Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to review a detailed site wide design for the exterior park area around South Park Community Center. The new design will include play equipment designs, and spraypark and field details. Please join us on the evening of Friday, April 19, 2019 at the South Park Community Center at 8319 8th Ave. S., 98108. An Open House for reviewing and providing input on the design will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Following this, the community is invited to a free showing of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at 6 p.m. Ice cream and refreshments will be provided.

This meeting is an opportunity for the community to learn about the South Park Community Center Site Redevelopment Project and provide input on specific features. In spring 2018, SPR finalized a concept design to install and relocate a play area, install a spraypark, create a full-size multi-sport synthetic turf field with a circular walking trail, and add features including an outdoor fitness zone, LED lighting, ADA accessibility, sport court, off-leash area and a renovated parking lot.

This community driven project is funded by the Seattle Park District and includes funding from the Major Projects Challenge Fund, state grants and a partnership with Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences through the Seattle Parks Foundation. SPR hired Broadview Planning in 2017 and MIG/SvR in 2018 to lead the planning and design with an emphasis on providing strategies for mitigating negative health impacts resulting from the site’s proximity to a major transportation corridor. The project incorporates the principles of crime prevention through environmental design and a race and social justice lens with a strong focus on engaging underrepresented communities.

For more information about this project please visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/current-projects/south-park-community-center-play-area-renovation or contact Karimah Edwards at Karimah.edwards@seattle.gov or 206-233-0063.

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Free event – All are welcome!

What: Duwamish Alive! Earth Day Celebration

Date: Saturday, April 20 Time: 11a.m. – 1p.m.

Where: Roxhill Park (29th Ave SW at SW Barton Street)

• Learn about Longfellow Creek
• Educational Tours of Roxhill Park and Bog
• Meet your volunteer Park Stewards
• Free Crafts for kids and adults
• Free Turkey Dogs (halal), snacks and drinks for the first 100 people

Sponsored by:Duwamish Alive! Coalition; Green Seattle Partnership; Roxhill Park Champions; Seattle Neighborhood Group; Seattle Parks and Recreation

More info here: www.DuwamishAlive.org

Community center parking lot closed all day. 

Meadowbrook Community Center will be closed on Monday, April 15 until 3 p.m. A contractor will be on site to replace the Meadowbrook Pool HVAC unit. All community center programs and rentals occurring before 3 p.m. on April 15 are canceled.

Meadowbrook Preschool Program will be closed on April 15. Meadowbrook After School Childcare will have regular operations. 

The Meadowbrook Pool is closed until May 6 for repair work as part of our Citywide Pools Project.

Questions? Please contact the Meadowbrook Community Center at 206-684-7522.

Are you a teen interested in acting, singing and dance? We’re inviting youth ages 9-18 years old to audition for the 2019 Teen Summer Musical “Chocolate Covered Heroes”. Auditions are Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at Garfield Teen Life Center (428 23rd Ave., Seattle).

Audition times are listed below. Come early; audition space is limited!

• Saturday, April 13 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (Ages 9-12 only)
• Saturday, April 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Ages 13-18 only)
• Sunday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Ages 13-18 only)

Youth should come prepared to sing a portion of a song and perform from a selected poem or monologue, and to move and dance. Contact Isiah Anderson Jr. at 206-225-8922 for more information.

Rainbow Recreation is a partnership between Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation program and Generations Aging with Pride to provide recreational opportunities for LGBTQ adults 50+. See the Spring 2019 Rainbow Recreation program brochure below or click here to download a copy. Spring classes run April 1 though June 23.

Seattle Parks and Recreation and ARC are recruiting Youth Volleyball Officials for the Spring 2019 season.

We are looking for people ages 16 and up to become officials for the Citywide Youth League.

All applicants must pass a background check and be able to fulfill officiating duties. Training is mandatory and will be provided to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work successfully as an official.

Location: West Seattle Stadium & Nathan Hale HS Track

Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Saturdays

Start date: April 15, 2019

End date: May 15, 2019

Pay: $17-$20 an Hour

Please click on the survey link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FSHXKCB to submit your interest and we will contact you back. If you have any additional questions, you may contact Luwam Ogube at Luwam.Ogube@seattle.gov

Expectations: All officials are expected to be on time, model professional behavior and be able to work all schedule games.

Requirements:

-Must be 16 years of age or older; if under 18 years of age must complete Youth Parental/School form signed by the school and guardian.

– Must pass criminal background check

– Must provide valid government-issued ID and proof of eligibility to work in the US

– Must sign up for direct deposit with either checking or savings account

This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. ARC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. ARC encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Position opened until filled. Applications are reviewed as soon as it is received.

Are you tired of growing wormy fruit?

Learn how to use netting and other barriers to keep insects out of your fruit, simply and without chemicals at these convenient Seattle Parks and Recreation locations listed below.

Barb Burrill, Tree Care Manager of nonprofit City Fruit, will describe her experience netting fruit trees in Seattle and explain step-by-step how you can use nets to produce worm-free fruit at home. You’ll be able to see different types of nets that can prevent pest damage in apples, pears, cherries, plums, and berries. She will also discuss the pros and cons of using paper baggies and nylon “footies” for pest control.

Bring your fruit tree care questions and Barb will answer them following the workshop.

Register online at cityfruit.org

Date	Location	Address	Time
Saturday, April 13	Jefferson Community Center	3801 Beacon Ave S, 98108	1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14	Rainier Beach Community Center	8825 Rainier Ave S, 98118	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20	Magnuson Community Center	7110 62nd Ave NE, 98115	1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 21	South Park Community Center	8319 8th Ave S, 98108	1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 4	Meadowbrook Community Center	10517 35th Ave NE, 98125	10:00 – 11:30 a.m.