Community Corner is a feature consisting of submissions from neighborhood community councils and other local organizations. To submit on behalf of your group, contact editor Daniel Nash at MPTimes@nwlink.com.
Good news, neighbors. The Carolyn Downs plaque component of the Madrona Rings project was not only found, but has now been reinstalled near its original location on 34th Ave, near Pike. Many thanks to all who made this happen.
The PTSA for Madrona PreK-8 School raised $8,500 from more than 70 items at their May 14 silent auction. They appreciate the school community and neighbors who came out to bid on items to raise money for the school. Funds raised will be used for activities like the school day fruit and vegetable snack program for children, a full-time school nurse, and other building and operational needs.
It’s not too early to organize your block’s Neighborhood Night Out get together for August 2. Sponsored by the Seattle Police Department as part of a nationwide event to strengthen relationships in neighborhoods, raise crime prevention awareness and continue relationships with public safety, neighbors organize any number of activities including pot luck suppers, games, fire department truck visits and the like. Later in the summer [2016 registration is not open at present] you can register your event with Seattle police at www.seattle.gov/police/Nightout/ and at that time gain permission to block off traffic for your gathering.
- Barbara Parker