Neighborhoods

Innovations in Urban Freight workshop

2012-02-06T20:30:00Z

Seattle City Hall
600 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Monday, February 6, 2012, 12:30pm

Mayor's Office Staff Involved: Mayor
Mayor's Office event type: Conference
Mayor's Office event sponsor: Community
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Becca Deehr
Event Contact Position/Department: rebecca.deehr@seattle.gov

Lake Union District Council

2012-02-07T01:00:00Z

History House of Greater Seattle
790 N 34TH St
Seattle, WA 98103
Monday, February 6, 2012, 5pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Cascade/Eastlake, Fremont, Wallingford
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Tim Durkan
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 684-4054
Event Contact Email: tim.durkan@seattle.gov

Mayor's Town Hall

2012-02-07T01:30:00Z

University Heights Center
5031 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Monday, February 6, 2012, 5:30 – 8pm

Event Description: Agenda: 5:30-6:30 pm: Tabling by City departments and community groups 6:30 pm: Performance by local artists, 6:40-8:00 pm: Questions and answers with the Mayor and City staff
Department/Organization: Mayor's Office
Mayor's Office Staff Involved: Mayor
Mayor's Office event type: Town Hall
Mayor's Office event sponsor: Mayor's Office
Neighborhoods: University District
Audience: All
Event Types: Community, Neighborhood Meetings, Public Forum, Public Outreach and Engagement, Special Events
Event Contact: Sol Villarreal
Event Contact Position/Department: Mayor's Office
Event Contact Phone: 206-233-2656
Event Contact Email: sol.villarreal@seattle.gov
More info: mayormcginn.seattle.gov…

Free Assisted Tax Prep

2012-02-07T23:00:00Z

Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP)
722 18TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 3 – 7pm

Event Description: From now until April 17th you can prepare your own individual or joint tax basic return for FREE using the top tax software with the help of a certified volunteer. If you have a W-2 (wages) or received SSI, unemployment benefits, or interest and dividends and received less than $57,000 in 2011, you may be eligible.
Neighborhoods: Central Area/Squire Park, Citywide
DON Programs: Community Happenings
Event Types: Community, Other
Audience: Adults, Family
Sponsoring Organization: Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP)
Contact: Danielle Ansotigue
Contact Phone: 206.812.4969
Contact Email: daniellea@campseattle.org
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Registration Details: Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome too! Contact Danielle at daniellea@campseattle.org or (206)812-4969 to make an appointment.
More info: www.campseattle.org

Seattle Collaborative Process for Improving Police-Community Relations

2012-02-08T02:30:00Z

Seattle University Campion Ballroom
914 E Jefferson St
Seattle, WA 98122
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Campion Ballroom
Event Description: Discussion of collaborative process between communities and SPD to ease tensions and build understanding
Department/Organization: Office of Professional Accountability Review Board
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle City Council
Neighborhoods: Citywide, First Hill
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Nancy Roberts
Event Contact Position/Department: Administrative Staff Supervisor, Legislative Department
Event Contact Phone: 206-684-8146
Event Contact Email: nancy.roberts@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Class

2012-02-08T02:30:00Z

Queen Anne Branch Library
400 W Garfield St
Seattle, WA 98119
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:30 – 7:45pm

Event Description: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. The interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering!
Department/Organization: Emergency Management
Sponsoring Organization: Emergency Management
Neighborhoods: Queen Anne
Audience: Adults
Event Types: Education, Public Outreach and Engagement, Public Safety, Training-Classes/Workshops
Event Contact: Public Education
Event Contact Position/Department: Denise Smith Admin Spec, Seattle Emergency Management
Event Contact Phone: 233-5076
Event Contact Email: snap@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov

Phinney Ridge Community Council Meeting

2012-02-08T03:30:00Z

Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103-5234
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7:30 – 9pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Blue Building basement level
Event Description: Monthly meeting of the Community Council is open to all residents and business owners in Phinney neighborhood.
Neighborhoods: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
Event Types: Neighborhood Meetings, Public Forum
Audience: Adults
Sponsoring Organization: Phinney Ridge Community Council
Contact: Irene Wall
Contact Phone: 206 784-8731
Contact Email: iwall@serv.net
Site Contact Details: receptionist at front desk of PNC
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

DSA 2012 State of Downtown Economic Forum

2012-02-08T15:30:00Z

Westin Seattle Hotel
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:30am

Mayor's Office Staff Involved: Mayor
Mayor's Office event type: Fundraiser, Community event
Mayor's Office event sponsor: Community
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact Position/Department: www.downtownseattle.com
More info: data.downtownseattle.com…

Job Search Workshop for Older Workers

2012-02-08T18:00:00Z

Central Building
810 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10am – 12pm

Event Description: Workshop for older job seekers with tips on recruitment, networking, resume writing, interviewing and more.
Department/Organization: Human Services
Neighborhoods: Citywide, Downtown Commercial Core
Audience: All
Event Types: Business/Trade, Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Joan Uzelak
Event Contact Position/Department: Human Services Department--Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens
Event Contact Phone: 233-2779
Event Contact Email: joan.uzelak@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

City Neighborhood Council Budget Committee

2012-02-09T01:00:00Z

City Hall
600 4TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Room 370
Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Chris Leman
Event Contact Position/Department: volunteer
Event Contact Email: cleman@oo.net

Waterfront Seattle Forum: Mobility and Access

2012-02-09T01:30:00Z

Downstairs at Townhall Seattle
1119 8TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:30 – 7pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Downstairs at Townhall Seattle
Event Description: The waterfront is a crossroads. How do we balance the many transportation needs?
Department/Organization: Arts and Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, Transportation
Sponsoring Organization: Waterfront Seattle
Neighborhoods: Citywide, First Hill
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact Position/Department: Community Relations, DPD
More info: www.waterfrontseattle.org

Broadview/Bitter Lake/Haller Lake Neighborhood Advisory Committee

2012-02-09T02:30:00Z

Bitter Lake Community Center
13035 Linden Ave N
Seattle WA
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Neighborhoods: Broadview/Bitter Lake, Haller Lake
DON Programs: Neighborhood Planning
Event Types: Community, Neighborhood Meetings
Audience: All
Contact: Sebhat Tenna
Contact Phone: 733-9977
Contact Email: sebhat.tenna@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Resurrecting the Victory Garden - A Chicago Community Gardening Story - Feb 8 at 7pm

2012-02-09T03:00:00Z

Swedish Cultural Center
1920 Dexter Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Event Description: LaManda Joy, edible gardening advocate and board member of the American Community Gardening Association, explores how a new community garden helped her Chicago neighborhood discover the Victory Garden in its backyard. LaManda decribes her community's journey that connects her modern community garden with its historical roots and tells the tale of the WWII Victory Garden movement. This presentation is offered FREE on February 8 at 7pm at the Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave North on the east side of Queen Anne. Served by the #28 or #26 buses
Neighborhoods: Queen Anne
DON Programs: P-Patch Programs
Event Types: Education, Gardening
Audience: Adults, All, Children, Family, Pets, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: P-Patch Program
Contact: Rich Macdonald
Contact Phone: 206-386-0088
Contact Email: rich.macdonald@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Ballard District Council

2012-02-09T03:00:00Z

Ballard Library
5614 22ND Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Ballard, North Beach/Blue Ridge, Sunset Hill/Loyal Heights, Whittier Heights
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Rob Mattson
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 684-4051
Event Contact Email: rob.mattson@seattle.gov

Downtown District Council

2012-02-09T16:30:00Z

Securities Building
1904 3RD Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:30am

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Belltown, Downtown Commercial Core, Pioneer Square/International District
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Christa Dumpys
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 684-4812
Event Contact Email: christa.dumpys@seattle.gov

Central District Council

2012-02-10T02:00:00Z

Central Area Senior Center
500 30TH Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Central Area/Squire Park, Judkins Park, Madrona/Leschi
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Stan Lock
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 233-2045
Event Contact Email: stan.lock@seattle.gov

Lower Mapes Creek Restoration Project Community Meeting

2012-02-10T02:00:00Z

Rainier Beach Library
9125 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6 – 7:30pm

Event Description: Introduce habitat enhancement project to redirect Lower Mapes Creek from a storm drain into a new, dedicated pipe and then into a restored natural channel through Be'er Sheva Park.
Department/Organization: Parks and Recreation, Seattle Public Utilities
Sponsoring Organization: SPU
Neighborhoods: Rainier Beach/Othello
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Mike Eagan
Event Contact Position/Department: Sr. P.R. Specialist, SPU
Event Contact Phone: 206-233-7171
Event Contact Email: mike.eagan@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Pet Loss Support Group

2012-02-10T02:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
Upper Level Conference Room
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6 – 7:30pm

Event Description: The Pet Loss Support Group provides a safe, supportive place where pet owners who have lost a beloved animal can share stories about their pet and work through their grief. Groups are led by trained facilitators.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: Adults, Children, Family, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-7387
More info: www.seattle.gov…

East District Council

2012-02-10T02:30:00Z

Capitol Hill Library
425 Harvard Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:30pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, First Hill, Miller Park
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Tim Durkan
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 684-4054
Event Contact Email: tim.durkan@seattle.gov

Seattle Aquarium Chairman's Dinner

2012-02-10T02:30:00Z

Seattle Aquarium
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Each year Seattle Aquarium’s Board of Directors proudly hosts an event to honor and recognize individuals who are making important contributions to further the Seattle Aquarium’s mission: “Inspiring Conservation of our Marine Environment.” The Ninth Annual Chairman’s Dinner will be held at the Aquarium on February 9th.
Mayor's Office Staff Involved: Mayor
Mayor's Office event type: Fundraiser
Mayor's Office event sponsor: Community
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Nate Merrill
Event Contact Position/Department: Nathaniel.merrill@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattleaquarium.org

Jackson Golf Course Improvements Public Meeting #2

2012-02-10T03:00:00Z

Jackson Park Golf Clubhouse
1100 NE 135TH St
Seattle, WA 98125
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7 – 8:30pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Jackson Park Golf Clubhouse
Event Description: Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you to join in the second public meeting for the Jackson Park Golf Course. Come hear an update on the status of the golf hole construction, cart paths and perimeter trail work that is scheduled to start in the spring 2012. Seattle Parks will present the schedule for this phase and expected impacts of the upcoming work. Additional, improvement includes a new driving range to open in 2013.
Department/Organization: Parks and Recreation
Neighborhoods: Citywide, Lake City/Olympic Hills/Victory Heights, Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Garrett Farrell
Event Contact Position/Department: Garrett Farrell, Senior Capital Projects Coordinator, Seattle Parks and Recreation
Event Contact Phone: 206-233-7921
Event Contact Email: garrett.farrell@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Magnolia Manor Garden Community Design Workshop

2012-02-10T03:00:00Z

Q Cafe
3223 15TH Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Q Cafe (Parking free in lot and on 16th Ave W.)
Event Description: The meeting will be the first in a series to discuss various planning components and gather community input about the design. P-Patch staff member Laura Raymond and landscape architects from SiteWorkshop will be on hand to answer any questions about the development process. Previous meetings have been held to plan the entire Magnolia Manor Park but this meeting will focus on the P-Patch area itself. Note that attending this meeting will count as volunteer hours (see How Plots are Assigned).
Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Magnolia
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Laura Raymond
Event Contact Position/Department: P-Patch Coordinator
Event Contact Phone: 206-615-1787
Event Contact Email: Laura.Raymond@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Paid Sick Leave Community Forum

2012-02-10T03:00:00Z

Jefferson Community Center, Hasselburg Hall
3801 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7 – 8:30pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Jefferson Community Center, Hasselburg Hall
Event Description: Third in a series of three community forums to hear the public’s questions and suggestions regarding implementation of the new Seattle Paid Sick/Safe Leave ordinance, and to make sure that the Rules address these topics. The event is hosted by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights.
Department/Organization: Civil Rights
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office for Civil Rights
Neighborhoods: Beacon Hill, Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Business/Trade, Public Forum, Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Elliott Bronstein
Event Contact Position/Department: Public Information Coordinator
Event Contact Phone: 206-684-4507
Event Contact Email: elliott.bronstein@seattle.gov
More info: www.cityofseattle.net…

PNA Art Gallery

2012-02-10T08:00:00Z

Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Friday, February 10, 2012

Building Name / Room Number / Site: The Gallery is located upstairs in the Phinney Neighborhood Center.
Event Description: The Phinney Center Gallery supports local emerging artists. Shows are updated monthly, so come and see what's new!
Neighborhoods: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
DON Programs: Community Happenings
Event Types: Arts, Community, Education, Ethnic/Cultural, Hobbies, Museum/Gallery
Audience: Adults, All, Children, Family, Pets, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association
Contact: Pamela Jaynes
Contact Phone: 206-783-2244
Contact Email: arts@phinneycenter.org
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: phinneycenter.org…

Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Class

2012-02-10T20:00:00Z

Ballard Branch Library
5614 22ND Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Friday, February 10, 2012, 12 – 1:30pm

Event Description: The same evening and weekend SNAP class is now offered during the day at select libraries throughout the City. This interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. Bring your own lunch and learn how preparedness can be fun and empowering!
Department/Organization: Emergency Management
Sponsoring Organization: Emergency Management
Neighborhoods: Ballard
Audience: Adults
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Public Education
Event Contact Position/Department: Denise Smith Admin Spec, Seattle Emergency Management
Event Contact Phone: 206-233-5076
Event Contact Email: snap@seattle.gov

18th Annual Neighbor Appreciation Day

2012-02-11T08:00:00Z

All Neighborhoods
700 5TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Saturday, February 11, 2012

Event Description: February 11 marks Seattle’s 18th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day. It is a time to reach out, create new bonds, and express thanks to our neighbors. Community groups, businesses, and residents across Seattle come together the week of February 11 to celebrate this great day! Visit www.seattle.gov… to learn more.
Neighborhoods: Citywide
DON Programs: Neighbor Appreciation Day
Event Types: Arts, Community, Dance, Education, Ethnic/Cultural, Festivals/Fairs, Film, Gardening, Music, Nature/Environment, Neighborhood Meetings, Public Forum, Special Events, Sports/Recreation, Theater, Training-Classes/Workshops, Volunteer/Work Party, Youth
Audience: Adults, All, Children, Family, Pets, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Magnuson Park Strategic Action Plan Meeting

2012-02-11T16:30:00Z

Garden Room at the Brig at Magnuson Park
6344 NE 74TH St
Seattle, WA 98115
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30am – 1pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: The Brig - Garden Room, Because of limited seating in the Garden Room, Parks asks that organizations choose a representative to attend. Please RSVP to susan.walls@seattle.gov
Event Description: Seattle Parks and Recreation is beginning work on updating the Strategic Development Plan for Warren G. Magnuson Park, which will guide future capital investment and development for this beautiful regional park. The goals of the workshop, • To recognize accomplishments that have come out of previous planning processes, • To identify desired programs, services, and amenities for the park and potential partners • To set priorities among unmet capital needs, Parks will introduce Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Sally Bagshaw at 9 a.m. After their opening remarks, participants will break out into smaller discussion and work groups, to ensure the workshop is interactive and participatory. Because of limited seating in the Garden Room, Parks asks that organizations choose a representative to attend. Please RSVP to susan.walls@seattle.gov
Department/Organization: Parks and Recreation
Mayor's Office Staff Involved: Mayor
Mayor's Office event type: Community event
Mayor's Office event sponsor: City
Neighborhoods: Citywide, Laurelhurst/Sand Point
Audience: Adults
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Susan Walls
Event Contact Position/Department: Because of limited seating in the Garden Room, Parks asks that organizations choose a representative to attend. Please RSVP to susan.walls@seattle.gov

Restoration Event at Alder Creek Natural Area

2012-02-11T17:00:00Z

1200 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9am – 12pm

Join us for a restoration work party at Washington Park and Arboretum - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet.

Event Types: Volunteer/Work Party
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Sponsoring Organization: Green Seattle Partnership
Contact: Wallis Bolz
Contact Phone: 206 329 3672
Contact Email: wallisbolz@gmail.com
Audience: All
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: cedar.greencitypartnerships.org…

Restoration Event at Golden Gardens

2012-02-11T17:00:00Z

8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA 98117
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9am – 12pm

Join us for a restoration work party at Golden Gardens Park - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet.

Event Types: Volunteer/Work Party
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Sponsoring Organization: Green Seattle Partnership
Contact: Rhonda Goebel
Contact Email: rhondagoebel@yahoo.com
Audience: All
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: cedar.greencitypartnerships.org…

Neighbor Appreciation Day Community Clean-up

2012-02-11T17:00:00Z

Counterbalance Park
Seattle WA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9am – 12pm

Event Description: This year's 18th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day is on Saturday, February 11th. It’s the day when we reach out and express thanks to those who live and work around us. We'll celebrate locally by participating in a community clean-up event starting in Counterbalance Park at 9 am and ending at noon. Last year the event was a huge success with neighbors, businesses and city officials working on projects to clean up the area. Spearheaded by the Church of Scientology Environmental Task Force and co-sponsored by the Greater Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce and the Uptown Alliance, we hope to make this year's community clean-up an even greater success! Refreshments, tools and projects provided on site. For more information, contact Ann Pearce at 206-284-0604.
Neighborhoods: Magnolia, Queen Anne
DON Programs: Community Happenings, Neighbor Appreciation Day
Event Types: Community, Nature/Environment, Volunteer/Work Party
Audience: All
Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Contact: Anne Pierce
Contact Phone: 284-0604
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

HANDS ON–Community Skills Fair

2012-02-11T18:00:00Z

Meadowbrook & Ravenna Community Centers
10517 35TH Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10am – 7:30pm

10 am – 5 pm, hands on learning workshops.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, community potluck.
Workshops will include tool sharpening, cheese making, building solar ovens, electrical repair, bread baking, fermentation, clothing repurposing, making apple butter, gluten free baking, cistern installation, plant propagation, fruit tree pruning, and more!

Neighborhoods: Cedar Park/Meadowbrook, Citywide, Green Lake, Lake City/Olympic Hills/Victory Heights, Laurelhurst/Sand Point, Licton Springs, Northgate/Maple Leaf, Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt, Wedgwood/View Ridge
Event Types: Arts, Community, Education, Festivals/Fairs, Gardening, Hobbies, Music, Nature/Environment, Special Events, Training-Classes/Workshops, Youth
Audience: Adults, All, Family, Senior, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: Sustainable Northeast Seattle
Contact: Elise Koncsek
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: sustainableneseattle.ning.com…

Neighbor Appreciation Day "A Bird Friendly Neighborhood" Family Nature Explorers "Discovery Days"

2012-02-11T18:00:00Z

Magnuson Community Center
7110 62ND Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10 – 11:30am

Join Magnuson Nature Educators for hands-on indoor and outdoor nature activities for the whole family....discovery stations, a nature project to take home, a nature scavenger hunt/bird walk.

Event Types: Community, Nature/Environment
Neighborhoods: Cedar Park/Meadowbrook, Green Lake, Lake City/Olympic Hills/Victory Heights, Laurelhurst/Sand Point, Northgate/Maple Leaf, Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt, University District, Wedgwood/View Ridge
Community Center: Magnuson Community Center
Contact: Magnuson Community Center
Audience: Family
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Restoration Event at Licton Springs Park

2012-02-11T18:00:00Z

9536 Ashworth Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10am – 2pm

Join us for a restoration work party at Licton Springs Park - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet.

Event Types: Volunteer/Work Party
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Sponsoring Organization: Green Seattle Partnership
Contact: Liz Kearns
Contact Email: worklogs@earthcorps.org
Audience: All
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: cedar.greencitypartnerships.org…

Restoration Event at Longfellow Creek Greenspace: Delridge Natural Area

2012-02-11T18:00:00Z

2407 SW Graham St, Seattle, WA 98126
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10am – 2pm

Join us for a restoration work party at Longfellow Creek GS: Delridge Natural Area - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet.

Event Types: Volunteer/Work Party
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Sponsoring Organization: Green Seattle Partnership
Contact: Mike Arizona
Contact Email: m_a1533@yahoo.com
Audience: All
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: cedar.greencitypartnerships.org…

Restoration Event at Roxhill Park

2012-02-11T18:00:00Z

850 Southwest Roxbury St, Seattle, WA 98126
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10am – 2pm

Join us for a restoration work party at Roxhill Park - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet.

Event Types: Volunteer/Work Party
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Sponsoring Organization: Green Seattle Partnership
Contact: Scott Blackstock
Contact Email: scottie1039@aol.com
Audience: All
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: cedar.greencitypartnerships.org…

Book, Bake & Bling Sale with free coffee!

2012-02-11T18:00:00Z

Ballard/Alki Oddfellows Hall, 1706 NW Market Street
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10am – 2pm

Contact: Regina Thomas
Contact Phone: 2063701531
Contact Email: reginathomas@earthlink.net
Building Name / Room Number / Site: Lower Hall
Activity Description: Come enjoy a cup of free coffee and browse our large selection of books, jewelry and baked goods. Proceeds to benefit NW Harvest. Sponsored by the Salmon Bay Rebekah Lodge #170
Neighborhoods: Ballard
Event Types: Community
Audience: All
Sponsoring Organization: Salmon Bay Rebekah Lodge #170
Cost: Free

PNA Mystery Book Exchange

2012-02-11T18:00:00Z

Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10am – 1pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Blue Building
Event Description: Trade your gently used mystery books for something new to read. Receive one ticket for each paperback and two per hardback and use the tickets to purchase other books. If you don't have books to exchange, you can buy paperbacks for $1.00 and hardbacks for $2.00. This event is free.
Neighborhoods: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
DON Programs: Community Happenings
Event Types: Community, Hobbies, Special Events
Audience: All
Sponsoring Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association
Contact: Special Events Coordinator, Chardell
Contact Phone: 206-783-2244
Contact Email: chardell@phinneycenter.org
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: phinneycenter.org…

John C. Little P-Patch Design Workshop #1

2012-02-11T18:30:00Z

Hope Place Room #205
3802 S Othello St
Seattle, WA 98118
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Room #205
Event Description: First meeting to generate ideas about garden design and amenities for the John C. Little P-Patch.Interpretation and Children Activities provided. Please bring snacks to share.
Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Columbia City, Rainier Beach/Othello
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Phi Huynh
Event Contact Position/Department: P-Patch Outreach Coordinator
Event Contact Phone: 206-684-4531
Event Contact Email: phi.huynh@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Discovery day work party

2012-02-11T19:00:00Z

Magnuson Community Center Nature Programs
7110 62ND Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11am – 2pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Magnuson Community Center
Event Description: The Discovery Days events will help build the Resource Conservation Landscape, a vibrant garden in the planting beds surrounding the Community Center. This educational landscape will be built by volunteers, and will demonstrate how to stabilize sloped garden beds to absorb runoff, create healthy soil conditions, and add native plants that attract birds and beneficial insects., The work will be simple and fun for all ages, and children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or group leader. Volunteers will help build healthy soil by sheet-mulching and adding compost, and do some simple re-grading to create level planting areas. Tools, gloves, and refreshments provided for all volunteers. Students will receive service-learning credit.
Neighborhoods: Green Lake, Laurelhurst/Sand Point, North of Seattle, Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt
DON Programs: Community Happenings, Neighbor Appreciation Day, Neighborhood Planning
Event Types: Community, Education, Gardening, Hobbies, Nature/Environment, Special Events, Volunteer/Work Party, Youth
Audience: Adults, All, Children, Family, Pets, Senior, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: Magnuson Community Center Nature Programs
Contact: Emily Bishton
Contact Phone: (206)684-7026
Contact Email: magnusonnatureprograms@gmail.com
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Columbia City neighborhood town hall with Mayor McGinn

2012-02-11T19:00:00Z

Royal Esquire Club
5016 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11am – 12pm

Event Description: Join Mayor Mike McGinn for an open question and answer session with local residents.
Department/Organization: Mayor's Office
Mayor's Office Staff Involved: Mayor
Mayor's Office event type: Walking Tour
Mayor's Office event sponsor: Mayor's Office
Neighborhoods: Columbia City
Audience: All
Event Types: Neighborhood Meetings, Public Forum, Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Sol Villarreal
Event Contact Position/Department: Office of the Mayor
Event Contact Phone: 206-233-2656
Event Contact Email: sol.villarreal@seattle.gov
More info: mayormcginn.seattle.gov…

Fire Station 16 Open House

2012-02-11T19:00:00Z

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11am – 1pm

Venue: Fire Station 16
Address: 6846 Oswego Place NE, Seattle, WA
Event Description: Join the Seattle Fire Department and Seattle Firefighter’s Union, Local 27 in celebrating the new Fire Station 16 on Saturday, February 11 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Neighbors will get the chance to tour the new fire station and meet the firefighters who work there. There will be safety information displays, children’s activities, refreshments, and an antique fire engine with historic photos on display.
Fire Department Divisions: Community Engagement
Neighborhoods: Green Lake
Event Types: Community, Public Outreach and Engagement
Audience: All
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27
Contact: Bill Mace
Contact Phone: 206.386.1337
Contact Email: william.mace@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Neighbor Appreciation Day Fire Station Open Houses

2012-02-11T19:00:00Z

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11am – 1pm

Venue: Various fire stations
Building Name/Room Number: Fire Stations 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41
Event Description: The Department of Neighborhoods is sponsoring the 18th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The purpose of this day is to “reach out, create new bonds, and express thanks to those who live or work around us.”, Several Seattle Fire Stations will participate again this year by hosting community members on Neighbor Appreciation Day between 11AM and 1PM.
Fire Department Divisions: Community Engagement
Neighborhoods: Alki/Admiral, Arbor Heights, Ballard, Beacon Hill, Belltown, Broadview/Bitter Lake, Capitol Hill, Cascade/Eastlake, Cedar Park/Meadowbrook, Central Area/Squire Park, Citywide, Columbia City, Delridge/North Delridge, Downtown Commercial Core, Duwamish/SODO, East of Seattle, Fauntleroy/Morgan Junction/Seaview, First Hill, Fremont, Georgetown, Green Lake, Greenwood/Phinney Ridge, Haller Lake, High Point, Highland Park, Interbay, Judkins Park, Lake City/Olympic Hills/Victory Heights, Laurelhurst/Sand Point, Licton Springs, Madison Park, Madrona/Leschi, Magnolia, Miller Park, Montlake/Portage Bay, Mt. Baker/North Rainier, North Beach/Blue Ridge, North Beacon Hill/Jefferson Park, North Capitol Hill, North of Seattle, Northgate/Maple Leaf, Pioneer Square/International District, Queen Anne, Rainier Beach/Othello, Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt, Riverview, Roxhill/Westwood/White Center, Seward Park, South Beacon Hill/New Holly, South of Seattle, South Park, Sunset Hill/Loyal Heights, University District, Wallingford, Wedgwood/View Ridge, West of Seattle, West Seattle Junction/Genesee Hill, Whittier Heights
Event Types: Community, Public Outreach and Engagement
Audience: All
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Fire Department, Department of Neighborhoods
Contact: Bill Mace
Contact Phone: 206.386.1337
Contact Email: william.mace@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Open House ~ Visit our Historic Building (built in 1890)

2012-02-11T19:00:00Z

Interfaith Community Church
1763 NW 62nd Street
Ballard 98107
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11am – 1pm

Contact: Interfaith Community Church
Contact Phone: 206.783.1618
Contact Email: info@interfaithcommunitychurch.org
Activity Description: Friends and neighbors come visit our historic building (built in 1890) doors open at 11am. A brief presentation about our building will be shared at Noon. Cookies & tea will be served.
Neighborhoods: Ballard
Event Types: Community
Audience: Family
Sponsoring Organization: Interfaith Community Church
Registration Details: Come as you are.
Cost: Free
More info: www.interfaithcommunitychurch.org

Neighbor Appreciation Day

2012-02-11T20:00:00Z

Southwest Pool
2801 SW Thistle St
Seattle, WA 98126
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12 – 2pm

Join the Pool staff as we celebrate our neighborhood and our swimming patrons! Festivities include: refreshments served in the lobby 12-2 pm and the Free Public Swim 1-2 pm.

Event Types: Community, Special Events
Building/Room #: Pool Lobby and Swimming Pool
Neighborhoods: Alki/Admiral, Arbor Heights, Delridge/North Delridge, Fauntleroy/Morgan Junction/Seaview, High Point, Highland Park, Roxhill/Westwood/White Center, West Seattle Junction/Genesee Hill
Sponsoring Organization: Southwest Advisory Council
Contact: Nancy Eisner
Contact Phone: 684-7440
Audience: Family
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Fabulous Felines Cat Adoption Event

2012-02-11T20:00:00Z

Sunset Hill Community Association
3003 NW 66TH St
Seattle, WA 98117
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12 – 3pm

Event Description: Come meet the many fabulous cats available for adoption at this event. These cats have been in foster care, waiting for their forever homes.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-7387

Neighbor Appreciation Day Swim

2012-02-11T20:30:00Z

Ballard Pool
1471 NW 67th St
Seattle WA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:30 – 1:30pm

Event Description: Enjoy snacks, games, prizes and reduced price swimming from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. as we celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day!
Neighborhoods: Citywide
DON Programs: Community Happenings, Neighbor Appreciation Day
Event Types: Community, Special Events, Sports/Recreation
Audience: All
Department/Organization: Neighborhoods, Parks and Recreation
Contact: Orianna Naples-Smith
Contact Phone: 684-4094
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Foster Dog Orientation

2012-02-11T21:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
Upper Level Conference Room
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1 – 2pm

Event Description: Come learn about becoming a foster dog parent. We have many dogs that need a temporary home. Open to all community members (18 yrs. and older). Please RSVP to sasfosterdogs@gmail.com.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: sasfosterdogs@gmail.com
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter/Foster Care Program
Event Contact Email: sasfosterdogs@gmail.com
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Mason Bees presentation

2012-02-11T22:00:00Z

Barton St Community Garden and P-Patch
SW Barton St and 34th Ave SW
Seattle, WA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2 – 4pm

Event Description: Are you interested in learning how to improve the pollination of plants and trees in your yard? Or perhaps you are curious how you could support the environment by hosting non-stinging native bees without any fruit trees in your garden? Come join us! We’ll be hosting Missy Anderson (alias Queen Bee), a King County Master Gardener and owner of www.rentmasonbees.com. She will offer an engaging introduction to Orchard Mason Bees. It’s a fun and fascinating opportunity to discover the wonderful nature of mason bees, the value they bring to our world, and how easy it is to host them in a nesting box in your own back yard. Becoming a successful bee farmer is easy and fun.
Neighborhoods: Citywide
DON Programs: Community Happenings, Neighbor Appreciation Day, P-Patch Programs
Event Types: Community, Education, Gardening, Hobbies, Nature/Environment
Audience: All
Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Contact: Laura Raymond
Contact Phone: 615-1787
Contact Email: laura.raymond@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Occupy Seattle Downtown Neighbors Meditation and Freedom Songs

2012-02-12T02:00:00Z

Washington Convention Center
Pine Street Entrance
2nd Level
Public Space
South end, past escalators, near Juicy Bar
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6 – 7pm

Contact: Rick Harlan, Buddhist Peace Fellowship
Contact Phone: 206 271 8871
Contact Email: ricksongrick@gmail.com
Building Name / Room Number / Site: Washington State Convention Center, Pine St., Main Entrance, 2nd Level, Public Space, South end, past escalators, near Juicy Bar
Activity Description: 6:00 PM: Meditation Circle: first names, meditation, sending well-wishing (at end), 6:30 PM: Freedom Songs: using copies of Rise Up Singing (If I Had A Hammer; Keep Your Eyes On the Prize Hold On; requests!)
Neighborhoods: Belltown, Capitol Hill, Cascade/Eastlake, Central Area/Squire Park, Citywide, Downtown Commercial Core, First Hill, Pioneer Square/International District, Queen Anne
Event Types: Community, Music, Neighborhood Meetings, Special Events
Audience: All
Sponsoring Organization: Occupy Seattle: Outreach; Occupy Chaplains
Registration Details: Please try to be on time to start meditation at 6pm; or just come for the songs at 6:30. Stay if you like for the public Occupy Seattle general assembly, same location, topic General Discussion, at 7:00 PM.
Cost: Free
More info: www.occupyseattle.org…

Neighborhood Appreciation Day event Pancake breakfast

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

South Park CC
8319 8th ave S.
98108
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10pm – 12am

Contact: Carmen Martinez
Contact Phone: 206.684.7451
Contact Email: carmen.martinez@seattle.gov
Building Name / Room Number / Site: Multipurpose room.
Activity Description: South Park Community Center will host a pancake breakfast for Neighborhood Appreciation Day. The event will start at 10 a.m. and conclude at noon. This is a free event but donations will be accepted.
Neighborhoods: South Park
Event Types: Community
Audience: All
Cost: Free- Donations accepted

KUOW Ask the Mayor

2012-02-13T17:00:00Z

KUOW
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9am

Mayor's Office Staff Involved: Mayor
Mayor's Office event type: Press conference
Mayor's Office event sponsor: Community
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact Position/Department: n/a

North Delridge Neighborhood Council Meeting

2012-02-14T02:30:00Z

Delridge Branch Library
5423 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 – 7:45pm

Event Description: North Delridge Neighborhood Council is a community organization dedicated to preserving and improving the neighborhood in accordance with the wishes of the community. NDNC strives to inform the community about matters affecting the quality of life in the area, provide leadership in addressing community needs, communicate with governmental agencies in an effort to represent the interests of the community, and cooperate with other organizations and person having similar interests.
Neighborhoods: Delridge/North Delridge
DON Programs: Community Happenings
Event Types: Community, Education, Neighborhood Meetings
Audience: Adults, All, Children, Family, Pets, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: North Delridge Neighborhood Council
Contact: Amanda Leonard
Contact Email: contact@ndnc.org
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: www.ndnc.org

Magnolia/Queen Anne District Council

2012-02-14T03:00:00Z

Magnolia Community Center
2550 34TH Ave W
Seattle, WA 98199
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Interbay, Magnolia, Queen Anne
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Christa Dumpys
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 684-4812
Event Contact Email: christa.dumpys@seattle.gov

City Neighborhood Council Neighborhood Matching Fund Committee

2012-02-15T02:00:00Z

Uptown Espresso
2504 4TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Laine Ross
Event Contact Position/Department: volunteer
Event Contact Email: laine.ross@ceoworkz.com

Waterfront Seattle: Uniquely Seattle

2012-02-16T01:30:00Z

Downstairs at Town Hall Seattle
1119 8TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:30 – 7pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Downstairs at Town Hall Seattle
Event Description: Seattle’s waterfront has a rich context and history. How can we design it to reflect the uniqueness of the place and speak to our past, present and future?
Department/Organization: Arts and Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, Transportation
Sponsoring Organization: Waterfront Seattle
Neighborhoods: Citywide, First Hill
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact Position/Department: Community Relations, DPD

Delridge District Council

2012-02-16T02:00:00Z

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Delridge/North Delridge, High Point, Highland Park, Riverview, Roxhill/Westwood/White Center
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Ed Pottharst
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 386-4232
Event Contact Email: ed.pottharst@seattle.gov

South Park Sewer and Drainage Improvements

2012-02-16T02:30:00Z

South Park Community Center
8319 8TH Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Building/Room #: North Social Room
Neighborhoods: South Park
Event Types: Neighborhood Meetings
Audience: Adults
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Public Utilities
Contact: Susan Stoltzfus
Contact Phone: 206-733-9148
Contact Email: susan.stoltzfus@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No

Rainier Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee

2012-02-16T02:30:00Z

Southeast Seattle Senior Center
4655 S Holly St
Seattle WA
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Neighborhoods: Rainier Beach/Othello
DON Programs: Neighborhood Planning
Event Types: Neighborhood Meetings
Audience: All
Contact: Sebhat Tenna
Contact Phone: 733-9977
Contact Email: sebhat.tenna@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Senior Coffee Hour with Darryl Smith

2012-02-16T18:00:00Z

Central Building
810 3RD Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10 – 11am

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Central Building, 1st floor
Event Description: Conversation with Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith at Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Coffee Hour
Department/Organization: Human Services
Mayor's Office Staff Involved: Deputy Mayor
Neighborhoods: Citywide, Downtown Commercial Core
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: David Takami
Event Contact Position/Department: Human Services Department
Event Contact Phone: 684-0253
Event Contact Email: david.takami@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Taylor Creek Improvements

2012-02-17T02:00:00Z

Rainier Beach Library
9125 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6 – 7:30pm

Building/Room #: Meeting Room
Neighborhoods: Rainier Beach/Othello
Event Types: Neighborhood Meetings
Audience: Adults
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Public Utilities
Contact: Susan Stoltzfus
Contact Phone: 206-733-9148
Contact Email: susan.stoltzfus@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No

Pet Loss Support Group

2012-02-17T02:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
Upper Level Conference Room
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6 – 7:30pm

Event Description: The Pet Loss Support Group provides a safe, supportive place where pet owners who have lost a beloved animal can share stories about their pet and work through their grief. Groups are led by trained facilitators.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: Adults, Children, Family, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-7387
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Arts Education Forum

2012-02-17T02:30:00Z

Seattle University
901 12TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 – 8pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Pigott Auditorium
Event Description: Join Mayor Mike McGinn and Interim Superintendent Susan Enfield for a discussion about arts education, creative learning and student success at the 2012 Arts Education Forum, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, at Seattle University's Pigott Auditorium. The forum is presented by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, Seattle Arts Commission, and Seattle Public Schools., At the forum learn more about how you can help shape a comprehensive K-12 visual and performing arts plan for Seattle Public Schools. The school district recently received a $1 million grant from The Wallace Foundation to engage the community and develop a multi-year plan for greater arts education equity within the district. The planning grant, which runs through January 2013, will support increasing quality, arts-enriched learning opportunities and professional development. To support the planning process, the district is seeking a consultant to evaluate arts programs and a communications consultant.
Department/Organization: Arts and Cultural Affairs
Mayor's Office Staff Involved: Mayor
Mayor's Office event type: Town Hall
Mayor's Office event sponsor: City
Neighborhoods: First Hill
Audience: All
Event Types: Arts, Education, Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Irene Gómez
Event Contact Position/Department: Individual Artists & Youth Arts Project Manager
Event Contact Phone: (206) 684-7310
Event Contact Email: irene.gomez@seattle.gov

Belltown P-Patch Rose Pruning Workshop

2012-02-18T19:00:00Z

Belltown P-Patch
2516 Elliott Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11am – 1pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Belltown P-Patch (Elliot Avenue & Vine Street), From Downtown:, Take 4th Ave north to Vine St Turn Left and go 5 blocks to P-Patch at Elliott Ave
Event Description: Presented by rose gurus and Belltown gardeners Rob Folendorf and Bob Morris, you'll learn how to properly prune your rose bushes so that they continue to flourish each year.
Neighborhoods: Belltown
DON Programs: P-Patch Programs
Event Types: Community, Education, Gardening, Hobbies, Nature/Environment, Training-Classes/Workshops
Audience: All
Contact: Chris Gorley
Contact Email: chris.gorley@msn.com
Pre-Register: Yes
Cost: Free
Registration Details: Space is limited, to reserve space in the workshop you must RSVP by sending an email Chris Gorley at chris.gorley@msn.com

Cool City Pets

2012-02-18T21:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1 – 3pm

Event Description: Get acquainted with the many small animals available for adoption. Small animals include hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: Adults, Children, Family, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-4294
More info: www.seattleanimalshelter.org

City Neighborhood Council Neighborhood Planning Committee

2012-02-22T02:00:00Z

West Precinct Conference Room
810 Virginia St
Seattle, WA 98101
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Irene Wall
Event Contact Position/Department: Volunteer
Event Contact Email: iwall@serv.net

2012 Education, Career & Resource Fair

2012-02-22T18:00:00Z

Rainier Community Center
4600 38TH Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10am – 2pm

Neighborhoods: Alki/Admiral, Arbor Heights, Ballard, Beacon Hill, Belltown, Broadview/Bitter Lake, Capitol Hill, Cascade/Eastlake, Cedar Park/Meadowbrook, Central Area/Squire Park, Citywide, Columbia City, Delridge/North Delridge, Downtown Commercial Core, Duwamish/SODO, East of Seattle, Fauntleroy/Morgan Junction/Seaview, First Hill, Fremont, Georgetown, Green Lake, Greenwood/Phinney Ridge, Haller Lake, High Point, Highland Park, Interbay, Judkins Park, Lake City/Olympic Hills/Victory Heights, Laurelhurst/Sand Point, Licton Springs, Madison Park, Madrona/Leschi, Magnolia, Miller Park, Montlake/Portage Bay, Mt. Baker/North Rainier, North Beach/Blue Ridge, North Beacon Hill/Jefferson Park, North Capitol Hill, North of Seattle, Northgate/Maple Leaf, Pioneer Square/International District, Queen Anne, Rainier Beach/Othello, Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt, Riverview, Roxhill/Westwood/White Center, Seward Park, South Beacon Hill/New Holly, South of Seattle, South Park, Sunset Hill/Loyal Heights, University District, Wallingford, Wedgwood/View Ridge, West of Seattle, West Seattle Junction/Genesee Hill, Whittier Heights
DON Programs: Community Happenings
Event Types: Business/Trade, Community, Education, Special Events, Training-Classes/Workshops, Youth
Audience: Teen
Sponsoring Organization: Human Services Department & Seattle Parks and Recreation
Contact: Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Contact Phone: 206-386-1375
Contact Fax: 206-621-5032
Contact Email: youthservices@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Registration Details: If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please call SYEP at 206-386-1375 to pre-register

Youth Education, Career and Resources Fair

2012-02-22T18:00:00Z

Rainier Community Center
4600 38TH Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10am – 2pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Rainier Community Center
Event Description: Annual fair to connect Seattle youth age 15-21 with employers, college representatives.
Department/Organization: Human Services
Neighborhoods: Citywide, Columbia City
Audience: All
Event Types: Education, Public Outreach and Engagement, Youth
Event Contact: Kellie Nakano
Event Contact Position/Department: Human Services Department
Event Contact Phone: 684-0518
Event Contact Email: kellie.nakano@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Greater Duwamish District Council

2012-02-23T02:30:00Z

Georgetown City Hall
6202 13TH Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:30pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Beacon Hill, Duwamish/SODO, Georgetown, North Beacon Hill/Jefferson Park, South Beacon Hill/New Holly, South Park
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Steve Louie
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 233-2044
Event Contact Email: steve.louie@seattle.gov

Southeast District Council

2012-02-23T02:30:00Z

Rainier Community Center
4600 38TH Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:30pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Columbia City, Mt. Baker/North Rainier, North Beach/Blue Ridge, Rainier Beach/Othello, Seward Park
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Ed Pottharst
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator, Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 386-4232
Event Contact Email: ed.pottharst@seattle.gov

Northwest District Council

2012-02-23T03:00:00Z

Greenwood Senior Center
525 N 85TH St
Seattle, WA 98103
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Broadview/Bitter Lake, Green Lake, Greenwood/Phinney Ridge, Haller Lake, Licton Springs
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Rob Mattson
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 684-4051
Event Contact Email: rob.mattson@seattle.gov

Pet Loss Support Group

2012-02-24T02:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
Upper Level Conference Room
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6 – 7:30pm

Event Description: The Pet Loss Support Group provides a safe, supportive place where pet owners who have lost a beloved animal can share stories about their pet and work through their grief. Groups are led by trained facilitators.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: Adults, Children, Family, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-7387
More info: www.seattle.gov…

PNA Bingo Karaoke Night

2012-02-25T03:00:00Z

Greenwood Senior Center
525 N 85TH St
Seattle, WA 98103
Friday, February 24, 2012, 7 – 10pm

Event Description: Bingo Karaoke at the Greenwood Senior Center -- It's the hottest game in town. Invite your friends to join you on the last Friday of the month, January through October and reserve your seats now! If you're celebrating a special event, let us know; we want to celebrate with you!
Neighborhoods: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
DON Programs: Community Happenings
Event Types: Community, Hobbies, Music
Audience: Adults, Senior, Special Needs
Sponsoring Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association
Contact: Greenwood Senior Center
Contact Phone: 206-297-0875
Contact Email: gsc@phinneycenter.org
Pre-Register: Yes
Cost: $7 Member, $10 Public
Registration Details: All tickets must be reserved in advance -- either online or by calling the Greenwood Senior Center at (206) 297-0875. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door., To reserve a table, a reservation fee ($7 for PNA members, $10 for the general public) must be paid for each seat. One person may pay for everyone at their table or each person can pay individually. If paying individually, everyone who wishes to be at the same table must denote the same "table captain" on the following page. Please call us with any questions: (206) 297-0875.
More info: www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org

Discovery day work party

2012-02-25T19:00:00Z

Magnuson Community Center Nature Programs
7110 62ND Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 11am – 2pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Magnuson Community Center
Event Description: The Discovery Days events will help build the Resource Conservation Landscape, a vibrant garden in the planting beds surrounding the Community Center. This educational landscape will be built by volunteers, and will demonstrate how to stabilize sloped garden beds to absorb runoff, create healthy soil conditions, and add native plants that attract birds and beneficial insects., The work will be simple and fun for all ages, and children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or group leader. Volunteers will help build healthy soil by sheet-mulching and adding compost, and do some simple re-grading to create level planting areas. Tools, gloves, and refreshments provided for all volunteers. Students will receive service-learning credit.
Neighborhoods: Green Lake, Laurelhurst/Sand Point, North of Seattle, Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt
DON Programs: Community Happenings, Neighbor Appreciation Day, Neighborhood Planning
Event Types: Community, Education, Gardening, Hobbies, Nature/Environment, Special Events, Volunteer/Work Party, Youth
Audience: Adults, All, Children, Family, Pets, Senior, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: Magnuson Community Center Nature Programs
Contact: Emily Bishton
Contact Phone: (206) 684-7026
Contact Email: magnusonnatureprograms@gmail.com
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Class

2012-02-25T19:30:00Z

New Holly Branch Library
7058 32ND Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 11:30am – 1pm

Event Description: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. The interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering!
Department/Organization: Emergency Management
Sponsoring Organization: Emergency Management
Neighborhoods: Columbia City, Rainier Beach/Othello, South Beacon Hill/New Holly, South of Seattle
Audience: Adults
Event Types: Education, Public Outreach and Engagement, Public Safety, Training-Classes/Workshops
Event Contact: Public Education
Event Contact Position/Department: Denise Smith Admin Spec, Seattle Emergency Management
Event Contact Phone: 206-233-5076
Event Contact Email: snap@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov

22nd Annual PNA Wine Taste

2012-02-26T03:30:00Z

Phinney Neighborhood Association
6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7:30 – 10pm

Event Description: Compare terrific wines while socializing with friends and neighbors. The event includes your choice of ten tastes of wine, hors d'oeuvres from Bill Drummond Catering and the Wine Taste committee and jazz music provided by Live Wire. There will be a wine store during the event providing the opportunity to purchase some of the wines being tasted. The wine store is an important part of the fundraising event for the PNA., The event includes wines from Airfield Estates, Animale, Auclair, Chatter Creek, Domanico, Elevation, Hestia, Nota Bene and Two Mountain Winery. Tickets cost $25 for PNA members and $30 for the general public; designated driver tickets cost $10. Tickets may be purchased online or at the Phinney Neighborhood Center. There will be a Winemakers dinner at the Stumbling Goat Bistro, Thursday, February 23. Call the Stumbling Goat at 206.784.3535 for reservations and more info.
Neighborhoods: Alki/Admiral, Arbor Heights, Ballard, Beacon Hill, Belltown, Broadview/Bitter Lake, Capitol Hill, Cascade/Eastlake, Cedar Park/Meadowbrook, Central Area/Squire Park, Citywide, Columbia City, Delridge/North Delridge, Downtown Commercial Core, Duwamish/SODO, East of Seattle, Fauntleroy/Morgan Junction/Seaview, First Hill, Fremont, Georgetown, Green Lake, Greenwood/Phinney Ridge, Haller Lake, High Point, Highland Park, Interbay, Judkins Park, Lake City/Olympic Hills/Victory Heights, Laurelhurst/Sand Point, Licton Springs, Madison Park, Madrona/Leschi, Magnolia, Miller Park, Montlake/Portage Bay, Mt. Baker/North Rainier, North Beach/Blue Ridge, North Beacon Hill/Jefferson Park, North Capitol Hill, North of Seattle, Northgate/Maple Leaf, Pioneer Square/International District, Queen Anne, Rainier Beach/Othello, Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt, Riverview, Roxhill/Westwood/White Center, Seward Park, South Beacon Hill/New Holly, South of Seattle, South Park, Sunset Hill/Loyal Heights, University District, Wallingford, Wedgwood/View Ridge, West of Seattle, West Seattle Junction/Genesee Hill, Whittier Heights
DON Programs: Community Happenings
Audience: Adults
Sponsoring Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association
Contact: PNA
Contact Phone: 206-783-2244
Pre-Register: Yes
Cost: $25 Members, $30 Public
Registration Details: Online ticket sales will close at noon on Saturday, February 25, you can purchase these through the PNA Website. Tickets will still be available at the door.
More info: phinneycenter.org…

PNA Village Volunteer Kick-Off!

2012-02-26T21:30:00Z

Phinney Neighborhood Center
Seattle WA
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 1:30 – 3:30pm

Event Description: Come learn about volunteering with the PNA Village, meet other Village members and volunteers, and hear how you can help us weave this web of caring and community!, Tasty food will be provided. Please RSVP at 206.789.1217., The PNA Village is seeking volunteers with a wide variety of skills., Volunteers provide much of the talent and energy behind the PNA Village. They create a vital network of support for our members who choose to age in place., The PNA Village is intended to help build a culture of interdependence and to create a spirit of mutual support between members and volunteers., Volunteer opportunities include transportation, handy work, home safety tasks, community-building, administrative support, and more., For details, email, village@phinneycenter.org<village@phinneycenter.org> or call 206.789.1217., For more information:, www.phinneycenter.org/village<www.phinneycenter.org…
Neighborhoods: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
Event Types: Volunteer/Work Party
Audience: All
Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Contact: Joanna Wright
Contact Email: JoannaW@phinneycenter.org
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Earthquake Home Retrofit

2012-02-26T22:00:00Z

Greenwood Branch Library
8016 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 2 – 4pm

Event Description: Is your home ready for an earthquake? Attend this class and learn how to retrofit your home using Home Retrofit guidelines. This class is especially important for people who own homes built before 1980. This class is free. For more information about Home Retrofit program in the City of Seattle, see the Home Retrofit section on this website or call 206-233-5076.
Department/Organization: Emergency Management
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Emergency Management
Neighborhoods: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
Audience: Adults
Additional Audience Information: Class is free. Please register at snap@seattle.gov or call 206-233-5076
Event Types: Education, Public Outreach and Engagement, Training-Classes/Workshops
Event Contact: Denise Smith
Event Contact Position/Department: Denise Smith Admin Spec, Seattle Emergency Management
Event Contact Phone: 206-233-5076
Event Contact Email: snap@seattle.gov

City Neighborhood Council Transportation Committee

2012-02-27T20:00:00Z

Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Monday, February 27, 2012, 12pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Ref Lindmark
Event Contact Position/Department: volunteer
Event Contact Email: ref.lindmark@kingcounty.gov

Waterfront Seattle Forum: Environment and Ecology

2012-02-28T01:30:00Z

Downstairs at Town Hall Seattle
1119 8TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Monday, February 27, 2012, 5:30 – 7pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Downstairs at Town Hall Seattle
Event Description: How can the waterfront help to restore the natural ecology of Elliott Bay and showcase sustainable design?
Department/Organization: Arts and Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, Transportation
Neighborhoods: Citywide, First Hill
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact Position/Department: Community Relations, DPD
More info: www.waterfrontseattle.org

City Neighborhood Council

2012-02-28T02:30:00Z

City Hall
600 4TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Monday, February 27, 2012, 6:30pm

Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
DON Programs: Neighborhood District Councils
Event Contact: Pamela Banks
Event Contact Position/Department: District Coordinator Manager/Neighborhoods
Event Contact Phone: 233-5044
Event Contact Email: pamela.banks@seattle.gov

Pet Loss Support Group

2012-03-02T02:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
Upper Level Conference Room
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6 – 7:30pm

Event Description: The Pet Loss Support Group provides a safe, supportive place where pet owners who have lost a beloved animal can share stories about their pet and work through their grief. Groups are led by trained facilitators.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: Adults, Children, Family, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-7387
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Class

2012-03-03T18:30:00Z

Northeast Branch Library
6801 35TH Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:30am – 12pm

Event Description: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. The interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering!
Department/Organization: Emergency Management
Sponsoring Organization: Emergency Management
Neighborhoods: University District, Wedgwood/View Ridge
Audience: Adults
Event Types: Education, Public Outreach and Engagement, Public Safety, Training-Classes/Workshops
Event Contact: Public Education
Event Contact Position/Department: Denise Smith Admin Spec, Seattle Emergency Management
Event Contact Phone: 233-5076
Event Contact Email: snap@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov

Foster Cat Orientation

2012-03-03T20:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
Upper Level Conference Room
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 12 – 1:30pm

Event Description: Be a hero. Save a life! Come and learn how to foster a sick or immature shelter cat in your own home. Please pre-register by contacting sasfostercatsorientation@gmail.com
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: sasfostercatsorientation@gmail.com
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter/Foster Care Program
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-7387
Event Contact Email: sasfostercatsorientation@gmail.com
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Waterfront Seattle Forum: Setting the Stage-- Arts, Culture & Entertainment

2012-03-06T01:30:00Z

Downstairs at Town Hall
1119 8TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Monday, March 5, 2012, 5:30 – 7pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Downstairs at Town Hall
Event Description: How do we create vibrant spaces for arts, culture and entertainment?
Department/Organization: Arts and Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, Transportation
Neighborhoods: Citywide, First Hill
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Waterfront Seattle
Event Contact Position/Department: Community Relations, DPD
Event Contact Phone: 206.499.8040
Event Contact Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
More info: www.waterfrontseattle.org

Phinney Ridge Community Council Meeting

2012-03-07T03:30:00Z

Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103-5234
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:30 – 9pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Blue Building basement level
Event Description: Monthly meeting of the Community Council is open to all residents and business owners in Phinney neighborhood.
Neighborhoods: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
Event Types: Neighborhood Meetings, Public Forum
Audience: Adults
Sponsoring Organization: Phinney Ridge Community Council
Contact: Irene Wall
Contact Phone: 206 784-8731
Contact Email: iwall@serv.net
Site Contact Details: receptionist at front desk of PNC
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

WMBE Wednesday Workshop

2012-03-07T16:30:00Z

Seattle Municipal Tower – Room 4070
700 5TH Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 8:30 – 11:30am

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Seattle Municipal Tower – Room 4070
Event Description: The City has a new mandatory bid form for City Public Work Bids. City Contracting staff are your hosts at this workshop to explain the new form and requirements to our construction contractors.
Department/Organization: Finance and Administrative Services
Neighborhoods: Downtown Commercial Core
Audience: Adults
Additional Audience Information: Who should attend: General and prime contractors, estimators, woman and minority business subcontractors, and experts and interested consultants in WMBE utilization for construction. Workshop Agenda: The Mayor’s objective, Overview of the City Program, The form, How to fill out the Form, Experts who can help.
Event Types: Business/Trade, Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Miguel Beltran
Event Contact Position/Department: Senior Program Administrator, Department of Finance and Administrative Services
Event Contact Phone: 206-684-0385
Event Contact Email: miguel.beltran@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

14th Avenue Northwest Park Community Meeting #2

2012-03-08T03:00:00Z

St. Alphonsus Parish School
5816 15TH Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Please follow the signs to the meeting room
Event Description: Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Friends of 14th Northwest Park Boulevard, invite you to learn about the 14th Avenue Northwest Park Boulevard project. The 14th Ave NW Park‐Boulevard proposal is pursuing three primary goals; to create a community park and greenspace, to address environmental concerns by converting existing stormwater treatment to on‐site biofiltration and retention, and to improve safety in the corridor for all transit users.
Department/Organization: Parks and Recreation
Neighborhoods: Ballard
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Pamela Kliment
Event Contact Position/Department: Project Planner, Planning and Development, Seattle Parks and Recreation
Event Contact Phone: 206-684-7556
Event Contact Email: pamela.kliment@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Volunteer Park Conservatory business plan

2012-03-08T03:00:00Z

Montlake Community Center
1618 E Calhoun St
Seattle, WA 98112
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 7 – 8:30pm

Event Description: Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you to a public meeting to discuss current operating issues at the Volunteer Park Conservatory. Please come share your thoughts on ways to earn more revenue and/or to cut expenses, whether or not the building should be used for alternative uses, and whether it should be operated by a private or nonprofit organization. This is your opportunity to meet the business plan consultant, Rick Daley of EMD Consulting Group, and to provide input on the plan that Parks will create as we move forward. Whether you are hearing about this for the first time or are already actively involved, we encourage you to come to the meeting and participate in the process.
Department/Organization: Parks and Recreation
Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Citywide, Montlake/Portage Bay
Audience: All
Additional Audience Information: There will be visible signage for this meeting
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Kathleen Conner
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Parks Planning and Development, Senior Planner
Event Contact Phone: 206-615-1299
Event Contact Email: Kathleen.conner@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Pet Loss Support Group

2012-03-09T02:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
Upper Level Conference Room
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 6 – 7:30pm

Event Description: The Pet Loss Support Group provides a safe, supportive place where pet owners who have lost a beloved animal can share stories about their pet and work through their grief. Groups are led by trained facilitators.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: Adults, Children, Family, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-7387
More info: www.seattle.gov…

PNA Art Gallery

2012-03-09T08:00:00Z

Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Friday, March 9, 2012

Building Name / Room Number / Site: The Gallery is located upstairs in the Phinney Neighborhood Center.
Event Description: The Phinney Center Gallery supports local emerging artists. Shows are updated monthly, so come and see what's new!
Neighborhoods: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
DON Programs: Community Happenings
Event Types: Arts, Community, Education, Ethnic/Cultural, Hobbies, Museum/Gallery
Audience: Adults, All, Children, Family, Pets, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association
Contact: Pamela Jaynes
Contact Phone: 206-783-2244
Contact Email: arts@phinneycenter.org
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: phinneycenter.org…

John C. Little P-Patch Design Workshop #2

2012-03-10T18:30:00Z

Hope Place Room #205
3802 S Othello St
Seattle, WA 98118
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Hope Place, Room #205
Event Description: Seattle Department of Neighborhoods would like to invite you, your family and neighbors to participate in creating a new P-Patch community garden. The garden will be located at John C. Little Park in Othello neighborhood. Please attend the three meetings to learn about this project and to participate in the garden design process. Interpretation & children activities provided. Please bring snacks to share.
Department/Organization: Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods: Rainier Beach/Othello
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Phi Huynh
Event Contact Position/Department: P-Patch Engagement Coordinator
Event Contact Phone: 206-684-4531
Event Contact Email: phi.huynh@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Fabulous Felines Cat Adoption Event

2012-03-10T20:00:00Z

Mud Bay - Greenwood
1ST Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 12 – 3pm

Event Description: Come meet the many fabulous cats available for adoption at this event. These cats have been in foster care, waiting for their forever homes.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-7387

Foster Dog Orientation

2012-03-10T21:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
Upper Level Conference Room
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 1 – 2pm

Event Description: Come learn about becoming a foster dog parent. We have many dogs that need a temporary home. Open to all community members (18 yrs. and older). Please RSVP to sasfosterdogs@gmail.com.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: All
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: sasfosterdogs@gmail.com
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter/Foster Care Program
Event Contact Email: sasfosterdogs@gmail.com
More info: www.seattle.gov…

North Delridge Neighborhood Council Meeting

2012-03-13T01:30:00Z

Delridge Branch Library
5423 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
Monday, March 12, 2012, 6:30 – 7:45pm

Event Description: North Delridge Neighborhood Council is a community organization dedicated to preserving and improving the neighborhood in accordance with the wishes of the community. NDNC strives to inform the community about matters affecting the quality of life in the area, provide leadership in addressing community needs, communicate with governmental agencies in an effort to represent the interests of the community, and cooperate with other organizations and person having similar interests.
Neighborhoods: Delridge/North Delridge
DON Programs: Community Happenings
Event Types: Community, Education, Neighborhood Meetings
Audience: Adults, All, Children, Family, Pets, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: North Delridge Neighborhood Council
Contact: Amanda Leonard
Contact Email: contact@ndnc.org
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
More info: www.ndnc.org

Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Class

2012-03-13T01:30:00Z

Montlake Branch Library
2401 24TH Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
Monday, March 12, 2012, 6:30 – 7:45pm

Event Description: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. The interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering!
Department/Organization: Emergency Management
Sponsoring Organization: Emergency Management
Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Madison Park, Montlake/Portage Bay
Audience: Adults
Event Types: Education, Public Outreach and Engagement, Public Safety, Training-Classes/Workshops
Event Contact: Public Education
Event Contact Position/Department: Denise Smith Admin spec, Seattle Emergency Management
Event Contact Phone: 233-5076
Event Contact Email: snap@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov

Broadview/Bitter Lake/Haller Lake Neighborhood Advisory Committee

2012-03-15T01:30:00Z

Bitter Lake Community Center
13035 Linden Ave N
Seattle WA
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Neighborhoods: Broadview/Bitter Lake, Haller Lake
DON Programs: Neighborhood Planning
Event Types: Community, Neighborhood Meetings
Audience: All
Contact: Sebhat Tenna
Contact Phone: 733-9977
Contact Email: sebhat.tenna@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Beaver Pond Natural Area at Thornton Creek Restoration

2012-03-15T02:00:00Z

Northgate Community Center
10510 5TH Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Northgate Community Center Multi Purpose Room
Event Description: Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you to learn about the new community initiated project at Beaver Pond Natural Area at Thornton Creek Restoration. At two upcoming public meetings Seattle Parks and The Watershed Company will present concept plans for the renovation of Beaver Pond Natural Area at Thornton Creek and gather community input. The project modifies the existing park, refines and completes channel work in portions of the park by relocating a portion of Thornton Creek, removes invasive plants, and plants native habitat. The project site is located at 5th Ave NE and NE 103rd St.
Department/Organization: Parks and Recreation
Neighborhoods: Lake City/Olympic Hills/Victory Heights, North of Seattle, Northgate/Maple Leaf
Audience: All
Additional Audience Information: This project is one of fifteen projects funded by the Parks and Green Spaces Levy, Opportunity Fund.
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Emily Lofstedt
Event Contact Position/Department: Project Planner, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development Division
Event Contact Phone: 206-684-7047
Event Contact Email: emily.lofstedt@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Pet Loss Support Group

2012-03-16T01:00:00Z

Seattle Animal Shelter
Upper Level Conference Room
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-2727
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6 – 7:30pm

Event Description: The Pet Loss Support Group provides a safe, supportive place where pet owners who have lost a beloved animal can share stories about their pet and work through their grief. Groups are led by trained facilitators.
Department/Organization: Animal Shelter
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Animal Shelter Volunteers
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Audience: Adults, Children, Family, Senior, Special Needs, Teen
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Position/Department: Seattle Animal Shelter
Event Contact Phone: 206-386-7387
More info: www.seattle.gov…

Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Class

2012-03-16T01:30:00Z

Rainier Beach Branch Library
9125 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:30 – 7:45pm

Event Description: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. The interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering!
Department/Organization: Emergency Management
Sponsoring Organization: Emergency Management
Neighborhoods: Columbia City, Rainier Beach/Othello, South of Seattle
Audience: Adults
Event Types: Public Outreach and Engagement
Event Contact: Public Education
Event Contact Position/Department: Denise Smith Admin Spec, Seattle Emergency Management
Event Contact Phone: 206-233-5076
Event Contact Email: snap@seattle.gov
More info: www.seattle.gov

Discovery day work party

2012-03-17T18:00:00Z

Magnuson Community Center Nature Programs
7110 62ND Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 11am – 2pm

Building Name / Room Number / Site: Magnuson Community Center
Event Description: The Discovery Days events will help build the Resource Conservation Landscape, a vibrant garden in the planting beds surrounding the Community Center. This educational landscape will be built by volunteers, and will demonstrate how to stabilize sloped garden beds to absorb runoff, create healthy soil conditions, and add native plants that attract birds and beneficial insects., The work will be simple and fun for all ages, and children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or group leader. Volunteers will help build healthy soil by sheet-mulching and adding compost, and do some simple re-grading to create level planting areas. Tools, gloves, and refreshments provided for all volunteers. Students will receive service-learning credit.
Neighborhoods: Green Lake, Laurelhurst/Sand Point, North of Seattle, Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt
DON Programs: Community Happenings, Neighbor Appreciation Day, Neighborhood Planning
Event Types: Community, Education, Gardening, Hobbies, Nature/Environment, Special Events, Volunteer/Work Party, Youth
Audience: Adults, All, Children, Family, Pets, Senior, Teen
Sponsoring Organization: Magnuson Community Center Nature Programs
Contact: Emily Bishton
Contact Phone: (206) 684-7026
Contact Email: magnusonnatureprograms@gmail.com
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free