Archive for the “Food” CategoryThe big new apartment building they’ve been working on across MLK from NRV is complete! It’s called Tamarack Place, it’s got 83 units of low-income housing, and it’s got street-level retail/office space. There will be a grand opening event on January 20, from 11am - 1pm, with a special program at noon. Special guests will include HUD Regional Director Mary McBride and Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith. Refreshments will be served.
The NRV January Community Kitchen has been postponed. A new date will be announced when there is one to announce.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time again for the monthly cleanup. This coming Saturday, Dec. 4th, we’ll meet in Central Park or in front of Neighborhood House if it’s raining. As usual, the time is 10:00 until about noon. Doughnuts, coffee, camaraderie and the pleasure of keeping our neighborhood cleaned up will all be available. Hope to see you there!
Come join us for the Community Kitchen on Friday, December 10th from 12noon – 2pm at Rainier Vista Center. There is no charge and this is a fun way to meet your neighbors and get a chance to eat delicious food from around the world. Please call Kate Farmer at 206-461-4568 ext. 211 for more info.
St. Dames, the new restaurant that’s been remodeling Maki & Yaki’s old space, is officially open as of today! Stop by any time after 4:30 for dinner. St. Dames features delicious vegetarian cuisine with many vegan and gluten free options. Today would be an ideal day to trek down there and get a hearty bowl of their roasted butternut squash and pear soup! St. Dames is owned by Sarah Murphy and Amy Weems, both residents of the Rainier Valley and huge boosters of the South End of Seattle. From here on out the St. Dames schedule will be as follows: T, Wed, Th 4:30-10pm *Brunch will be available beginning December 4.
Every year, SEEDArts highlights different cultures from the diverse community of Southeast Seattle and beyond in its family focused Arts Gumbo Series. Each culture is celebrated at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center with performances, a question and answer session, participatory workshops and food samples from each culture. On Saturday, Nov. 13 at 6pm, Arts Gumbo partners with the regionally acclaimed Northwest Tap Connection to present Rhythms of the Sole, a cultural journey through African American music guided by the sounds of rhythm tap dance. A Q&A including audience participation will follow. After the performance, a variety of traditional African American desserts will be offered. Arts Gumbo will take place at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska St. (the SW Corner of Rainier Ave. & S. Alaska St.) in Seattle. Tickets are: $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children ages 4-18, free for ages 3 and younger, and $25 for families of up to 4 people. Tickets are available at the door and online through Brown Paper Tickets at https://brownpapertickets.com/producer/1784.
A big THANK YOU to everyone involved in putting together the Multicultural Block Party this past weekend! (There are some pics and a video on our Facebook page, in case you missed it.)
Come join your neighbors for a Multicultural Block Party Celebration! Free Food! Music and Live Performances! Games for Kids and Families! Saturday, Sept. 25 Featuring the Good Foot Performing Arts Collective, Rainier Vista Khmer Dance Group, Vietnamese Senior Dance Group and an East African Cultural Presentation. Food will be provided, but if you can, please also bring a dish to share! Need more info? Contact Naomi Chang at nchang@seattlehousing.org or 206-722-4010 ext 2.
KaBoom is building a playground at the Boys & Girls Club across MLK, and they need volunteers for the build day. Free breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. No experience necessary, just a willing spirit. Thursday, Aug. 12 from 8am to 2:30pm. Limited spots are available, so contact Amy at abresslour@positiveplace.org to reserve your space.
Providence Gamelin House is inviting the NRV community to a Luau on the Terrace. Food, fun and prizes! Friday, August 6, starting at 1pm. For more information, please contact Providence Gamelin House at 206-723-1242.
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