FW: October 25 Parks Levy Opportunity meeting

Early notice – the October 25th public hearing on the Opportunity Fund will be held at the Miller Community Center: 330 19th Ave E   98112.  The meeting will begin at 7:00; if folks ask, the sign-up sheets will be available at 6:00.
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Don Harper
QACC Parks Chair

E-mail addresses

Posting an apology to all QACC members whose e-mail addresses ended up posted to the blog.  For some of you this was no big deal as you are either out there publicly as a QACC member and your e-mail address is out there in a fashion (whether as the chair, the chair of a committee, or because your regularly post info about what your group is doing).  However for others who had a reasonable expectation that your e-mail address would not end up on the blog, I humbly apologize and will do my best to ensure that it does not end up out there again.

FW: QACC Transportation Committee Meeting

Subject: QACC Transportation Committee Meeting
The Queen Anne Community Council's Transportation Committee will meet
Wednesday, September 29, 7:30 pm at the Queen Anne Community Center,
1901 1st Ave W.
Dan Burke from the Port of Seattle's transportation team will discuss
how Mercer, the 15th Ave W corridor, as well as the waterfront fit into
the Port's plans.
We will discuss a draft letter responding the SDOT on the current
proposal which would stop buses and left-turning vehicles in traffic
along much of the street.
Please join us.

FW: Gasworks Park information

Please find attached the latest information from the Department of Ecology on Gasworks park.
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Don Harper
QACC Parks Chair
#(206) 281-9018
Fax #(206) 281-4054

FW: QACC election

Because of misunderstanding about the date of the QACC annual election, we will also have an additional election vote tomorrow evening, Wednesday Sept 22 at 7pm at the Community Center.  Please come if you did not vote last week.  Many of the candidates will be present and speak.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Ellen

Mercer West Project Open House, Sept 21

fyi

 

SDOT Traffic Advisory

 

For immediate release: September 14, 2010

 

Contact:  Richard Sheridan, 684-8540 

Open House to Learn About the Mercer West Project

Improvements proposed for Mercer Street from Dexter Avenue N to Elliott Avenue W

 

SEATTLE—The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is hosting an open house at Seattle Center next week to talk about improvements to Mercer Street, from Dexter Avenue North to Elliott Avenue West. 

 

Date:  September 21

 

Where: Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms Plaza, Lopez Room

(at the intersection of  Warren Avenue North and West Republican Street)

           

Time: 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

 

The project team will be available to solicit ideas from the public and answer questions about current design concepts for:

-          Widening the Mercer Street underpass at Aurora Avenue North;

-          Converting Mercer and Roy streets from one-way to two-way operation; and

-          Improving intersections, street connections and bike access.

 

The Mercer West Project would complete the City's vision for a direct, two-way connection between I-5 and Elliott Avenue West, continuing where the Mercer East Project leaves off.  The proposed improvements include:

·         Widening Mercer between Dexter Avenue N and Fifth Avenue N, including the underpass at Aurora, to provide three lanes in each direction, left-turn lanes, wider sidewalks, and a bicycle path;

·         Converting Mercer Street to two-way operation with two lanes in each direction and turn pockets between Fifth Avenue N and Queen Anne Avenue N;

·         Converting Roy Street to a two-way street with one lane in each direction and bicycle lanes between Fifth Avenue N and Queen Anne Avenue N;

·         Creating a new Sixth Avenue N connection between Mercer and Harrison Streets; and;

·         Closing Broad Street to re-connect the street grid between Ninth Ave N and Fifth Ave N.

 

For more information on the Mercer West Project, visit:  www.seattle.gov/transportation/mercer_west.htm.   

Fwd: QACC LURC/Planning Meeting

 

The Queen Anne Community Council Land Use Review and Planning Committee will have a brief meeting on Monday, September 20^th, 7:00 PM, at the QA Community Center.

 

Joe Geivett of Emerald Equity is prepared to go to Design Review with the revised design for Seven Hill Apartments at 1919 QA Ave. N. We have seen this project before, but this will be our opportunity to comment on what will go to Design Review, and to send a representative to the DRB meeting.

 

There are no agenda items for Planning this month.

 

Craig Hanway

Comprehensive Architecture & Design Services, Inc.

1905 Tenth Avenue West, Suite 101

Seattle, Washington  98119

p. 206.282.1905

f. 206.282.4841

e. chanway@cads-inc.com

Fwd: QACC Parks Committee meeting

Please find attached the agenda and information on the proposed Port of Seattle Centennial Park.  Steve Erikson has obtained a passport and will be visiting us from Magnolia to help the discussion about the proposed park.
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Don Harper
QACC Parks Chair
#(206) 281-9018
Fax #(206) 281-4054

Please submit your name to be a candidate for upcoming QACC elections.

More info here: http://queenannenews.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=30650&SectionID=26&SubSectionID=248&S=1

Fwd: FW: Notice of DPD Tree Regulations Proposal and City-wide Open House

From: Don Harper <dharper3@uswest.net>
Date: Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Subject: FW: Notice of DPD Tree Regulations Proposal and City-wide Open House
To: Don Harper <dharper3@qwest.net>

For those interested in the Urban Forest please see below.
--
Don Harper
QACC Parks Chair
#(206) 281-9018
Fax #(206) 281-4054

------ Forwarded Message
From: "Callison, Moon" <Moon.Callison@seattle.gov>
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:52:03 -0700
To: "Callison, Moon" <Moon.Callison@seattle.gov>
Conversation: Notice of DPD Tree Regulations Proposal and City-wide Open House
Subject: Notice of DPD Tree Regulations Proposal and City-wide Open House

To solicit feedback on its proposal to revise existing private property tree regulations, DPD is offering stakeholder and community groups the opportunity to host presentations and discussions on the proposal.  Groups interested in hosting presentations and discussions are encouraged to contact Brennon Staley at brennon.staley@seattle.gov <mailto:brennon.staley@seattle.gov>  or (206) 684-4625.  More information on the proposal is available at www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/trees <http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/trees> .
 
The City of Seattle will also be hosting an Urban Forestry Open House.  The Open House is an opportunity to hear about all of the City's efforts to expand and enhance Seattle's urban forest, including proposals to revise existing regulations for private property and street trees.  City staff will provide an overview of the City's existing policy, programs, and resources as well as the specific regulatory proposals being considered.  Staff from the Office of Sustainability and Environment, Dept of Planning and Development, Dept of Transportation, Parks, Public Utilities, and City Light will be available to answer questions, connect citizens with programs, and take comments on the proposals.
 

Urban Forestry Open House
Tuesday, September 21st
City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room - 600 4th Avenue
5:30-7:30 open house
6:00 presentations

Please forward this meeting announcement to other interested parties.

Fwd: September Newsletter for Queen Anne/Magnolia NSC

Upcoming Community Meetings

Christa Dumpys Neighborhood District Coordinator christa.dumpys@seattle.gov

Don't forget! There is far more information available at the Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) building at 160 Roy St, Suite 100.  You can also call the NSC at (206) 684-4812. We'd love to hear from you!   Ask us about our community meeting space.   Also co-located with us:  Uptown Alliance (206) 733-9435 and Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce (206) 282-4539, contact@qachamber.org.

If you would like to be removed from this publication please contact us with your name and email address and we will make sure you are removed from the list.

Queen Anne & Magnolia Neighborhood Newsletter

City of Seattle, Dept. of Neighborhoods

September 2010

QUEEN ANNE:   Queen Anne Community Council Board Wednesday, Sept 1st 7:00 PM Queen Anne Community Center   1901 First Ave W   Elections for Community Council Board Wednesday, Sept 15th 7:30 PM Location: TBA Blog: http://queenannecc.blogspot.com/   Uptown Alliance Planning & Transportation Committee Wednesday, Sept 1st 5:00 PM Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy Street, Suite 100 Agenda includes discussion of Nightlife Ordinance, guest Bill Block, and policing Counterbalance Park.   FOLKpark Tuesday, Sept 7th, and Thursday, Sept 16th 6:30PM Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy Street, Suite100   Queen Anne Community Center Advisory Council     Tuesday, Sept 7th 7:00 PM Queen Anne Community Center 1901 1st Ave W   Uptown Alliance Thursday, Sept 9th 7:00 PM Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy Street, Suite 100 For further information, please leave a message at 206-733-9435.   Queen Anne Chamber Board Thursday, Sept 9th 10:00AM Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy Street, Suite 100   Queen Anne Community Council Parks Committee Tuesday, Sept 14th 7:30 PM Queen Anne Community Center   1901 First Ave W Don Harper (206) 281-9018   Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Thursday, Sept 16th 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM Best Western Executive Inn  200 Taylor Avenue North $25 members, $35 non-members Luncheon features Vulcan - major sponsor of the chamber. RSVP at 206-283-6876 or contact@qachamber.org   Queen Anne Community Council Land Use Review Committee Monday, Sept 20th 7:00 PM Queen Anne Community Center 1901 1st Ave W   Sustainable Queen Anne Monday, Sept 27th 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Heather Trim's home, 206-352-0219 2501 Westview Drive W (corner of Wheeler)   Uptown Alliance Parks Committee No September Meeting

MAGNOLIA:   Magnolia Community Club General Meeting Thursday, Sept 9th 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Blaine Middle School 2550 34th Ave W Free CPR and choking techniques training. http://www.magnoliacommunityclub.org/   Magnolia Community Center Advisory Council Tuesday, Sept 14th 6:30 PM Magnolia Community Center 2550 34th Ave. W   Magnolia Chamber Board Meeting Tuesday, Sept 14th 6:15 PM 3214 W McGraw St #206 206-386-4235 Open to the public.   Magnolia Community Club Board Meeting Tuesday, Sept 21st 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Magnolia Community Center 2550 34th Ave. W   Sustainable Magnolia Monday, Sept 20th 7:00 PM Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2415 31st Ave W (Parking lot is on 31st Ave W)   Discovery Park Advisory Council Wednesday,  Sept 22nd  7:00PM – 9:00PM Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center 3801 West Government Way   Magnolia Chamber General Meeting September Meeting TBA www.magnoliachamber.org   MAGNOLIA/QUEEN ANNE/INTERBAY:   Magnolia/Queen Anne District Council Monday, Sept 13th 7:00 PM Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy St., Suite 100 Agenda: Port Commissioner Albro, Mercer Update, and Dexter Ave Apartments.   Neighbors Advisory Committee Wednesday, Sept 15th 4:30PM Port of Seattle headquarters Pier 69   Emergency Preparedness Committee Tuesday, Sept 21st 5:00PM -7:00PM Magnolia Library 2801 34th Avenue W Contact: Frank Gaul ftgaul@earthlink.net   INTERBAY:   Interbay Neighborhood Association No September Meeting http://our-interbay.org/

Community Events

Business After Hours  Thursday, September 9th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Seattle Bank, 190 Queen Anne Avenue N Join the Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce for tasty appetizers, wine and networking at a low price.  Bring friends, clients and colleagues! Just $5 for Chamber members and $10 for guests.   For more information contact 206-283-6876 or contact@qachamber.org .

Bike the Bluff Sunday, September 12th, 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Catharine Blaine K-8 School playground, 2535 32nd Avenue W   The 18th annual Bike the Bluff is a popular annual fundraiser that gives participants the option to walk or ride a 5 or 7-mile loop around beautiful Magnolia, then enjoy snacks and fun with neighbors. Proceeds from Bike the Bluff 2010 will help send Catharine Blaine School's incoming fifth-graders to Islandwood, a four-day environmental science camp on Bainbridge Island. Registration fees include an event tee shirt.   For more information about Bike the Bluff, please contact Jennifer Anderson,  rossjenn@mindspring.com, or visit http://www.bikethebluff.org/.

Clothing Exchange in Counterbalance Park Saturday, September 11th, 10:00 AM—4:00 PM Counterbalance Park , 2 Roy St (Corner of Queen Anne Ave and Roy Street)   A FREE CLOTHING EXCHANGE in is sponsored by the Uptown Alliance.  Bring your clean, lightly used clothes and accessories to swap/trade. Bring contributions at a time of your convenience and see what your neighbors have brought.  There is no limit to the amount you bring, or the amount you take home with you.  Please bring a bag to take home your treasures.  No one is required to bring something, nor to take something.  No money will be used; no dealers; no resales; no charities; no other organizations during the exchange hours.  Leftovers will be donated to local thrift stores.  REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE in Uptown.    For more info call 206-733-9435  and leave a message.

Queen Anne Clean–Up Day Saturday, September 18th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meet at the Queen Anne Neighborhood Center , 160 Roy Street, Suite 100 Join in the area's annual Queen Anne Clean-Up Day where neighbors pick up garbage and clean up the business district at the top and bottom of the hill. Meet at the Neighborhood Center at 9 am. Grab a light snack, get an assignment and tools, and help clean up the neighborhood!    For more information contact Ann Pearce at 206-284-0604.

Fun in Discovery Park Discovery Park, 3801 West Government Way   Saturday, September 11th, 8:30 PM -10:30 PM New Moon Hike Explore the park in the very dark. New moon means no light. Join the guided night tour through the park. Free event for ages 6 and older.   Thursday, September 16th, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Ballard Wildlife Outing     Experience some parks along the Lake Washington Ship Canal and the Puget Sound that are beautiful to visit and great for watching wildlife. Event costs $5 per person , for ages 5 and older.   Saturday, September 25th, 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM Discovery Park Bird Tour Discover the wonders of birding. Join experienced leaders as we explore for migrating birds and year-round residents in Discovery Park's many varied habitats. Free event for ages 8 and older.   Saturday, September 25th, 10:00 AM -11:30 AM Sensational Spiders  Explore some of the myths surrounding spiders and discover the facts about the important role spiders play in the community. Free event for ages 4 and older.   All children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP for each event by calling 206-386-4237.

Queen Anne Art Walk Thursday , September 16th, 6:00 PM Upper Queen Anne, Howe St & Queen Anne Ave N.   Come join the local artists showcasing their work at various businesses around upper Queen Anne. Every 3rd Thursday starting at 6pm. Look for balloons in front of the participating business locations and come meet the artists!   For more information visit http://www.seattle.gov/council/licata/artwalks/artwalks.htm# .

Tennis Anyone?    FOLKpark wants to meet with people who are interested in improving the tennis court in lower Kinnear Park.  Please contact Phil Prahst at philprahst@gmail.com or  Debi Frausto at debi4kinnear@comcast.net.

Do You Bike to Work or for Fun?   FOLKpark wants to talk to bicyclists-both commuters and recreational-about the North Trail link to the waterfront that would run through the park parallel to W. Mercer Pl. and down to the Amgen/Helix Bridge.  Please contact Fred Nolland at fnollan@hotmail.com or Debi Frausto at debi4kinnear@comcast.net.

Local Farmer's Markets   Magnolia Saturdays from 10:00AM —2:00PM, June 5—Sept. 25 Located next to the Magnolia Community Center at 2550 34th Ave W. For more information visit: http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/markets/magnolia   Queen Anne Thursdays, 3:00AM — 7:00PM, May 20—October 7 Located at W. Crockett St. at Queen Anne Ave N. For more information visit:  http://qafma.org/

The Magnolia Community Center's Book Club Every 3rd Thursday of the Month, 6:15PM — 7:30PM Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199   There are no fees for the Book Club meetings, and refreshments are provided.  Please note that all selected books are available at normal retail outlets in both print and audio versions. All are welcome!   For more information please call or e-mail Kacey at 206-406-7409 kaceykroeger@hotmail.com

Citywide Events

Dream a Sound Future Competition   Enter the first annual Dream a Sound Future Competition-a grassroots project to bring about sustainable future!   The purpose is to create the vision of a sustainable future for the Seattle and Puget Sound area and the world, focusing on climate change, social justice and happiness. Individuals, teams, artists, professionals, writers, musicians, nonprofits, community or neighborhood groups, can enter writing, poetry, business and action plans, inventions, one-act plays, short films, paintings, maps, performance pieces, campaign ads, songs, etc. for a chance to one of many grand prizes, including $500 cash, one night at Hotel Max, climbing certificates from REI and much more!   Winners will be announced at the Final Event at the Seattle Center October 10th. The registration deadline is September 10th. For more information and to register visit www.sustainableseattle.org. Contact dream@sustainableseattle.org with any questions.

Urban Forestry Open House Tuesday, September 21st, 5:30 PM -7:30 PM open house, 6:00 PM presentations City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room, 600 4th Avenue   Hosted by the City of Seattle the open house is an opportunity to hear about all of the City's efforts to expand and enhance Seattle's urban forest, including proposals to revise existing regulations for private property and street trees.  City staff will provide an overview of the City's existing policy, programs, and resources as well as the specific regulatory proposals being considered.  Staff will be available to answer questions, connect citizens with programs, and take comments on the proposals.   Also, to solicit feedback on its proposal to revise existing private property tree regulations, DPD is offering stakeholder and community groups the opportunity to host presentations and discussions on the proposal.   Groups interested in hosting presentations and discussions are encouraged to contact Brennon Staley at brennon.staley@seattle.gov <mailto:brennon.staley@seattle.gov>  or (206) 684-4625.   More information on the proposal is available at www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/trees <http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/trees> .

Free Emergency Preparedness Training Warren G Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE (Building 406, the Brig)   Seattle Office of Emergency Management is offering classes to enhance your ability to personally respond during disasters. The classes are excellent training for organized community groups—neighbors, friends, co-workers, where they can learn essential life-saving skills.   Classes include: Saturday, September 25th,  8:30 AM—3:00 PM Search & Rescue for Community Members Learn basic rescuer safety, search methods and markings, basic construction practices, utility control and safe lifting of heavy objects.   Saturday, October 16th  or December 11th, 8:30 AM—5:00 PM Disaster First Aid Dual course teaches basic first aid and CPR as well as caring for multiple injuries after a major disaster when 9-1-1 is overwhelmed or unavailable.   Saturday, November 20th, 9:00 AM—11:00 AM or 12:00 PM—2:00 PM Fire Extinguisher & Utility Control Learn dangers of fire and how to use small, portable fire extinguishers.   Classes are free, but space is limited. Registration is required.  To register, e-mail: snap@seattle.gov. Call 206-233-5076 or visit http://www.seattle.gov/emergency/events/default.htm with any further questions.

Seattle Nightlife Initiative   The Seattle Nightlife Initiative is a proposal with eight components for creating a safe and vibrant nighttime economy. The goals of the initiative are increasing public safety, growing the local economy and improving urban vibrancy. 1. Code compliance enforcement 2. Flexible liquor service hours 3. Noise ordinance enforcement 4. Security training requirements 5. Precinct community outreach 6. Professional development 7. Late-night transportation alternatives 8. Targeting public nuisances Please provide input and feedback at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/seattlenightlifeinitiative by September 15th.   For more information visit http://mayormcginn.seattle.gov/nightlife/.

PARK(ing) Day is Coming Friday, September 17th   PARK(ing) Day is an annual, one-day, global event where artists, activists, and citizens independently but simultaneously temporarily transform metered parking spots into "PARK(ing)" spaces: temporary public parks.  PARK(ing) Day was created in 2005 by Rebar - a San Francisco art collective - and was originally devised as a creative exploration of how urban public space is allocated and used.  Did you know that about 25 percent of all land in Seattle (public and private) is dedicated to automobiles?  PARK(ing) Day shows residents what their city would look like if more public space was allocated for urban parks, recreation, social interactions, and other people-centric pursuits, rather than the movement and storage of cars.   Contact Max Hepp-Buchanan, as soon as possible.  He can guide you through the permitting process and get you started on planning your PARK.  Max Hepp-Buchanan, PARK(ing) Day Coordinator, Feet First Email: max@feetfirst.info  .  Phone: 206.652.2310 .  Web: www.feetfirst.info

Arson Alert System   The Seattle Fire Department Fire Prevention Division has an Arson Alarm Hotline to report any information related to arsons around your neighborhood or business. The Seattle Fire Department and Seattle Police Department actively investigate the crime. Please report any information you believe may be related to arson on the ARSON ALARM HOTLINE at 1-800-55-ARSON. A reward may be provided for information resulting in an arson conviction. Persons providing information may remain anonymous. If you see any suspicious activity taking place, please call 911.   For more information and tips to protect your home and business , please visit www.seattle.gov/fire.

Suggest a New P-Patch Community Garden Site   P-Patch Community Gardening received extra finances with the Parks and Green Spaces Levy.  Voters passed the levy that includes $2 million for new P-Patches and other community garden developments.  Now P-Patch community gardening continues to grow in Seattle.    The P-Patch Program's primary goal with new garden development is to increase community gardening opportunities in Seattle, especially for underserved communities. A first round of projects was identified in the spring of 2009 and work on those projects is moving forward.   The second round of projects will be identified in the fall of 2010.  From now until then, the community Is welcome to suggest new potential  garden spots.    Levy-funded projects will focus on publicly-owned land in the priority areas like Queen Anne, NW West Seattle, N. Delridge, Rainier Beach, N. Beacon Hill, and Ravenna Bryant. These areas are underserved by the P-Patch Community Gardening Program, getting denser, and have relatively high percentages of under-represented populations, or are called out in the Parks and Green Spaces Levy.   If you know of a potential site that might be a good fit, please let us know.  You can submit your ideas at http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/ppatch/levyComment.htm.   During the fall, all the suggestions will be considered by a committee on the basis of strategic criteria and a racial equity approach to identify a final list.  Like all P-Patch community gardens, these projects will be public resources that build and sustain community as they are imagined, built, and cared for into the future.  Your good suggestions are a key first step.

Be Part of the Next Fifty The 1962 World's Fair was one of the most profound events in Seattle's history. It triggered an unprecedented era of innovation, inspiration and growth – and it put the eyes of the world on the Pacific Northwest. 2012, the Fair's 50th Anniversary, is a hallmark time of celebration and contemplation; and once again, a collective of passionate citizens is collaborating to bring together the global community as we pause to shape our future. For six months during 2012, Seattle will explore, debate, display and define a global vision. Engaging leading innovators from around the world and within our community, our focus will be on the examination of seven core areas where Seattle has demonstrated leadership: Themes of the Next Fifty: · Arts, Culture and Design · Sustainability · Global Health · Science and Technology · Learning · Commerce and the Innovation Economy Civic Action Your ideas will be the foundation for this celebration. Your participation will help create this extraordinary celebration and the vision for our future. Go to www.thenextfifty.org, a creation of Seattle Center Foundation, and share your ideas, your observations, your dreams and your creativity. Your passionate support will enable us to use the learnings from the last fifty years and determine what will happen in THE NEXT FIFTY. Visit us at www.thenextfifty.org

City Data Open to the Public   Sixty city of Seattle datasets are now accessible online at http://data.seattle.gov, which is part of Seattle's municipal web site.  The new site holds significant amounts of information about operations and infrastructure, such as locations of city facilities, schools, and food banks.   Data.seattle.gov is a first step in making data publicly available to meet the city of Seattle's goals for an open, transparent and accountable government.  The site initially posts datasets from My Neighborhood Map, which is a feature on the city's website, www.seattle.gov.  It will add data managed by city departments, beginning with data which is commonly requested through the public disclosure process.  Some of this data is already available on department websites, but data.seattle.gov will centralize the information on a single site.

Seattle Offers Compost Bins at Huge Discounts   The City of Seattle is making it easier for Seattleites to garden the natural way by offering huge discounts on compost bins. Seattle residents will save over $100 on high-quality compost bins while building healthy soils, and helping their plants to thrive.   Local gardeners can take advantage of three great offers: · Green Cone Food Composting Bins for food scraps: 2 cones for $40, or 1 cone for $25. Limit two per household. · Yard Waste Compost Bins for yard scraps: $25 each. Limit one per household. · Rain barrels to collect Seattle's famed rain for yard use: $65 plus tax.   Compost bins can be purchased online at www.seattle.gov/binsandbarrels or by calling (206) 684-0190. Home delivery or picked up is available at the Seattle Conservation Corps office at Sand Point/Magnuson Park, Monday - Friday from 8:30AM to 3:30PM. Sale of bins are restricted to City of Seattle residents.   For more information on composting and natural yard care, call or e-mail the Garden Hotline at (206) 633-0224 or info@gardenhotline.org.

Seattle City Light Customers Can Recycle CFL's at 2 Locations   Seattle City Light encourages it's customers to use energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs and to recycle them when it's time to dispose of them. City light has provided two recycling locations: · City Light's South Service Center, 3613 4thAve. S. (4th& Spokane) · North Service Center, 1300 N. 97th St. (97th & Stone Way) Open from 8:00AM—5:00PM, Monday- Friday. The collection locations only accept compact fluorescent bulbs, not fluorescent tube lights.   For other recycling options in the Puget Sound area, visit the Take It Back Network at http://www.takeitbacknetwork.org/ .

Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention   Terrie Johnston and Fran Tello, Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinators, are available for commercial and residential public safety talks. To schedule a new Block Watch meeting or a maintenance meeting for your block, contact Terrie Johnston at 684-4741. She offers free residential home security assessments and personal safety talks.  To schedule a business public safety talk, contact Francisco Tello at 684-4730.

Useful City Contacts   Report Graffiti - 684.7587 Abandonded Vehicles - 684.8763 Potholes - 684.7508 Streetlight Trouble - 684.7056

NSC Services

Department of Neighborhoods Closures in 2010   Due to citywide budget cuts, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and its Neighborhood Service Centers are required to close offices for 10 furlough days in 2010. The remaining schedule is as follows:       2010 Closure Dates for Furlough Tuesday, September 7 Monday, October 11 Monday, December 27

Passports Now Processed at Seven Neighborhood Service Centers in Seattle   Offering Saturday hours was a stunning success, so the Department of Neighborhoods has adding more hours and more places where you can apply for your passport.

Department of Neighborhoods Events Calendar   Now you can post your events and activities to the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) new events calendar on our website.  Just visit our events page at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/calendar, hit the link for "Submit an Event" on the upper left-hand column, read the "How to Submit..." and policy guidelines, and complete the form.*  Once your  event is submitted, it takes two-four days to have the submission approved and then it is posted to the DON website.  Not only will it appear on our calendar, but will automatically appear on the citywide calendar which gets thousands of hits a week.    *hint - when filling out the form, you can select more than one neighborhood and event type.

Neighborhood Bulletin Board   The NSC has a bulletin board with useful information about neighborhood activities.  If you would like to post something on the board, bring it by the main desk at the NSC and we will try to post it for you.

Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium Passes   Passes for the Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium are available at the NSC. These are available for low-income families with a limit of 4 per household.

Senior Discount Card Available   A discount card provided by the Seattle Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens (aged 60 or older) of businesses and organizations that give discounts and special offers to seniors.

Small Sparks Community Development Grant is Waiting!   Do you have ideas for building community that could use up to $1000 from the City's Small Sparks program? Small Sparks seeks to bring together new people. The goal is to get new people (e.g., recent immigrants, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities) involved in creative small-scale community building initiatives. For example, a Small Sparks project in the Beacon Hill neighborhood was done where people organized a paper airplane toss from a tower. If you have any ideas we would love to hear about them, and share information about the program with you! Email your ideas to Christa Dumpys at christa.dumpys@seattle.gov.

Passport Processing Available	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Ballard NSC	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	10am to 2pm
Lake City NSC	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	Closed
University NSC	10am to 5pm	10am to 5pm	10am to 5pm	10am to 5pm	10am to 5pm	10am to 2pm
Central NSC	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 5pm
Southeast NSC	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	10am to 2pm
Delridge NSC	10am to 5pm	10am to 5pm	10am to 5pm	10am to 5pm	10am to 5pm	Closed
West Seattle NSC	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	9am to 4pm	Closed

Other Community Resources

Neighborhood Blogs   Magnolia: http://www.magnoliavoice.com/ Queen Anne: http://www.queenanneveiw.com/   Interbay: http://our-interbay.org/

Queen Anne News and Magnolia News   Published every Wednesday, it covers stories affecting our community. It also contains information on upcoming events in the area. For more information check out their website at http://www.queenannenews.com/ or email them at qanews@nwlink.com.

From: Dumpys, Christa <Christa.Dumpys@seattle.gov>
Date: Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Subject: September Newsletter for Queen Anne/Magnolia NSC
To: "Dumpys, Christa" <Christa.Dumpys@seattle.gov>

See what's happening in Queen Anne, Magnolia, and Interbay in September!

 

*Community Meeting Calendar

*Business After Hours

*Bike the Bluff

*Clothing Exchange at Counterbalance Park

*Queen Anne Clean up Day

*Discovery Park activities

*Queen Anne Art Walk

*Local Farmer's Markets

*Urban Forestry Open House

*Free Emergency Preparedness Classes

*Nightlife Initiative Survey

 

...and much more!

 

 

Christa Dumpys

Neighborhood District Coordinator

City of Seattle, Department of Neighborhoods

Queen Anne/Magnolia Neighborhood Service Center

206-684-4812