Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is asking Seattle residents and business owners to participate in Fall Clean by adopting a storm drain. SPU crews are responsible for nearly 80,000 storm drains. By helping them keep neighborhood storm drains clear of debris, you can help keep the water flowing and prevent flooding. The Adopt-A-Drain Program is active during the month of November, Seattle’s peak leaf-falling season. During this time SPU provides residents and business owners with free cleanup supplies – rakes, bags, gloves, shovels, brooms and dustpans. To reserve your supplies, contact SPU at (206) 233-7187 or adoptadrain [at] seattle.gov. You can also use this online form. Supplies can be picked up…
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Opening for a community representative on the Northwest Seattle Design Review Board
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is looking for qualified candidates to fill four upcoming openings on the city’s Design Review Board, including an opening for a community representative on the Northwest Design Review Board. The Northwest District of the Design Review Program covers the area of the city north of NW/N 80th St and and west of Aurora Ave N. There are also openings on the Southeast Design Review Board, the Southwest Design Review Board and the East (Capitol Hill/First Hill/Central District) Design Review Board. According to a press release sent by the mayor’s office today (Monday, October 24, 2011), the Design Review Program was established…
Volunteers needed to remove weeds at Green Lake Park
The Friends of Green Lake are holding a Green Lake work party on Saturday, November 5, 2011, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., rain or shine. Participants will weed a restoration site on the Green Lake shoreline, just north of the the Green Lake Pitch & Putt golf course (5701 East Green Lake Way N). Blackberry roots and other weeds need to be removed. Volunteers should dress for the weather. Hiking boots and thick gloves are recommended. If you have weeding tools, you are asked to bring them. For more information about the work party, contact Denise Pardi at friendsofgl [at] gmail.org.
North Helpline Food Bank asks volunteers to trick or treat for cans instead of candy
The North Helpline Food Bank (12736 33rd Ave NE) is planning a Halloween food drive. On Monday, October 31, 2011, volunteers will be collecting food and personal care items in several neighborhoods, including Green Lake. The North Helpline Food Bank feeds the hungry and provides emergency assistance to residents of zip codes 98125, 98133, 98155, 98177, and 98115. For more information about collecting donations while you trick or treat, contact Food Bank staff at (206) 367-3477 or foodbank [at] northhelpline.org.
Hearthstone seeks volunteer group of Green Lake moms
Erika Campbell sent us the following note from The Hearthstone (6720 E Green Lake Way N): Mother Klatches – you know who you are! Joggers or walkers with baby strollers doing your daily constitutional around the lake for good health and camaraderie. Why not throw a little community service in the mix? The Hearthstone Retirement Community is looking for a group of friends who would like to conclude their walk around the lake with a short visit to our residents to give manicures! Imagine one mother corralling the kids with the help of host ‘grandmas’ while the other mothers knock out a…
