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Save the Date: 1st Ever National Park Family Day at Seward Park

03.29.2010 Arts/Living

Mark your calendars now for the first ever Northwest National Park Family Day at Seward Park on Sun., May 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by the National Parks Conservation Association and the National Park Service, Northwest National Park Family Day is a free event filled with fun activities and entertainment for children [...]

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Hippity Hop Down the Bunny Trail Right Here in the ‘Hood

03.24.2010 Arts/Living

As sure as the cherry trees and daffodils are blooming, it’s time for spring egg hunts and celebrations with Seattle Parks and Recreation. Don’t forget to bring a basket or bag to gather up the goodies at these fun south-end egg hunts and spring celebration events coming up on Sat., April 3: Spring Egg Hunt: [...]

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Hooray: Brighton Playground Is Done & It’s Time to Celebrate!

12.30.2009 Arts/Living

From Seattle Parks and Recreation: Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tim Gallagher and the Brighton Playfield neighborhood will celebrate the completion of the Brighton Playground on Thur., Jan. 7, 2010, from 2:30 – 4 p.m. The renovated play area features a paleontology theme in harmony with the Brighton Science Park. At the playground, children can [...]

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You’ve Never Seen Math Like This Before: Register Today for MathFest

11.05.2009 Education

Your RVP is proud to team with Explorations in Math – a Rainier Valley organization working to build sustainable math culture in elementary school communities – to support MathFest on Thurs., Nov. 12, from 5 to 8 pm at Rainier Community Center (4600 38th Ave. S.) near Columbia City. Join more than 750 students, teachers, [...]

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Save the Date: You’ve Never Seen Math Like This Before

10.10.2009 Education

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Traffic Alert: Hundreds Expected for Sunday’s Parade in Mt. Baker

09.11.2009 Kids

Mount Baker’s annual Day in the Park is expected to attract up to 400 participants this Sun., Sept. 13, at Mt. Baker Park from 10 am to 2 pm, rain or shine. As in years past, children’s parade participants will start gathering in front of Franklin High School at 9:30 a.m. and begin marching at [...]

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Kidical Mass Heading South of the Ship Canal for Bicycle Sunday

09.08.2009 Arts/Living

Kidical Mass Seattle will head south of the Ship Canal this Sun., Sept 13, for Bicycle Sunday. The group plans to meet at 2:15pm at the north end of the Lake Washington Boulevard (LWB) street closure, where Lake Park meets LWB, at Mount Baker Beach: Look for the blue bucket bike. We’ll leave at 2:30, [...]

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Weekend Update: Movie Night, Block Party, Danskin & More

08.13.2009 Arts/Living

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this weekend… Friday: Peace & Justice Movie & Discussion Night, Beacon Hill [...]

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TODAY: Community Invited to Join Treehouse for Foster Kids at Fun Fashion Show

08.12.2009 Kids

The community is invited to join Treehouse for Foster Kids TONIGHT, Wed., Aug. 12, for the Project Treehouse Fashion Show from 6 to 7 p.m. at 2100 – 24th Avenue South in Mt. Baker: Join us as we kick off the Back-to-School shopping season with a fashion show highlighting clothing donated to our free store, [...]

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Seattle Parks to Host Summer Splashtacular This Saturday

08.07.2009 Arts/Living

On Sat., Aug. 8, Seattle Parks and Recreation will host Summer Splashtacular featuring free swimming, free activities, fun and games at select pools and beaches. The program is intended to highlight drowning prevention and safe swimming practices and will include: Free public swimming from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Rainier Beach Pool (8825 Rainier Ave. [...]

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Heads Up: Rainier Valley Summer Streets Coloring Contest Deadline Is TODAY

08.06.2009 Kids

Today is the last day to drop-off entries for the Rainier Valley Summer Streets Coloring Contest sponsored by SEEDArts, the Rainier Chamber of Commerce, SDOT and your Rainier Valley Post. It’s easy! Just print the official coloring contest entry form, work your creative magic and drop it off at SEEDArts (5117 Rainier Ave. S.) by [...]

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Rainier Beach to Host 7th Annual Back2School Bash

08.04.2009 Kids

The Rainier Beach Community Empowerment Coalition (RBCEC), an alliance of residents and neighborhood organizations, is planning the seventh annual Back 2School Bash at Beer Sheva Park (8800 Seward Park Ave. S.) for Sat., Aug. 29, from noon to 4 p.m. Organizers say the purpose of the event is to motivate students who reside in and [...]

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KIDS: Just 4 Days Left to Enter the Rainier Valley Summer Streets Coloring Contest!

08.03.2009 Kids

The Rainier Valley Heritage Parade & Summer Streets Festival is coming up this Sat., Aug. 8, and to celebrate, coordinators are inviting local kids to enter the commemorative coloring contest by illustrating answers to the question, “What do you like best about the Rainier Valley?” It’s easy! Just print the official coloring contest entry form, [...]

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LR Opening Day Update #5: Sidewalk Sales, Summer Picnics & More

07.16.2009 Arts/Living

There are a few more events happening this Sat., July 18 – Light Rail Opening Day – that we haven’t mentioned yet: Community Spirit Summer Picnic: Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Spirit Summer Picnic at Rainier Community Center (4600 38th Ave. S.) from 11am to 4pm, where guests will enjoy free food, music [...]

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KIDS: Enter the Summer Streets Coloring Contest! What Do You Like Best About the Rainier Valley?

07.14.2009 Arts/Living

The Rainier Valley Heritage Parade & Summer Streets Festival is coming up on Sat., Aug. 8, and to celebrate, coordinators are inviting local kids to enter the commemorative coloring contest by illustrating answers to the question, “What do you like best about the Rainier Valley?” It’s easy! Just print the official coloring contest entry form, [...]

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Rainier Valley Football Association to Hold Open Registration This Saturday

07.09.2009 Kids

Rainier Valley Football Association (RVFA) will hold open registration for new and returning players and cheerleaders this Sat., July 11, at Rainier Community Center (4600 38th Ave. S.) from 10am – 2pm. Look for the RAVEN signs. From the RVFA web site: RVFA is an organization created to give inner city kids a chance to [...]

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Powerful Schools After-School Program Expands to Include Graham Hill Elementary

07.06.2009 Education

From Powerful Schools: This year Powerful Schools expanded its after-school program, Powerful Learning Centers, into a fifth school, Graham Hill Elementary. With this addition, enrollment reached over 1,200 students and 65 classes for each of its three sessions. These classes filled up within the first few days of enrollment, so parents should be sure to [...]

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What Film Should Hillman City Screen at Upcoming Outdoor Cinema?

07.03.2009 Arts/Living

The Hillman City Business Association (HCBA) is planning an Outdoor Cinema for Sat., July 25, in the Dayspring Fitch parking lot and the group wants your input on a feature-length flick. Ideas for family friendly DVDs can be submitted using the comments section below. Already up for consideration are: The Great Debaters – A drama [...]

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Summer Sack Lunch Program Feeds Hungry Kids + South-End Sites

06.21.2009 Eat

The Summer Food Service Program, also known as Summer Sack Lunch, will start feeding hungry kids throughout Seattle Mon., June 22 (see south-end sites below) through the end of the summer. Each year, the program feeds children who need regular meals. In the summer of 2008, there were 102 operating sites, 75 of them “open,” [...]

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“Whatchamadoozie” = Great Theater Intro for Kids

06.19.2009 Arts/Living

Anything is Possible Theatre is dedicated to bringing dynamic and affordable children’s musical theater to south Seattle, and they’ve done a fantastic job this year with “It’s a Whatchamadoozie with a Whaddayacallit with a Thingamajigit on Top!” at Rainier Valley Cultural Center (RVCC) through this Sun., June 21. A cautionary tale that encourages curiosity and [...]

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