Upcoming Community Meetings |
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Christa Dumpys Neighborhood District Coordinator christa.dumpys@seattle.gov |
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Don't forget! There is far more information available at the Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) building at 160 Roy St, Suite 100. You can also call the NSC at (206) 684-4812. We'd love to hear from you! Ask us about our community meeting space.
Also co-located with us: Uptown Alliance (206) 733-9435 and Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce (206) 282-4539, contact@qachamber.org.
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Queen Anne & Magnolia Neighborhood Newsletter |
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City of Seattle, Dept. of Neighborhoods |
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February 2010 |
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QUEEN ANNE: Queen Anne Community Council Board Wednesday, Feb. 3th 7:30 PM McClure Middle School 1915 1st Avenue W
Queen Anne Community Council Parks Committee Tuesday, Feb. 9th 7:30 PM Queen Anne Community Center 1901 First Ave W Don Harper (206) 281-9018
Queen Anne Community Center Advisory Council Tuesday, Feb. 9th 7:00 PM Queen Anne Community Center 1901 1st Ave W
Uptown Alliance Thursday, Feb. 11th 7:00 PM Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy Street, Suite 100 Agenda will include a presentation on the tolling proposal for SR99. For further information contact John Coney, 283-2049, or Rick Hooper, rick.hooper@seattle.gov.
Uptown Alliance Planning & Transportation Committee Thursday, Feb. 4th 5:00PM Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy Street , Suite 100
Uptown Alliance Parks Committee Wednesday, Feb. 17th 6:00 PM Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy Street, Suite 100
Queen Anne Community Council Land Use Review Committee Monday, Feb. 22nd 7:00 PM Queen Anne Community Center 1901 1st Ave W
Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Thursday, Feb. 18th 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM “State of the Chamber 2010” Best Western Executive Inn, 200 Taylor N $25 members, $35 non-members contact@qachamber.org or 206-283-6876
Queen Anne Community Council Transportation Committee Thursday, Feb. 24th 7:00PM Queen Anne Community Center 1901 First Ave W. Agenda will include a proposal to form a coalition with the neighbors on the Mercer-15th corridor.
FOLKpark Thursday, Feb. 2nd and 18th 6:30PM Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center 160 Roy Street, Suite100
Sustainable Queen Anne Monday, Feb. 22nd Heather Trim's home, 206-352-0219 |
MAGNOLIA: Magnolia Chamber Board Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12th 6:15 PM Magnolia Community Center 2550 34th Ave W 206-386-4235 Open to the public.
Magnolia Chamber General Meeting TBA Contact info@magnoliachamber.org or 206-285-9756 for more information.
Magnolia Community Center Advisory Council Tuesday, Feb. 9th 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Magnolia Community Center 2550 34th Ave W
Magnolia Community Club General Meeting Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Catherine Blaine School Cafeteria 2550 34th Avenue West Agenda will include a crime update and crime prevention in Magnolia.
Magnolia Community Club Board Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16th 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Magnolia Community Center 2550 34th Ave. W
Sustainable Magnolia Monday, Feb. 22nd 7:00 PM Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2415 31st Ave W (Parking lot is on 31st Ave W) info@sustainablemagnolia.org
Discovery Park Advisory Council Wednesday, Feb. 17th 7:00PM – 9:00PM Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center 3801 West Government Way
INTERBAY: Interbay Neighborhood Association No February Meeting
MAGNOLIA/QUEEN ANNE/INTERBAY: Magnolia/Queen Anne District Council Monday, Feb. 8th 7:00 PM Magnolia Community Center 2550 34th Ave. W. Agenda includes Viaduct update & discussion with Councilmember Rasmussen.
Emergency Preparedness Committee Wednesday, Feb. 24th 5:00-7:00PM 2801 34th Ave W Contact: Frank Gaul ftgaul@earthlink.net |
Community Events |
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Uptown Clean Up
Join your friends and neighbors Saturday, February 6th from 9:00 AM – 12 PM!
Celebrate the Seattle’s 16th annual Neighborhood Appreciation Day, a Special day to reach out to neighbors, create new bonds and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood a great place to live.
Tools will be provided. Have refreshments and meet at Counterbalance Park (Queen Anne Ave. N and Roy St)
Contact christa.dumpys@seattle.gov or 206-684-4812 for more information. |
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Girls Night Out in Magnolia
Join the businesses of Magnolia in a Girls night out February 11th from 6 PM—11 PM. Join Vixen on from 6-9pm for a special evening of makeovers and libations with makeup artists Erin Orden and Tracy Freckleton, and Susan Posnick. Please call the store to book your free appointment at 206-281-9399.
For more in formation, visit http://www.magnoliachamber.org/announce.htm for more information. |
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Second Saturday at Seven Movie Series
Free showing of “Ancient Futures: Learning From Ladakh”. A film by Helena Norberg-Hodge; Directed by John Page.
Refreshments and discussion immediately following movie.
The Queen Anne Movie Guild presents the moving independent documentary, “Ancient Futures: Learning From Ladakh” on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Queen Anne United Methodist Church, 1606 5th Avenue W, the pink building next door to the Queen Anne Branch of the Seattle Public Library. Entrance is on W Garfield St .
Imagine what it would be like to experience the entire 300 years of our industrial revolution in 20 years. Welcome to Ladakh, or “Little Tibet .” Set deep in the Indian Himalayas on the western edge of the Tibetan plateau, Ladakh is one of the highest and driest inhabited places on earth. For centuries it was home to a rich and self-sustaining culture. Then, in the early 70’s, came “development.”
Additional information about this documentary, the Queen Anne Movie Guild, and the sponsors who are helping make this free community service possible can be found at
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FOLKpark Website Launched
A new website has been established to be a centralized online resource for all information
Visit www.folkpark.org
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The Magnolia Community Center’s Book Club
When: Every 3rd Thursday of the Month Where: Magnolia Community Center Time: 6:15-7:30PM Discussion
There are no fees for the Book Club meetings and refreshments are provided. Please note that all selected books are available at normal retail outlets in both print and audio versions.
All are welcome!
For more information please call or e-mail Kacey at 206-406-7409 |
Citywide Events |
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Redevelopment of Memorial Stadium Meeting
Seattle Center and Seattle Public Schools will host a joint public meeting on the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on future shared use of the Memorial Stadium site and Seattle School surface parking lot at 5th Avenue and Harrison Street.
The meeting will be held in the Fidalgo Room, Northwest Rooms, located at the northwest corner of Seattle Center campus (south of Republican St), Tuesday, February 2, at 6:30 PM.
Under the MOA, the Memorial Stadium site will become public space, housing an athletic facility and multipurpose event venue, with an underground transportation hub below. The Memorial Wall will be restored and moved to a more prominent place on the site. Please join Seattle Center and Seattle Public Schools to provide comment and learn more about the project. For more information, visit www.seattleschools.org/area/m_news/index.dxml or contact Deborah Daoust, Seattle Center, Deborah.daoust@seattle.gov / 206 386-1974 or Teresa Wippel, Seattle Public Schools, Tewippel@seattleschools.org / 206 252-0203.
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Inside the Urban Farmer’s Studio
"Building an Equitable, Sustainable Food System in Seattle and King County" Presented by: Creatives4Community, Seattle Neighborhood Group, Progressive Planners Network, Youth Planners Network, FEEST at Youngstown |
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Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day 2010
February 6, 2010 marks Seattle’s 16th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day! It is a time to reach out to our neighbors, create new bonds, and express thanks to our neighbors. Community organizations, businesses and residents across Seattle come together on February 6 (or the week of) to celebrate this great day! You can celebrate by: · Organizing a neighborhood event such as a block party, open house, potluck, or work party to recognize the day and your neighbors. It can be as big or simple as you want. If you are having an event, contact Wendy Watson at wendy.watson@seattle.gov (206-684-0719) and tell us about it. · Using our FREE Neighbor Appreciation Day greeting cards to acknowledge the good work of your neighbors and others who help make your neighborhood a special place to live. · Attending one of the many community activities listed on our online calendar. Visit www.seatttle.gov/neighborhoods/appday for more information and a listing of special Neighbor Appreciation Day events.
Join Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the thousands of community members across our city in celebration of what makes Seattle great – our neighbors! For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/appday or call 206-684-0719. |
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City Council Public Hearing
The City Council’s Committee on the Built Environment and Seattle Public Utilities and Neighborhoods Committee will hold a joint public hearing on proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to be considered for the 2009 annual Comprehensive Plan amendment process. The public hearing will be on Monday, February 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber, 2nd floor, Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue. The entrances to City Hall are located on the west side of Fifth Avenue, and the east side of Fourth Avenue, between James and Cherry Streets. For those who wish to testify, a sign-up sheet will be available outside the Council Chamber one-half hour before the public hearing.
Questions concerning the public hearing process should be directed to Dan Nolte in the offices of Councilmember Sally Clark, by calling (206) 684-8802 or via email at dan.nolte@seattle.gov.
The City Council Chamber is accessible. Print and communications access is provided on prior request. Please contact Dan Nolte at (206) 684-8802 as soon as possible to request accommodations for a disability.
For those unable to attend the public hearing, written comments may be sent to: Councilmember Sally Clark Written comments should be received by Monday, February 8, 2010, at noon. Please be sure to indicate the specific proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments you are providing comment on. |
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Seawall Open House
Join your neighbors and Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith for a discussion on the Elliott Bay Seawall replacement. Date: Wednesday, February 3rdbruary 3rd Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Bertha Knight Landes Room, City Hall, 600 4th Ave , 600 4th Avenue You’re welcome to join the open house to learn more about the project and to provide feedback to the city. Be there! Refreshments will be served.
For more information, please contact: Seawall Project Manager Stephanie Brown at 206-386-4635 or via e-mail at stephanie.brown@seattle.gov.
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Port of Seattle Meeting
Your voice is important to the Port of Seattle as the Commission considers entering into an agreement with the State of Washington to support this critical transportation connection. The Port’s international trade, aviation, economic development, tourism and passenger terminal activities are vital to the economic well-being of the region and the state, supporting nearly 194,000 jobs. The Bored Tunnel replacement alternative is a vital issue for the Port. The State and the Port are both committed to improving transportation access to and through the waterfront, ensuring connectivity between the Interbay, Ballard and Duwamish industrial areas and Sea-Tac Airport, minimizing construction disruption, and increasing opportunities for the public and freight to access the central waterfront and our working waterfronts. The Port Commission is asking for your input before they make a decision on the MOA . There are several ways in which you can comment over the next two weeks: E-mail comments to: mailto:viaduct@portseattle.org
Mail comments must be received by close of business Monday, 2/8. Mail to: Viaduct MOA Comments Attn: Christine Lee, Regional Transportation PO Box 1209 Seattle, WA 98111 Public testimony can be provided at two upcoming Commission meetings: Tuesday, February 2, 1:00 pm, Aviation High School, 615 S. 200th St., Des Moines Tuesday, February 9, 1:00 pm, Port Headquarters, Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way The Port Commission is expected to make a decision on the MOA, following public comments, at their February 9 meeting. If you have any questions, please contact: Mike Merritt, Local Government Relations, merritt.m@portseattle.org, 206-787-3411, or Geri Poor, Regional Transportation, poor.g@portseattle.org, 206-787-3778. |
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Seattle Park Board Meeting
The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 11, in the Park Board Room at 100 Dexter Ave. N, the Parks Administration Building at the corner of Dexter Ave. N and Denny Way. City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, who chairs the City Council Parks and Seattle Center Committee, will attend. The agenda includes a discussion about Fee Policy and Code of Conduct. Contact Dewey Potter, 206-684-7241, or e-mail dewey.potter@seattle.gov for more information.
The Board of Park Commissioners is a seven-member citizen board created by the City Charter. The Board meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month to advise the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, the Mayor, and the City Council on parks and recreation matters. For more information, please contact Sandy Brooks at 206-684-5066 or sandy.brooks@seattle.gov. |
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Landmark Nomination Meeting
Public Meeting of the Landmark preservation board to consider the Crawford Music Building at Seattle Pacific University, 15 West Bertona Street. The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider this nomination at its meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060.
The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written comments should be received by the Landmarks Preservation Board at the following address by February 12, 2010, by 5:00 p.m.: Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, Dept. of Neighborhoods, P.O. Box 94649, Seattle WA 98124-4649.
Copies of the Landmark Nomination will be available for public review at the Queen Anne Branch Library, 400 W. Garfield St; telephone: 386-4227; and the Department of Neighborhoods Office, at Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave, Suite 1700, telephone: 684-0228. The nomination is also posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website: http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/preservation/landmarks.htm under the heading of “Current Nominations.” |
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Changes to the Neighborhood Matching Fund
Over its 21 years, the Neighborhood Matching Fund team has made continuous enhancements to the program. As part of a formal assessment last year, several improvements have been made to its structure, process and forms - all to make it easier and simpler to navigate and execute.
The following changes to the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) begin January 2010. NMF Guidelines: · The NMF guidelines are now clearer and easier to navigate. In fact, all four NMF funding programs are covered under the same guidelines document. · The value of volunteer time has increased to $20 per hour keeping up with Independent Sector research on average volunteer time value. Fund Category and Dollar Limit Changes: · The Outreach Fund is now combined with the Small Sparks Fund, which will continue to provide support for community building projects with small funding needs, along with the enhancement of more flexible guidelines. · To keep up with rising costs, fund request limits have increased for the Small Sparks Fund up to $1,000 and the Small and Simple Fund up to $20,000 per project. Application Forms: · The forms have been redesigned to be easier to use, along with simplified questions, fill-in electronic formatting, and simpler work plan and budget forms. · Signatures documenting community match pledges are no longer required for the application stage. Technical Assistance: · To increase outreach and assistance to projects, the Neighborhood Matching Fund staff will hold one to two technical assistance workshops every month at various locations around the city. Check our website at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf for specific dates and times. · The website has been revamped to ease navigation and provide clearer information with the inclusion of a “Frequently Asked Questions” section. Watch for the launch of the new webpages on December 1. The website will continue to expand, allowing community members access to NMF advice and technical assistance – any time, any day. The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods NMF Team is excited about these improvements and trusts applicants will find them helpful as they, their organization or their neighborhood participate in the Neighborhood Matching Fund.
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City Hall Noon Concerts
Free noontime concerts in City Hall! Come join the fun… February 4th: Christina Orbe February 12th: Pacific Opera Works– Seattle Chamber Players February 18th: Overton Berry March 4th: Dave Peck Trio March 18th Jherek Bischoff
Located at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue For more information visit www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents or call 206-684-7171. |
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Seattle Neighborhood Waste Reduction Rewards
Reduce Waste and Win $50,000 Neighborhood Improvement Project!
If you live in Queen Anne, Magnolia, Capitol Hill, Cascade, Eastlake, Westlake, Montlake, Madison Park, Leschi, Madrona or other central Seattle neighborhoods, team up with your neighbors to reduce waste and win a $50,000 community improvement project selected by the community and installed and maintained by CleanScapes, the City-contracted garbage and recycling service in central Seattle. Approximately 200 tons of garbage are collected from Seattle single-family households every day. Much of this garbage could have been recycled, or better yet, not created in the first place. To promote community-wide waste reduction, CleanScapes is piloting a Neighborhood Waste Reduction Rewards program in central Seattle. To win, simply reduce the amount of garbage, recycling, and yard waste set out for collection by households in your neighborhood collection area. The neighborhood with the greatest percentage reduction between Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 wins. Community councils representing the winning area will choose a community improvement project from a list of options worth $50,000. The winning area will be selected in early spring 2010, so spread the word and reduce waste now! Visit www.cleanscapes.com for more information. |
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Seattle Offers Compost Bins at Huge Discounts
Program Makes Green Living at Home Easier
The City of Seattle is making it easier for Seattleites to garden the natural way by offering huge discounts on compost bins. Seattle residents can save more than one hundred dollars on high-quality compost bins while building healthy soils, and helping their plants to thrive.
Local gardeners can take advantage of two great offers - - Green Cone Food Composting Bins Two Cones for $40, when purchased together. One Cone for $25 (Retail price over $100 each). Limit two per household. - Yard Waste Compost Bins $25 each (Retail price over $70). Limit one per household.
The compost bins can be purchased online at www.seattle.gov/binsandbarrels or by calling (206) 684-0190.
The Green Cone food waste composters turn food scraps such as fruits and vegetables, breads and grains, eggshells, coffee grounds, and tea bags into nutrient-rich compost for customers’ gardens. The yard waste compost bins transform grass clippings, leaves, stalks, dead plants, small twigs, and most weeds into a natural soil builder.
Customers can also purchase high quality rain barrels for $65 plus tax. Rain barrels allow gardeners to collect Seattle’s famed rain for use in their yards. Depending on how much it rains, a rain barrel or two collecting water from a 500 to 600 square-foot roof area can provide enough water to care for the plants and flowerpots on a deck or patio for several weeks.
Home delivery is available for a small delivery charge, or orders can be picked up at the Seattle Conservation Corps office at Sand Point/Magnuson Park, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sales of compost bins are restricted to City of Seattle residents.
For more information on composting and natural yard care, customers can call or e-mail the Garden Hotline at (206) 633-0224 or info@gardenhotline.org. |
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Seattle City Light Customers Can Recycle CFL’s at 2 Locations
“Seattle City Light encourages our customers to use energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs and to recycle them when it’s time to dispose of them,” Superintendent Jorge Carrasco said. “Establishing these two recycling locations should provide a convenient service to customers who want to save energy.”
The utility’s collection locations only accept compact fluorescent bulbs, not fluorescent tube lights.
The recycling stations are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at City Light’s South Service Center, 3613 4thAve. S. (4th& Spokane) and the North Service Center, 1300 N. 97th St. (97th & Stone Way).
For other recycling options in the Puget Sound area, visit the Take It Back Network at http://www.takeitbacknetwork.org/ |
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Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention
Terrie Johnston and Fran Tello, Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinators, are available for commercial and residential public safety talks. To schedule a new Block Watch meeting or a maintenance meeting for your block, contact Terrie Johnston at 684-4741. She offers free residential home security assessments and personal safety talks. To schedule a business public safety talk, contact Francisco Tello at 684-4730. |
Seattle Climate Action NowFor most of us, the pressing question is, “What can I do to stop global warming? How can I get started?” Thanks to a campaign I launched today--Seattle Climate Action Now--the answer is getting easier. Seattle Climate Action Now offers practical tools and resources that help us take concrete steps become part of the solution to climate change. Visit http://www.seattlecan.org/ to get started. |
It's Pothole Season!Call 684-ROAD to report potholes. The City is committed to responding to these reports within 2 business days. |
NSC Services |
Passports Now Processed in Seven Neighborhood Service Centers in SeattleOffering Saturday hours was a stunning success, so the Department of Neighborhoods has adding more hours and more places where you can apply for your passport.
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Department of Neighborhoods Events Calendar
Now you can post your events and activities to the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) new events calendar on our website. Just visit our events page at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/calendar, hit the link for "Submit an Event" on the upper left-hand column, read the "How to Submit..." and policy guidelines, and complete the form.* Once your event is submitted, it takes two-four days to have the submission approved and then it is posted to the DON website. Not only will it appear on our calendar, but will automatically appear on the citywide calendar which gets thousands of hits a week.
*hint - when filling out the form, you can select more than one neighborhood and event type. |
Neighborhood Bulletin Board
The NSC has a bulletin board with useful information about neighborhood activities. If you would like to post something on the board, bring it by the main desk at the NSC and we will try to post it for you. |
Woodland Park Zoo Passes
Passes for the Woodland Park Zoo are available at the NSC. These are only for low-income families and there is a limit of 4 per household. |
Senior Discount Card Available
A discount card provided by the Seattle Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens (aged 60 or older) of businesses and organizations that give discounts and special offers to seniors. |
Small Sparks Community Development Grant is Waiting!
Do you have ideas for building community that could use up to $1000 from the City's Small Sparks program? Small Sparks seeks to bring together new people. The goal is to get new people (e.g., recent immigrants, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities) involved in creative small-scale community building initiatives. For example, a Small Sparks project in the Beacon Hill neighborhood was done where people organized a paper airplane toss from a tower. If you have any ideas we would love to hear about them, and share information about the program with you! Email your ideas to Christa Dumpys at christa.dumpys@seattle.gov. |
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Other Community Resources |
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Neighborhood Blogs
Magnolia: http://www.magnoliavoice.com/ Queen Anne: http://www.queenanneveiw.com/ Interbay: http://our-interbay.org/ |
Queen Anne News and Magnolia News
Published every Wednesday, it covers stories affecting our community. It also contains information on upcoming events in the area. For more information check out their website at http://www.queenannenews.com/ or email them at qanews@nwlink.com. |