Hi Friend of Volunteer Park —
2016 is starting off with a bang for Volunteer Park Trust: Good news on our Fall Campaign, our 2nd Public Meeting for the Amphitheater Project, and so much more. Take a quick look below at what's happening with Volunteer Park!
Thank you to our generous donors and dedicated volunteers,
Volunteer Park Trust
www.volunteerparktrust.org
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 FALL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Although we fell short of our $35,000 match, generously donated by Volunteer Park Trust committee members, the Campaign generated 14% increase in donations over last year and 88 new donors. The Trust continues to grow and operate within budget. Your donations will help fund:
- Our monthly 2nd Saturday Work Parties keeping the park beds weeded and looking sharp, as well as our Spring Planting Day and Fall Restoration Day.
- The spring installation of the Peach Garden II and the Seattle Garden Club bed.
- The upcoming Design Phase of the Amphitheater.
- Our annual FREE public events: Picnic in the Park and Holiday in the Park.
- More repairs and upgrades to the parks aging irrigation system and lighting in conjunction with the Volunteer Park Sustainability Coalition.
Thank you to everyone who shares our vision and dedication to keeping Volunteer Park the crown jewel of Seattle’s Olmsted parks! Every donation, big or small, helps immensely and is received with absolute gratitude. You can donate at any time on our website or by clicking here.
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 AMPHITHEATER: 2nd PUBLIC MEETING — You are invited
Please come to the Miller Community Center on Tuesday, February 16 to participate in the presentation of the Amphitheater Project draft Feasibility Study & Design Program. Project lead ORA Architects will present findings and recommendations from their months of community outreach and study. YOUR public comments will be included in the final published version of this report, which will be used to guide the upcoming Design Phase of the project. Be a part of this amazing change and let us know your ideas and thoughts. We want to hear from you!
WHEN: February 16, 2016, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE: Miller Community Center — 330 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
RSVP for this event on Facebook by clicking here.
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 MLK DAY TRANSFORMS VOLUNTEER PARK
On January 18th, we had not one, but two amazing groups bringing over fifty people to help out Volunteer Park with energy and gusto: Seattle University Women’s Law Caucus and Phi Delta Epsilon, the UW medical fraternity. A big shout out to Aegis Living who provided coffee and giant cookies for everyone. The enthusiasm, energy and cheerfulness among participants was astounding, and produced results far exceeding our expectations for the day. Read more details here. Thank you everyone!
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 DO WE HAVE YOUR NAME CORRECT?
Volunteer Park Trust is in the process of updating our mailing list and donor listings. You can help us by letting us know if your name at the beginning of this newsletter is correct.
If you have donated to us last year, please take a moment to check the 2015 Donors list on our website to make sure you are listed in the manner you wish to be recognized.
If you have any changes or corrections for us, email Jeff Crandall: jeff@volunteerparktrust.org and we'll take care of it right away. Thank you!
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 THROWBACK THURSDAYS
We are now participating in Throwback Thursdays on Facebook every other week. To see more fabulous historic photos like this one, just LIKE us on Facebook and tell your friends to like us too!
Photo courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, 30461.
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 VALENTINE'S DAY AT THE CONSERVATORY
One of Seattle’s unique and romantic Valentine’s Day traditions continues in 2016: Join the Friends of the Conservatory for a wine and cocktail tasting experience on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, among the starlit houses of Volunteer Park Conservatory. Click here for more info.
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