News from Groundswell NW – June 2008
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Salmon bay natural area dedication
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Saturday, June 7, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
34th Ave NW & NW 54th St
(west of Ballard Locks and east of the railroad bridge)
Join Seattle Public Utilities and Groundswell NW for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Salmon Bay Natural Area’s newly constructed public plaza and overlook deck in Ballard.
We invite you to join us for an outdoor barbeque, live music with the Susam Harper Conspiracy and Reckless Abandon, and fun-filled festivities.
Over a decade in the making, the Salmon Bay Natural Area protects the last stretch of undeveloped wooded land along Salmon Bay. This shoreline provides a refuge for juvenile salmon as they migrate through the bay to Puget Sound.
For catering purposes, please RSVP by email to Holly McCracken at holly.mccracken@seattle.gov if you plan to attend.
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New Park Meeting
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On June 25, Wednesday, at 6 PM, folks interested in beginning to shape the new park at 9th NW and NW 70th will meet in the driveway of the old church building on the site (bring a lawn chair). For more information, contact andrea at amfaste@comcast.net or Alyssa Smith at abjsmith@comcast.net.
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ProParks Levy Meeting
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Tom Rasmussen, Seattle City Councilmember, is inviting everyone to an additional community meeting to gather input on a potential park levy. As with the three other community meetings that were held earlier this month, this meeting will provide residents with an opportunity to comment on the potential creation of a ballot initiative to fund parks, open space, boulevards, trails, green infrastructure and recreation projects.
Monday, June 2, 2008 - 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Alki Community Center
5817 S.W. Stevens St.
Seattle, WA 98116
Visit the Seattle City Council*s web page for more information: http://www.seattle.gov/council/
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Calendar – June 2008
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Crown Hill Project
7pm at Crown Hill Elementary, 9250 14th Ave NW
Third design review for the preliminary architectural conceptual drawings. Come help create a vibrant new community space in the heart of Crown Hill.
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Soundview Monthly Cleanup
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Come join us to “spring clean” our adopted areas surrounding Soundview Playground- it’s fun, great exercise – and a nice community time!
Sponsored by Friends of Soundview Playfield.
Every 2nd Tuesday.
Contact Deb Stamey at 206-782-1797 or deb.stamey@comcast.net.
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Ballard District Council Meeting
7 – 9 pm.
(2nd Wednesday of each month) in the Ballard Library meeting room.
For more information, please contact Rob Mattson at 684-4-60 or rob.mattson@seattle.gov.
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TURNING THE TIDE ON TOXICS – Free Workshop for volunteer leaders
5:00pm - 7:30pm
People For Puget Sound - Ballard Library
Do you lead a group of volunteers?
Then you will love this interactive workshop with activities, games and prizes!
Learn engaging new ways to communicate with your volunteers about the way toxics affect people and Puget Sound.
RSVP: Register@pugetsound.org
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14th Ave Visioning Project Monthly Meeting
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Our monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30pm, and are open to the public. Our next meeting will at Dawn Hemminger's home at 1111 NW 60th St. Please join us if you’re interested in finding out how you can become involved or would like to find out more about our project. Contact Dawn Hemminger at dawnh@14avenw.org or 206-953-3940 for more info.
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CARKEEK PARK S.T.A.R.S RESTORATION WORK PARTY
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
Come join us to remove ivy, plant native trees and shrubs, and mulch along Carkeek Rd. and the Environmental Education Center Trail. Sponsored by the Carkeek Advisory Council- Stream, Trail & Reforestation Stewards AND the Washington Native Plant Society.
Every 3rd Saturday.
Meet at Carkeek Park. Please park at the lower meadow, watch for signs. For more info contact Jan Bird at birdandcat@aol.com 425 427 5218 or Carkeek Park 694 0877.
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GREENWOOD PARK WORK PARTY
10 a.m.- Noon
Contribute to this newly refinished park: weed, groom, & mulch landscape beds.
Sponsored by the Friends of Greenwood Park.
Every 3rd Saturday.
Meet at the North pergola at Evanston Ave N & N 87th St.
For more info contact Beth Pflug at 206 684 4096 or beth.pflug@seattle.gov at the Greenwood Neighborhood Service Center.
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Crown Hill Glen Work Party
12-5 PM
Meet your neighbors, help remove invasive weeds, and plant native plants. Learn about the history of Crown Hill Glen Park and the surrounding neighborhood. For more information call Joyce Ford at (206) 789-1394.
Crown Hill Park (aka "Crown Hill Natural Area") is located at 19th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 89th Street.
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Sustainable Ballard Monthly Meeting
6:30 PM – 9 PM
4th Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at the Sunset Hill Community Club.
Have you ever wondered, "What the heck is neighborhood planning? Why should I care about neighborhood planning? Does Ballard have a neighborhood plan? Why do the existing neighborhood plans need updating?" Then come to the June Monthly Gathering to learn the answers to these questions, and many more.
For more info go to www.sustainableballard.org contact Vic Opperman at 789-7646.
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