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FREE Political Empowerment Workshop

North Seattle Community College is offering a class for FREE as a service to local North Seattle community members and I wanted to pass it along with the hope that Pinehurst neighbors might participate. They had a similar class earlier that had to be canceled because there wasn’t enough participants so please pass this along to anybody who might be interested.

Free to North Seattle community members!
November 13, 20, & 27, 2012, 6pm – 8pm
North Seattle Community College, Room: TBA

Have you always wanted to advocate for change, but didn’t know where to start? The policy making process seem a bit daunting? We’re excited to present the free Political Empowerment Workshop, on Tuesday evenings starting November 13th.

Velma Veloria, former State Representative, and Alice Tan Coil, educator/activist, will demystify all things political and help you recognize your leadership potential in this interactive class. For more details, see the Political Empowerment Workshop page: https://continuinged.northseattle.edu/political-empowerment-workshop

To sign up for this FREE class, please call Continuing Education at 206-934-3705.

How To Report a Car Prowl

Recently a neighbor wrote that her car was broken into twice in the last couple months. She urged us to be vigilant with the longer days and the upcoming holidays. Good advice! Here are some things you can do to help prevent car break ins (thanks to Tacoma Police):

In the event that you have the misfortune of being victim to a car prowl, our SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator, Terrie Johnston, sent these guideline for reporting it to the police: Continue reading How To Report a Car Prowl

Jane Addams K-8 Carnival Saturday Oct. 20

Attend the Jane Addams K-8 1st Annual Carnival
Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
11051 34th Avenue NE

Want to pet a goat, see a slug race, play chicken poop bingo or dissect a squid? All these activities plus games, crafts and food will be in the gyms (and, weather permitting, outside). Doors open at the Southwest exterior entrance to the gyms (parking lot facing 31st Avenue NE)
Tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds benefit the Jane Addams K-8 PTSA.

Kids Book Giveaway October 20th

There is a free books for kids event Saturday, October 20th at Lake City Community Center. The thousands of books are new or gently used, for preschoolers through teenagers. Each child may choose two books.

The event runs from 10 am – 2 pm and includes:

– Tactile activities for all ages

– World of Books display

– Refreshments

Lake City Community Center is at 12531-28th NE in Lake City

Donate Socks

Seattle Public Schools BEXIV Levy and Pinehurst

The BEX (Building Excellence) levies fund major construction projects within Seattle Public Schools (SPS), and follow six year cycles. SPS is currently finalizing plans for the BEXIV Levy. A major focus of the BEXIV levy is capacity management. SPS is growing, and more capacity is needed, particularly in North Seattle and West Seattle. The plans include changes to local schools Jane Addams, Pinehurst and Olympic Hills.

Continue reading Seattle Public Schools BEXIV Levy and Pinehurst

Halloween Safety Tips from SPD

Halloween Parties – Seattle Parks

Northgate Halloween Wear ‘Em Out

Let your children dress up and show off their Halloween costumes in a warm and safe environment. Northgate Community Center will have healthy treats and fun on hand!

Ages: 1 Month to 5 years

Location: Northgate Community Center, 10510 5^th Ave. NE

Date and time: Friday, October 26, 5 – 8:45 p.m.

Code for registering online at www.seattle.gov/parks: #90633

Cost: $5

Meadowbrook Haunted Bounce and Spook the Pool

Join Seattle Parks for a Haunted Bounce from 6:30-7:30 pm, including ghostly lighting, glow sticks, bounce toys and Halloweenspirational music. Then bounce up to the pool from 7:30-8:30 pm for carnival games and prizes, featuring “ride that pumpkin”. Try to ride a 100 lb. pumpkin…and yes it floats! Standard age and height requirements apply.

Ages: All

Location: Meadowbrook Community Center and Pool, 10517 35^th Ave. NE

Date and time: Friday, October 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Youth: $2 for the bounce, $3.25 for the pool; Adults: Free at the bounce, $4.75 for the pool

New Victory Heights Community Council Meeting Oct 10

Victory Heights neighbors, join Susan Causin, your neighborhood representative on the North District Council, at the first gathering of the new Victory Heights Community Council.

It’s from 7 PM – 9 PM, at the Seattle Mennonite Church on 125th between Lake City Way and 33rd (long-time residents might recall this as the former home of the Lake City Theater).

Note: More details on the meeting have been updated on the Victory Heights Blog, including the agenda:

Introduction and purpose of meeting – Shammara Estrada
History of Victory Heights Community Council – Brad Cummings
Victory Heights and social media – Ryan K. Johnson
LCNA, Pierre Report and other Lake City area questions – Janet Arkill
Funding projects – Eileen Canola
HUB
Open forum
Agenda for the future

North Precinct Advisory Council Minutes for Oct. 2012

This month’s guest speaker at NPAC was Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess. He spoke about public safety portions of the proposed 2013 city budget, a possible gunshot recognition system, and strategies to reduce crime. See other agenda in the minutes here.

One interesting note about gunshots – SPD compiles a gunshot report from the 911 call log. During the discussion, some folks agreed that there were a lot of gunshots around Lake City, but the Captain said Lake City does not register as an especially hot spot.

When I’ve heard gunshots I get a little scared and I grumble and I wonder if that’s what they really are, but I don’t call 911. Now I think we should call 911 and get those events in the report.

The more SPD knows what’s going on, the better it can tune the patrols to serve us.

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