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Northgate Library’s Homework Help

Got homework? Check out the Northgate Library’s FREE Homework Help service, which resumes on Monday, September 27th. Trained volunteers are available to assist students in grades K through 12 with school work on a drop-in basis every Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM throughout the 2010-2011 school year (excepting school holidays).

Homework Help volunteers can help students understand their homework assignments, develop effective study skills, learn successful approaches for solving math problems and more. Northgate Library’s wonderful volunteers are a highly educated, enthusiastic and supportive bunch that includes several former teachers. They are especially skilled at working with new English speakers.

Homework Help is a FREE service available to all elementary, middle, and high school students. For more information about Homework Help at the Northgate Library, please call (206) 386-1980 or visit our website.

Abby Bass
Teen Services Librarian
Northgate Branch, Seattle Public Library
(206) 386-1980

City budget public hearing, Northgate Community Center, 9/29

The Mayor is presenting his proposed budget on Monday in Rainier Beach. You can watch it live online.

After the mayor’s budget is proposed, the City Council can change it based on public input it receives. Save the dates for these public comment opportunities to share with the City Council your priorities.

Wednesday, September 29
Northgate Community Center Gym
10510 5th Ave NE, 98125
5 p.m. Sign-in
5:30 p.m. Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 13
The Brockey Center at South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Avenue SW, 98106
5 p.m. Sign-in
5:30 p.m. Public Hearing

Tuesday, October 26
Seattle City Hall
Council Chambers, 2nd floor
600 Fourth Avenue, 98104
5 p.m. Sign-in
5:30 p.m. Public Hearing

Tree Ordinance, Jackson Park Trail, Thornton Creek Watershed Oversight Council Meeting 9/29

This month’s meeting’s topics are:

7:00
Review of Revised Tree Ordinances & Policies –
Dave LaClergue from Seattle Department of Planning and Development

7:30
Jackson Park Trail Final Schematic Design –
Katheryn Seckel, Jackson Park Trail Group

Saint Matthew’s Church & School
1230 NE 127th Street
Conference Room (behind office and plaza)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Thornton Creek Watershed Oversight Committee was initially formed to provide oversight to the Thornton Creek Watershed Plan and Action Agenda. It also leads, assists and coordinates actions that help achieve the goals of the watershed plan and action agenda.

It promotes the Watershed Plan and Action Agenda in neighborhoods, the city, and the region through edcuation and outreach.

It provides an ongoing public forum regarding issues related to preserving and restoring Thornton Creek and its tributaries.

It provides recommendations to planners and project implementers in applying adaptive management to the Thornton Creek Watershed.

Our meetings are open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cheryl Klinker at 206-367-4635 or Cheryl Eastberg at 386-4381.

Sound Transit planning light rail from Northgate to Lynnwood

Sound Transit is holding meeting for public input for the light rail line from Northgate to Lynnwood. The first meeting is at Ingraham High on 10/7.
Continue reading Sound Transit planning light rail from Northgate to Lynnwood

Treehouse Coffee breakfast special this weekend (September 25-26)

From Michele: “This weekend at Treehouse Coffee we are proud to offer savory croissants from Le Fournil a great French Bakery. Enjoy a ham and cheese or spinach and feta croissant and a 12 oz latte for $5.00. It’s going to be a beautiful day to take a walk in those turning leaves… Enjoy!”

Read more about Treehouse Coffee here and here.

Friends of Thornton Creek Park #1

Friends of Thornton Creek Park #1 are delighted to announce that they have received a Nighborhood Planning Grant for $15,000 from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

With these funds they will hire a planning firm to create a long-term plan to best preserve, restore, and make careful use of our currently underdeveloped neighborhood park. The Steering Committee will invite proposals from planning forms later in September, and begin interviewing applicants in October 2010.

The planning process will involve the public in three public meetings, the Seattle Parks department, and input from everyone concerned. They welcome your participation, questions, and comments so do contact them.

For the Steering Committee,
Gordon Dass Adams: gordondass@yahoo.com (206-227-3864)
Anita Fisk: electronicanita@yahoo.com (206-715-6601)
Lisa Sidor: lsodor@comcast.net

Yoga Therapy Clinic (Hips) & General (all welcome) Yoga Class

with special guest yoga instructor from Portland, Oregon – Sarahjoy Marsh

Two Dog Yoga in Lake City
Friday, October 1 & Saturday, October 2

In the Therapy Clinic, we will look at the anatomy and physiology of the hips and common issues that can inhibit optimal function. Bring your hips and ‘hip’ questions.

The General Yoga workshop is a rare opportunity to experience the teaching Sarahjoy as she leads us through a yoga practice with her comprehensive understanding of anatomy and inspiring metaphors that move our hearts and souls(some yoga experience recommended)

Therapy Clinic: focus on Hips
Fri. Oct. 1: 2:00 – 5:00pm

General Yoga Workshop
Sat. Oct 2: 8:00am – 10:00am

http://twodogyoga.com/events/index.shtml

IBS Treatment Center moves to Pinehurst

Pinehurst resident Thomas Mercer and his business partner are moving their medical clinic to the Northgate Pointe building – Sy Iffert’s new building at the south edge of Pinehurst between Roosevelt Way and Pinehurst Way.

Our medical clinic draws patients from across North America and around the world. We are excited to be in Pinehurst and hope to contribute to all the good things going on here. We will be open for business starting Monday September 27th.

For more information about the clinic, visit www.ibstreatmentcenter.com. A press release about the move is here.

Get a Free Home Security Audit

Do you want to know specifically how you can minimize your vulnerability to home burglary? Our Seattle Police Department’s North Crime Prevention Coordinator, Diane Horswill, offers free home audits. I asked for one last week. This is how it went:

I emailed her at diane.horswill@seattle.gov and we scheduled an audit for the next week. You can also call her at (206) 684-7711. She showed up right on the dot. As she walked to the door I could see her looking around my yard. She was assessing it for height of shrubs, lighting, and other security factors. She gave me some tips about lighting the yard using motion detectors. Later we looked at the back yard and I got specific suggestions about it, too.

Once in the house, we walked together into every room. Diane made comments about what she saw, and made specific suggestions for increasing the security of my doors and windows. For instance she described security devices such as window alarms, and simple C-clamps that can be used to limit the amount a window can be raised.

She also gave me some tips on where to store my valuables. For instance, she said burglars zoom in on the bedroom, so don’t store valuable jewelry there. And don’t leave musical instruments in easily viewable locations.

I was very pleased with the audit. Over the course of an hour she gave me many more suggestions than the examples I’ve listed here. I encourage you to take advantage of this service. In the meantime, you can see some tips from Diane on the SPD website at: http://www.seattle.gov/police/precincts/north/prevention.htm

Treehouse Coffee breakfast special this weekend (September 18-19)

From Michele: “Thank you to each and everyone of you that have made the first year at Treehouse Coffee a success! Our anniversary was last Wednesday and I hope that you made it by to enjoy a cupcake decorated especially for you. Now that the kiddos are back in school and the leaves are turning, we too, will return to our weekend breakfast specials. We have added some new treats so stop by and try Little Rae’s all natural scones made in a nut free environment with 100% real fruit, no hydrogenated oils or artificial flavors. At first nibble of thier peach and passionfruit scone I was hooked! We are also excited to offer Sunny Valley Wheat and Gluten-Free Raspberry Oatmeal bars and Peanut Butter Chocolate bars. We could offer more wheat and gluten free goodies so let us know what you may be interested in us carrying.

This weekend our breakfast special is a full size scone with a bowl of fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Have a great weekend.

Now serving Pumpkin Pie lattes!”

Read more about Treehouse Coffee here and here.

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