January E~News

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 !

Report wind and flooding damage   Seattle residents with storm-related damage are urged to contact the King County Citizen Damage Report Hotline at 1-800-523-5044. Residents are urged to document damage with photographs as reported information will be used to assist the state of Washington in its request for federal disaster assistance. Seattle residents and businesses still recovering from the damage caused by the November rainstorm are urged to report all damage to the Federal Emergency Management Agency at 1-800-621-3362. For additional information, contact Regional Public Information Network .

Community Building Opportunity for Seattle’s Neighbors Are you interested in becoming involved in your community?  Are you looking to contribute time and give back to your neighborhood?    WHAT:  The combined District Councils of Seattle are hosting a leadership forum, with Councilmember Sally Clark as keynote speaker. Entitled “Community Brainstorm—Community Building for Seattle ’s Neighbors,” several panels will have members give presentations on the following topics: Identifying and mobilizing others on important issues Raising money and generating in-kind contributions Finding and motivating volunteers  Outreach and publicity   Panel presentations will be followed by break-out sessions on each topic.    WHEN:  Saturday, January 27th from 9 am-noon.   WHERE:  Bertha Landes Knight Room at City Hall, 5 th Ave. and James St .   Free childcare will be provided onsite for a limited number of children.  Be sure to give us advance notice. Free bus fare will be provided for up to 50 people. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Karen Ko, Northeast District Coordinator, at 206-233-3732.

Neighborhood Matching Fund:  Large Projects FundTechnical Assistance Workshops Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Thursday, January 11, 2007  6:30—7:30 pm 6:30—7:30 pm Beacon Hill Library Lake City Library 2821 Beacon Avenue South 12501 28th Avenue  NE  Come learn about the Large Projects Fund including: • How to write a winning application • The two-step application process • Community matching requirements For more information, please contact Wendy Watson at 206-684-0719.

Put your ideas into action! Small and Simple Project Applications are due January 16, 2007   Do you have ideas of how to improve your community and make it a better place?  Groups 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 206-684-0719 or visit us at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf .

Cascade People's Center January Events Support the Cascade People's Center Tuesday, January 16th at the Comedy Underground for a Non-Profit Comedy Night! Money raised will benefit the Cascade People's Center. Tickets available at the door and pre-sale tickets are available online at www.nonprofitcomedy.com/seattle/. For more information call Joseph at 206-587-0320. Join the Cascade People's Center for a night filled with singing, dancing, and poetry at our Family Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night! The event is on Friday, January 26th. Doors open at 6:00pm. Interested in performing? Contact Daniel at 206-587-0320.

Energy and Utility Assistance Get help with your utility bills! The City of Seattle's Utility Assistance Program helps eligible low-income families, seniors, and adults with disabilities keep utility payments current. Emergency funds help eligible Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities customers who face electrical and water disconnection. For information, call 206-684-0268.  Interpretation services available.

Coffee Hours at the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens CentralBuilding 810 3 rd Ave (between Columbia & Marion) January 18th 10-11 am Special Guest: Councilmember Jan Drago   Councilmember Jan Drago has served on the Seattle City Council since 1994.  She chairs the Council's Transportation Committe and serves as vice-chair of the Parks, Education, Libraries & Labor Committee.   For information about other events for seniors, contact the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens at 206-684-0500.

Fremont Library January Programs 731 N. 35th St. Toddler Story Time Thursday: 1/04, 1/11, 1/18 11-11:30 am (There will be no story time on January 25th) Toddlers, their families and caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, music and other fun activities. Talk Time - ESL Conversation Group Tuesdays: 1/09, 1/16,  1/23, 1/30 2:30- 4pm Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English. The program is for beginning to advanced level learners. This event is coordinated in partnership with Literacy Source. No registration is necessary. Call 206-684-4084 for more information.    Fremont Evening Book Group Tuesday: 1/09 6:30-7:45pm This month´s title, "Talking to High Monks in the Snow" by Lydia Minatoya is a memoir by an American-born daughter of Japanese immigrants. Minatoya traveled to Asia and learned about a history and culture she had never encountered before. An American Library Association Notable Book. This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm (as scheduled).

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 Wallingford Community Council  January 3rd, 7-9 pm                                             Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunny Side Ave  Lake Union District Council            January 8th, 6-8 pm 908 N 34th St    South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council January 9th,  4-6 pm Armory, 860 Terry Ave N Cascade Community Council    January, 17th, 6-7:30 pm                                          Scott Kerner House, 514 Minor Ave N Eastlake Community Council              January 16th, 7-9 pm  TOPS Seward School, 2500 Franklin Ave E Fremont Neighborhood Council January 29th, 7-9 pm History House, 790 N 34th St

It's Pothole Season! Call 206- 684-ROAD to report potholes. The City is committed to responding to reports within two business days.

Small Sparks Community Development Fund 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 as well as sharing program information with you! Email us your ideas at yun.pitre@seattle.gov .

Visit the Fremont Neighborhood Service Center! We Have Available... Neighborhood Programs and Services New pamphlets are availabe that explain the City of Seattle's Neighborhood Programs and Services.  Included is 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 Provided by the Seattle Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens (aged 60 and older) is a discount card and directory 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 Services 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 Passports   Voter registration Accident reports           Business license  Other Services * Public meeting room available.  Call 206-684-4054 or email yun.pitre@seattle.gov  for more information.

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