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Street Mural Painting Party August 25th

A Pinehurst neighbor’s son signed up for a Find It! Fix It grant and it was awarded! Some of you may remember that way back in September you signed a petition in support of a street mural on 9th Ave NE and NE 115th St. Well the time has FINALLY come to turn it into a REAL thing in our neighborhood.

They have a street mural scheduled to install on August 25, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. They would love to invite the community to come out and help paint.  Please spread the word!

Let’s help make this a huge success!

Date: Saturday, August 25th

Time: 11- AM to 4 PM

Ways to Neighborhood Problem-Solve

Got a problem in the neighborhood?

1 – Talk to your neighbors!

Talk to your neighbors to find out if anyone else is concerned about the issue. Give people more than one way to give you feedback – through in-person meetings, over the phone, or through email.

2 – Contact your Community Engagement Coordinator

Your Community Engagement Coordinator can help you access the right resources, brainstorm solutions, and connect to community groups. They can also connect you with the best City department to address your need.

Seattle.gov/neighborhoods/community-engagement-coordinators

Our North End CEC is –

Thomas Whittemore

206-684-4096

thomas.whittemore@seattle.gov

3 – Follow through

Some tasks are simple for City government to take care of, and some are more complex. That’s where the community comes in. Be prepared to take action – for example, filling out paperwork, applying for funding, or organizing a neighborhood work party.

4 – Have an open mind

Getting people and resources organized takes time. Be receptive to new ideas and different ways to improve what you’re doing. Just remember to be patient and stick with it!

 

– From Seattle Neighborhoods pamphlet ‘Get Informed Get Engaged Get Organized.

 

Hunger Intervention Program Looking for Volunteers

We are approaching the half way mark of Hunger Intervention Summer Program’s Eats Program.

They are still in need of volunteer to lead activities at their meal sites while the site supervisors are serving. This could include anything from organized sports to arts & crafts, sing-alongs, or just general playground games. If there are any specific supplies HIP can provide, don’t hesitate to reach out to Alex at alex@hungerintervention.org.

While Summer Eats is their biggest meal program during the summer, they are still always operating their Senior Meals Program, which is in desperate need of volunteers. Therefore, they are sending out a request for anyone who might be available from 11am – 2pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to help with set-up, serving, clean-up, or dish washing at the Lake City Community Center. If you are interested and available, please contact Alex at the above email address.

More about the Eats program here.

Idriss Mosque Neighborhood BBQ August 12

Idriss Mosque and The Islamic Center of Washington invites everyone to their 17th annual BBQ. It’s a fun event! They provide all the food, and there are lots of long tables set up in the yard so you can meet and mingle with others while you eat.

Sunday, August 12, 2018
2:00 – 5:00 pm
1420 NE Northgate Way

They extend their invitation to all friends, neighbors, religious and civic communities and leaders in the Puget Sound.  

We hope to see you there!

Expanding LEAD to The North Precinct

An update about LEAD expanding to the North Precinct from Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s July newsletter:

Today, LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) is one of the City’s ‘crown jewels’ with a proven track record of reducing crime and disorder through targeted outreach and social services to individuals.  Last week, Council’s Human Services, Equitable Development and Renters’ Rights committee heard a briefing on the Council’s intentto extend the hugely successful program to North Seattle with some emphasis on people living inside vehicles.  While LEAD is not specifically a homeless program, many participants experience homelessness and the program increases public safety and health for the whole community.

LEAD provides a tool for Seattle Police officers to refer individuals engaged in low level drug and sex work offenses to an intensive social services intervention program in lieu of arrest and prosecution. The impetus for LEAD spawned in 2005 when the Public Defenders Association (PDA) collaborated with the Seattle Police Department, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the City of Seattle Attorney’s Office to address enforcement of disproportionately high numbers of Black people into incarceration.

Since its inception, community advocates have championed LEAD as a possible alternative to failed “tough on crime” policies plaguing North Seattle. In my district, and in neighboring districts of my colleagues Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Juarez we expect the LEAD expansion in North Seattle will allow police officers to connect people with social services instead of sending them to jail that can ensure more public safety. For people who live in their vehicles and others in North Seattle living in extreme poverty, this public safety program has the potential to reduce recidivism rates for individuals who commit low-level crimes.

The program cuts out the criminal-justice system and assigns voluntary participants to case workers, who can provide immediate help — a safe place to sleep or vehicular assistance to force compliance with parking laws, for instance — and longer-term services such as substance use treatment. Evergreen Treatment Services, a private nonprofit founded in 1973 with treatment facilities in Seattle and Olympia, was awarded the contract to develop and execute intervention plans for LEAD participants. In exchange for their participation, no criminal charges will be filed, even if someone later relapses.

According to the PDA,  there are presently approximately 350 active LEAD participants and an additional 2,000 people at any given time in Seattle who would be appropriate LEAD participants.  PDA has requested funding for a modest increase to allow a launch in 2018 in the North and South or Southwest Precincts, plus a plan to complete expansion over a period of 2-3 years, rather than take LEAD to scale citywide.

Despite widespread support for LEAD in North Seattle, there has been insufficient funding for case management and office space required to offer the program to new referrals in the North Precincts – until now. LEAD’s proven method of helping people in crisis on our streets is critical to our neighborhood stability.  Enthusiasm for LEAD has grown in neighborhoods like mine who are longing for a meaningful response to problems stemming from behavioral health needs and extreme poverty.

Pinehurstfest is Saturday, July 21st

Pinehurstfest is this weekend! Come meet your neighbors at this free outdoor event, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm Saturday, July 21st. It’s at Pinehurst Playground, NE 120th St & 14th Ave NE. Hope to see you there!

Victory Heights Potluck & Ice Cream Social July 17

Victory Height’s sixth annual potluck and ice cream social

Tuesday, July 17th
6-8 pm

NE 106th St, just west of the Victory Heights Park

GOOD FOOD and a chance to MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS!

Bring a chair and a dish to share!

* Plates, silverware, drinks, and ice cream provided

For more information check the Victory Heights blog (http://VictoryHeights.org)

or e-mail  VictoryHeights.Seattle@gmail.com.

 

– Fire truck visit (if they’re available)

– Information about events in the neighborhood

Thornton Creek Alliance Meeting July 19

Two Educational Presentations at the next Thornton Creek Alliance meeting:

Thursday, JULY 19TH, 2018
6:30 pm Social Time
7:00 to 9:00 pm General Meeting

At Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave NE

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

  1. Dredging the Meadowbrook Pond Stormwater Detention Facility

SPU plans to conduct its routine dredging of Meadowbrook Pond from approximately July 9th through September 30th, 2018.

  • How will this be accomplished?
  • What methods will be used?
  • How will wildlife and vegetation impacts be mitigated?

SPU presenters will be:

Jonathan Brown, PE, Sr. Civil Engineer & Project Manager, and Dylan King, Outreach

  1. Northgate Pedestrian Bridge

Find out how SDOT plans to build the long anticipated Northgate Pedestrian Bridge

  • Where it will begin on the North Seattle College campus
  • Impacts to wetlands, trees, and wildlife
  • Safety concerns

SDOT Presenters will be:

Sandra Gurkewitz and Cayla Ravancho Outreach Team

thornton-creek-alliance.org
facebook.com/thornton.creek.alliance

For questions about the meeting contact Dan Keefe at: papadan44@gmail.com

Add Your Voice

Want to tell the city what you think? The city wants to hear from you. Your perspective and ideas and efforts help Seattle become a better place. There are many ways you can let the city know how you think and feel about issues. The hub Add Your Voice provides links to various projects that are seeking public feedback on topics such as housing, public safety, planning and land use, parks and open space, transportation and sustainability.

Here’s the hub: seattle.gov/neighborhoods/add-your-voice.

Live in District 5 Celebration June 30th

Council member Debora Juarez is hosting her 3rd annual Live in D5 event this Saturday, June 30. Live in D5 is a community celebration of North Seattle featuring:

    • 3 local bands
    • Free salmon and fry bread sponsored by the United Indians of All Tribes
    • A baby goat petting zoo
    • Over 30 booths from neighborhood & municipal organizations

This is a free and family-friendly celebration!

  • Saturday, June 30, 2018
  • 1pm – 4pm
  • Hubbard Homestead Park, 11203 5th Ave NE, 98125
  • Free | Live Music | Neighbors | Family Fun | Food