Two events listed in our September News had incorrect time and date information. The Ballard Tool Garage Sale is on September 29, not September 23, as originally listed. Also, the Sustainable Ballard Festival is on September 28 from 11 am to 4 pm, not 5 pm as originally listed. The event descriptions for these are included below. We apologize for any confusion. Thanks!
With our mission to create, activate and care for open space and habitat, Groundswell NW is endorsing Proposition 1 on the August 6th ballot. Proposition 1 is the King County 2020-2025 Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space replacement Levy. The levy replaces an existing levy passed by 80% of King County Voters in 2014. The levy proposes an increase to those monies, costing property owners $0.1832 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The levy is widely endorsed by the Seattle Times and the Stranger. By voting yes on Proposition 1, you will be doing a part to support and preserve our remaining open spaces, improve trailhead parking, and refurbish play areas, to name a few. To learn more about the levy click here.
Hello Groundswell Northwest Supporters!
We have some exciting spring events in the works:
6TH AVENUE NW GREENWAY PROJECT
Greenways are a key component of the 2014 Seattle Bicycle Master Plan and provide people of all ages and abilities with safe, calm and attractive residential streets for bicycle and pedestrian travel priority. A group of Ballard neighbors supporting the 6th Avenue NW Greenway project have submitted this project to the Your Voice Your Choice program for public approval. It involves a section of 6th Ave NW that extends from NW 43rd Street to NW 50th Street, connecting to the Burke Gilman trail at NW 43rd Street. The first phase of the two part decision process involves public “scoring” which is available online (for people 13 years and older) through the YVYC website. Please consider voting for this project at this voting link. select the online link under "What's Happening" and then select 6th Ave NW greenway from the Project Development map in District 6. The voting link is available from May 1 through 31 for scoring. Scoring can also be done manually and for those 11 years and older, at the Ballard Branch Library, 5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 on May 20 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
GiveBIG is a crowdfunding event using online donations of all sizes to raise funds for nonprofit organizations. Please consider Groundswell NW for your GiveBIG donation on May 8th. Your donation will support our mission for our community to flourish by creating and caring for parks, open space and habitat .
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS MONTH
Just a couple of volunteer opportunities in February, but stay tuned for more as spring approaches!
Happy New Year to all Groundswell NW friends, followers, volunteers and supporters! 2018 came to an end on a high note with one of our long-time fiscal sponsor groups, the East Ballard Community Association, receiving a Denny Award from Seattle Parks for the 14th Ave NW / Gemenskap Park project. You can help keep that momentum going by voting for 14th Ave NW, Seattle for a Streetsie Award by Streetsblog USA. The vote closes January 2, so act now.
