Don't forget! There is plentiful 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!

Free Trees for Your Neighborhood The Tree Fund, a component of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, provides trees to neighborhood groups to enhance the City's urban forest. The City provides the trees, and neighbors share the work of planting and caring for the trees. Tree Fund projects are a great way to build a stronger sense of community. Trees . . . - Absorb carbon dioxide emissions and filter air pollution. - Help soften the edges of the urban landscape and frame residential streets. - Reduce noise pollution. - Provide shade and help cool the street in warm weather. - Provide habitat for birds and wildlife. Who Can Apply: Groups of neighbors that represent a minimum of 5 households on the block can receive trees for planting strips on residential streets. How the Tree Fund Works: Neighbors can request 10 to 40 trees for their projects, selecting from a list of varieties determined by the City Arborist. Before deliveries are made, participants must attend a training session provided by the City. Trees are delivered in the fall to a requested spot near the planting site. To match the City's contribution of free trees, neighbors must organize the planting effort, provide necessary tools, and be responsible for watering and maintaining their trees. This contribution from neighbors helps meet the community building objectives of the Tree Fund. For more information and an application, visit: http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/treefund.htm You're invited! Cascade People's Center Annual Block Party Tuesday, August 1st 4-8 p.m. 309 Pontius Ave. N Seattle WA 98109 Free BBQ, Live music, children's activities, resource tables. Questions? Call Cascade People's Center @ 206.587.0320 and ask for Myla or Abby. The  Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement(SDEIS) is now available for your review This document updates the draft 2004 Draft EIS and provides new information about the project. In this document, you will learn about: -Changes made to the two alternatives: tunnel and elevated structure -Three new construction plans for both alternatives -Two new design choices proposed for north of the Battery Street Tunnel The SDEIS comment period will end on September 22, 2006.  Public Hearings will be held on: September 7, 2006                                               September 12, 2006 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm                                               5:00pm to 8:00 pm  Plymouth Congregational Church                        Madison Middle School September 13, 2006                                             September 14, 2006   5:00 pm to 8:00 pm                                               4:00pm to 7:00 pm    Ballard Community Center                                  Plymouth Congregational Church How to get the Document: The SDEIS is available online at www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/viaduct. Free CDs of the SDEIS and summaries or printed copies of the SDEIS for purchase are available by contacting: Margaret Kucharski Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project 999 Third Ave, Suite 2424 Seattle, WA 98104-4019 206-382-6356 If you would like to review the SDEIS and related appendices at a City of Seattle Public library, the following branches have a copy: Ballard, Capitol Hill, Central, Delridge, and North East. Additionally, copies are available at all City of Seattle Neighborhood Service Centers. Cascade Park Summer Concerts-Free Music Fridays August 25th , 2006-12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ Cascade Park 333 Pontius Ave N Featuring Marco de Carvalho Trio- Brazilian Jazz!! Call 206-587-0320 for details A Summer Concert Series: Music in the Sculpture Garden Every Sunday 2:00-4:00 p.m. (FREE, Open to the Public) @ History House of Greater Seattle, 790 N. 34th St in Fremont August 6th A Raging Zepher/Percy Hilo August 13th Folk Voice Band/ Squirrel Butter August 20th Eddie Jay Williams & Georgia Brown with Susan Welch & Billy Forester August 27th Clem Daddy/Mike Buchman Fremont Library August programs 731 N. 35th St. Talk Time - 8/1 , 8/8, & 8/15 (2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) 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- 8/1 (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) Title: The Moor’s Last Sigh by Salman Rushdie This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (except holidays). Contact information:  Fremont Branch, 206-684-4084   Toddler Story Time -8/3, 8/10, 8/17 (11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, music and other fun activities. This group meets Thursdays at 11 a.m. (there will be no story time on 8/24 or 8/31). Contact information:  Fremont Branch, 206-684-4084   Puss in Boots Puppet Show- 8/9 (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Follow the story of the poor miller’s son and his amazing cat, as Snapdragon Puppet Productions brings this delightful European tale to life with humor, fun, and lots of audience participation. This event will feature Snapdragon’s imaginative combination of rod, hand and glove puppets, ensuring a fascinating time for all. For ages 3 and up. Seating is limited. Doors open at 1:45 p.m. Contact information: Fremont Branch, 206-684-4084. 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 Also, if you would like to be removed from this publication please email  yun.pitre@seattle.gov with your name and email address and we will make sure you are removed from the list.

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