Tag: Laurelhurst

Community invited to learn about Laurelhurst Tennis Court drainage improvement project

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to the Laurelhurst Community Club meeting on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Laurelhurst Community Center, 4554 NE 41st St. Katie Bang, Seattle Parks and Recreation project manager, is on the agenda at 7:30 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation would like to thank the Laurelhurst Community Club for partnering with us.

This project replaces the Laurelhurst drainage system installed in the early 1900s. The existing lines are in poor condition. The goal of the project is to improve drainage of the tennis court and bang board courts, to reduce flooding, and to reduce ongoing maintenance needs.

The southern tennis courts will be closed this spring for construction. The courts are scheduled to be open in time for Summer Tennis Camp in late June. Seattle Parks and Recreation will work with the contractor to minimize impacts to the neighborhood and park.

For more information about the project please visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=340 If you have additional questions about the project or would like to request accommodations or need an interpreter please contact Katie Bang at Katie.bang@seattle.gov or 206-684-9286.

City Light Crews Responding to Power Outage in NE Seattle

As of 11:30 a.m., Seattle City Light crews have restored power to approximately 3,800 of the original 5,600 customers affected by an outage in northeast Seattle. The restoration of those customers was done by switches in the electrical system which reroutes power. Crews are investigating the cause of the outage still affecting 1,800 customers.

The outage started around 10 a.m.  An early projected restoration time is 1 p.m. To stay informed on the latest outage information, please visit: www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat.

Seattle City Light is the 10th largest public electric utility in the United States. It has some of the lowest cost customer rates of any urban utility, providing reliable, renewable and environmentally responsible power to nearly 1 million Seattle area residents. City Light has been greenhouse gas neutral since 2005, the first electric utility in the nation to achieve that distinction.

Deadline Approaches for Matching Funds to Support your Neighborhood Project

September 2 workshop for interested applicants
Application deadline is October 5

If your group needs funds to do a neighborhood project, our Neighborhood Matching Fund may be able to help. However, you’ll need to be quick because the application deadline for the Small and Simple Projects Fund is Monday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m. This fund provides awards of up to $25,000 to for community-building projects that are matched by community contributions.

To learn about the Small and Simple Projects Fund, visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/smallandsimple.htm. This is the last opportunity in 2015 to apply to this fund.

The final workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at University Heights Community Center (Room 209), 5031 University Way NE. The workshop provides an overview of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, the qualities of a good project, and the application process and requirements. To RSVP, go online at surveymonkey.com/r/ZHM36BJ or call  206-233-0093. The workshop is open to all.

Our Neighborhood Matching Fund staff is available to advise groups on ways to develop successful applications and projects. You are strongly encouraged to call 206.233.0093 or email NMFund@seattle.gov to discuss your project idea with one of our project managers.

The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) Program awards matching funds for projects initiated, planned, and implemented by community members. Its goal is to build stronger and healthier neighborhoods through community involvement and engagement. Every award is matched by a neighborhood’s contribution of volunteer labor, donated materials, in-kind professional services, or cash.

Laurelhurst Community Center and friends to host Laurelhurst Salmon Bake

Laurelhurst Salmon Bake 2014

Join your family and friends for the traditional Salmon Bake at Laurelhurst from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10. Special community businesses, Laurelhurst Community Center, Lifelong Recreation and Specialized Programs have partnered to make this another fun event for neighbors to enjoy.

This salmon bake features delicious food and great entertainment. The menu includes grilled wild salmon, corn on the cobb, watermelon, tangy coleslaw, fresh rolls and chocolate brownies. Adult salmon dinner is $15; child salmon dinner (12 and younger) is $10. Hot dog or garden burger dinner is $8.

Seattle Parks and Recreation thanks co-sponsors Melissa Maxwell with Eat Well Seattle, Metropolitan Market, Era Living, Kwanchai, Le Cordon Bleu, the Laurelhurst Advisory Council, the Lifelong Recreation and Special Populations Advisory Councils and the Associated Recreation Council.

The Larry Jones Trio will be back this year along with the popular kids’ carnival!  For more information on Lifelong Recreation and Special Populations programming, please go to http://www.seattle.gov/parks/seniors/index.htm or http://www.seattle.gov/parks/specialpops/index.htm.

Seattle Parks works in partnership with the Associated Recreation Council (ARC) to bring high-quality, accessible and affordable recreation opportunities to the people of Seattle. For more information on ARC, please see http://www.arcseattle.org/.

Burien back, outage down to 200-plus

Power outage that began this morning at 10 has been resolved for most customers in Burien, South Park and areas of south Seattle. A small area of Rainier Valley and New Holly remains out, affecting around 240 customers. Could be 5-6 hours to restore as crews have to bring in new equipment.

Cause of Burien outage was equipment failure triggered by a seagull in wires.

Laurelhurst remains out at about 163 customers affected. Crews will have to widen outage to make repairs.

Outage updates online at www.seattle.gov/light/systat.