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FIRST HILL 2019

REMARKABLE HEALTHCARE WHERE

YOU LIVE, WORK & PLAY.

Virginia Mason Medical Center on First Hill provides world-renowned primary and specialty care right in your own backyard. We also offer emergency services that provide nationally acclaimed stroke and heart care, and lower wait times than state averages. And, our new Center for Integrative Medicine offers a balanced, holistic approach to health.

Virginia Mason accepts most insurance plans in the Puget Sound region. So we’re not only in the neighborhood, we’re most likely in your network.

Virginia Mason

Seattle Medical Center

1100 9th Ave., Seattle | 206-223-6600 VirginiaMason.org/Seattle

Welcome to First Hill

First Hill is Seattle’s first residential neighborhood, perched directly east of downtown. Our neighborhood rose to popularity in the late 19th century and was home to many of early Seattle‘s most influential residents and pioneer families. By the beginning of the 20th century, First Hill was a bustling neighborhood of mansions, row houses, single family homes, boarding rooms, churches, hospitals and commercial services. In the mid-20th century, high-rise buildings began to develop, as well as Yesler Terrace, the nation’s first racially integrated public housing project. Today, First Hill is a rapidly growing, urban neighborhood with an exciting and diverse mix of businesses and residents.

First Hill Improvement Association (FHIA) is committed to working alongside residents, businesses, organizations, and institutions to address the needs and concerns of the community. Over the years, FHIA has been dedicated to addressing issues of housing affordability, high-rise development, construction impacts, insufficient public space, accessibility, homelessness, and a growing residential population.

We champion a dynamic and safe First Hill for all, through:

• advocacy on key issues affecting the neighborhood;

• providing a forum for discussion;

• programming community events;

• tracking and communicating important changes and their impact to the community; and

• connecting residents, visitors, and employees to create the best and most livable neighborhood possible.

BECOME A MEMBER

Please consider supporting FHIA and joining us as we work to enrich life on First Hill and plan for a great future for this community. Your support enables us to continue to advocate for the people, places, and businesses that make First Hill a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Being a member gives you the right to vote at FHIA meetings and the right to be nominated as a trustee on the FHIA board. FHIA is a 501c3 organization and membership is tax deductible.

As a vital part of the First Hill community we hope you’ll support our work through your membership. Please join us in 2019 as a new or returning FHIA member. You can do so online at www.ﬁrsthill.org/join-fhia. Feel free to call Anne McCullough or Doug Holtom at 206-624-0208 if you have any questions. We look forward to another exciting year on First Hill and we thank you for being our neighbor!

MEETINGS & COMMITTEES

Public Meetings

First Hill Improvement Association holds public meetings every other month beginning in January. These meetings are an opportunity for First Hill residents, business owners and employees to learn about what is happening in First Hill.

Tuesday, May 14th 2019 6pm at Skyline, 725 9th Avenue

Tuesday, July 9th 2019 6pm at Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue

Tuesday, September 10th 2019 6pm at Glaser Auditorium Swedish First Hill campus, 747 Broadway

Tuesday, November 12th 2019 6pm at Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue

URBAN DESIGN & PUBLIC SPACE COMMITTEE

FHIA members gather monthly seeking ideas to continually improve the pedestrian environment in our village. Using the First Hill Public Realm Action Plan we review new housing projects to encourage development of four street concept designs; acquire additional public space; reutilize three existing parks and encourage commonality among three walking loops.

Urban Design & Public Space committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1pm at Horizon House, 900 University Street.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

The FHIA Transportation Committee’s goal is equitable access for all residents, workers, patients, and visitors to First Hill including Walking, Transit, Cycling, and Driving. In addition, we work to make the streetscape more inviting and safer for people of all abilities wherever and whenever possible. We work closely with the UDPS Committee as well as numerous county and city agencies.

Transportation committee meetings are held of the first Monday of every month at 5:30pm at Skyline, 725 9th Avenue.

2019 First Hill Improvement Association Events

n First Hill Fidos Thursday, June 13th 6-8pm @ Freeway Park 5th annual neighborhood dog show with prizes and doggos galore!

n First Hill Treewalk Thursday, June 27th 6-8pm Enjoy a guided tour throughout First Hill’s urban forest.

n First Hill Bingo Thursday July 11th 6-8pm @ Yesler Terrace Park Firt Hills most popular game nght with prizes and snacks

n Community Tea & Coffee Ceremony Thursday, August 8th 6-8pm @ 9th Avenue Pedestrian Pathway

n Pop Up Petting Zoo Thursday, August 22nd 6-8pm @ 9th and University The barnyard comes to the city with loads of animals for you to befriend!

n Outdoor Movie Night Friday, September 6th 8-10pm @ Yesler Terrace Park Free popcorn and candy!

STAFF

Director of Sales and Marketing: Tammy Knaggs 206-461-1322

General Manager: Robert Munford

Art Director: Mark Falconer

Photo by Hanna Letinich t

2019 Yesler Terrace Events

n Music Under the Stars

July 1, 8, 15, 22 6-9pm

Student ensembles from local public schools, the Seattle Youth Symphony and other programs will perform at Yesler Terrace Park. In-between the performances in the park the SCMS will also broadcast live the performance taking place simultaneously at Benaroya Hall. There will also be opportunities for interactive music education.

n Yesler Terrace Park Movie Nights

July 12, at 9:15pm

July 19, at 9:15pm

July 26, at 9:00pm

August 2, at 9:00pm

August 9, at 8:45pm

August 16, at 8:45pm

Swedish Medical Center is recognized for providing outstanding care to the communities we serve.

Locate a Swedish primary care physician www.swedish.org/swedish-physicians

Search for Swedish career opportunities www.swedish.jobs

View the Swedish Community Benefit Report bit.ly/SwedishCommunityBenefit www.swedish.org

2019 Freeway Park Summer Events

n FRIENDS OF SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALES

June-September, Monday – Friday, 12-2pm @ Seneca Plaza

$2-3 for new and gently used books.

n SEATTLE PARKS BUSKERS PROGRAM

June-September, Monday – Friday, 12-2pm @ Seneca Plaza

June-September MWF, 12-2pm @ Upper Lawns

Enjoy live music and support local musicians while you eat your lunch in the plaza.

n COMMUNITY KITES PROGRAM

Thursdays, 12:00-2:00pm @ Seneca Plaza

Paint a kite to be included in Freeway Parks’ 8th annual art-kite installation. Games

June-September, MWF, 11-6pm @ Upper Lawns

n FREEWAY PARK IN BLOOM

Saturday, June 15th 11:00-2:00pm @ Seneca Plaza

Come celebrate spring with free music, food and activities for the whole family including a tree tour.

n FREEWAY PARK FOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

Saturday, July 27th 11:00-2:00pm @ Seneca Plaza

Celebrate Freeway Park’s greatest architectural feature, the gorgeous fountains! Cool off with a variety of water games, sprinklers and sweet summer treats. Paint an art kite to hang in the Park. Free grillables, iced coffees, and Italian sodas

n FALL FEST

Friday, October 25th 4:30-7:30pm @ Upper Lawns

Celebrate the fall colors in Freeway Park, and our community lantern installation at our 2nd annual Fall Fest.

n TWINKLE TWINKLE

Friday, December 6th 4:00-6:00pm

Celebrate the parks’ “Illuminations” Holiday lighting with smores, Dickens Carolers, and hot cocoa.

2019 Freeway Park Summer Events

n ZUMBA

Every Monday July – August 5:30pm-6:30pm

Free Fitness Classes taught by the Washington Athletic Club. Shake a tail feather and break a sweat at one of these all-levels and all-ages cardio dance classes.

n YOGA

Every Wednesday in June & August 12pm-1pm @ Upper East Lawn Free Fitness Classes taught by the Washington Athletic Club. All levels and abilities welcome in the Upper Plaza on the grassy lawn adjacent to Washington State Convention Center. Mats and water provided.

n SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY SUMMER FESTIVAL

Every Friday 7-10pm in July @ Upper Seneca Lawn Music Under the Stars: Live broadcast of the performance from Benaroya Hall on 98.1 Classical KING FM. Bring a picnic! BBQs are available for grilling. Visit FreewayParkAssociation.org for information about special arts programming prior to the broadcast.

n DANCING TIL DUSK

Every Thursday from July 25th – August 22nd 7-9pm

Free dance lessons and live bands. Visit DanceForJoy.biz for more information. Lessons begin at 6pm, live band and dancing from 7-9pm.

n CENTER CITY MOVIE NIGHT:

Every Friday in August 6pm-9pm

Calling all cinephiles | Join us in Seneca Plaza Friday evenings in August to watch a classic on the big screen in the heart of the City. Games, music, prizes starting at 6pm, movie starts at dusk. Free popcorn!

n TUESDAY BREWS AND TUNES

Every Tuesday in August and September 4:30-6:30pm in Seneca Plaza

Who says Tuesdays can’t be the funnest night of the week? Live music, a beer garden, and a food truck every Tuesday in Seneca Plaza.

Resources, Shelters and Social Services

n HARBORVIEW HALL SHELTER

326 9th Avenue

Overnight shelter serving single adults, both women and men. Pets are welcome.

7pm to 7am

n COMPASS AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

715 Spring Street

Enhanced 24/7 shelter providing 100 beds for individuals age 18 and older. Serving men and women; pets are welcome.

n WHEEL WOMEN’S SHELTER

206-956-0334

Trinity Episcopal, 609 8th Avenue

M, W, F: 8pm-6:30am Su, T, TH, Sa 8pm-7:30am

Visit in person. Clients may not arrive earlier than 8:30pm

n CHERRY STREET FOOD BANK (NW HARVEST)

206-625-0755

800-722-6924

711 Cherry Street (7th & Cherry)

M, W 9am-5:30pm, Th 9am-5pm, F 9am-5pm (for families with kids under 5) No ID req’d

n THERAPEUTIC HEALTH SERVICES

206-323-0930

1116 Summit Ave

Therapeutic Health Services (THS) is a nationally accredited, non-profit organization offering a wide range of treatment options for individuals, youth and families struggling with substance use.

n PROJECT ACCESS NORTHWEST

1111 Harvard Ave

206-788-4204

Project Access Northwest is a non-profit 501(c)3 formed in 2006 to improve access to specialty health care for low-income and uninsured patients.

Resources, Shelters and Social Services

n BUS LOTTERY

Monthly ORCA card bus passes available through a lottery system. Seniors and disabled persons, with ID.

Last Wednesday of the month, 1pm SHARP, 903 Terry Avenue

Corin Brown, 206-223-0907 | corinthiab@ccsww.org

n CATHEDRAL KITCHEN

Hot dinner for all people, regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity. Monday-Friday, 4:15pm (doors open 3:30pm), 903 Terry Avenue

Teddi Callahan, 206-264-2091 | tcallahan@stjames-cathedral.org

n CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP

Drop-in workshop with painting, drawing and craft projects. 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 12:00-2:00pm, 907 Columbia Street

Nancy Granger, 206-382-4269 | ngranger@stjames-cathedral.org

n EARLY BREAKFAST

Hot breakfast for anyone who is hungry.

Sunday, 7am-8am, 903 Terry Avenue

Dylan Hogan, 206-382-235 | dhogan@stjames-cathedral.org

n FOOT CARE

Podiatry nurses available to provide foot care on drop-in basis.

Last Wednesday of the month, 12:30-3:30pm, 907 Columbia Street

Nancy Granger, 206-382-4269 | ngranger@stjames-cathedral.org

n MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE ROOM

Drop by to browse through literature on mental health, talk with a volunteer, obtain resources, develop supportive relationships with others. All are welcome! Sunday, 9am-1:30pm, 804 Ninth Avenue

Nancy Granger, 206-382-4269 | ngranger@stjames-cathedral.org

n SOLANUS CASEY CENTER

A walk-in hospitality and referral center that assists with eyeglasses, prescription medication, gas vouchers, food handler permits, and ID and license fees.

Monday – Thursday, 1pm-4pm, 804 Ninth Avenue

Corin Brown, 206-223-0907 | corinthiab@ccsww.org