Greenwood explosion relief efforts
photo courtesy of Seattle Times
In response to the explosion at 85th and Greenwood yesterday, the Phinney Neighborhood Association and the PNA Business Advisory Group have come together to create an action plan. They are in contact with the City and various community members and are consolidating information as they know more. We are grateful to be part of a community that quickly steps up to help.
You can make a tax-deductible donation to the fund for those affected by the explosion here. 100% of the money raised by the PNA will go directly to relief efforts.
Checks can be made out to Phinney Neighborhood Association with “Greenwood disaster relief” in the memo and sent to:
PNA – Greenwood Relief Fund
6532 Phinney Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98103
There are also several fundraising events starting today and through the next week that we invite you to participate to show your support for our neighbors. A complete list of activities and opportunities to volunteer are being kept up to date on the Phinney Neighborhood Center site, here. Some of these activities are right here in Ballard:
Lucky Envelope Brewing will be donating $1 from all full pours and $2 of all growler fills to the fund on Thursday, March 10 (3-9 pm), and will be accepting monetary donations for the fund for the next week.
Populuxe Brewing and Stoup Brewing will be donating $1 per pint to support relief efforts.
Domanico Cellars will be donating $1 for each glass and bottle they sell to help out the business that were affected.
What should we name the Park on 14th Ave NW?
It’s been quiet again on the 14th Ave NW Park front, but we did get some encouraging updates from the Parks Dept. this week that the Street Improvement Process (SIP) has started moving forward again and submittal for final approval to Seattle Dept. of Transportation should happen in 3-4 weeks. It will most likely be another 4 months after that before SDOT approves the design and allows permitting, which by this phase, should go more smoothly than in the past. At this pace, we’re looking at hopefully breaking ground near the end of this year (fingers crossed). In the meantime, the Parks Dept. feels confident enough that this Park is going to happen, that they’re ready to start taking names…for the Park that is!
What should we name the the Park?
Late last week, the Parks Dept issued a news release providing the opportunity for the public to submit a name for the 14th Ave NW Park. The EBCA plans to formally submit name suggestions before the March 31 deadline and would like to hear directly from you, our neighbors, what you’d like to name the Park. We encourage you to share your name suggestion on the EBCA Facebook page comments for this post with a short description of why you think it should have that name. If you like a name someone else suggests, than indicate that by ‘liking’ the comment. You can also email us and we’ll post the suggestion for you. We’ll keep you updated on the naming progress throughout the month!
Need some inspiration?
We asked at Ballard Summer Parkways in September what you’d like to name the Park and below is what we collected to help you get the ideas flowing. Please note that the City’s selection committee will be following some specific naming criteria which includes names referencing geographical location, historical or cultural significance, and natural or geological features. A park may be named for a person no longer living (deceased a minimum of three years) who made a significant contribution to parks and/or recreation.
We’ll keep you posted on the results and if you’d prefer to send your name suggestion directly to the City, here’s the contact info:
Paula Hoff
paula.hoff@seattle.gov or by mail to:
Seattle Parks and Recreation
Parks Naming Committee
100 Dexter Ave N
Seattle, WA, 98109
Join Groundswell NW Feb 21 for an evening of ‘Inspiring Access to Wildlife in NW Seattle’
Groundswell NW has been supporting the East Ballard Community Association for almost 10 years now. Here’s a way we can show our support in return! Groundswell NW’s Annual Meeting, ‘Inspiring Access to Wildlife in NW Seattle’ on Sunday Feb 21, 6:30 PM at the Leif Erikson Lodge, will prove to be inspiring with 2 great speakers, Cass Turnbull from PlantAmnesty and David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation. Plus there will be free drawings for donated gifts that will help you create and register your own wildlife habitat that attracts birds, butterflies and bees to NW Seattle. We’re looking forward to seeing you at this fun and interactive event!
Gilman and Webster park playground improvement community meeting Jan 25
Back in November, the Seattle Parks Dept gathered feedback from the community for playground improvements at Gilman and Webster Parks. At this community meeting scheduled for Monday Jan 25 6:30PM-8PM at the Ballard Community Center, they will be sharing proposed designs for you to review and provide comment.
Fill the Truck Event to benefit Ballard Performing Arts
This is a good way to get your closets and basement cleaned out and support the Ballard High School PTSA and Ballard Performing Arts at the same time!
Parks Need You, We Need You
We’re sharing this recent appeal from Groundswell NW, because they are the East Ballard Community Association’s mentor and fiscal sponsor. A tax-deductible donation from you today to Groundswell NW will go toward helping neighborhood groups like us continue to thrive.
Picture, for a moment, the last time you were in a Park. Maybe you were strolling through, walking your dog, taking your child to play, or seeking a peaceful spot to enjoy your morning coffee with a friend.
As you think about it, you realize that parks actually play a pretty important role in your life. You Need Parks.
But have you thought about how much Parks Need You ?
Parks Need You to keep them clean and safe, to care for their plants and trees and bring your family and neighbors together to enjoy them.
Many of the parks, open spaces and habitat in NW Seattle are cared for and loved by community groups, like Friends of Ballard Corners Park, East Ballard Community Association , Friends of Salmon Bay Natural Area, Whittier Heights Involved Neighbors , Friends of Crown Hill Glen, Friends of Sunset Hill-Shilshole Gateway , Sustainable Ballard, Friends of the Troll’s Knoll , Friends of Thyme Patch Park , Ballard Greenways , and Friends of North Beach Park .
At Groundswell NW, we’re honored to serve these community groups and many more in NW Seattle by providing mentorship, awarding microgrants, providing fiscal sponsorship, and advocating for your parks at the neighborhood and city level.
As much as these groups need us, We Need You! Show your support for Groundswell NW by making a year-end, tax deductible donation today.
Thank you for your support, and on behalf of all of us at Groundswell NW, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Dawn Hemminger
President, Board of Directors
Meet the Makers Gift Soiree
Hairstream & Saltbox Designs invite you to share in their admiration of Frida Clements Creative, Amy Hevron Studio, Kim Berkley, Jess Bonin,Ghosts I’ve Met, Tomo Nakayama & more lovelies..fill your totes with the fruits of their labors and be the most merrymaker yourself!
Check out their Facebook event page for more details and thank-you West Woodland Neighbors for the tip. If you’re gonna shop for the holiday, why not shop local?
Location: 6256 3rd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2015
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Sidewalk of Thanks
A neighbor left out a few cups of chalk and signs that read “Write your own” on the south sidewalk along NW 60th just west of 14th Ave NW. And so those who normally just walk by, took a moment to stop and share what they’re thankful for. Here are a few words of thanks. You can find more here. Wouldn’t it be fun to do this all year round on every sidewalk?
Support local artists during Seattle Sampling Dec 4-6
Seattle Sampling is Seattle’s most established and largest holiday arts tour celebrating over 25 years of fabulous arts & crafts!
48 of Seattle’s top professional craftspeople, join to share their locally and nationally recognized work for a 3-day holiday weekend. Select studios also showing Dec 12th and Dec 19th.
This free, self–guided tour offers holiday shoppers a relaxed and intimate opportunity to meet the artists in their own environments.
First Choice Friday
December 4th
4–9 pm
Join us for the sneak preview
of each Studio’s offering!
Open Studios
Saturday and Sunday
December 5th & 6th
10am – 5pm
Second Chance Saturdays
December 12th and/or December 19th
See map for participating studios and times
