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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!  

Neighborhood Policing Open Houses You are invited to attend an open house to learn about the Neighborhood PolicingPlan outlined in Mayor's 2007 State of the City Address. You will have an opportunity to meet with various City of Seattle representatives who can answer your public safety questions. Information booths with city officials will be available to provide information and answer any questions about public safety and the new neighborhood policing strategy. Also Information will be available about: Ø      Code Enforcement Ø      Emergency Preparedness (SNAP) Ø       Pedestrian and Bike Safety Ø       Illegal Dumping / Graffiti Hotline Date Time Location April 3, 2007 6-7:30 p.m. Van Asselt Community Center 2820 S. Myrtle St April 10, 2007 6-7:30 p.m. Magnolia Community Center 2550 34 th Ave W April 25, 2007 6-7:30 p.m. Woodland Park Zoo- ARC building 5500 Phinney Ave N

Seattle's Annual Spring Clean Event Spring Clean is Seattle's premier clean up event and part of Mayor Greg Nickels' Clean and Green Seattle initiative. Now in its 21st year, Spring Clean provides opportunities for citizens to clean up Seattle's public open spaces of their choice with city support. Typical projects undertaken by citizens include litter pick ups, invasive plant removal, storm drain stenciling, graffiti removal, and general area beautification. City support includes planning assistance, tools, gloves, safety vests, disposal bags, transfer station passes, and waste pick ups. Once again, Seattle Public Utilities is partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods on the event. So if you have a project that needs some clean up work, as long as it is on City of Seattle property, we can help! Spring Clean begins Saturday, April 1st, 2007 and runs through Sunday June 3rd, 2007. If you are interested in participating, please complete and mail in the registration form (pdf) to be eligible for resource support. For additional information, visitSeattle Public Utilities Spring Clean .

Construction Alert - Street Paving Work Coming Soon to Denny, Dexter, and Mercer!   The City’s Arterial Asphalt and Concrete Program resurfaces a number of streets each year. Denny Way ,Dexter Avenue N , and Mercer Street are scheduled for 2007. The City’s Arterial Asphalt and Concrete Program resurfaces a number of streets each year. Denny Way, Dexter Avenue N , andMercer Street are scheduled for 2007. This project is funded by the “Bridging the Gap” Transportation Initiative approved by Seattle voters in November 2006.   Project Description:   This project will improve the pavement condition along the arterials as outlined below and will improve accessibility by upgrading existing and installing new curb ramps to meet current standards. In general, the paving will involve grinding the top two inches of the asphalt surface, repairing the concrete base pavement where needed, and then re-paving with a two-inch asphalt overlay. Some concrete panel replacement will also be necessary.   Tentative Schedule by Location: • Dexter Avenue N from Denny Way to Mercer Street (late April to early June). • Mercer Street from Queen Anne Avenue N to 5th Avenue N (late May to early July). • Denny Way from 1st Avenue N to 9th Avenue N (late June to mid September).   If you would like more project information, or would like to receive e-mail updates, please visit SDOT’s website at http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/denny_dexter_mercer_pave.htm .

2007 Neighborhood Business District Project Funding Opportunity Office of Economic Development's Neighborhood Business District Support Program is soliciting proposals from non-profit organizations interested in completing projects and/or providing services that benefit a Seattle neighborhood business district. This project funding opportunity is designed to help neighborhood business district organizations develop and attain their goals of growing and strengthening the business community in their neighborhoods. Deadline: Responses are due at 5:00 pm on April 6, 2007. For questions about this RFP, please contact Karen Selander at 206-733-9256 orkaren.selander@seattle.gov. Click herefor the complete RFP (pdf).Click here for the Application for Funding (word document).

South Lake Union Chamber's Official Launch Celebration Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rock Salt, onLake Union 1232 Westlake Ave N Keynote Speaker is Carolyn Kelly, President and COO of Seattle Times Co. Seating is limited. Please RSVP tojason@sluchamber.org or 547-2577. Cost: $20 SLU chamber members, $25 non members. Check www.sluchamber.orgregarding online payment. Payment will be accepted at the door also .

Fremont Neighborhood Awareness Event(Organized by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Hosted by Adobe Inc.)   Tuesday,April 10, 2007 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adobe Building ( 701 N 34 thSt @ Adobe University room) The event willfocus on buildingawareness of thedifferent groups andorganizations in Fremont , and to provide information on how to keep your business or residence safe from burglary, vandalism etc…We will be handing out packets of useful information that you can use to keep yourself and your property safe. Please contact Michael Jerrett at 632.1500 or fccdirector@qwest.net for additional information.

Fremont Chamber of Commerce April Meeting Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Tutta Bella, 4411 Stone Way North   Jimmy Scarpello from Urbanhood.com will introduce a Neighborhood Business Promotional website launching in May.   Please RSVP by calling 206.632.1500, or email to fccdirector@qwest.net .

Ernst Park Sculptural Safety Barrier Project Community Presentation   Wednesday, April 4, 2007 6 - 7 p.m. Fremont Branch Library 731 N 35th St . Seattle artist Jenny Heishman is designing a sculptural safety barrier for the center of Ernst Park. The barrier will run along the curved curb on the northwest side of the parks grand staircase. While This artful addition to the park will not only enhance the overall safety, it will also add a striking new element to the park. Ernst Park is a relatively new city park. Purchased in 2003, and developed with Pro Parks Levy monies, the .17-acre park features a central plaza, amphitheater, grand staircase, ADA access, plantings and irrigation. It is located adjacent to the Fremont Branch Library. For more information, contact: Kelly Davidson, Public Art Project Manager at684-0998 or kelly.davidson@seattle.gov. Or visit the project Web site:www.seattle.gov/parks/proparks/projects/fremontparkdevelopment.htm

I-5 Colonnade Park Work Party Saturday, April 7th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at far NW corner of the park(just belowLakeview Blvd., between Newtonand Howe Street   Work activities include spreading mulch on weeded areas, and saving trees from the smothering ivy and clematis.    For questions or to be added to the notification list, contact Dan Kelley-Petersen atkellersen@comcast.net or 318-7050x303448.

Hamilton Middle School/Wallingford Playfield Open House Thursday, April 5, 2007 7 p.m. to 9 p.m . Hamilton Library, 1610 N 41st Street, 2nd Floor   Seattle Public Schools will be holding a public open house for the public to review and comment on Seattle Schools’ proposals for impacts to Wallingford Playfield associated with the Hamilton renovation. Seattle Public Schools is proposing to install a ground-source heat pump system to heat and cool the renovated building without using fossil fuels or adding pollutants to the air – installation of the system would require doing some construction in the open grass field at the west end of Wallingford Playfield. The school playground will also be rebuilt, and Seattle Public Schools is asking for input on the connection of the school to the park. Please drop by to ask questions and to comment on the renovation plans. The open house will be followed up by a period of internet voting and a summary open house in early May to discuss the findings of the polls.   If you’d like to be kept updated regarding this project, or if you have any questions, concerns or comments, please contact the Hamilton Project Manager, Michael Romero at 206.254.7973, or mbromero@heery.com.

Design the Future of Seattle Center   Be part of shaping the future ofSeattle Center during a series of community meetings, April 16 – 19. Share your ideas for the Seattle Center campus with the Century 21 Committee, a citizen group appointed by Mayor Greg Nickels to help chart the course of Seattle Center for the next 20 years.   View design possibilities inspired by input from other meetings, and let us know what you think before the committee makes recommendations later this year.   Date Time Location Monday, April 16   7pm – 8:30pm Rainier Community Center , 4600 38th Ave. S Tuesday, April 17   6pm – 7:30pm Shaw Room on the Seattle Center campus Wednesday, April 18   7pm – 8:30pm   Youngstown Cultural Arts Center 4408 Delridge Way SW Thursday, April 19   6pm – 7:30pm   Greenwood Library 8016 Greenwood Ave. N   For more information visit the Century 21 link at http://www.seattlecenter.com or call 206-684-7200

What You Can Do to Reduce Global Warming When we make everyday choices to be part of the solution to climate change, we make a big difference.  And when we pool our resources, and work together, we achieve things we could never have achieved alone. The City of Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund has designated a specific source of funding to support YOU and your neighbors in making your local climate protection dream a reality-and to have fun and build community while doing it! Since cars and trucks are thesingle biggest contributor toclimate disruption in Seattle, creative strategies thathelp us go car-free or make driving more efficient and cleaner are winning climate protection actions.  Likewise, there are many innovative money-saving, life-enhancing and climate-protecting ways to save energy - electricity and natural gas.   Who is eligible to apply for funding? - Neighborhood-based organizations of residents or of 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 designing and carrying out a specific project When is the deadline? The Neighborhood Matching Fund accepts funding applications in four rounds each calendar year.  Deadlines are firm.  Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on the date of the deadline.  The submission deadlines for the Small and Simple fund for 2007 are: - April 2nd - July 9th - October 1st How much funding may be requested? Projects seeking funding under the Small and Simple grant program may request up to $15,000. These projects should be able to be completed in six months or less. What is the application process? The first step in the application process is to speak with a Neighborhood Matching Fund project manager to discuss your idea and learn more about the process!   Call206-684-0464 to set up an appointment or find out where and when the next technical assistance workshop is offered.  For general information about this or other community-building opportunities, or to download application guidelines and forms, please visit the Neighborhood Matching Fund web site: www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf

Coffee Hours at the Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Thursday, April 19, 2007 10–11 a.m. Central Building810 3rd Avenue (betweenColumbia & Marion) 4th Floor Boardroom Special Guest: Councilmember Richard McIver   Richard McIver has served on the Seattle City Council since 1997. He chairs the Council’s Finance & Budget Committee and serves as vice-chair of Economic Development & Neighborhoods. Councilmember McIver’s interests include economic development, affordable housing, affirmative action, transportation, and regional governmental cooperation.

Getting Prepared Can Be A SNAP!Find Out How….. Seattle NeighborhoodsActively Prepare is the newest preparedness program being offered bythe city. The programs below are being offered throughout the city to help you, your family andyour neighborhoods become better prepared for the next disaster. Come and learn how to puttogether a disaster supplies kit, create a family disaster plan and organize with your neighbors totake care of each when disaster strikes. Location Date Time BitterLakeCommunity Center 13035 Linden Ave N 98133 Tuesday, April 3rd 7-8:30pm Garfield Community Center 2323 East Cherry St 98122 Saturday, April 7th 10-11:30am High Point Community Center 6920 34th Ave SW 98126 Thursday, April 19th 7-8:30pm

COMMUNITY ARTS : MAYOR'S ARTS AWARDS 2007 Mayor's Arts Awards Nominations open Know an individual or organization making a difference in Seattle's communities through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2007 Mayor's Arts Award. Mayor Greg Nickels will present the awards at a ceremony, Friday, Aug. 31 at Seattle Center in partnership with Bumbershoot®: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival.  Nomination deadline is Monday, April 9, 2007.To download the application, click here.  If you are unable to download the application, please contact Peggy Scales at 206-233-3951.

Neighbor Appreciation Day Cards are Now Available! Neighbor Appreciation Day greeting cards are available free to organizations and individuals throughout Seattle. The card is suitable for use throughout the year.  If you would like to send cards to citizens in recognition of their special contributions to their neighborhoods, please contact Peter McGraw at 615-0950 or peter.mcgraw@seattle.gov and let him know how many you need.  They are also available at all Neighborhood Service Centers, Community Centers, Seattle Public Libraries, and City Hall.

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, visitSeattle Public library . Users may download most forms and publications from theIRS Web site .

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 April Programs 731 N. 35th St . Talk Time - ESL Conversation Group Tuesdays, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17. 4/24 2:30 PM – 4 PM Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English. This program is for learners at all levels. No registration is necessary. For more information, please call (206) 684-4084. This program is put on in partnership with Literacy Source.   Evening Book Group Tuesday, 4/10 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM This month´s title: "Perma Red" by Debra Earling The story of Louise White Elk and the three men that love her, set on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montanain the 1940’s. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month.   Poetry Live in Fremont Saturday, 4/7 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM The Washington Poets Association presents "Poetry Live in Fremont" at the Fremont Branch, Saturday, April 7, 2007, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Four accomplished local poets will read from their work. There will be Open Mike time as well, so adults and teens alike are invited to read their own poetry or poems by their favorite authors. Refreshments will be served. The featured poets are Michael Spence, Elizabeth Austen, Alexandra Oliver & Aaron Silverberg.   Lapsit Story Time Thursdays, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19. 4/26 12 PM – 12:30 PM Thirty minutes of fun and learning for you and your 0-12 month old baby. To register, call 684-4084. At least one grown-up per child is required.   Toddler Story Time Thursdays, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19. 4/26 11 AM – 11:30 AM Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, music and other fun activities.

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 April 2nd, 6-8 pm Fremont Neighborhood Service Center 908 N 34th St South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council April 3rd,  4-6 pm Armory, 860 Terry Ave N Wallingford Community Council  April 4th, 7-9pm Good Shepherds Center, 4649 Sunny Side Av Cascade Neighborhood Council    April 18th, 6-7:30 pm Scott Kerner House, 514 Minor Ave N Eastlake Community Council               April 17th, 7-9 pm  TOPS Seward School, 2500 Franklin Ave E Fremont Neighborhood Council April 23rd, 7-9 pm History House, 790 N 34th St Fremont  Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting April 25th, 8-10 am 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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