on the unveiling of this Neighborhood Matching Fund supported mural.

South Seattle Happenings: What’s going on around town

Click here to find out what’s happening.

The latest issue of the Neighborhood News is out!

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Community Gardening World Descends on Seattle

In August, more than 300 people interested in community gardening and urban agriculture attended the 2013 annual meeting of the American Community Gardening Association. “Cultivating Community, Harvesting Health: Community Gardens to Urban Farms,” was the theme that drew gardeners, planners, government workers, organizers and academics from all over the country… [ Keep reading ]

Unveiling of the North Avenue Mural this Saturday

Join Mayor McGinn, Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, the North Ave Mural Steering Committee, and fellow U-District neighbors to welcome the North Ave Mural to the neighborhood!  Heidi Barnett, the artist, with support from Sanctuary Art Center artists, Urban Artworks, and many community volunteers has been working day and night to bring… [ Keep reading ]

City Budget Process has Begun

It’s time again for the budget season! Last month, Mayor McGinn presented his 2014 Proposed Budget to Seattle City Council. It focuses on support to public safety, human services, transportation, and neighborhoods. The next step is for Seattle City Council to review the Mayor’s Proposed Budget over the next two… [ Keep reading ]

The 2013-14 PACE is now in session!

Well, it is finally here!  The People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) kicked off its second year on September 11. At this orientation, the 26 PACE participants were welcomed aboard by Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Director Bernie Matsuno, Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, and former DON Director, Jim Diers, as well as… [ Keep reading ]