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Volunteers needed to advise on development plans for Swedish Medical Center: The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods seeks volunteers to serve on our Implementation Advisory Committee (IAC) to provide feedback on projects planned and under development by Swedish Medical Center, Cherry Hill Campus. Learn more about the IAC and how you can help our Major Institutions and Schools Program.
Seattle Preschool Program registration open for the 2024-2025 school year: The program prepares children for school and supports students as they develop socially and emotionally. Translated applications available. Learn more about the Seattle Preschool Program and apply today.
Apply now for Hope Corps 2025: Downtown Seattle Activation: The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture invites artists, cultural producers, arts administrators, community groups, and arts and cultural organizations to submit proposals for arts and cultural activations downtown. See Hope Corps guidelines and focus areas.
Utility Bill Credits available for income-qualified customers: Seattle City Light has announced a $200 bill credit offered by Washington electric utilities through the Climate Commitment Act. Funding is limited and credits are only available until September 15. See if you qualify and apply today.
Meadowbrook Pool hosts all gender recreation swim on August 11: Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the queer, trans, and allies community to this free, all-ages swim event. This gathering is designed to provide a safe swim experience for queer and trans individuals but is open to all. Learn more about event details and accommodations.
Mark your calendars for the Big Day of Play, Saturday August 17!: Join Seattle Parks and Recreation at Rainier Playfield, Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, or online for this free event celebrating our city’s diversity and encouraging neighbors to have fun together. Read more about the Big Day of Play and how you can participate.
Join the Seattle Urban Forestry Commission: The Seattle Urban Forestry Commission is seeking applicants who are passionate about improving the care and management of the city’s urban forest and tree canopy. Learn more about the open positions and how you can apply.
Umoja Fest draws thousands to the ‘Soul of Seafair’
This year’s Umoja Fest Africatown Heritage Festival and Parade drew thousands of people to Judkins Park last weekend for the annual celebration described as the “Soul of Seafair.” Umoja is a Swahili word meaning unity, and the annual festival celebrates Seattle’s Black community in what many festivalgoers say feels like a family reunion. The parade featured 40 different groups and organizations, including the Seattle Buffalo Soldiers, the Seattle Public Schools’ All-City Marching Band, the casts of The Teen Summer Musical Snow Whyte and the Seven, and multiple drill teams including the Washington Diamonds and the Electronettes.
See photos from Umoja Fest in South Seattle Emerald.
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‘Signs of Vanishing Seattle’ preserves an important element of this city’s legacy
Started by Cynthia Brothers in 2016, Vanishing Seattle preserves the stories of legendary mom-and-pop shops, music venues, and restaurants that are no longer in business through pictures, photos, and written memories of people who loved them most. A year ago, Brothers took over an entire floor of the RailSpur building in Pioneer Square with a Vanishing Seattle exhibition featuring signs from iconic Seattle businesses that no longer exist. Now, Brothers has teamed up with book designer and Tome Press founder Thomas Eykemans to create a book form of the 2023 exhibition titled Signs of Vanishing Seattle.
Read more in the South Seattle Emerald.
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Help shape the next 25 years of Magnuson Park: Seattle Parks and Recreation is planning for future years of activity and development at Magnuson Park and wants to hear from you. Take a quick community survey to share your thoughts.
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