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Community Conversation on Emergency Preparedness

This is a short notice, but there will be another Community Conversation coming up tomorrow!

The Community Conversation will feature “Emergency Preparedness” hosted by Lake City Future First and the Lake City Emergency Communications Hub.

When: Wednesday. November 15, from 6:30-8pm
Where: Lake City Community Centre

They have a great evening of vital information and demonstrations in store for you. More information can be found here.

North Precinct Advisory Council Minutes for November 2017

This month’s guests told us about the SPD body-worn video program that is being rolled out. An informational flyer is here. And here is a FAQ sheet.

The minutes are here. Read them for news from the North Precinct, including crime statistics.

Seattle Youth Commission Opening!

Teens! The City of Seattle is looking for a student to serve on its Seattle Youth Commission (SYC). Youth serving on this commission of 15 get a unique opportunity to work with elected officials, city staff, community leaders, and young people citywide to make positive changes in their communities through policy, organizing, and events.

The commissioners meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at Seattle City Hall from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. and also serves on special committees based on interest. Commissioners serve a two-year term beginning this fall and ending in June 2019.

Interested applicants must live or go to school in Council District 5 and be between the ages of 13 – 19. To apply, visit www.seattle.gov/syc or complete this application and submit:

Via email: seattleyouthcommission@seattle.gov
Via postal mail: Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, c/o Seattle Youth Commission, PO Box 94649, Seattle WA 98124-4649
In person: Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, located in City Hall, 600 4^th Avenue, 4^th floor

For questions, call Leslie Daniels at 256-5973.

Take Back Unwanted/Expired Drugs Ongoing

Safely dispose of the medicines you no longer need at a collection location listed on the following website.It’s easy and convenient and there is no cost to residents to use this service.

https://kingcountysecuremedicinereturn.org/seattle/

There are some places in Pinehurst!

Planting Party This Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 am

Well, the time has come – this Saturday, October 21, we’ll be planting the native plants we got from the Find It, Fix It grant at Pinehurst Pocket Park. It may be, um, a bit rainy, but we’ll be out there anyway, and we hope you can come, too. The plants have arrived and they are beautiful and healthy.

If you haven’t RSVPed to come help, you’re still welcome. Even if you can’t help us plant, please stop by to cheer us on; we’d love that. Or laugh at the water dripping from our noses and filling our shoes; we won’t even mind if you do that!

We’ll be starting at 10 am. The park is on the corner of NE 117th St and 19th Ave NE. If you have them, bring a shovel, rake and gloves. Or just bring yourself.

There will be snacks, of course. Come help us beautify our park! And thank you to the volunteers who already indicated you’re coming.

Get a Grant to Improve Walk/Bike to School Options for Kids

Have an idea for getting more kids to walk and bike to school? Maybe it’s getting crosswalk flags, starting a student safety patrol program, pulling together a Walk to School Day event (which you now have a full year to plan 😉), painting an intersection, or organizing a walking school bus or bike train program. Whatever your idea is (well, as long as it supports our overall goal of safety education and encouragement for walking/biking to school), SDOT can help you make it happen!

SDOT is currently accepting applications for its Safe Routes to School Mini Grant Program, which provides grants of up to $1,000 to schools, PTAs, and community groups for education and encouragement programs for walking and biking to school. All public and private K-12 schools within the City of Seattle, PTAs, and other school-related nonprofit groups are eligible to apply. It’s a great way to support Seattle’s Vision Zero efforts to improve safety for all travelers! In 2016, SDOT awarded 24 Mini Grants to schools and community organizations serving public and private schools throughout Seattle.

How to apply
• Head to the Safe Routes to School Mini Grant Program page, where you can download the application or apply online
• You’ll also need to include a letter of support from the school principal (mailed or emailed by the application due date)

Completed applications are due on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, by 5 PM. SDOT will notify applicants of awards the first week of December 2017, and distribute funds in January 2018.

For more info, contact Ashley Rhead at ashley.rhead@seattle.gov.

Pedestrian Safety Improvements on 5th Ave NE

Late 2017/early 2018 SDOT is making safety enhancements on 5th Ave NE between NE 115th St and NE 127th St to reduce crashes and make it easier to walk and bike in the Pinehurst neighborhood. This Vision Zero spot improvement project is part of SDOT’s plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030.

The planned improvements include:

New painted parking lanes between NE 115th St and NE 127th St
New flashing beacon at NE 115th St
New painted curb bulb on NE 125th St
Bike box upgrades at NE 115th ST
Four-hour parking restriction removal, lighting improvements, and updated street signs and markings between NE 115th St and NE 127th St

SDOT is also installing new flashing crosswalk lights to warn drivers when a pedestrian is crossing at NE 115th St. With the new Hazel Wolf K-8 school now in session on Pinehurst Way NE, flashing crosswalk lights can improve the visibility of students walking and biking to school across this busy street.

During this work, expect temporary parking restrictions and detour routes for people biking and walking. SDOT will provide advanced notification to adjacent residents and businesses prior to construction starting.

If you have questions or comments about this transportation safety work, please contact Chris Svolopoulos at (206) 684-5312 or chris.svolopoulos@seattle.gov

Annual Public Safety Survey

Seattle University is administering the 3rd annual citywide Seattle Public Safety Survey. The purpose of the survey is to solicit feedback on public safety and security concerns from those who live and/or work in Seattle. A report on the survey results will be provided to the Seattle Police Department to assist them with making our neighborhood safer and more secure.

The survey is accessible at http://publicsafetysurvey.org/index.html from October 15th through November 30th and is available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya and Vietnamese. Please circulate this information to friends, family, co-workers and community members and feel free to post the information on your social media. Public safety and security are community concerns. Please make sure your voice is heard by completing the public safety survey today.

TCA Meeting on Natural Drainage Systems

Come and learn all about Natural Drainage Systems with Luis Ramirez of Seattle Public Utilities. These projects collect street runoff in swales for biofiltration into the ground, and already exist in parts of Pinehurst and other locations in Seattle.

Thursday, October 19

Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave. NE

Social time: 6:30 pm

Meeting begins: 7:00

Following the presentation will be a short business meeting.

Open to the public – all welcome!

www.thornton-creek-alliance.org

www.facebook.com/Thornton.Creek.Alliance

Upcoming Lake City Events

Here are some upcoming events in Lake City that Lake City Neighborhood Alliance send us:

October 15^th – Lake City Future First “Fall Clean” – Join the Lake City Community in its clean up event from 3-4:30 pm. Free t-shirts while they last, snacks and refreshments and we provide all you need to take part. Details here.

The weather is looking great! Let’s have a great showing for our last Clean Up of 2017.

October 23rd – LCFF Business Luncheon at Hellbent Brewery – The guest will be Mayoral Candidate Cary Moon. They hosted Jenny Durkan in September. Ticket purchase required: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3112758

October 27^th – Children’s Home Society and LCFF’s Trick-or-Treat Walk – 5:15-6:15 pm walk begins at the Lake City Mini Park – Treat bags and maps available at the Mini Park.
Also join the Lake City Lion’s for the Annual Fright Night Party at the Lake City Community Center at 6:30-8 pm on this day.

October 29^th – 2^nd Annual “Lake City Pumpkin Palooza” – Join LCFF, Kaffeeklatsch, Hunger Intervention, the Lake City Library and the LC Farmers Market for kid’s activities, kids pumpkin decorating and treats. 2-5 pm at the Kaffeeklatsch.

November 3rd – World Dance Party – A fantastic Community Event – free and fun for all ages. Potluck and dances from around the world – Lake City Community Center – 6-9 pm.

November 11th – 2nd Annual Lake City Pub Crawl to benefit North Helpline.This event was an absolute blast last year. Tickets and information here: tinyurl.com/lakecitypubcrawl2017

November 15^th – LCFF Community Conversation – Topic “Disaster Preparedness” in Lake City. Join them for this important conversation and meet your friends and neighbors while learning about how you can best be prepared for a disaster. All ages welcome. Free food provided by Lake City Future First. Doors open at 6:30 pm, discussion at 7 pm.

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