Habitat for Humanity is in the middle of their Build-a-thon and are making progress on the NRV Habitat site. They are painting the first set of homes and have foundation work done on the second. But they could still use help. On September 29 & 30 they will continue painting and need 20 volunteers for each day. On October 6 – 9, they will be installing flooring and need 20 volunteers for each day.
More information on the Build-a-thon is at www.habitatbuildathon.org. And you can sign up to donate your time at http://www.volunteerup.com/Login.asp?w=i&o=148.
Group Health Credit Union has generously donated five fruit trees to our community. Please come out and join your neighbors in planting these trees!
Please join us at the Dakota Park P-Patch near 29th Avenue South & Dakota Street on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tools will be provided, but please bring your own gloves. Refreshments will be provided! Adults and Children are welcome!!!
If you have questions, please call Naomi Chang at 722-4010 ext. 2
A group of residents in Rainier Vista have formed to talk about the issue around light rail train noise. If folks are interested in learning more they can contact: QuietOurValley@gmail.com to learn about efforts to reduce noise around the Mt. Baker Station, Beacon Hill tunnel, MLK Way, Cheasty Blvd.
Impact will begin applying an organic turf fertilizer around noon today (9/16) in the parks. Homeowner and rental turf areas will be done on Thursday, continuing into Friday as necessary. This is just fertilizer - no weed control. The fertilizer is organic and will come with a noticeable smell, which should fade overnight.
Have questions about light rail, crime, city services or other issues? Get answers from your Seattle City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club
4520 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South
Everyone deserves to be listened to, and heard. Please mark your calendar now for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club and join us for a vibrant conversation that will help us shape an even better future for our great city.
You’ll be asked a series of questions on some key issues, including light rail, crime prevention and accessing city services, and we’d like to hear your input. Following discussion on these topics the meeting will transition into an open question and answer period, with ample time for asking councilmembers your questions.
If you are unable to attend, e-mail the Council your questions in advance to Counciltownhall@seattle.gov. For questions about the meeting or more information, call Council President Richard Conlin’s office, 206-684-8805.
Your voice counts! Please plan to attend.
The next Association Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00PM in the McBride Court Community Room. The Board Meetings have been rather sparsely attended of late. Come on down and stay involved in your community.
Impact has previously indicated that they planned to fertilize the turf and lawn areas of our community the week of Sept. 14 (next Monday). Having not received any information to the contrary, we are making this announcement so individuals who have any concern can avoid turf areas until it rains.
With so many postsecondary education and career options available, this is the perfect opportunity for teens and young adults to start exploring their future and learn about the amazing opportunities that are waiting for them! The fair will feature:
- Representatives from colleges, trade schools and community resources and organizations
- Workshops
- College Bound Sign-Up
- Food
- Rally
- Step Show
- Raffle
Saturday, September 26, 2009
12:00pm – 3:30pm
Rainier Valley Teen Center
4520 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South
Seattle, Washington 98108
Only one third of all high school students graduate prepared for college and only 9% of students from families in the lower socioeconomic quartile earn a college degree by age 25. Since 85% of all jobs in today’s economy require a post secondary degree or skill certificate training, providing teens the financial and academic resources to prepare them for college is critical.
We invite you and the teens you serve to come explore and see how they can be successful doing their own thing, whether college or career! Contact Marinda Melonson at mmelonson@positiveplace.org for more information.
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