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Lots of Joy and Creativity at the 13th Annual U District Swag Party

More than 200 people participated in one of the University District’s favorite traditions, the U District Swag Event. Held at the U District Farmers Market, neighbors gathered greens, pine cones, ribbon and wire and let their creativity run wild!  Plus, for the first time, neighbors made enough swags for the… [ Keep reading ]

Space Still Available for the Learn the Basics of Advocacy and how Government Works FREE Seminar

We still have a few spots left for our seminar this evening!  Please RSVP to Wendy Watson at wendy.watson@seattle.gov if you would like to attend. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) presents its fall seminar, “Democracy Needs You! Five Essential Advocacy Tools that will Shape Your… [ Keep reading ]

Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Zoning Change Request for New Olympic Hills Elementary School

A Development Standards Departure Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled to discuss the Seattle School District’s request for a waiver from City zoning regulations to construct a new Olympic Hills Elementary School. It will be held on Monday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the existing Olympic Hills… [ Keep reading ]

Third Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Zoning Change Requests for the new Wilson Pacific Elementary and Middle Schools

A third Development Standards Departure Advisory Committee meeting has been scheduled to discuss the Seattle School District’s request for a waiver from City zoning regulations to construct the new Wilson Pacific Elementary and Middle Schools. It will be held on Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Classroom #206 in… [ Keep reading ]

Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Zoning Change Requests for new Thornton Creek Elementary School

A Development Standards Departure Advisory Committee meeting has been scheduled to discuss the Seattle School District’s request for a waiver from City zoning regulations to construct the new Thornton Creek Elementary School. It will be held on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Thornton Creek Elementary School cafeteria… [ Keep reading ]

City’s Leadership Program Graduates New Class of Civic Organizers

On May 20, 26 “up-and-coming” community leaders celebrated their graduation from the People’s Academy for Community Engagement, a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON). Known as PACE, the nine-month program provides leadership training in community involvement and civic engagement to emerging leaders interested in serving their community. Deputy Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

PACE Students Learn about Sustaining Involvement

The  2013-2014 PACE participants are getting ready to graduate! Last week’s session on Sustaining Involvement was the last of their 8-month journey to gain skills in leadership and organizing. The 26 participants have completed six community projects throughout the city and have attended eight skill-building sessions. Sustaining Involvement focused on… [ Keep reading ]

First Large Project Workshop Tomorrow Night

The first in a series of workshops being offered for applicants to the Neighborhood Matching Fund Large Project Fund is tomorrow night, February 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N.  Attendance at one of the offered workshops is mandatory for groups wishing to apply to… [ Keep reading ]

Join in Activities to Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day on February 8

Celebrate Seattle’s 20th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day to reach out to neighbors and express thanks to all who make each neighborhood a great place. City departments, community groups, and residents across Seattle are hosting work parties, special events, guided walks, and fire station open houses on Saturday,… [ Keep reading ]

PACE Participants Learn About Meeting Facilitation at January Workshop

This month, PACE facilitators and participants explored the art and skill of meeting facilitation. Several alternative meeting formats were introduced, including design charrettes and the World Café model. Participants learned about World Café’s conversational process, and its potential to build relationships and grow and sustain community groups. Participants are looking… [ Keep reading ]