Seventy-five community members, neighborhoods leaders and service providers met this weekend to celebrate the Grand Opening of the South Park Information and Resource Center (SPIARC). SPIARC, which has been in operation in South Park since 2007 recently moved locations to a space that would better accommodate the community’s needs. A… [ Keep reading ]
Neighborhoods are gearing up to celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day this Saturday, February 6. For more information: https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/news/pressreleases.asp
P-Patchers donate their time, labor and veggies to over two dozen Seattle food banks, meals programs and shelters. In 2009, the gardeners donated more than 27,400 pounds of produce! Read more (link to letter below) in this letter from Lettuce Link, one of the many partners of the P-Patch Community… [ Keep reading ]
Historic Seattle and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation present quarterly public tours of two important Seattle historic homes, the Henry H. Dearborn House (1907) and Stimson-Green Mansion (1899-1901) at Minor Avenue and Seneca Street on First Hill. The next tour is Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Tours provide insights into… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle City Council announced today that the Rainier Beach and the Broadview-Bitter Lake-Haller Lake neighborhoods will begin an update of their neighborhood plans in 2010. The neighborhood plan update process is a unique opportunity for community members to address local priorities. Councilmembers Mike… [ Keep reading ]
All community members are invited for the kickoff of Seattle City government’s two-year budget process. Find out why budgeting matters and how to get involved in the decisions that affect you. Join Mayor McGinn, Seattle City Councilmembers and representatives of many city departments in dialogue about Seattle’s revenue and spending… [ Keep reading ]
Due to recent budget reductions, King County Elections has eliminated all but two ballot drop-off locations. Neighborhood Service Centers no longer serve as ballot drop box locations and cannot accept ballots. There are two 24-hour ballot drop boxes available to voters who want to return their ballot without postage—one at… [ Keep reading ]
Join your friends and neighbors to help spruce up lower Queen Anne! When: Saturday Feb. 6th 9-12noon Where: Meet at Counterbalance Park (QA Ave and Roy St.) What: Litter pick-ups, leaf control, weeding, mulching Refreshments and tools will be provided Sponsored by: Church of Scientology Environmental Task Force Greater Queen… [ Keep reading ]
The South Park Information and Resource Center (SPIARC) will host a Grand Opening Event Saturday, January 30th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at their new location – 1408 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108. SPIARC offers a variety of valuable services reaching out to people who might otherwise feel… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Celebrate Seattle’s 16th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day to reach out to neighbors, create new bonds and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood a great place to live. Community organizations, businesses and residents across Seattle come together on February 6 (and the week… [ Keep reading ]