Don't forget! There is far more 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!

2007-2008 Budget priorities: The people will decide The Council encourages everyone to become involved Seattle – The City Council will hold a series of Town Hall Special Meetingsin neighborhoods throughout the city to hear what Seattle residents feel should be the priorities of the City’s 2007-2008 Biennial Budget. These meetings, co-sponsored bySeattle’s City Neighborhood Council, present an opportunity for community members to be heard. “We’re optimistic but cautious about the region’s economic forecast, knowing there will be adverse impacts from Federal cuts and changes in the State’s B&O tax structure in 2008,” saidCouncilmember Richard McIver, chair of the Budget Committee. “Some crucialSeattle levies are running out and this means we face even tougher decisions. So come to the meeting that’s closest to your home and tell us what you think should be our priorities as we work to build a sustainable city budget.” Councilmember McIver wants to hear all community concerns at the top of the 2007-2008 budget process so he can assure stated priorities from the communities come first. The Council hopes to present the proposed budget priorities resolution Monday, May 15th.  The full schedule for the Budget process is posted on Councilmember McIver’s website at http://www.seattle.gov/council/mciver/. Below, is the list of meetings, their locations and times. Date Location Address Monday, April 24, 6 PM - 8 PM Eckstein Middle School Auditorium 3003 NE 75th Wednesday, April 26, 6 PM - 8 PM West Seattle Senior Center 4217 SW Oregon Street Monday, May 8, 6 PM - 8 PM Ballard NW Senior Center 5429 32nd Ave NW Tuesday, May 9, 6 PM - 8 PM Asian Counseling and Referral Service (interpreters will be provided) 720 8th Ave. S, Suite 200 Wednesday, May 10, 6 PM - 8 PM New Holly 7054 32nd Ave S. #207

You Are Invited to the Open House Meeting The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has been working with the Seattle Planning Commission and focus groups, made up of building and design professionals and community representatives, to identify issues to address as part of the department's efforts to update the Multifamily Code. The public is invited to provide input on the recommendations and the overall project at an open house: May 3, 2006 5:30 to 8 p.m. presentation begins at 6 p.m. Bertha Knight Landes Room, 1st floor City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave. The goals of the Multifamily Code update are to: Help create high quality multifamily neighborhoods through development flexibility; encourage new investment in a variety of housing types, including affordable housing; support Comprehensive and Neighborhood Plan objectives; and make the code easier to use and understand. Preliminary recommendations and background documents are now available on DPD's website: http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/multifamily_code_update/ . To obtain a hard copy of the recommendations, or if you have questions email multifamily@seattle.gov or call Mike Podowski, DPD Planner, at 386-1988.

2006 SDOT Construction Projects OnLine Map Mayor Greg Nickels kicked off the 2006 Seattle road construction season with an interactive online map that highlights planned or on-going work around the city.  The city currently plans to pave 79.5 lane miles; build 10 new sidewalks and improve 17 more; install or upgrade traffic signals at 12 intersections; paint three bridges; improve about 30 stairways and 60 street crossings; and to install about 200 curb ramps. To view the map, click http://seattle.gov/transportation/2006majorconstructionmap.htm.

Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Healthy Aging Fair May 11 10:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Central Building, 810 Third Avenue(between Columbia & Marion) The Healthy Aging Fair, held during Older American Month (May), will provide senior citizens and Baby Boomers with information and resources related to aging, such as nutrition, fitness, health promotion, home safety, Medicare Part D prescription benefits, hospice, and meaningful social and volunteer opportunities. At the Fair, you can have your cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose levels checked for free. Also available for free are body fat analysis, posture/spine screenings and mini-massages. Healthy snacks and bottled water will be offered.  Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Place: Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Central Building, 810 Third Avenue Info: Call Cynthia Ellison at (206) 233-2781

Coffee Hours at the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens @ Central Building, 810 3rd Avenue (between Columbia & Marion) Thursday, May 18 • 10–11 a.m. Special Guest : Councilmember Tom Rasmussen Prior to his election to the Council, Tom Rasmussen was director of the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens. He chairs the Council’s Housing, Human Services and Health Committee and serves on the Urban Development and Planning Committee and Transportation Committee. Thursday, June 15 • 10–11 a.m. Special Guest : Council President Nick Licata In addition to serving as President, Nick Licata chairs the Council’s Public Safety, Governmental Relations and Arts Committee and serves on the Environment, Emergency Management and Utilities Committee and Energy and Technology Committee. For information about other events for seniors, contact the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens at (206) 684-0500. Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens • 810 Third Avenue, Suite 350 • Seattle WA 98104| For Metro Rider Information, call (206) 553-3000.

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

2006/2007 Citizens Information Guide Available Online You can find the 2006/2007 City of Seattle Citizens Information Guide online.  The information is updated every three months.  Find this on line at http://www.seattle.gov/CitizenService/infoguide.htm. You can also download the guide at http://www.seattle.gov/CitizenService/infoguide.pdf.

Fremont Library May programs 731 N. 35th St. Preservation Month Exhibit and Kick-off Reception May 6, 2006 The Fremont Historical Society and the Fremont Library present a photo display celebrating the preservation and adaptive reuse of historic Fremont buildings. This feature will be on view from May 6-31. Free coffee and cookies will be served at the kick-off reception on May 6 from 1pm - 2 pm. Talk Time - ESL Conversation Group - May 2-30, 2006 Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English. This 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 - May 2, 2006 Title: The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahir This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (except holidays) Toddler Story Time May 4-25, 2006 Toddlers and their grownups are invited to enjoy stories, music and other fun activities. This group meets Thursdays at 11 a.m. Lapsit Story Time May 4-25, 2006 For parents and babies birth to 12 months: an informative story time filled with songs, games, books and interesting developmental milestones for this wonderful age. This group meets Thursday at noon.  Registration is required, as well as one adult per baby as there are a lot of interactive activities. Please call 206-684-4084 to sign up.

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            May 1st, 6-8pm 908 N. 34th Street    South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council May 2nd, 4-6pm Armory, 860 Terry Ave N Wallingford Community Council  May 3rd, 7-9PM                                             Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunny Side Ave N Eastlake Community Council              May 9th,7-9PM TOPS Seward School, 2500 Franklin Ave Cascade Community Council    May 17th, 6-7:30PM                                            Scott Kerner House, 514 Minor Ave N Fremont Neighborhood Council May 29th, 7-9PM History House, 790 N. 34th St

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 Passes Passes for the Woodland Park Zoo 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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