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From the President

Thanks to all who supported putting a Parks and Open Spaces Levy on the fall ballot - we did it! (see the City Council press release and the full list of levy projects. Now work is starting to build the campaign and pass this important measure to continue funding to balance growth and green in the Emerald City.

Stay tuned for more on the campaign. In the meantime, we plan to have info about the levy renewal effort at our Sundaes on Sunday event on August 17 (see below) at our new "7th Heaven" site, which is slated for $800K for development. We're also teaming up with folks working on the Crown Hill Park, slated for $1.2M in development funds, to distribute information at a community event at the Holman Rd. QFC (former Art's) on August 23 from 11am to 3pm.

Dave Boyd, Groundswell NW President

Full-Time Levy Campaign Organizer Needed

The "Yes for Parks" campaign is seeking a full time organizer to work from now through the November 2008 election to help pass a ballot measure in the City of Seattle to support park acquisition and development.

Job Activities:

• Work with campaign leadership and campaign consultant to develop and implement public outreach campaign
• Aid in obtaining endorsements from civic and community groups
• Support campaign leadership in maintaining successful media relationships and identifying opportunities for earned media
• Work with campaign leadership to identify, recruit and organize volunteers among the many groups supporting the ballot measure
• Coordinate logistics and volunteer participation for phone banks, campaign events and other grassroots efforts
• Oversee speakers' bureau for campaign
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed

Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience working with volunteers in the political campaigns or advocacy organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns
• Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in short time frame
• Availability to work evenings and weekends and the ability to travel to events throughout Seattle
• Proficient computer skills; knowledge and experience with word processing (WordPerfect or MS Word), database and communications software
• A passion for Seattle's parks and green spaces

Compensation is DOE. To apply, send resume and e-mail message to michael.mcginn@greatcity.org. For background information on the Parks and Green Space Levy, visit http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/council/issues/parks_levy.htm

Ballard Corners Park Under Construction!

Events

Sundaes on Sunday - 8/17

Come enjoy an ice cream treat in our new park at 7026 9th Ave. NW Donations of $3 a scoop support Groundswell NW & this park. First scoop is free if you can scoop for 15 minutes.

Special thanks to Northwest District Park Resources Crew and Seattle Parks and Recreation for help with this event.

Location: 7028 9th NW
Contact: Andrea Faste (andrea@sustainableballard.org)

F.R. McAbee Co. Community Event - 8/23

Groundswell NW will be teaming up with the Crown Hill Project to spread inforamtion about our projects at this community event from 11am-3pm on Saturday August 23. Fun activities for all ages, including a bouncy house for kids.

Location: Holman Rd. QFC
Contact: To help w/ the Groundswell table, call Dave Boyd @ 498-6636

Crown Hill Glen Park Neighborhood Work Party - 8/24

Plumis Park Advocates in partnership with the Seattle Parks Department Adopt-A-Park program.

Meet your neighbors, help remove invasive weeds, and plant native plants.  Learn about the history of Crown Hill Glen Park and the surrounding neighborhood.

Location: Crown Hill Park is located at 19th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 89th Street
Contact: Joyce Ford @ (206) 789-1394

East Ballard August Night Out Potlucks - 8/5

East Ballard August Night Out Potlucks on Tuesday August 5th at 6PM. The East Ballard Community Association, in association with the 14th Ave NW Visioning Project, are closing down 2 blocks on 14th Ave NW (between NW 59th and 60th and between NW 62nd and 63rd). Another block will be closed off to traffic on 11th Ave NW between NW 60th and NW 61st. Bring a dish to share and come meet your neighbors for this great East Ballard event! There will be live music, kids activities and a raffle for great gift certificates from local Ballard businesses, like The Ballard Market, Epilogue Books and BabaLouise Hair Salon. Find out what's happening in East Ballard, how to organize or join an existing neighborhood block watch and how you can become more involved in your neighborhood! Please contact dawnh@14avenw.org if you have any questions or would like to help organize this event. For more details on the nature of National Night Out Against Crime, check out http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/police/Nightout/default.htm

Location: 14th Ave NW (between NW 59th and 60th and between NW 62nd and 63rd)
Contact: Dawn Hemminger (dawnh@14avenw.org)

Annual Night Out Against Crime - 8/5

Annual Night Out Against Crime, Deadline to register your night out event is August 2.  For more information or to register your neighborhood events go to  http://www.seattle.gov/police/nightout/northregister.htm or contact North Precinct  Crime Prevention Coordinator Neil Hanson at 684-4689,  neil.hansen@seattle.gov Location: Various Neighborhoods

Contact: North Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator Neil Hanson at 684-4689, neil.hansen@seattle.gov

North Precinct Advisory Council Meeting - 8/6

North Precinct Advisory Council, Wed. 8/6, 7 PM @ SPD N Precinct - 10049 College Way North.  For more information call Mary Hurley at 783-4562.

Location: SPD N Precinct - 10049 College Way North
Contact: Mary Hurley at 783-4562

Ballard Avenue Landmarks District Board - 8/7

Ballard Avenue Landmarks District Board, Thusday, 8/7 at 9 AM @ Ballard NSC.  For more information call Heather McAuliffe at 684-0229.

Location: Ballard NSC, 5604 22nd Ave NW
Contact: Heather McAuliffe at 684-0229

Golden Gardens Off Leash Work Party - 8/9

General cleanup, chip, put gravel around the watering holes, remove chips from around fence line- fill in holes.

Location: Golden Gardens Off Leash Area
Contact: Ali Bradshaw at alibradshaw3@gmail.com or 206 380 4257

Ballard Art Walk - 8/9

Ballard Art Walk - 6-9 PM For more information call the Ballad Chamber of Commerce at 784-9705 or www.ballardchamber.com

Contact: Ballad Chamber of Commerce at 784-9705

Llandover Woods Sunday Open Space Bird Walk & Work Party - 8/10

We'll warm up with nature walk and will focus the work on removal of invasives. Volunteers should wear protective clothing including sturdy shoes and preferably long pants and sleeves. They should also bring drinking water. We will provide gloves and tools.

A GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERHIP EVENT- TEEN FRIENDLY

Location: Llandover Woods 3rd Ave NW & 145th go to trail head between the two columns
Contact: Glenn Austin 206-364-9252 gaustin@path.org

Northacres Park - Dogs Off Leash Area Annual Bar-B-Q - 8/10

Come join us for a Thai Bar-b-q and ball game at NorthAcres Park.

Special work parties may be scheduled for 5 or more volunteers! Call to arrange date & time with Bonnie, MESA Volunteer Coordinator.

Location: Northacres Park, Dogs Off Leash Area
Contact: Bonnie Miller at 206-524-8713 or bmiller@serv.net

Ballard Homes for All Coalition - 8/14

Ballard Homes for All Coalition, 1 PM @ Our Redeermer's Lutheran church - 2400 NW 85th.  For more information call Nancy McKinney at 789-7800.

Deadline for NMF Tree Fund Applications - 8/15

Deadline NMF Tree Fund.  For more information call 684.0464.  For an online application, visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/ nmf/treefund.htm

Location: On line.
Contact: 684.0464

Carkeek Park "STARS" Habitat Work Party - 8/16

Help us in our efforts to keep the invasive plants at bay, create safe, user-friendly trails, replenish our native forests, and protect our streams from erosion & runoff.

Location: Carkeek Park
Contact: Carkeek Park general information number 206 684 0877

Green Lake Shoreline / Land Work Party - 8/16

Clean and weed - shoreline clean up and flower beds!

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 11:30 - 12:30 Hot dogs for helpers!

Location: Green Lake - Small crafts center by Aqua Theare
Contact: ason Frisk at 206 684 4074 jason.frisk@seattle.gov

Bergen Place Park Work Party - 8/23

Come join the Friends of Bergen Place Park spring clean up the park- weeding and mulching.

Location: Bergen Place Park NW Market at 22nd Ave. NW
Contact: Victoria Sangrey atv.sangrey@comcast.net Mobile: 206-335-8391

Healthy Parks, Healthy You - Kick-Off Event - 8/23

Saturday, August 23
Green Lake
7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fun Run 9:30 a.m.

Join us Saturday, August 23 at Green Lake for an afternoon of activities, exercise and fun! Seattle Parks and Recreation is embarking on an effort to encourage healthy lifestyl es for Seattle residents. Statistics show that just 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week, combined with a healthier diet, can be enough to make a difference. Click here to read more.

Sierra Club’s Cool State Forum: Western Climate Initiative - 8/25

If we all take steps together, we can confront the challenge of global warming. Find out what role you can play by attending the monthly Cool State Forums—attend one or all seven. (See below for upcoming scheduled forums.) Possible statewide and regional solutions will be discussed, including “cap & trade,” tolling, solutions in schools and businesses, and a new green economy that provides good, green jobs.

Location: REI - Seattle
Contact: RSVP to the Sierra Club: 206.378.0114 x308 or Jessica.eagle(at)sierraclub.org

Golden Gardens Neighborhood Assn - 8/28

Golden Gardens Neighborhood Assn, 7 PM @ Ballard Library.  For more information Cynthia Cooley at 789-7781.

Location: Ballard Library
Contact: Cynthia Cooley at 789-7781

For more information about Groundswell NW and these opportunities, please contact Dave Boyd, dave.boyd1@comcast.net or 498-6636; or Andrea Faste,  amfaste@comcast.net or 783-6963.

Please explore our web site: www.groundswellnw.org.

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