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Don't forget, additional information is available at the Fremont Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) which is located at 908 N 34th St.  You can reach the NSC by telephone at 206-684-4054.  We would love to hear from you!  

Technology Matching Fund Available Once a year, the City awards funds to Seattle organizations to support the growth of a technology-healthy community through the Bill Wright Technology Matching Fund. The fund supports projects that reach technology underserved communities to address one or more of the following goals: 1) to increase technology literacy and access; 2) to provide residents with access to computers, the Internet and other information technology; and 3) to increase residents' use of technology for civic engagement and democratic participation. The fund is currently seeking applications for the 2007 grant round. The deadline is Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 5:00pm. The application and guidelines are available at Community Technology or at your Neighborhood Service Centers. The fund will award grants up to $20,000 from a total fund of $150,000. Questions? Attend a TMF Grant Information Session. Program staff and current grantees will be there to answer any questions. Learn more about the application process and grant requirements, how projects get funded and the experiences of successful applicants. Wed, January 31st                                      Thurs, February 1st Bitter Lake Community Center                       Delridge Community Center 130535 Linden Ave N                                   4501 Delridge Way SW 6:00p.m.                                                        3:00p.m.

Imagine a New Gathering Place in Your Community! Pilot project offers free technical assistance and new grant opportunity. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 10:00 a.m.- Noon The 2100 Building 2100 24th Ave. S.   PomegranateCenter is launching a new pilot project to help communities in Washington imagine and create neighborhood gathering places such as pocket parks, community gardens, bus shelters, amphitheaters, trails and more! Pomegranate Center is offering a free two-hour workshop led by the organization’s founder and director Milenko Matanovic about: • How gathering places promote neighborhood identity, social vitality and community health • Examples of successful projects • How Pomegranate Center engages community members as gathering place planners, designers, artists and builders • How this pilot project will work Pomegranate Center has successfully used its approach to help dozens of communities in the U.S. and abroad design and create meaningful, community-crafted gathering places. For more about Pomegranate Center and to view projects, go to www.pomegranate.org.   New Grant Opportunity In 2007, a panel of community leaders will select one neighborhood to receive complete planning and design services from Pomegranate Center to help make the dream of a new gathering place a reality. Application forms will be provided at the workshop.

It Happens Only Once a Year!!!!  Money is Available for Large Projects From the Neighborhood Matching fund   The Neighborhood Matching Fund provides cash resources for neighborhood initiated community building projects.  Once a year, there is an opportunity to get funding for projects that need between $15,000 and $100,000 of city funding and can be completed within 12 months.  Requests to the Large Projects Fund are made using a two-step application process: first, is the submittal of a ‘Letter of Intent’ due February 5, and second is the ‘Large Projects Fund Application’ due two months later on April 9.  Large Project applications cannot be accepted without first submitting a Letter of Intent.    Who Can Apply: Neighborhood-based organizations of residents or businesses. Local, community-based organizations that advocate for the interests of people of color. Ad-hoc groups of neighbors who form a committee solely for the purpose of carrying out a specific project. All applicant groups must have an open membership and must actively seek involvement from area residents and/or businesses. Contact Allynn Ruth at 206-684-0301, or Garry Owens at 206-684-0718 for more details.

Free tax assistance at The Seattle Public Library Several Seattle Public Libraries will offer free tax assistance from January to April. Trained volunteers will be available to prepare simple personal tax returns. The service is not available for business tax returns, tax returns involving stock or real estate transactions, or other complicated returns. Tax forms and publications are not available at all locations. Please call before visiting to confirm availability. For more information, visit Seattle Public library . Users may download most forms and publications from the IRS Web site .

Special Elections is February 6th Visit King County Election for information on voter registration, polling locations, and ballot measures.

34 Unique Museums of King County 34 Unique Museums of King County partner with History House of Greater Seattle to share their wonderfully eclectic mixture of historical interests at this exhibit. The exhibit is meant to be an introduction and guide to your future exploration of these special museums. The exhibition will run from February 3rd through September 2nd - Labor Day Weekend - 2007. We hope to see you on the 3rd of February in time for the 2:00pm greeting.  For list of participating museums, visit History House .

Improvements to Green Lake Park Third Public Meeting   Tuesday,  February 6th, 2007 6-7:30 p.m. Green Lake Library 7364 E. Green Lake Drive N.   Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to the third public meetings to discuss planned improvements at Green Lake Park. At the upcoming meeting, Parks staff will present the final proposal for improving the areas around Green Lake Community Center and across from the Hearthstone Apartments. The proposal responds to neighborhood plan recommendations and comments made during the first two meetings

Lower Woodland Playfield #2 Lighting Replacement Public Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Solid Ground in Wallingford(formerly Fremont Public Association) 1501 N 45th St., First Floor Meeting Room. Stop by to provide input to help Parks understand the current needs of users and neighbors, and to learn about the new lighting system. Contact Kim Baldwin at (206)615-0810 or kim.baldwin@seattle.gov for additional information. Visit Lower Woodland Playfield #2 Lighting Replacement website as well.

Fremont Chamber of Commerce February Luncheon Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Noon -1 p.m. Hale's Brewery and Pub 4301 Leary Way NW The Fremont Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be held at Hale's Brewery and Pub.  The guest speakers will be Miriam Reiss from Spirited Marketing "Marketing Makeovers: 5 Jumpstart Strategies for Creating An Irresistibly Attractive Marketing Message." And we will also have a very brief talk from Kenzie Little from The Seattle Supersonics/Seattle Storm promoting an upcoming "Hometown Chamber Night." Please RSVP by calling 206.632.1500, or email to fccdirector@qwest.net.

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.

Fremont Library February Programs 731 N. 35th St. Fremont Toddler Story Time Thursdays: 2/1/2007, 2/8/2007, 2/15/2007 (There will be no story time on Feb. 22) 11:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, music and other fun activities. Fremont Talk Time - ESL conversation group Tuesdays: 2/6/2007, 2/13/2007, 2/20/2007, 2/27/2007 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 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 put on in partnership with Literacy Source. No registration is necessary. Call 206-684-4084 for more information. Fremont Evening Book Group Tuesday: 2/13/07 6:30 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. This month's title: "Remembering Babylon" by David Malouf In the 1840´s, Gemmy, a white British cabin boy, is cast ashore in Australiaand adopted by the Aboriginals. When he emerges 16 years later into the newly developing white colonies, the inhabitants distrust him and Gemmy finds himself caught between two worlds. This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Lake Union District Community Meeting Calendar Get involved in your Neighborhood!  For more information on community organizations and meeting places, please call the Fremont Neighborhood Service Center at 206.684.4054 Lake Union District Council   February 5th, 6-8 pm 908 N 34th St     South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council February 6th,  4-6 pm Armory, 860 Terry Ave N Wallingford Community Council  February 7th, 7-9 pm                                             Good Shepherds Center, 4649 Sunny Side Av Cascade Community Council    February 21st, 6-7:30 pm                                          Scott Kerner House, 514 Minor Ave N Eastlake Community Council               February 12th, 7-9 pm  TOPS Seward School, 2500 Franklin Ave E Fremont Neighborhood Council February 26th, 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 available 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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