This fall, the Department of Neighborhoods will be providing free trees for planting on residential streets in Seattle neighborhoods.
Applications are accepted from groups of neighbors and are due on Friday, August 15, 2008.
This is…MORE
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Raising 'pennies for penguins'
Tue, 04/15/08
Humboldt penguins at the Woodland Park Zoo have outlived their 60-year-old home, and plans are underway to build them a state-of-the-art natural exhibit area.
The zoo is conducting their "Pennies for Penguins Community Coin Drive",…MORE
Frustrated novelists, apply here
Tue, 04/15/08
Have you always wanted to write a book?
Ballard writer Robert J. Ray is ready to help get your story in print.
Ray is holding a workshop "Start Your Novel Today!" that will be more structured than Ray's "Writing Practice" sessions…MORE
SeaTac flooding addressed
Mon, 04/14/08
Steps were taken April 8 to solve flooding problems along the eastern edge of SeaTac.
City council members imposed a moratorium on building, grading and drainage permits within the Sunrise View drainage area.
Lawmakers also approved…MORE
Paul Allen Foundation awards Aviation High grant
Mon, 04/14/08
Microsoft co-founders Paul Allen and Bill Gates learned a lot from their courses at the academically rigorous Lakeside School in north Seattle.
But it was outside of classes, while fiddling around together with computers, that they gained…MORE
Where to volunteer for Earth Day projects
Mon, 04/14/08
Volunteer for an Earth Day Project on Saturday, April 19.
Contact the project organizer to find out details or sign up.
Miller Creek weeding, planting and mulching in Burien, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: Dennis Clark, dennis.clark@…MORE
Gregory wants in legislative race
Mon, 04/14/08
Federal Way resident Carol Gregory last week announced her campaign for 30th Legislative District Representative.
With her extensive background in public education, economic development and creating access to living wage jobs, Carol…MORE
Volunteers to fight English ivy, weeds to mark Earth Day
Mon, 04/14/08
On a recent sunny Saturday, Jean Spohn used a hand saw to cut into the one-inch stem of a perfectly healthy, leafy green plant.
Spohn then pulled up the roots of the plant and tossed them aside.
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Think globally, act locally
Mon, 04/14/08
Here are four great opportunities to give back to the planet and your community.
Show your Federal Way spirit by volunteering to help clean up the West Hylebos Wetlands Park, Saghalie Park, Lakota Creek and the BPA Trail on Earth Day.…MORE
World's oldest Fuller Brush man to be feted in Burien
Mon, 04/14/08
Art Pearson of Burien - the nation's oldest Fuller Brush salesman - will be honored by his customers and family on his 90th birthday.
The celebration will be Sunday, April 20, at the Burien Elks Lodge, 14006 First Ave. S. in Burien, from 1…MORE
