September 2009

Calling All Gardeners and Gardener Wannabe's

Submitted by Casey Smith on Wednesday, September 30th, 01:54pm

Central Area Garden Club is having their Free Fall Plant Exchange ithis Saturday, Oct. 3, 10am -2pm, rain or shine.

It's at the Copymaster parking lot on the SE corner of 20th & E Union.

Everyone is welcome, especially beginners.

Come with or without something to give away, including houseplants and garden tools or gadgets. You do not have to give something in order to take something. Bring your gardening questions and you may get answers.

Help with cleanup at 2pm is always welcome.

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Found on Flickr: A look at the old neighborhood

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, September 30th, 11:58am

This aerial view of the Central District, from 1961, was uploaded to Flickr by Seattle Municipal Archives.

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History

CD Forum will discuss gentrification in Seattle

Submitted by Rose Egge on Monday, September 28th, 02:44pm

Seven years ago, the CD Forum posed the question: How central is the Central District for Seattle’s black community?

Now, the organization is looking at the present and future of the Central District and how gentrification has changed the landscape of Seattle’s traditionally Black neighborhoods.

To be a part of this conversation attend a special event on Oct. 22, "Which Way Seattle? Geography of Black Seattle in the CD and Beyond.” Community members will discuss geographic boundaries and Black Seattle’s sense of identity around the Central District and beyond.

Event starts at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 and is at the Yesler Community Center. It is free and open to the public.

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Candidates speaking to the Tabor 100

Submitted by Ray Marcham on Saturday, September 26th, 10:54am

The candidates for King County Executive and Seattle mayor have been meeting with members of the Tabor 100 at the Northwest African-American Museum this morning.

A good crowd turned out to hear what Dow Constantine, Susan Hutchinson, Mike McGinn and Joe Mallahan give their views and answer questions from the audience.

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Politics

A chance to meet candidate McGinn

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, September 24th, 10:15am

Mayoral candidate Mike McGinn is holding a town hall meeting at 8 p.m. tonight at Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 306 24th Ave. S.

Residents will have an opportunity to meet McGinn and ask him questions about local issues.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Don't watch alone

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, September 23rd, 10:52am

Planning to watch Top Chef tonight? Well you could head over to the Bottleneck Lounge tonight, and every Wednesday, and watch it with your neighbors while enjoying a beverage in the bar's new red carpet room.

Seattle contestants Ashley Merriman and Robin Leventhal continue to compete on the popular cooking reality show.

Also at the Bottleneck, a chance for your pooch to achieve infamy. The lounge will be featuring local dogs on its new menu of "Hair of the Dog" drinks. Think your dog is cute enough to make the cut? Then send a head shot to info@bottlenecklounge.com.

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Volunteers get in free at CD Forum's upcoming bash

Submitted by Rose Egge on Monday, September 21st, 02:51pm

The Central District Forum is looking for volunteers to help with its 10th anniversary event "Challenging the Definition of Black."

Volunteers are able to attend for free!

The event will be held at Sole Repair, 1001 East Pike, and will feature performances by artists Gin Hammond, Chad Goller-Sojourner, Storme Webber and SoulChilde BlueSun. Light appetizers will be provided by Island Soul.

If you're interested in volunteering email info@cdforum.org.

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Reminder: Celebrate the new Miller Park playground

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, September 18th, 04:21pm

As posted on Miller Park Seattle, the local community is invited to celebrate the new Miller Park playfield on Saturday night.

Starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be an ice cream social , a soccer clinic by Seattle University players and a lacrosse clinic and demonstration.

Then, at 8:30 p.m., neighbors are invited to play open Frisbee and soccer games.

Meet your neighbors and learn about the new schools in the Meany building: Nova High School and the Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center.

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What do you want this box to look like?

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, September 17th, 04:06pm

The Seattle Department of Transportation and the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs are working together to transform the city's signal boxes (like the one pictured aboce) into works of art.

Troy R. Miles has been chosen to design images to be placed on decals on signal boxes in the Central District.

Come to the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (104 17th Ave. S.) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 to meet Miles and share with him your ideas of the kind of images you want to represent the Central District.

For more info contact Vaughn Bell at Vaughn.Bell@Seattle.gov or (206)733-9960.

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Calling all artists: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, September 17th, 01:58pm

The CD Forum has extended the deadline to Oct. 2 for artists interested in participating in their new project: "Revolutionary Forum."

Revolutionary Forum is an opportunity for artists to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Seattle Center’s 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration.

Up to three performing artists and two visual artists will be selected to participate in the project. Each participant will receive a $250 stipend.

Find entry guidelines online.

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