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Volunteer at Seattle/King County Clinic Oct. 22 – 25 in KeyArena at Seattle Center

Join as many as 75 partner organizations to offer free dental, vision and medical care to underserved and vulnerable populations. We can treat 4000 patients and provide more than $2.5 million in healthcare services with your help. The Clinic needs healthcare professionals as well as general support volunteers. Learn more:… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of Meany Middle School in Capitol Hill for Landmark Status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of Meany Middle School (301 21st Ave E) on Wednesday, September 16 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. Written comments should be received… [ Keep reading ]

Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Zoning Change Request for Loyal Heights Elementary School

A public meeting is scheduled to discuss the Seattle School District’s request for a waiver from City zoning regulations to modernize Loyal Heights Elementary School and construct an addition to the building. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Loyal Heights Elementary School… [ Keep reading ]

Deadline Approaches for Matching Funds to Support your Neighborhood Project

September 2 workshop for interested applicants Application deadline is October 5 If your group needs funds to do a neighborhood project, our Neighborhood Matching Fund may be able to help. However, you’ll need to be quick because the application deadline for the Small and Simple Projects Fund is Monday, October… [ Keep reading ]

Vision Hillman City Meeting Happening Tonight

Join your Hillman City neighbors and have a voice in your neighborhood’s future. You’ll find others who share your priorities and have the chance to join a project and take action. Topics will include community health, safety, economic development, diversity, housing, gentrification, displacement, arts and culture, youth and family, and… [ Keep reading ]

You’re invited to the Cayton Corner Park Open House

The Friends of Cayton Corner Park (1831 E. Madison) is inviting you to an Open House. You’ll get the chance to check out the new design, learn about the project’s progress, and meet the designer along with your neighbors. Ask questions and get involved! The event will be held on… [ Keep reading ]

Stay Connected: Get to Know Your Neighbors

In the August issue of the City’s Aging and Disability Services e-zine, it features neighbors helping neighbors. What could be more neighborly?

Read All About It: Our August Newsletter is Out!

We hope you enjoy our latest newsletter sharing stories of our department and community activities as well.

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of the Wayne Apartments for Landmark Status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Wayne Apartments (2224 2nd Avenue) on Wednesday, September 2 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. Written comments should be received by… [ Keep reading ]

Come to the Duwamish Revealed Water Festival this Weekend

Duwamish Revealed presents the Water Festival – a colorful, two-day celebration of the Duwamish River in South Park this Saturday and Sunday. The festival is a multicultural weekend of performance, art, activities, food, boats and other things that float. The hours are Saturday, 12 – 8 p.m. and Sunday, 12… [ Keep reading ]