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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

July 31, 2011

in Public Service Announcement

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…

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

  • Seward Park Work Party, Seward Park
  • Columbia City Farmers Market, Columbia City
  • Southeast Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting, Brighton

Thursday:

Friday:

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Rainier Valley Weekend Update: Live Music, Mayor McGinn, Moroccan Cultural Day, Rainier Beach Garage Sale + More

July 21, 2011

in 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:

Saturday:

Sunday:

  • Public meeting on reducing raw sewage & stormwater overflows, Rainier Beach

The Rainier Beach Neighborhood Garage Sale is this Sat., July 23. More.

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Get Your Fresh Produce! New Holly Farm Stand Opens Friday

July 20, 2011

in Arts/Living,Eat,News

The New Holly Farm Stand at Holly Park Drive South and South Rockery Drive will open for the season this Fri., July 22, from 4 to 7 pm.

Produce for the stand is grown on one of two community supported agriculture (CSA) gardens sponsored by Seattle P-Patch Market Gardens – a collaboration between the non-profit P-Patch Trust and the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ P-Patch Community Gardening Program. The Department of Neighborhoods provides staff to work with low-income communities to develop and manage the gardens.

Last year, the market gardens provided produce for approximately 53 households over 20 weeks. For more information, or to subscribe, go here.

The New Holly Farm Stand will be open for business every Friday, from July 22 – Sept. 30, 4-7 pm. Photos/David Mullarkey Images

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Save the Date: “Represent 98118″ – a Day in the Life of One of America’s Most Diverse Zip Codes

July 19, 2011

in Arts/Living,News

What does it mean to live, work, play, learn and worship in one of the most diverse zip codes in the nation? A group of south-end artists are looking to find out with a community arts project designed to help describe the Rainier Valley.

On Wed., Oct. 5, Southeast Seattle neighbors are invited to participate in “Represent! 98118: A Day in the Life of America’s Most Diverse Zip Code” – organized by award-winning author Nancy Rawles, SPLAB director Paul Nelson and SIFF film programmer Maryna Ajaja:

There are many different ways to participate. If you like to write, perform, or create art, this is an opportunity to add your view and your voice to a collective “portrait” of our zip code. You will also have the opportunity to display the work you create on this secure website or in a business or organization that serves the 98118 zip code. More.

98118 neighborhoods in the Rainier Valley:

  • Brighton
  • Columbia City
  • Dunlap
  • Genesee
  • Graham
  • Hillman City
  • Lakewood
  • New Holly
  • Othello
  • Pritchard Beach
  • Rainier Beach
  • Seward Park

Photo/Represent! 98118

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GIVE: Volunteers Needed Saturday for John C. Little Reforestation Project in New Holly

July 15, 2011

in Volunteering

Looking to get involved? Your RVP’s Give Page is the only comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities in the Rainier Valley. Designed to link neighbors with local volunteer opportunities, this is the place to start if you’ve got time and/or financial resources and a desire to help improve your community.

From New Holly neighbor David Sohlstrom:

Please join us on Sat., July 16, from 9 am to 1 pm for the restoration of John C. Little Park in the New Holly neighborhood of Southeast Seattle, and help make our park a healthy, sustainable forested parkland, free of invasive plants, and supporting a diverse variety of native plant and animal species.

Currently, most of the trees in the forested section of the park are nearing the end of their lifespan. Invasive plants such as English ivy and blackberry have displaced the seedlings that would normally grow to renew the forest. Without action, our neighborhood will lose 70% of the trees in our forested park lands within 20 years.

Meet above the children’s play area along the alleyway adjacent to the town homes. Tools and gloves will be provided. Don’t forget to bring a full water bottle and a snack. Volunteers must wear work clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy close-toed shoes. We will work rain or shine, so please come prepared for the weather!

Become part of a community effort to restore the natural balance to this forested parkland. Your efforts will ensure the sustainability of this neighborhood resource that will be enjoyed for many generations to come.

John C. Little Park is in the New Holly neighborhood of Southeast Seattle. Photo/do communications

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This Summer, Kids & Teens Eat Free at 25 Locations Throughout Southeast Seattle

July 5, 2011

in Eat,Public Service Announcement


The City’s Summer Food Service Program, which offers free meals and snacks for kids throughout Seattle, kicked off recently at New Holly Gathering Hall in Southeast Seattle.

The program provides thousands of Seattle children ages 1 through 18 with free breakfasts and lunches at qualifying sites (see list below) this summer.

“When it comes to our kids, we must do everything possible to provide them the nutrition needed to be healthy, active and ready for the future,” said Dannette R. Smith, director of the Seattle Human Services Department. “Working together with Walmart, Seattle Public Schools, and other community partners, we can make sure children have access to nutritious food year round.”

The program runs from Mon., June 27 through Aug. 26, 2011 at approximately 90 sites across the city, including 25 in Southeast Seattle. Sites include designated community centers, Seattle park playgrounds, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs and YWCAs, and other community sites throughout Seattle and parts of King County.

Thanks to a $225,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation, the 2011 program includes several enhancements, including free books with story time – in five different languages – provided by Seattle Public Library, fresh produce for families to take home and Saturday service at select sites.

Othello Park is one of 25 Southeast Seattle locations offering free meals and snacks for kids as part of the City’s Summer Food Service Program. Photo/do communications

Free Summer Food Service Program locations in Southeast Seattle:

  • Othello Playground (4351 S. Othello St.)
  • Grace Apostolic Temple Church (6718 MLK Jr. Way S.)
  • Seward Park Playground (5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S.)
  • UGM/Youth Reachout Center (3800 S. Othello St.)
  • New Light Christian Church (4629 S. Findley St.)
  • Brighton Playground (6000 39th Ave. S.)
  • Pritchard Beach Park (8400 55th Ave. S.)
  • New Holly Neighborhood Campus
  • Wing Luke Elementary (3701 S. Kenyon St.)
  • Beer Sheva Park (8650 55th Ave. S.)
  • YWCA Dunlap (4525 S. Cloverdale St.)
  • Van Asselt Community Center (2820 S. Myrtle St.)
  • OROMA Cultural Center (8819 Renton Ave. S.)
  • UGM – St. Marks (6020 Beacon Ave. S.)
  • Rainier Community Center (4600 38th Ave. S.)
  • UGM/Rainier Beach Presby Church (9656 Waters Ave. S.)
  • Tiny Tots (9709 60th Ave. S.)
  • Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club (4515 MLK, Jr. Way S.)
  • Neighborhood House (4410 29th Ave. S.)
  • Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center @ Cleveland High School (5511 15th Ave. S.)
  • Lakeridge Playground (10145 Ranier Ave. S.)
  • Maplewood Playground (4801 Corson Ave. S.)
  • Jefferson Community Center (3801 Beacon Ave. S.)
  • Mount Baker Playground (2521 Lake Park Dr. S.)
  • Central Youth & Family Services (1901 MLK, Jr. Way S.)

Go here for more details, including dates and times for each site.

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

June 26, 2011

in Public Service Announcement

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:

  • Meditation class, Columbia City

Tuesday:

  • Rainier Valley Rotary meeting, Rainier Valley
  • Othello Neighborhood Association meeting, Othello
  • Rainier Beach Neighborhood Plan update meeting, Rainier Beach
  • WB Reid & Friends In Concert at The Garden House, Beacon Hill
  • New Holly Block Watch & Safety Meeting, New Holly
  • Public meeting to review the clean-up plans for contaminated site, Mt. Baker

Wednesday:

Thursday:

  • Public meeting to review proposed revised City design guidelines, Mt. Baker

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Weekend Update: Columbia City Street Scramble, Community Farm Grand Opening, Bicycle Sunday & More

June 24, 2011

in 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:

  • MLKBA Networking Event, Rain-King

Saturday:

Sunday:

  • Columbia City Cinema garage sale, Columbia City
  • Bicycle Sunday, Lakewood/Seward Park
  • Street Scramble, Columbia City
  • Beacon Rocks! Summer Music Series Event, Beacon Hill

This Sunday, bicycle or walk along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park’s entrance while it’s closed to motorized traffic from 10 am – 6 pm.

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

May 15, 2011

in Public Service Announcement

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:

  • Baby Story Time, New Holly
  • Buddhist Meditation class, Columbia City
  • Island Soul Restaurant fundraiser for Songea’s Kids, Columbia City

Tuesday:

  • New Holly Block Watch & Safety Meeting, New Holly
  • Rainier Valley Rotary meeting, Rainier Valley

Wednesday:

Thursday:

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Weekend Update: Betty Patu, Burgers & Brews, Bridge to Beach Clean Up & More

April 29, 2011

in 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:

Saturday:

Sunday:

This Sun., May 1, the Rainier Valley will be awash with activity and celebration as hundreds of Southeast Seattle friends and neighbors participate in the third annual Bridge to Beach All Valley Clean Up – a coordinated effort of getting dirty in order to clean up streets, parks, gardens and planting strips in our community. More.

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GIVE: Volunteers Needed for Fun in the Sun Along Chief Sealth Trail

April 22, 2011

in Development,Volunteering

Rainier Valley
Looking to get involved? Our Give Page is the only comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities in the Rainier Valley. Designed to link neighbors with local volunteer opportunities, this is the place to start if you’ve got time and/or financial resources and a desire to help improve your community.

From the Ribbon of Parks Association:

The Othello neighborhood Ribbon of Parks Association is applying for a neighborhood matching fund grant to enhance pedestrian connections between our neighborhood parks and green spaces. The funds we receive from the grant must be matched by volunteer labor.

This grant would be for a small project to gravel muddy footpaths along the Chief Sealth Trail through New Holly. The work will take place over a yet to be determined sunny weekend this summer or fall. It will be outdoor physical labor. We intend to make it fun and community building. We will just need you to bring a shovel and pitch in whatever energy you have.

If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please contact the Ribbon of Parks Association (daphneschneider@comcast.net) with your name, phone number, email address, and the number of hours you can donate.

Thank you!

The Ribbon of Parks Association was formed to create a continuity of green space within the community. At the center of its current focus are three south Rainier Valley parks, including Van Asselt, John C. Little and Othello Park. The group is currently recruiting volunteers to help gravel pathways that have been developed between roads/parking lot and the Chief Sealth Trail. Photo/Dougerino (South-End Scenes flickr group)

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

April 17, 2011

in Public Service Announcement

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:

  • “At Ease With Our Life” Buddhist Meditation class, Columbia City

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

  • Baby Story Time, New Holly

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

04.10.2011 Public Service Announcement

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: “At Ease With Our Life” Buddhist Meditation class, Columbia [...]

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Spring Has Sprung: Time to Hippity Hop Down the Bunny Trail With Several South-End Egg Hunts

04.09.2011 Arts/Living

The daffodils are blooming, and you know what that means – 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 events starting next weekend: Sat., April 16: Spring Pancake Social and Egg Hunt at Van [...]

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Rainier Valley by the Numbers: Parsing Census Data According to Race

04.08.2011 News

by John Hoole In the decade since the 2000 census, the racial balance in the Rainier Valley has shifted from 27% white, 23% black, 38% Asian in 2000 to 31% white, 22% black, and 35% Asian in 2010. During that period, the Rainier Valley’s total population increased by 3,887 to 83,968. The Valley’s white population [...]

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Weekend Update: Tea Party, Planting Party, Mayor McGinn & More

04.08.2011 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: Live music at the Royal Esquire Club, Columbia City [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

03.27.2011 Public Service Announcement

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: Baby Story Time, New Holly Guided meditation, teaching and [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

03.20.2011 Public Service Announcement

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: Baby Story Time, New Holly Guided meditation, teaching and [...]

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Weekend Update: Live Music at the Esquire Club, Chamber Auction, N’hood Planning in Rainier Beach + More

03.17.2011 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: Dinner & Movie at Van Asselt Community Center, Beacon [...]

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Save the Date: City CM Tom Rasmussen Taking “Listening Tour” on the Road, Coming to Rainier Valley

03.08.2011 News

The community is invited to join Seattle City Councilman Tom Rasmussen at the New Holly Branch Library (7058 32nd Ave. S.) on Sat., March 19, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. From the councilman’s office: “I’m looking forward to visiting all areas of our City to speak with residents about their concerns and help answer [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

03.06.2011 Public Service Announcement

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: Baby Story Time, New Holly Mt. Baker Community Club [...]

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