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September 2010 News
NewsFrom Andrea Faste, Board PresidentFor me, September often comes along encumbered with nostalgia and reflection. The air gets cooler, the burning bush starts to burn, I think about school and the seemingly endless Virgo birthdays. I know I mentioned that last year, but it is true, the 3rd, the 6th, the 10th, the 12th and more, but I at least sneak mine in August 20th, and I thank the Groundswell board for the cupcakes and curlycue candles. This year I start Medicare, so a milestone of sorts. And just so you know, if, on YOUR birthday, you walk-on the Coho ferry between Pt. Angeles and Victoria BC it is free. My spouse and my mom came along, a sentimental journey as the boat was designed in 1959 by my naval architect father. None of this has anything to do with Groundswell, of course. The biggest event in August was a movie night in our new Kirke Park. We will be assessing where we want to focus our efforts in a couple of weeks. We appreciate the input we received regarding how to position our funds, and we added $10,000 to our endowment funds. Thanks to all who responded. Groundswell NW EventsSun, 09/19: Salmon Bay Natural Area WorkpartyPlease join us to clean up and weed the Salmon Bay Natural Area and surrounding stretches of the Burke Gilman Trail and NW 54th St. We'll provide tools and refreshments - bring work clothes and gloves. Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMLocation: South side of NW 54th St. at 34th Ave NW (west end of The Canal parking lot) Contact: Dave Boyd, 498-6636, dave.boyd1@comcast.net; or Liz Dunigan, 240-3084, e_dunigan@yahoo.com Other EventsSat, 09/04: Spokepeople Ride to Ballard Corners ParkSpokespeople will ride to Ballard Corners Park starting from the Wallingford Playfield at 2 p.m. This sweet park on 17th NW between NW 62nd and NW 63th is furnished with a concrete "living room" couch, chair, lamp and tables. This will be a relatively easy ride but a bit longer than usual, and you are always welcome to walk any hills you cannot ride. Spokespeople Ride Leader Michael Snyder and Kathi Hull will be along on the ride. Jim Mathieu will also co-lead this ride. Spokespeople rides leave at 2 p.m. from the SOUTH end of Wallingford Playfield (at Densmore and N 42nd) on the first Saturday of every month and ride on the road to an adjacent urban center. New riders are welcome -- in fact, getting new riders on the road is the reason we do the rides! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come no later than 1:45 if you are new to riding on the road, new to riding in groups, or if you need any help with adjusting your helmet or bike. Please also call a day in advance if you'd like to buy a good quality helmet from us for $10 and we'll bring our sack of helmets. Helmets are required on our rides. If there is heavy rain, we won't do the ride. Only heavy rain will cancel the ride. Give a call if you plan to come and don’t know if the ride is on. Expert commuters, please join us. As our rides grow larger, we welcome good bicyclists who can offer encouragement and model good road riding techniques for new, returning and reluctant cyclists. This is a Bike Smart Seattle ride. All ages and skill levels are welcome. All Spokespeople rides are led by Cascade Bicycle Club certified ride leaders. Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Starting from the Wallingford Playfield at 2 p.m. Contact: Michael Snyder, (206)781-7221 Sat, 09/04: Sustainable Ballard's 2nd Annual Golden Gardens End of Summer PartyHang out with your neighbors, make new friends, share a potluck dinner, and enjoy s'mores! When you come down, consider bringing: wood, a blanket, something warm to wear, a dish to pass, anything you want to drink, a plate, cup and utensils, a thermos with something warm, treats, friends and family members. Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PMLocation: Golden Gardens Park Contact: Orna at orna@sustainableballard.org Sat, 09/11: Upper Golden Gardens WorkpartyJoin EarthCorps and Golden Gardens Restoration and Trails (GGREAT) at the off-leash area. Wear work boots, clothes and gloves. See this Ballard News Tribune article for more info and links. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: Upper Golden Gardens Park off-leash area Contact: goldengardensfriends@gmail.com Sat, 09/11: Crown Hill Tree WalkThe walk will be about 90 minutes long, and will be conducted at a leisurely, family-friendly pace to allow all to participate. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. This walking tour is one of the results of our recent project to conduct an We will soon have a set of online maps available to allow you to create your own self-guided tours, and satisfy your curiosity about the trees growing in your neighborhood. For more information visit http://crownhillneighbors.org/wp/2010/08/crown-hill-tree-walk-sept-11-2010/ Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: By the large oak tree at the corner of 13th Ave NW and NW 95th street by the Crown Hill Center (formerly Crown Hill Elem Contact: crownhillneighbors.org Sat, 09/11: Small Faces Playground DedicationOn Sept 11th at 11am - Small Faces will dedicate their new playground, followed by a 35th anniversary celebration. Sept 11th, 9am - meet at the corner of 13th Ave NW and NW 95th for the Crown Hill Tree Walk. Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Corner of 13th Ave NW and NW 95th Contact: www.crownhillneighbors.org Sat, 09/18: Festival of Fruit at Carkeek ParkJoin the Friends of Piper's Orchard, Seattle Tree Fruit Society, City Fruit, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and Carkeek Park Advisory Committee on Saturday, September 18 for the 4th annual Festival of Fruit, a harvest celebration. The festival takes place at the park, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festival highlights include:
For detailed schedule information, please visit the web at www.pipersorchard.org or email pipersorchard@gmail.com. Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: 50 NW Carkeek Park Rd. Contact: pipersorchard@gmail.com Tue, 09/21: Urban Forestry Open HouseThe City of Seattle will be hosting an Urban Forestry Open House. The Open House is an opportunity to hear about all of the City’s efforts to expand and enhance Seattle’s urban forest, including proposals to revise existing regulations for private property and street trees. City staff will provide an overview of the City’s existing policy, programs, and resources as well as the specific regulatory proposals being considered. Staff from the Office of Sustainability and Environment, Dept of Planning and Development, Dept of Transportation, Parks, Public Utilities, and City Light will be available to answer questions, connect citizens with programs, and take comments on the proposals. For more information on city-wide tree efforts and the Urban Forest Management Plan, go to: www.seattle.gov/trees/. For more information about DPD’s Tree Regulations Update process, go to: www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/trees/. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room - 600 4th Avenue Thu, 09/23: Wild & Scenic Film FestivalThe Wild and Scenic Film Festival is coming to Seattle with local habitat restoration and stewardship organization, Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW). We will feature a series of short and long films highlighting nature, activism, wild places and wild people. The Friends will also feature a short of our latest project, the Watershed Report. The Wild and Scenic as told by the festival producers: "By taking the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on tour, we empower it to become larger than itself and realize its social obligation to bring the message of these films to a larger audience. Film is a powerful medium and is a common ground that everyone enjoys. When placed in this setting, environmentally conscious films can foster an open forum where people of different opinions can start finding solutions." Wild and Scenic, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation: Patagonia, 2100 1st Ave, Seattle Contact: 206.297.8141, rebecca@cedarriver.org Fri, 09/24: Wild & Scenic Film FestivalThe Wild and Scenic Film Festival is coming to Seattle with local habitat restoration and stewardship organization, Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW). We will feature a series of short and long films highlighting nature, activism, wild places and wild people. The Friends will also feature a short of our latest project, the Watershed Report. The Wild and Scenic as told by the festival producers: "By taking the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on tour, we empower it to become larger than itself and realize its social obligation to bring the message of these films to a larger audience. Film is a powerful medium and is a common ground that everyone enjoys. When placed in this setting, environmentally conscious films can foster an open forum where people of different opinions can start finding solutions." Wild and Scenic, 2010 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle Contact: Rebecca Sayre, 206.297.8141, rebecca@cedarriver.org Sat, 09/25: Mayor's Walking Tour of Crown HillMayor McGinn and Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith will take a walking tour of Crown Hill escorted by neighborhood civic leaders. Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMLocation: tbd Contact: Rob Mattson at 684-4051 or rob.mattson@seattle.gov Sat, 10/02: Crown Hill Glen Work PartyFriends of Crown Hill Glen are planning a work party in the park on Saturday, October 2, from 10:00 AM, until 3 PM. The park is located at NW 89th Street and 19th Avenue NW. We will remove invasive weeds; help provide wildlife habitat; and, provide sight-lines in the the park through pruning, in order to improve public safety. Call Joyce Ford (206) 789-1394 for more information. Or email joyce.ford@juno.com. Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: NW 89th Street and 19th Avenue NW Contact: Joyce Ford (206) 789-1394, joyce.ford@juno.com |
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