Broadview Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday May 11

The Broadview Garden Club’s annual plant sale is Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10am to 3pm at Broadview-Thomson School, 13052 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle 98133.

Almost all of the money raised by the sale is put back into the community via contributions to the Women’s Shelter – recently moved to West Seattle, many schools and Pea Patches. 

Contributions to public gardens include Kruckeberg, Dunn, Miller Botanical Garden, Jimi Hendrix Park, Shoreline Center, Woodland Park Zoo, Volunteer Park and Washington Park Arboretum. 

Celebrate Aurora “Bright Dawn” this weekend

Come celebrate the public art dedication for this spectacular new pedestrian bridge artwork in the Aurora-Licton Springs neighborhood! This event is on International Sculpture Day, and is being promoted by Americans for the Arts.

Event Details:

When: Saturday, April 27th, noon.
Where: Oak Tree Village Pedestrian Bridge, N 102nd St and Aurora Ave N.

This weekend, SDOT joins artist Vicki Scuri, local business owners, and community members including the Aurora-Licton Urban Village (ALUV) alliance, for the dedication of a new public artwork, Aurora “Bright Dawn.”

 

A full description of the project is at this link.

Compass Broadview Grand Opening

On Friday April 12th a grand opening ceremony was held at the new Compass Broadview affordable housing building.  The building is on the site where a large parking lot for Luther Memorial Lutheran Church was, 147 N 132nd St.  After remarks from key people involved in the project there were tours of a couple of the apartments and the common area.

 

 

 

 

The Compass Broadview affordable housing development provides new beginnings for homeless and low-income individuals and families. The three-story apartment building includes 59 apartment units comprised of mostly two- and three-bedrooms for individuals and families earning at or below 50 percent and 30 percent of Annual Median Income and people with disabilities. Compass Housing Alliance will provide Compass Broadview residents with opportunities for stability, growth, and belonging through on-site case management, children’s programming such as tutoring, and community building activities, skill-set development opportunities, and much more.

A representative of nearby Broadview Thomson K-8 school said that there are students there who are homeless, and the new Compass Broadview facility will be an opportunity for some families to find affordable housing near the school.  That made the project hit home as a great addition to our neighborhood.

 

 

Broadview-Bitter Lake Community Neighborhood Meeting April 16th

Below is the meeting announcement sent by the Broadview-Bitter Lake Community Council

It’s Spring and you know what that means? It’s time for the…….wait for it…….

           Broadview – Bitter Lake Community Council Meeting!!!

Trying to figure out what to do with those Democracy vouchers you got in the mail?

Want to meet a couple of the City Council candidates for District 5?

Want to learn about the land use and mobility around Light Rail Stations at 130th and 145th?

Well you’re in luck, because you’re invited!!! (You knew it was your lucky day right?)

When: Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Time:   6:30pm Social time & great time to support BBLCC with a $20  suggested yearly donation!

             7:00pm – 8:30 pm Meeting

Where:  325 N.125th St.  – basement Fellowship Hall accessed from back parking lot 

Meeting Details:

 7:00pm     Community Announcements*

7:15pm     City Council Candidate introductions and questions

7:30pm     Democracy Voucher presentation by Annie Tran

 7:50pm     Presentation on 130th and 145th Light Rail Stations by Patrice  Carroll                     

 

Spring Clean 2019

It’s time for Spring Clean, Seattle’s annual community cleanup program supported by Seattle Public Utilities.

Spring Clean, now in its 33rd year, runs from April 1 through May 31. During this time, Seattle residents—neighbors, volunteer groups, community organizations—come together to keep Seattle clean and vibrant. Activities include picking up litter, stenciling storm drains to prevent water pollution, painting out graffiti, and removing invasive plants. Seattle Public Utilities supports volunteers by providing free tools like garbage bags, gloves, garbage grabbers, safety vests, paint supplies, and waste disposal.

Ready to join? Gather your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors, or go solo—there’s no minimum or maximum group size. Register online or call (206) 233-7187.

Spring Clean is a partnership between Seattle residents and Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, and Seattle Department of Transportation. All Spring Clean projects must be conducted on public property.

Broadview Historical Society Meeting March 21, 1 – 2 PM

Broadview Historical Society March 21, 2019

New Time — 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Broadview Library – N 130th & Greenwood Ave. N

(not sponsored by the Seattle Public Library)

Program Speakers :  Ed and Susan Peterson

“Stories about local Sawmills (Bitter Lake and Green Lake) and Swedish Ancestry

(Membership: $10 dues per household)

Refreshments – Everyone is Welcome

Information: Gloria (206) 363-7295

Save the dates for next meetings: April 18 and May 16, 2019

Plan to attend and bring a friend

Broadviewhistory@gmail.com

 

Apply to the Jr. Naturalist Program at Carkeek Park or Camp Long!

Apply to the Jr. Naturalist Program at Carkeek Park or Camp Long!

EarthKeepers Nature Camp (Carkeek Park) and NatureQuest Nature Camp (Camp Long) are recruiting for Junior Naturalists to join their respective team of environmental educators to help support outdoor nature programs. Each camp in looking for Junior Naturalists between the ages of 14-17 to support camp staff, gain environmental education skills, and share the love of nature with campers ages 6-12.

The Junior Naturalist is a volunteer position but will count towards high school community service hours. Many of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s current camp educators started as Junior Naturalist prior to their college experiences.

We are seeking Junior Naturalists who can commit to a minimum of two weeks and up to six weeks of camp. Interested applicants must be 14 by May 31, 2019.

Click here to apply and here for more information on requirements, schedule, and training days.