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Seattle Parks Will Hold Community Meetings About Potential Ballot Measure

 Seattle Parks and Recreation will host three community meetings in January to get feedback on the work done by the Parks Legacy Citizens’ Advisory Committee in preparation for a potential 2014 park and recreation funding ballot measure. The meetings will be held: Thursday, January 23, International District/Chinatown Community Center, 719 8th Ave. S,… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day on February 8

Celebrate Seattle’s 20th Annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day set aside to reach out to neighbors, create new friends, and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood a great place to live. Community groups, businesses, and residents across Seattle will join together on Saturday, February 8 (and… [ Keep reading ]

Next Matching Fund Small and Simple Workshop Tomorrow Night!

The Neighborhood Matching Fund, a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, is hosting three workshops for those interested in applying to the Small and Simple Projects Fund on February 3. The Small and Simple Projects Fund provides matching awards of up to $25,000 to neighborhood groups for community-building projects. At… [ Keep reading ]

Nominations Open to All-Star Community Leaders for Washington’s “Gold Medal” Jefferson Awards for Public Service

Seattle CityClub will honor “Gold Medals” to five Washingtonians through the Jefferson Awards for Public Service. This “Nobel Prize” for public service awards people who make a difference in their community, our nation, and the world through their jobs or volunteer service. Washingtonians are encouraged to nominate volunteer champions for… [ Keep reading ]

Workshops offered to learn about the Neighborhood Matching Fund

The Neighborhood Matching Fund, a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, is hosting three workshops for those interested in applying to the Small and Simple Projects Fund on February 3. The Small and Simple Projects Fund provides matching awards of up to $25,000 to neighborhood groups for community-building projects. At… [ Keep reading ]

Southeast Seattle Youth Orchestra Performs on January 16

All are invited to the ONE NEIGHBORHOOD – ONE WORLD, a free concert presented by the Southeast Seattle Community Youth Orchestra. It will be held on January 16 at 6:45 p.m. at the Paul Robeson Performing Arts Center at Rainier Beach High School (8815 Seward Park Ave. S in Seattle)…. [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of the Seattle School District Warehouse

The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Seattle School District Warehouse (1255 Harrison Street) at its meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments…. [ Keep reading ]