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. |
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| 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 Heather Trim's home, 206-352-0219
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
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 2801 34th Avenue W Contact: Frank Gaul ftgaul@earthlink.net
INTERBAY:
Interbay Neighborhood Association No September Meeting |
Community Events |
| Business After Hours Thursday, September 9th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Seattle Bank, 190 Queen Anne Avenue N
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.
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 |
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.
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
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 |
| 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 · 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. |
| 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 |
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 SeattleOffering 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.
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| 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. |
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
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