Greetings! Despite the lack of website updates in 2011, GSNC did undertake several fun and productive activities, including a family hoedown, pumpkin-carving event, garden cleanups at the closed Genesee Hill School, and founding of a community garden there.
We are now laying the groundwork for 2012 activities. Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements, starting with one for a general meeting on the evening of Thursday, April 26 (further details forthcoming within a few days)!
Warmth = Gardening Time. And that includes neighbors working together to beautify the school grounds of the vacated Genesee Hill School. Join us!
When: Saturday, May 14, 9am to 1pm
Where: SW Dakota Ave and 51st Ave SW, North Playground
What: Tend the beds, distribute wood chips, pull ivy, etc.
Tools, gloves (and the weed wrench) are provided.
Thank you for supporting our Genesee Schmitz Neighborhood!
On May 31, neighbors joined to meet and dance. Fun was had by all ages. Dina Blade and the Canote Brothers kept everyone moving and smiling. And thanks to local businesses who donated treats and gift certificates: Metropolitan Market, Starbucks, Curious Kidstuff, Coffee to a Tea with Sugar, Capers, NW Art and Frame, Suite Arrangements, and Sound Yoga. And a special thanks to West Side Christian Church who generously gave us the use of their Activity Center. Photos courtesy of the West Seattle Herald. Find more pictures in their article. Click here.
Neighborhood Gathering and Family Hoedown
Join us for an evening of family fun on March 31 at 6:30 PM!
To kick off spring, the Genesee-Schmitz Neighborhood Council is hosting a neighborhood gathering.
6:30 – 7:00 PM – Meet and Greet and Open Mic. Tell us your issues.
7:00 to 8:30 PM – Music and Dancing featuring Dina Blade and the Canote Brothers.
Invite your neighbors! This is an event to build community, so please invite to your neighbors and encourage them to join us!
See you on May 31!
6:30 to 8:30 PM
West Seattle Christian Church
4400 42nd Ave SW
$3 donation per family suggested.
Refreshments and Door Prizes
Are you a block watch captain or interested in becoming one? We are working to improve communications and expand the Genesee-Schmitz neighborhood block watch network. Please email your name and location to gsncouncil@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 6:00-7:30 PM
In cooperation with the Seattle Police Department, the Genesee-Schmitz Neighborhood Council invites all Block Watch Captains and interested neighbors from the Genesee-Schmitz Neighborhood to a Block Watch Meeting.
One of the Council’s goals is to have an active Block Watch on every block. We are requesting the help of the Block Watch Captains in identifying which blocks they work with, and the help of all neighbors in working toward improving and expanding the Block Watch in our neighborhood over time.
We are also interested in exploring the pros and cons of using the Block Watch system as the basis for future emergency preparedness and community-building efforts within the neighborhood.
Please join your neighbors, Officer Ken Mazzuca, Benjamin Kinlow, Crime Prevention Coordinator, and Genesee-Schmitz Neighborhood representatives. The West Seattle Blockwatch Captains’ Network will be there to help.
Southwest Precinct,
2300 SW Webster St
If you are a Captain but can’t attend this meeting, please let us know. Email your contact information and location of your Block Watch to gsncouncil@gmail.com.
Join us for the year two kick-off for our Genesee-Schmitz Neighborhood Council (GSNC).
Location: West Seattle Christian Church – Activity Center/4400 42nd Avenue Southwest
$3 per family donation requested. Please bring cookies to share.
Any questions, please email us at gsncouncil@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
