jefferson park community center

Earl Johnson was a hero who helped police arrest a man suspected of being the Beacon Hill Groper, but since then, his life hasn’t been very easy. — The P-I
The 15th Annual Seattle Celebration of Neighbors, or Neighbor Appreciation Day, is this Saturday, February 6, and two Beacon Hill community centers are participating. Jefferson Community Center and Van Asselt Community Center will serve cookies and juice “and friendship” from noon until 2:00 pm.
An application has been filed with the city to change an 1,134 square foot portion of a church at 6115 Beacon Avenue South to a child care center for 20-25 children.
And last but not least, this lovely succulent plant was photographed on Beacon Hill recently:

Amber Campbell has gathered further information about the impact of the potential closure of the Columbia Public Health Family Planning Clinic in Genesee — Rainier Valley Post
“Beacon Hill [station] is still scheduled to open on time.” — Seattle Transit Blog
Steve Louie on the BAN and beaconhill mailing lists reminds us to call 386-1800 to report water, sewer, storm water backups, and, preferably before they become a real hazard, blocked storm drains
Jalen Testerman is a 7-year-old boy gaining worldwide recognition as a breakdancer. He practices at the Jefferson Park community center — Seattle Times
The new Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club and Rainier Valley Teen Center opened todaywith a gala grand opening celebration including basketball, chess, dancing, and Mayor Greg Nickels and other dignitaries speaking out against youth violence — Seattle P-I

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