Archive for the “Uncategorized” CategoryA 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.
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 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.
Our local Habitat for Humanity site (4015 MLK) will be hosting the opening ceremonies for Habitat’s 1st Annual Build-a-Thon. This FREE festive event will feature an all you can eat breakfast, kids corner with arts and crafts, Habitat inspired games (how fast can you hammer that nail?), Build-a-Thon updates and much, much more! You won’t want to miss out! Saturday, Sept. 19 Please RSVP to Jillian at jgross@seattle-habitat.org if you would like to attend! For more information about the Build-a-Thon or to register to volunteer, visit: www.habtiatbuildathon.org
Our Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) goes into effect on July 1 (Wednesday). Street parking is being restricted to prevent our neighborhood from becoming a parking lot for the light rail station at Edmunds. For general info on RPZs, check out the City’s page on them. For details about our Zone 29, check out this page. Parking permits are being offered for FREE for the first two years. Discounts for low-income households are available. Even if you never park on the street (you have a garage, you don’t have a car, etc.), do consider getting a guest permit so that visiting friends and family don’t have to run outside and move their car every two hours.
The March for Youth mentioned previously was canceled. It’s currently tentatively scheduled for the end of August.
The Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club is holding its annual Gumbo Feed fund raiser at the club (4520 MLK Way South, 98108) on Saturday June 13th from 2pm-6pm. Executive Director Bill Burton’s wife Ruthie, who makes some of the best gumbo in Seattle, is going to make her famous, mouth watering, very appetizing chicken and seafood gumbo. Their goal is to raise $3,000.00 in support of our programs for kids. Individual ticket prices are $15 and includes Gumbo, cornbread, dessert and a drink. For more information call 206.436.1899.
The New Rainier Vista Family Support Group is hosting a panel discussion, “How to talk with NRV community kids when there’s an issue” on Friday, May 1, 2009, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the Neighborhood House Paul Allen Room. This discussion will include:
All community members are welcome! Some activities for children will be available. If your child comes with you, please bring a favorite quiet activity (e.g. a book) for your child. For more information please contact Seble Mesfin, Group Leader at “seb6mike (at) yahoo (dot) com” or Naomi Chang, Community Builder, at “nchang (at) seattlehousing (dot) org“.
The last few days have been a welcome reminder that it will not be cold and gray around here forever. Even though Spring doesn’t officially start until the middle of next month, and even though it’s likely to be wet and miserable some more, the plants outside have started waking up already. On the Landscape Committee’s walkthrough this month, we saw crocuses in bloom and lots of daffodils getting ready for center stage. It won’t be long before the dandelions follow. So, just a reminder that it’s time to start paying attention to your yard. For homeowners, please remember that Impact is only contracted to mow lawns. You are responsible for making sure that your non-lawn areas are weed-free. Adding mulch to these beds will neaten their appearance and suppress weeds. Also, the next few weeks is an excellent time to trim off any remaining die-back from last year’s growth, especially on the lavender and coneflower plants. You’ll know in the next six weeks or so which plants didn’t survive the winter’s freezing and will need to be removed and/or replaced.
Be a part of the movement to improve the lives of youth in our community - join the next March for Youth planning meeting:
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Dear Homeowners: The Rainier Vista Home Owners Association will be changing and this change will directly affect you. A change in the composition of the Board is on the horizon. It is critical that homeowners attend the Association Meeting on Tuesday evening to learn of the change and what tasks need to be completed to ensure a smooth transition. We will devote the entire second half of the Board Meeting to discussing the creation of a ‘Transition Committee’ of homeowners as well as the timeline for the transition. As your Board President, I am encouraging you to attend this meeting. I look forward to seeing you there. Thank you. Willard Brown Webmaster’s Note: The Board Meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 28. See the calendar for details.
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Earlier this year, more than 500 neighbors turned out to bring attention to youth violence and the needs of families in our community in the first annual March for Youth. Now Mayor Nickels is now proposing $9 million towards youth anti-violence initiatives in the next City budget. It’s a good start, but we can do better!