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 week…
Monday:
- Family Story Time, Rainier Beach
- Arts in Motion “Summer Breeze” Scholarship Fundraiser, Columbia City
Tuesday:
- Rainier Valley Rotary Club meeting, Columbia City
- Othello Neighborhood Association meeting, Othello
Wednesday:
Thursday:
- Othello Station Bazaar, Othello
- Preschool Story Time, Rainier Beach
- 4 Beats To The Bar: Happy Hours at NAAM, Mt. Baker
- Rainier Beach Community Block Watch meeting, Rainier Beach
- Community meeting with Acting Superintendent Christopher Williams, Columbia City
Friday:
- Preschool Story Time, Rainier Beach
- Opening Eyes music & dance, Rainier Beach
- Join Justice Works! to stand for justice + general meeting, Columbia City
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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 week…
Monday:
- Family Story Time, Rainier Beach
- 37th District Democrats meeting, Columbia City
- “Transforming Adversity” guided meditation, teaching & discussion, Columbia City
Tuesday:
Thursday:
- MLK Business Association Board meeting, Othello
- Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare meeting, Mt. Baker
- Preschool Story Time, Rainier Beach
- Beginning a Job Search class, Rainier Beach
Friday:
- Preschool Story Time, Rainier Beach
- Join Justice Works! to stand for justice + general meeting, Columbia City
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From Mark Solomon, SPD’s South Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator:
Now that summer is here and school is out, many of our youth will be out and about enjoying a summer respite. Many of us will take some time away from home and travel.
Summer time is also when we tend to see an increase in residential burglaries. Often times, we open our windows for ventilation and then leave the home, leaving an open window as an invitation to a burglar. We also work in our yards while sometimes leaving our garages and storage sheds open and often out of our of sight. Open garages and sheds also present an opportunity for a burglar. Further, we also need to consider that many of our garages provide access to the interior of the home.
With these things in mind, we’d like to offer some warm weather security reminders to reduce your vulnerability to burglary and theft. Please share these tips with your neighbors.
Close And Lock Windows; Limit How Far They Can Be Opened
- Always close and lock windows whenever away from the home. While we understand the desire to ventilate the home when you are not there because of the heat, be aware that you make your home vulnerable and you create an opportunity for the burglar.
- If you want to leave windows open enough for ventilation, but not wide enough for someone to gain entry, use a dowel for sliding glass windows cut to allow the window to open no more than 4”. Some windows have stops installed on the inside track, which help prevent the window from being opened too far. However, some of these are not very sturdy and can be opened given the right amount of force. Please consider augmenting those stops with track locks or with a simpler dowel. For double hung windows, consider sash pins to better secure the windows from being opened.
Lock Your Doors
- Install good quality dead bolt locks with at least a 1” throw on all exterior doors.
- Replace the existing screws in the strike plates with screws that are 3”-4” long. When a door is forced open, it is the jamb that splinters and gives, not the door. By securing the strike plates with 3”-4” long screws, you secure the jamb to the wall stud. When the deadbolt lock is engaged, the bolt goes into the jamb and the jamb is now secured to the framing of the home. This makes it much more difficult for a person to force open a properly locked door.
Working In The Yard
- If working in the yard in the back of the home, do not leave your front door open and/or unlocked. If you have a garage or storage unit that is out of your line of sight, be mindful of what is in plain view to anyone who may be walking or driving by. Close those doors as well.
Secure Tools and Ladders
- Secure all tools, including ladders, so they cannot be used to gain entry into your home or that of a neighbor.
If Away For An Extended Period Of Time
- If you’re going to be away for an extended time, ask a friend or trusted neighbor to watch your home. If they see suspicious activity while you are gone, they will know to call 911 for you.
- Have the Post Office hold your mail and hold your newspaper delivery.
- Make it appear that your home is occupied. You can do this by having timers set within the home that will turn lights on and off. You may want to consider timers for your exterior lights or photocell attachments (which activate when it gets dark and go off when it becomes light).
Do Not Leave Personal Belongings Unattended
- Whether they are in a shopping cart or on a picnic blanket, always maintain positive control over your belongings. Never leave personal belongings unattended in your vehicle. Seattle has a high rate of theft of personal property from vehicles, particularly at public parks.
Night Out Reminder
Just a reminder, the 2010 National Night Out Against Crime is Tues., Aug. 3. “Night Out” is a national Crime Prevention event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities.
If you have not already done so, please go to our website at and click on the Night Out box to sign up for this summertime Block Party as we celebrate Crime Free Neighborhoods.
We have also created a presence for Night Out on Facebook. This will allow you to stay up to date with information before the event, receive crime prevention tips, share your ideas with others, and upload photos. More.
Photo/Will Austin Photography
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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 week…
Monday:
- Bicycle (Monday) Sunday, Lake Washington Blvd.
- Transforming Adversity meditation class, Columbia City
- Othello Park Alliance meeting, Othello
- Family Story Time at the library, Rainier Beach
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
- Preschool Story Time at the Library, Rainier Beach
Friday:
- Preschool Story Time at the Library, Rainier Beach
- Stand for justice with Join Justice Works, Columbia City
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From Rainier Valley Historical Society:
Independence Day has a special place in the history of Columbia City. For many years fireworks for Ivar’s Fourth of July celebration came from a factory high on a hill on the south side of this llittle boom town.
T.G. Hitt founded Hitt’s Fireworks Company here in 1905 and manufacturing continued under his son, Ray Hitt, until 1976. In addition to the big displays, Hitt’s was knows for it’s “Flashcrackas,” smoke bombs, Roman Candles, sparklers, and “Witches Flames.”
Learn more at our Hitt’s Fireworks window display, running through summer at 3710 S. Ferdinand Street, OR read more on our website.
Fourth of July Public Safety Message from the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Fire Department:
There are no legal fireworks in the City of Seattle.
The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Fireworks offenses are gross misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine.
Fireworks pose a fire hazard to property and present a safety risk to those who use them. Every year the Seattle Fire Department responds to fireworks-related fires and injuries. Each and every one of these incidents could have been prevented.
On the 4th of July, 911 centers become overloaded with non-emergency fireworks calls. DO NOT call 911 unless you have a life-threatening emergency and need immediate help from police, fire or medics. Unnecessary 911 calls block people with real emergencies from reaching 911 and getting help.
Any fireworks-related fires or injuries should be reported directly to 911. Other fireworks violations may be reported by calling the Seattle Police non-emergency number at (206) 625-5011.
The Seattle Police and Seattle Fire Department wish you a safe and enjoyable 4th of July celebration!
Early Hitt’s Fireworks Company brochure/Rainier Valley Historical Society.
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