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Capitol Hill Community Post | Central Area Neighborhood District Council and Leschi Community Candidate Forum

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From the Central Area Neighborhood District Council

We are excited for our city council candidate forum on October 4 with Joy Hollingsworth and Alex Hudson. The city council approves and influences the mayor’s budget, think parks and road maintenance or health and safety efforts, and develops or approves laws and regulations, such as zoning and building codes, which directly affect our neighborhood.

This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on issues you care about. While we will have questions for them on topics most Seattle residents care about, we will ask them through a Leschi lens.

We plan on addressing homelessness, affordable housing development and gentrification, public safety, and parks maintenance, and explore the candidates’ stance on how to raise revenue to fund all these efforts. We will also entertain follow-up questions from the audience.

Central Area Neighborhood District Council and Leschi Community Candidate Forum
Wednesday, October 4 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Grace United Methodist Church, 722 30th Ave. S., Seattle 98144

 

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Capitol Hill Community Post | The 14th Annual Capitol Hill Garage Sale Day

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From the Cal Anderson Park Alliance

On Sunday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., come meet your neighbors as you shop for unique finds at one of Seattle’s longest running community-wide garage sales.

For this beloved neighborhood tradition, Cal Anderson Park will host more than 80 vendors selling their unique wares … because No Garage is No Problem! Seattleites can flock to the park for five hours of shopping and treasure hunting, DJ music, and sunshine.

In addition, there will be many independent garage, yard, stoop, and sidewalk sales at homes across Capitol Hill. Shoppers can access an online map of the neighborhood sales on the official Capitol Hill Garage Sale website (capitolhillgaragesale.org) or at the garage sale event information table in Cal Anderson Park on Sunday, August 20.

Just a few reasons to come to this year’s Capitol Hill Garage Sale in Cal Anderson Park:

●  A clothing swap hosted by the Queer and Trans Youth Project Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | We Want to Hear from You! — Drop-In Hours for Former QFC Site Redevelopment

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From Hunters Capital

You are invited to join Hunters Capital and Runberg Architecture Group for a community event on August 11. Drop-in with the project team to learn about the new development plans, and provide feedback on the former QFC site redevelopment at 416 15th Ave E. During the drop-in hours, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with the project team. This event will provide you with a better understanding of the project’s vision and objectives.

The proposed redevelopment will transform and provide approximately 148 units of apartments over 10,000 square feet of small-scale retail spaces. Underground parking will be provided to serve the residential space, along with outdoor plaza spaces and significant right-of-way improvements. Additional information can be found in the Seattle Services Portal (cosaccela.seattle.gov).

Mark your calendar for Friday, August 11th, and head over to the Hunters Capital Conference Room.

What: Meet with the project team to discuss design goals for the former QFC site redevelopment
When: Friday, August 11th, Stop by between 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: Hunters Capital Conference Room – 430 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

 

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Capitol Hill Community Post | Intiman announces first class of AA Degree graduates

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From Intiman Theatre

Intiman Theatre joins with Seattle Central College (SCC) in celebrating the first class of graduates with an AA Degree emphasis in Technical Theatre for Social Justice! Four students have completed the two year course of study: Bill Fischer, Egel Legecy, Garrett M. Megathlin, and Ali Rahmn. Intiman is the professional theatre-in-residence at SCC, and launched this degree with the college in the fall of 2021.

This first cohort came from local high schools including Franklin, Garfield, and Roosevelt, and some are planning to immediately enter the workforce while others are planning to continue their studies including at the University of Washington. Two of these students were already hired professionally by Intiman as Head Electricians during the spring 2023 production of The Niceties, earning a union wage. Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | In Memoriam: Mark Engelmann

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Mark, left, and Brian

From Union Seattle

Union is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mark Engelmann at his home. Mark was one of the original founders and managing partner of Union, and was an integral part of its founding. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday July 28,2023 from 2 – 4 pm at Union.

Mark David Engelmann

October 3, 1957 – June 21,2023

Mark David Engelmann was born in White Bear Lake, MN and passed over at his home in Seattle WA.

Mark was a dedicated student of bars and restaurants. Over many years in the industry, he developed an immense knowledge of what makes them tick and an ability to make them “happen”. Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | Vivace 35th anniversary

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From Espresso Vivace

You Are Invited!
David Schomer, the founder of Espresso Vivace is recognized world wide as the founder of the artisan espresso movement.

David will be on bar for our 35th Anniversary Espresso Tasting this year featuring three single origin coffees:

  • Ugandan Bonabana-notes of savory chocolate, heavy body 
  • Indian Monsooned Malabar– notes of salted caramel 
  • Bourbon Pointu-notes of candied apple

Thursday April 20th noon to 2pm Brix 

Friday April 21st noon to 2pm Alley 24

 

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Capitol Hill Community Post | The Learning Tree Montessori Preschool

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From The Learning Tree Montessori Preschool

The Learning Tree Montessori Preschool has a few spaces available for the 2023-24 school year for children in our youngest age group–children who will be 2 and a 1/2 by September of this year.

We accept City of Seattle child care subsidies as well as DSHS vouchers. And we have an in-house scholarship fund for families in need who could use some help paying for care. Please reach out if you’d like to know more about how those programs work–we’re ready!
We are a small but mighty well-established school in the heart of Capitol Hill, currently in our 44th year of caring for children. We have an amazing faculty, a beautiful play yard and a lot of love to share.

Consider reaching out for a tour or a chat! 206-324-4788 or [email protected]

 

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Capitol Hill Community Post | Deaf Spotlight Presents: Short Play Festival 2023

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From Deaf Spotlight

Deaf Spotlight‘s Short Play Festival will feature 6 new and original 10-minute plays revolving around the theme “Floral Shop.” Audiences will see the wonderful work of Deaf and Hard of Hearing writers, playwrights, and creatives.  The Festival will be from March 2-5, 2023 at the 12th Ave Arts Studio, Capitol Hill.

We cannot wait to showcase these 6 plays:

  • “Beautiful Boy” written by Rob Roth & directed by Tyler DeShaw
  • “Camellia for Camille” written by Heba Toulan & directed by Michelle Banks
  • “Fifty Flowers” written by Cherry Pie Latorre & directed by Aimee Chou
  • “Flower Dance” written by Howie Seago & directed by Alexandria Wailes
  • “Plant A Kiss” written by Liam Coleman & directed by Kai Winchester
  • “Toxic Flower” written by Willy Conley & directed by Josh Castille

We can’t wait for you all to see these plays, and we hope you love them as much as we do.

Many handwaves to our Festival Supporters: 4Culture, ArtsFund, Ballard Reuse, City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, National Endowment for the Arts, Sawhorse Revolution, Seattle Peoples Fund, and Washington State Arts Commission.

This event will be presented in American Sign Language with captions in English. If you have other access needs, please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing info@deafspotlight.org. We will have a DeafBlind-priority performance on Sunday, March 5th at 2 pm.

Deaf Spotlight inspires and showcases Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts. Deaf Spotlight is a nationally recognized leader in Deaf arts. We emerged from the first Seattle Deaf Film Festival in 2012. Our programming has since expanded to include theater productions / festivals; curated visual art exhibitions; and workshops for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists.

RADICAL HOSPITIALITY

We are using a different ticketing approach this year. We are using Radical Hospitality Ticket Program, inspired by Sound Theatre Company and other organizations to make our event more inclusive and welcome for all.

Price range: $5, $25, $50 or $75.

There will be donation options at the checkout cart.

There are no assigned seatings at any performances at the Short Play Festival. We will prioritize seating for disabled community members.

Capitol Hill Community Post | AARP Foundation’s free tax help starts on Capitol Hill Feb 4

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and/or have low to moderate income.

Starting on Saturday Feb 4, and continuing on Mondays and Saturdays through April 15, 2023, AARP Tax-Aide will be providing services at Prospect Congregational Church (1919 East Prospect Street).

Tax-Aide hours at Prospect Church will be 12pm to 6pm on Mondays and 11am to 5pm on Saturdays. Appointments are required, but walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.

For more information and to make appointments, or to find other locations in the area, please go to http://www.aarp.org/taxaide. If you need more help, you can call our volunteer line at 206-657-6018.

Once the site is open in February, taxpayers may also stop by during open hours and a volunteer there will help them make an appointment.

 

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Capitol Hill Community Post | 2022 Stevens Elementary School PTA Holiday Tree and Greenery Sale — Plus, the return of the community pancake breakfast

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From the Stevens Elementary School PTA

We’re gearing up for the 2022 Stevens Elementary Holiday Tree and Greenery Sale. This year also includes the triumphant post-pandemic return of the community pancake breakfast and holiday concert. Other than a pandemic year off the Stevens holiday tree sale fundraiser has been running since the mid-80s! Continue reading →