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Three weeks left to apply for 2019 Community Service Area grants
Local community organizations with a project that
connects residents of unincorporated King County to their communities still
have time to apply for funding through the Community Service Area grant
program. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. Download application
materials or learn more on the CSA
website.
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4Culture offers Sustained Support grants for arts, heritage, and historic preservation
4Culture’s Sustained Support grant can help your
organization keep the lights on, and so much more! This unrestricted
funding is awarded every two years in the discipline of arts, heritage and
preservation. Deadline is October 17.
Learn more
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Regular meetings
provide an ongoing forum for area residents to ask questions and learn about
activities at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and at Bio Energy Washington’s
landfill gas-to-energy facility. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 23,
7-9 p.m. at the King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way NW in Issaquah.
Learn
more
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 Come volunteer with King County Parks
Tree planting season is upon us! Sign
up for our volunteer email newsletter to stay up-to-date about upcoming
volunteer events near you.
Trailhead Direct continues into the fall
Leaves are changing and the days are cooler, but
you can still get in some great hiking with Trailhead Direct. Weekend service
from convenient locations to popular trailheads in the Issaquah Alps and I-90
corridor continues until Oct. 28. Learn more
Road construction updates
A
variety of King County road projects are underway this month. Some are listed
below. For schedules and locations, visit the King County Road Services Division
My Commute web page.
Anti-skid treatment
Anti-skid treatment to increase traction continues in
October. For upcoming locations and schedules, visit the High Friction Surface Treatment web page. The
work is weather dependent, so schedules can change.
Tolt Hill Bridge
Repair
work continues on the Tolt Hill Bridge near Carnation. A temporary signal is in
place 24/7 to alternate the direction of traffic across the bridge. The repair
work is expected to wrap up in early November. Learn
more
Sinkhole repair near South Park
Sinkhole and drainage repair is taking place near South Park at
the S. 96th Street and 8th Avenue S. intersection. The work
requires a daily lane closure from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is expected to finish
on Oct. 17. Learn more
Hirst decision and legislature’s
response
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area
Council convened a Special Event at its Sept. 10 monthly meeting to discuss the
State Supreme Court’s Hirst decision
and the Legislature’s response on water availability and permit-exempt wells. State
and county agencies discussed the formation of watershed-specific water restoration
and enhancement committees to develop detailed plans. Here’s a summary
of the meeting and discussion.
 Model Train Show set for Oct. 20-21
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council will hold
its annual Model Train Show Oct. 20-21 at Gracie Hansen Community Center in Ravensdale. Operating model trains, trains, and more trains
featuring creative operating layouts in most gauges. learn more
 King
County is hosting its first community forum for the Skyway-West Hill
Community Service Area Subarea Plan. This 20-year plan deals with a variety
of topics in the Skyway-West Hill area, including zoning, housing, commercial
and industrial uses, public space, and more. The forum is on Tuesday,
October 30, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Albert Talley High School (7800 S. 132nd
Street, Seattle). All residents, business owners, and others interested in
how this urban unincorporated area develops into the future are encouraged to
attend. The event starts with an open house mingle where you can view maps and
displays and speak with County staff. A brief presentation, a live poll, and
public comment opportunities will also take place. We look forward to seeing
you there! Learn
more or contact Bradley Clark
(phone: 206-477-2449).
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Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m.
Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 78
20720 SE May Valley Rd, Issaquah
See website for latest information and to
confirm meeting dates and locations.
West Hill Community Association
Board meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m.
Skyway Fire District 20
12417 76th Ave S., Seattle
WHCA monthly board meetings are open to the public, and often feature guest speakers in addition to community reports and information from a variety of local organizations. Email for more information.
Quarterly meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m.
Skyway VFW
7421 S 126th Street, Seattle
Community Alliance to Reach Out and Engage
Monday, Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
12819 160th Ave SE, Renton
See website for latest
information and to confirm meetings.
White Center Community Development Association
Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.
1615 SW Cambridge Street, Seattle
Upper Bear Creek Community Council
No meeting scheduled for October.
See website or Facebook page
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council
Monday, Nov. 5, 7-9:30 p.m.
Maple Valley Fire Station
Southeast corner of Southeast 231st St. and SR-169 intersection
Maple Valley
Visit the website for the latest information and to confirm meetings.
Fall City Community Association (FCCA)
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
Fall City Fire Department
4301 334th Pl SE, Fall City
For more information visit the website.
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