October E~News

Don't forget! There is a lot of information available at the Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) which is located in Fremont at 908 N. 34th Street. You can also call the NSC at 206.684.4054. We'd love to hear from you!

Put your ideas into action! Small and Simple Project Applications are due October 2, 2006   Do you have ideas of how to improve your community and make it a better place?Groups of people can apply for up to $15,000 for community building projects through the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods' Neighborhood Matching Fund. To find out how you and your neighbors can get involved, call us at 684-0719 or visit us at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf .

Changes are coming to the marked crosswalks on Stone Way North Open House October 10th, 2006 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. University House at Wallingford Olympic Auditorium at Lobby  Level What changes are being proposed? SDOT is proposing a 'road diet' or reduction in the number of motor vehicle lanes on Stone Way North between N 34th Street and North 50th Street to improve safety at marked crosswalks. If a road diet is not implemented, these marked crosswalks will be removed. When? Changes would occur in 2007 or 2008 depending on the scheduling of a planned repaving project on Stone Way North between N 34th St and N 45th St. The segment between N 45th St and N 50th St would be constructed by SDOT crews and would likely occur in 2007. How can I submit my comments ? Please submit comments online at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/cwp_comment.htm or leave a message at (206) 615-1608.

2007 Neighborhood and Community Arts (NAC) Program Deadline: 5 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2006 Festivals and events color the character of Seattle's neighborhoods. The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs' Neighborhood and Community Arts program supports and encourages the work of Seattle's neighborhood arts councils and community stewardship groups that produce recurring festivals or events that promote arts and cultural participation. The NAC program is an opportunity for the city to invest in vibrant cultural work in communities throughout Seattle. Funding in the amount of $1,200 is provided to support direct project expenses for events occurring in 2007. For more information, contact Michelle Blackmon, (206) 733-9576.

We invite you to participate in planning for skateparks in Seattle Do you know what these are? Skate Dot, Skatespot, District Skatepark, Regional Skatepark Come to one of the public meetings and comment on the draft list of sites under consideration. Monday, October 2nd 6:30-8:30 p.m. Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St Thursday, October 5th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW Saturday, October 7 1:00-3:00 p.m. Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE

Interested in seeing the condition of the Viaduct first hand? Join WSDOT for a morning hard hat tour of the Alaskan Way Viaduct on October 14th, 2006 while it's closed for the semi-annual inspection. Find out about the project from the engineers leading the effort. Get the facts on the cut-and-cover tunnel and elevated structure alternatives, cost estimates and funding, and learn the latest on construction plans. Please RSVP to viaduct@wsdot.wa.gov by Friday, October 6th with 'October viaduct tour' in the subject line or leave a message at (206) 269-4421. More information will be sent in a confirmation email or return phone message once you RSVP. Space is limited. Please note that for safety purposes, no children will be allowed on the tour.

Fremont Library October programs 731 N. 35th St.   Talk Time - ESL Conversation Group Tuesdays Oct. 3 - 31 2:30 pm - 4 pm Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English.  This drop-in program is for learners at all levels. The group meets every Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. (as scheduled). For more information call 206-386-4148. This program is presented in partnership with Literacy Source.   Evening Book Group Tuesday Oct. 3 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Title: "World's Fair" by E.L. Doctorow 1930s New York is seen through the eyes of an impressionable young boy whose greatest desire is to go to the World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York . This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (except holidays).   Egyptian Poetry Reading Tuesday Oct. 24th 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Egyptian Poet Maged Zaher, recipient of the KingCounty4Culture Grant, will read his translations of contemporary Egyptian poetry at the Fremont Branch Library on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Zaher was born and raised in Cairo , Egypt , and came to the U.S. to pursue a degree in engineering. His original poetry has been published in magazines such as the "Columbia Poetry Review," and "New American Writing," and his translations of Egyptian poetry may be read in forthcoming publications. He has held poetry seminars in local schools and has been a guest reader at numerous venues including Bumbershoot, the Seattle Poetry Festival and Evergreen College . This event is free, no reservations or tickets are required.   Preschool Story Time Tuesdays Oct. 3 - 31 1:30 pm - 2 pm Preschoolers, parents and caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, music, drama and other fun activities. This group meets Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. (as scheduled).   Lapsit Story Time Thursdays Oct. 5 - 26 12 pm - 12:30 PM Join us for a 4-session program just for babies and their big folks! Lapsit Story Time combines reading, singing, playing and socializing for the youngest library users (birth to 12 month olds.) Parent education on growth and development is included in each session. Please call to register 206-684-4084 during open hours. This group meets Thursdays at noon (as scheduled).   Toddler Story Time Thursdays Oct. 5, 19, 26 11 am - 11:30 am Toddlers, parents and caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, music and other fun activities.  This group meets Thursdays at 11 am (as scheduled)   Fire Fighter Story Time Thursday Oct. 12 11 am - 11:30 am Toddlers, preschoolers, parents and caregivers are invited to a special story time highlighting Fire Prevention Month. Seattle firefighters will read books about fire safety and display some of their firefighting equipment. Deputy Chief James Woodbury will be a Special Guest Reader along with the scheduled fire crew!

Lake Union District Community Meeting Calendar Get involved in your Neighborhood!  For more information on community orgarnizations and meeting places please call the Fremont Neighborhood Service Center at 206.684.4054 Lake Union District Council October 2nd, 6-8 pm 908 N. 34th Street    South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council October 3rd,  4-6 pm Armory, 860 Terry Ave N Wallingford Community Council  October 4th, 7-9 pm                                             Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunny Side Ave  Eastlake Community Council              October 10th, 7-9 pm  TOPS Seward School, 2500 Franklin Ave Cascade Community Council    October 18th, 6-7:30 pm                                          Scott Kerner House, 514 Minor Ave N Fremont Neighborhood Council October 23rd, 7-9 pm History House, 790 N. 34th St

It's Pothole Season! Call 684-ROAD to report potholes. The City is committed to responding to these reports within 2 business days.

City of Seattle 2006 Comprehensive Plan Available Seattle's 2006 updated Comprehensive Plan is now available. Printed copies are available from the DPD Public Resource Center, 20th floor of Seattle Municipal Tower at 700 Fifth Ave, (206) 684-8467. Copies of the replacement pages are free and the complete plan costs $15. The complete updated plan is also available on CD for free. For more information on the 2006 updates or to download only the replacement pages, visit the Comp Plan annual amendment website at www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/compplanannual . An electronic version of the complete updated Comp Plan is also available online at www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/compplan . Questions?If you have questions about the Comp Plan, please contact: DPD Comp Plan Staff (206) 684-8380 compplan@seattle.gov

Small Sparks Community Development Grant is Waiting!   Do you have ideas for building community that could use up to $250 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.  If you have any ideas we would love to hear about them, and share information about the program with you! Email us your ideas at yun.pitre@seattle.gov .

Stop into the Fremont Neighborhood Service Center! We Have Available...... Neighborhood Programs and Services New pamphlets covering the City of Seattle's Neighborhood Programs and Services are now available.  It includes information regarding the Neighborhood Matching Fund, P-Patch program, Historic Preservation and more North Seattle Herald-Outlook News Published every Wednesday, it covers stories affecting our community. It also contains information on upcoming events in the area Senior Discount Card and Directory now Available A directory and 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 Woodland Park Zoo & Seattle Aquarium Passes Passes for the Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium are available at the NSC. These are only for low-income families and there is a limit of 4 per households . Always Available Information on City Service Neighborhood Events and Services  City and other job opportunities  Community and Neighborhood Organization contacts Crime Prevention and Block Watch materials                  Heating and Utility Assistance List of local food banks     Land Use and Zoning Information   Application Forms Passport   Voter Registration Accident Reports           Business License  Other Services Public Meeting Room Available

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