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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!  

Getting Prepared Can Be A SNAP! Find Out How…. October 6, 2007 History House of Greater Seattlein Fremont  790 N. 34th Street 10 - 11:30 a.m. Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare is the newest preparedness program being offered by the city. The program below is being offered throughout the city to help you, your family and your neighbors become better prepared for the next disaster. Come and learn how to put together a disaster supplies kit, create a family disaster plan and organize with your neighbors to take care of each when disaster strikes.

2007 Wallingford Home Tour October 7, 2007 11 am - 4 pm Tour some wonderful Wallingford Homes!!  Tickets: $15 Contact Wallingford  Neighborhood Office at (206) 632-3165 to puchase tickets.

Building a Better Future for Washington Families: Please join Governor Chris Gregoire for a Town Hall Meeting Governor Gregoire invites you to share your thoughts on the issues most important to you, your community and Washington. Wednesday, October 3, 2007  Town Hall, The Grand Hall 1119 8th Ave Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. – Please plan to arrive early The program will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Visit website to register.

Multifamily Code Update Public Open House Monday, October 15, 2007 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.( Presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.) SeattleCity Hall Bertha Knight Landes Room 1st floor, Fifth Ave. Entrance DPD has been working with the Seattle Planning Commission, the community, and design and development professionals to update the Multifamily Code. The public is invited to provide input on the draft code recommendations. Draft code and other documents is available on DPD’s Multifamily website:www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/multifamily_code_update/ . The goals of the Multifamily Code update are to: v                Help create high-quality multifamily neighborhoods through development flexibility.  v                  Encourage new investment in a variety of housing types, including affordable housing. v                Support environmental objectives. v                Make the code easier to use and understand. For questions and hard copies of the recommendations, contact DPD Planners Mike Podowski at (206) 386-1988 or Dennis Meier at (206) 684-8270. Email: multifamily@seattle.gov .

Chamber of Commerce October Events Event Date Time Location Wallingford Chamber After- Hours contact c hamber@wallingford.org October 3 6 - 7:30 pm AllianceChiropractic 2505 N 45th street SLU Networking Happy Hour Contact Kalle Applegate at 206.264.7770 x 600, or email rsvp@sluchamber.org October 16 5 - 6:30pm Paddy Coyne's 1190 Thomas Street Fremont Chamber Luncheon Contact Michael Jerrett 206.632-1500, or email director@fremontseattle.com October 17 Noon - 1pm Ponteveccio 701 North 34th Street

Seattle Climate Action Now For most of us, the pressing question is, “What can I do to stop global warming?  How can I get started?”  Thanks to a campaign launched today--Seattle Climate Action Now--the answer is getting easier. Seattle Climate Action Now offers practical tools and resources that help us take concrete steps become part of the solution to climate change. Visit www.SeattleCAN.org to get started.

Passports Now Processed in Seven Neighborhood Service Centers in Seattle Offering Saturday hours was a stunning success, so the Department of Neighborhoods is adding more hours and more places where you can apply for your passport. The new times at our Neighborhood Service Centers (NSC) are effective today. Passport Processing Available Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ballard NSC 5604 22nd Ave NW 684-4060 9am- 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 10am - 2pm Lake City NSC 12707 30 th Ave NE 684-7526 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm Closed University NSC 4534 University Way NE 684-7542 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 2pm Central NSC 2301 S. Jackson St Suite 208 684-4767 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 5pm Southeast NSC 3815 S. Othello St Suite 105 386-1931 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 10am - 2pm Delridge NSC 5405 Delridge Way SW 684-7416 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm Closed West Seattle NSC 4205 SW Alaska St 684-7495 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm Closed

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.

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.

Events at the Fremont Library for October 2007 Talk Time - ESL Conversation Group Tuesdays Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2:30 – 4 pm Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English. This program is for beginning to advanced learners. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.   Fremont Evening Book Group Tuesday Oct. 2nd 6:30 - 7:45pm Join us for a book group at the Fremont Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "The Same Sea" by Amos Oz. Book Description: The complex interrelationships between a widowed father, his roaming son, and the women that they have in common--living and dead--are woven into a rich, haunting and lyrical mediation on loss, memory and desire. Next Month's Title "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver Book Group Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location.   Toddler Story Time Thursdays Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 11 - 11:30am It is story time at the Fremont Branch Library! Bring your toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.   Baby Story Time Thursdays Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 12 – 12:30pm It is baby story time at the Fremont Branch Library! Bring your baby (0 - 12 months) to enjoy stories, music and fun with our children's librarian. Learn fun ways to increase the pre-literacy skills of your baby (0-12 months) as you enjoy books, music, tummy tickles and meeting other babies in this four week series.Registration is not required.   Family Fun Night Tuesday Oct. 30 th 7 – 7:45pm Puppets, crafts and simple folk dancing will be fun for the whole family.

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 October 1st,   6-8 pm Fremont Neighborhood Service Center 908 N 34th SouthLake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council October 2nd,   4-6 pm Armory, 860 Terry Ave N Wallingford Community Council  October 3rd ,7-9pm GoodShepherdsCenter, 4649 Sunnyside Ave Eastlake Community Council October 9th, 2007 TOPS- Seward School 2500 Franklin Ave Cascade Neighborhood Council    October 17th,6-7:30 pm Kerner-Scott House, 514 Minor Ave N Fremont Neighborhood Council October 22nd, 2007 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? SmallSparks 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 emailyun.pitre@seattle.gov  for more information.

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