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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!  

Don't forget to vote on November 6th. For information on candidates and ballot measures, visit  king county elections . You can also find voter registration information and look up your polling place.

Help Clean Up and Green Up Fremont November 17, 2007 Meet at History House of GreaterSeattle 790 N. 34th Street 9 a.m. to Noon.   "Clean & Green Seattle" is about working together to make Seattle a brighter, cleaner place—one neighborhood at a time. By connecting neighbors with the city departments, non-profit organizations and private enterprises that can help them, we can make our communities more inviting for everyone to use.  Join your Mayor, Friends, and Neighbors to pick up litter and spruce up green spaces.  Tools will be provided.  Please contact Yun Pitre at 206-684-4054 or yun.pitre@seattle.gov if you would like to volunteer.

Department of Neighborhoods Survey In an effort to evaluate the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), we are surveying various community members and residents throughout the City of Seattle. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey. Your input will assist us as we continue to develop our programs and outreach efforts to serve Seattle residents. NOTE: This survey is only open to Seattle residents. This survey will be available until close of business on November 30th, 2007.Click Here to take the survey. There will be a random drawing for a prize if you fill out your contact information at the end of the survey. Thank you for participating!

Grand Opening of  Fremont Peak Park November 10, 2007 Noon to 3 pm 4351 Palatine Ave N FremontPeakPark, an art-filled view park, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, November 10, fromnoon to3 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting and dedication at 12:30 p.m. The completed park is the result of six years of combined effort on the part of Friends of Fremont Peak Park, Seattle Parks and Recreation, key donor organizations, and hundreds of individual community members who contributed time and money. Funding sources included the Pro Parks Levy Opportunity Fund, King County Conservation Futures Fund, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Matching Fund, and many other generous donations.The event will feature music by the Phinney Neighborhood Chorus, a brief ceremony with dedication and speeches, and coffee and cake for all.

City Tools for Neighborhood Business District Wednesday, November 7th Noon to1:30 pm Seattle City Hall 600 4th Avenue, Conference Room 370    Please join workshop hosted by the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development. Learn about resources available from the City of Seattle to support the work of business district organizations.  The workshop will include presentations from a variety of city departments, including Economic Development, Neighborhoods, Public Utilities and more!  A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Danielle Hursh, (206)733-9254, danielle.hursh@seattle.gov

Shoreline Master Program Update Open House November 7, 2007 5:30- 7:30 p.m. (Presentation begins at 6 p.m.) Seattle City Hall Bertha Knight Landes Room 1st floor, Fifth Ave. Entrance The Department of Planning and Development is revising our Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The SMP establishes land use policies to manage the recreational, economic, and ecological resources of Seattle’s marine and freshwater shorelines. The goals of the SMP are to maintain water dependent uses along the waterfront, improve public access, and restore ecological functions. Information on the new state guidelines for SMP updates, and our plan for public participation will be presented at the Open House. Public participation will continue through 2008, with new regulations anticipated in 2009-2010. For more information, please contact Margaret Glowacki at: (206) 386-4036 or margaret.glowacki@seattle.gov Visit our website at: http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/ShorelineMasterProgramUpdate/Overview/

Free Public Landslide Information Meetings November 3 and December 1 Have a problem with a steep slope? Learn how to protect yourself and your property at one of two free landslide meetings this fall, sponsored by DPD and Seattle Public Utilities. An annual series, the meetings will provide presentations and individual consultation on best practices for managing landslide prone properties and will be held on Nov. 3 at North Seattle Community College and on Dec. 1 at South Seattle Community College. Joining City of Seattle staff will be the American Society for Civil Engineers, the Association of Engineering Geologists, the International Society of Arboriculture and Associated Building Contractors. Presentations will include a discussion of the causes of landslides and proper drainage and vegetation for sloping sites. These will be followed by a question and answer session and time for one-on-one discussions. No registration is required. Both meetings will have the same format and information. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 10:00 a.m.-Noon North Seattle Community College 9600 College Way N Cafeteria, College Center Bldg (on west side of campus) Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 10:00 a.m.-Noon South Seattle Community College 6000 16th Ave. SW Jerry Brockey Center Room A (park in south lot) For more information please contact: Moon Callison DPD Community Relations (206) 615-1486 moon.callison@seattle.gov

Chamber of Commerce November Events Event Date Time Location Wallingford Chamber Meeting contact  chamber@wallingford.org November 15 8 - 9 :30 am Julia's Restaurant 2505 N 45th street SLU Chamber Lunch Meeting contact   rsvp@sluchamber.org November 13 11:30 - 1pm Glenn Richards 964 Denny Way Fremont Chamber Luncheon Contact 206.632-1500 or  director@fremontseattle.com November 21 11:50 - 1pm Asteroid Ristorante 3601 Fremont Ave N

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 30th 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.

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 November 5th,   6-8 pm Fremont Neighborhood Service Center 908 N 34th SouthLake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council November 6th,  4-6 pm Armory, 860 Terry Ave N Wallingford Community Council  November 7th , 7-9pm Good Shepherds Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave Cascade Neighborhood Council    Ncvember 20th, 6-7:30 pm Kerner-Scott House, 514 Minor Ave N Fremont Neighborhood Council  Ncvember 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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