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the organizations pledge to match the City’s $467,562 in-
vestment with $600,132 of locally raised money, donated
materials and volunteer labor.
In addition to the Small and Simple Projects Fund,
the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) has two
other programs: the Large Projects Fund which pro-
vides matching funds of up to $100,000 and the Small
Sparks Fund which provides funds of up to $1,000.
Since 1988 more than 5,000 projects have been completed by
neighborhoods and communities with the help of NMF, and
its investment in neighborhoods can be seen across the city.
For more information about all of the funds visit seattle.gov/
neighborhoods/nmf/.
The Small and Simple Projects Fund opens again for
applications in September with a deadline of October 5.
To learn more visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/
smallandsimple.htm.
Standalone
Jacob Henthorn and Jonte Ausler
perform in “Jazz Prayer,” a short play
by Sandra Boas Dupree, about her
father legendary Seattle musician
Kenny Boas. “Jazz Prayer” and “Holden
On to Family Roots” (about Seattle jazz
great Oscar William Holden) were part
of Unsung Heroes of Seattle Jazz, A Live
Installation. Both plays were performed
on July 25 at the Theatre Off Jackson,
before Emboldened, The Rise and
Fall of King Bolden The First written by
Reginald Andre Jackson. Emboldened
continues at the Theatre Off Jackson
through August 3.
SEATTLE COMMUNITY
CALENDAR 2015
Thursday, July 30
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
Public to Celebrate the Anniversaries
of Social Security, Medicare, and-
Medicaid in Downtown Seattle
Social Security Works Washington, a coalition of commu-
nity and labor groups, will host an event, “Social Security,
Medicare, and Medicaid: Celebrating Decades of Success”
on August 8 starting at 1 p.m. at Westlake Park in Seattle.
Community leaders and elected officials will speak to the
importance of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. The
event will mark the 50th annviersary of Medicare and Med-
icaid and the 80th anniversary of Social Security.
Everett, Seattle, Tacoma Activate
Water Shortage Response Plans
Historic low river levels — combined with record-setting
hot and dry weather that have significantly increased the de-
mand for water — have led Everett, Seattle and Tacoma to
implement the first stage of their water shortage response
plans.
The three cities are all activating their response plans as
a precautionary measure and have joined together to ensure
that the entire region is ready for a potential water shortage.
The first stage in each city’s response plan is “advisory.”
It’s issued when utilities believe a potential water supply
problem may exist. During this time Everett, Seattle and
Tacoma are asking customers to carefully manage their wa-
ter use and make sure they are not wasting water.
Important examples include:
Watering early or late: Water before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m.,
which reduces evaporation.
Watering deeply, but in-
frequently: It’s better to
have one or two deep wa-
terings, rather than several
shallow waterings.
Fixing leaks: Fix obvious
indoor and outdoor leaks
such as at faucets, hose bibs
and sprinkler spray heads.
Check for less obvious leaks
such as silent toilet leaks.
Put several drops of food
coloring in your toilet tank;
after 10 minutes if you have
color in the toilet bowl, you
have a flapper leak.
Washing vehicles wise-
ly: Wash your vehicle(s) at
locations that recycle their
water.
Using a broom, not a hose:
Use a broom, rather than a
hose, to clean sidewalks,
driveways and patios.
Washing full loads: Wait
until your clothes washer
and dishwasher are full be-
fore starting.
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Find more water saving tips at www.savingwater.org, www.
everettwa.gov/conservationtips and www.tacomawater.
com/smart.
All three cities are making operational changes and ac-
tivating supplementary water supplies – all in an effort to
stretch their water supplies as far as possible.
For more information about Everett’s water supply sit-
uation visit Everett’s website at www.everettwa.gov/
droughtresponse.
A weekly report on Seattle’s water supply is available on
the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) website. Learn more about
SPU at: www.seattle.gov/util.
A weekly report on Tacoma’s water supply is available at
MyTPU.org/watersupply.
Get a map of the three cities’ distribution areas.
City of Seattle Awards $467,000 for
Neighborhood Projects
The City of Seattle is awarding $467,562 in matching funds
to support neighborhood-initiated projects across Seattle.
Twenty-eight community groups received awards from the
Neighborhood Matching Fund for a variety of events, cul-
tural festivals and projects.
These awards are part of the Small and Simple Projects
Fund, one of three funds offered by Seattle Department of
Neighborhoods.
It provides cash awards of up to $25,000 in matching
funds to community organizations committed to fostering
and building a better community.
The 2015 June awards range from $4,000 to $25,000, and
LOYAL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ICE
CREAM SOCIAL: Bring a picnic to the park and
enjoy live music. There will be a bounce house
for the kids and organizers will be selling ice
cream for $2. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Loyal Heights
Playfield, 2101 NW 77th St.
Friday, July 31
SALSA IN THE STREET: Learn basic foot patterns
and turns of this Afro-American and Latin style
of dance. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bell Street Park,
2251 3rd Ave.
Saturday, August 1
ANNUAL LACEY COPS, CARS N’ KIDS COMMUITY
EVENT: Visit with officers and detectives, tour
the police station, play CSI, checkout cop
cars and much more. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lacey
Police Department, 420 College St. SE, Lacey.
Sunday, August 2
FREE BLUES AND COOL JAZZ! Listen to the raw
sounds of electric blues or sway to some lively
jazz in an urban oasis on top of I-5 freeway. 2
p.m. – 4 p.m., Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St.
MEEKER MANSION FAMILY DAY: This family day
include pioneer games, storytelling, arts and
crafts and you can dress up and take a tour of
the mansion. $10 per family. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.,
Meeker Mansion, 312 Spring St., Puyallup.
WATERFRONT WHIMSEA FAMILY FUN DAY! Grab
the family and get ready for the return of a
downtown Seattle favorite. Family-friendly en-
tertainment, fun and games. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Waterfront Park, 1301 Alaskan Way.
Tuesday, August 4
NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT: Meet your neigh-
bors have some fun, and talk about ways to
keep our wonderful neighborhood safe. BBQ,
games, speakers, performances and much
more. 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Rainier Community
Center, 4600 38th Ave. S.
Thursday, August 6
TANSACKED ATTIC SALE: Come find your trea-
sures. Housewares, toys, books, clothes, shoes,
collectibles and much more. This is a major
fundraiser for the North Shore Senior Center,
10201 E. Riverside Dr., Bothell.
Friday – Sunday, August 7 – 9
SALMONFEST SEATTLE: Live entertainment, chil-
dren’s activities and the chance to buy works
by local and regional artists. Hours are noon
– 7 p.m. Friday and the event starts off with a
salmon bake. Saturday hours are noon to 5
p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Salmonfest
will take place along the promenade on 28th
Ave NE near the Lake City Library and commu-
nity center.
Saturday, August 8
TASTE OF HOOD CANAL: Highlights of this year’s
event include a larger than expected custom
and classic car312 show, live music all day,
food booths, informational displays and much
more. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Clifton Lane, Belfair.
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