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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!  

Seattle Parks and Recreation Strategic Business Plan Seattle Parks and Recreation is developing a Strategic Business Plan to establish a vision and guide decisions over the next five years. Public and staff participation are integral parts of this process to ensure the Plan reflects the needs of the Seattle community. You can get involved and help shape the Plan by attending a public meeting and/or taking a short online survey.   For additional information, visit the Seattle Parks and Recreation Strategic Business Plan

Free Public Landslide Information Meeting Have a problem with a steep slope? City of Seattle experts and other authorities in the field are coming to Seattle neighborhoods to discuss with homeowners the best practices for living in land-prone areas. 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. 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, at (206) 615-1486 ormoon.callison@seattle.gov

Human Rights Day Celebration    Author and legal scholarKenji Yoshino will speak at free events to celebrate Human Rights Day inSeattle onDecember 6, 2007. Kenji Yoshino is the author of “Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Human Rights,” a groundbreaking critique of current civil rights law and a vision for a new direction. In addition to his gift for writing and his work as a legal scholar, Yoshino is a riveting speaker who is not to be missed. Noon to1:30 p.m. @Seattle Downtown Public Library, 100 4 th Ave 7-9 p.m. @ Town Hall Seattle, 8 th & Seneca For more information please call the Seattle Office for Civil Rights at (206) 684-4500 or check the web at www.seattle.gov/civilrights/events.htm.

WashingtonState Board of Education Community Meeting December 4, 2007 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. NorthSeattleCommunity College College Center Building Cafeteria 9600 College Way N Refreshments provided Washington State Board of Education is holding a community meeting on Improving Graduation Requirements to Better Prepare Students for Life after High School. This meeting is an early step in the Board’s review process. Please come and share your input and perspectives. For more information, please visit www.sbe.wa.gov or call 360-725-6029.

Neighborhood Appreciation Day Art Contest Department of Neighborhoods and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs are teaming up to invite Seattle K-12 students to submit original artwork for a contest as part of Neighbor Appreciation Day on February 9, 2008. The winning entry will adorn the 2008 Neighbor Appreciation Day card and the winner will receive $100. Student artwork must be received by Friday, December 14 by 5 p.m. at the Department of Neighborhoods. Contact Peter McGraw at (206)615-0950 for more information.

Events at the Fremont Library 731 N. 35th Street Talk Time - ESL Conversation Group Tuesdays 2:30-4 pm Dec. 4th & 11th 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.   Evening Book Group Tuesday 6:30-7:45 pm Dec. 4th Join us for a book group at the Fremont Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "The Cunning Man" by Robertson Davies. Book Description: When Father Hobbes mysteriously dies at the high altar on Good Friday, Dr. Jonathan Hullah, well versed in the holistic arts, attempts to discover if foul play was at work. Next Month's Title "Waterland" by Graham Swift   Toddler Story Time Thursdays 11 – 11:30 am Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 It is story time at the Fremont Branch! Bring your toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.

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 Closed.Will reopen on Dec 18th Closed. Will reopen on Dec 18th Closed. Will reopen on Dec 18th Closed. Will reopen on Dec 18th Closed. Will reopen on Dec 18th 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 December 3rd,   6-8 pm Fremont Neighborhood Service Center 908 N 34th SouthLake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council December 4th,  4-6 pm Armory, 860 Terry Ave N Wallingford Community Council  December 5th , 7-9pm Good Shepherds Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave

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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