Join your neighbors in creating a public art plan for the people of Seattle’s Central District—art for all, by all, in the CD’s public spaces. Help find new ways to enliven streets, sidewalks and parks, highlight the District’s rich cultural heritage, and include art in festivals, parades and events. This is the… [ Keep reading ]
Sustainable Magnolia, a neighborhood organization, has received a Small and Simple Neighborhood Matching Fund award from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods to host a community-driven process, including three public input meetings, to create an updated site design for Magnolia Manor Park, with the goal of creating a mixed-use place of… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund awarded the 2011 Chinese Expulsion Project Committee $19,867 to develop and implement a historical project to commemorate the mass eviction of Chinese immigrant laborers from Washington state 125 years ago. The project featured a special portable exhibit, a multi-media presentation, a panel… [ Keep reading ]
The Broadview Community Council is hosting a community gathering at the Bitter Lake Community Center this Saturday, February 12, Neighbor Appreciation Day. A number of neighborhood organizations and City representatives, including Mayor McGinn, will be in attendance at the event. The community is looking forward to major projects in the neighborhood,… [ Keep reading ]
Sustainable NE Seattle is joining hands with Ravenna Eckstein Community Center and Meadowbrook Community Center in presenting Hands On! A community skills fair, on February 12, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Following the skills day will be a community potluck and square dance. People will be on hand… [ Keep reading ]
You’re invited to an urban bird talk and birdhouse workshop on Sun, Feb 27th at 2pm. You will have the opportunity to build a birdhouse to display in Greenwood Park’s new Community Garden, or in your own backyard. This winter fundraiser offers activities for all ages. 2:00 – Welcome, introductions and Mike… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund supported Magnolia Manor Park was the subject of a recent KOMONews.com article. Click here to read the article.
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund awarded $6,000 to this project to replace grass parking strips with gardens for pollinators. Click here to read the article.
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund program awarded $83,725 to the Trail to Treasure project in Pioneer Square. The project will create a master plan for an interpretive trail throughout Pioneer Square. To read more about this and other Pioneer Square news, click here.
The Artist Trust is offering a workshop on writing a strong grant application on February 10 at 6 p.m. at the Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S Massachusetts St. Click here for more information.