Category Archives: Parks

Nagasaki Survivor Visits Hanford and the “Home of the Bombers”

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Jim deMaine

An 81 year old survivor of the nuclear bombing of Nagasaki becomes the first visitor to Hanford. One of his wishes is to have the history of the suffering and the survivors part of the history of a new National … Continue reading →

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Freeway Park in June – lots happening

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

There’s lots going on at nearby Freeway Park: Library book sales, food and music! Click this link for details: JuneCalendar final Freeway Park

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Freeway Park celebrates Mother’s Day

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Jim deMaine

STORYTELLING FOR THE THE FAMILY, FREE MASSAGES FOR THE MAMMA’S. SWEET TREATS FOR ALL. SUNDAY MAY 13TH 12:00-2:00PM UPPER PLAZA (NEXT TO WSCC) Mother’s Day at Freeway Park presents FREEWAY PARK ASSOCIATION

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Public Wifi comes to Cuba

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From The Guardian: “In 2016, Etecsa – the only telephone company in Cuba – installed wifi routers in 18 public parks across the country. For many Cubans, this meant they were able to go online for the first time. This … Continue reading →

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Operation Sack Lunch

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Freeway Park Association: “Join us for our first ever Community Lunch in the Park! We have partnered with our friends at Operation Sack Lunch and Compass Housing Alliance to offer a free, hot and nutritious meal in the park, to inspire community, conversation … Continue reading →

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A magical visit to Garden D’Lights

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Hope you get a chance to visit Bellevue’s Botanical Gardens – it was a fun Skyline sponsored trip. Amazing improvements since our last visit years ago.  

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Finding Freeway Park – give your input!

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Jim deMaine

From Sue Van Leuven: The Freeway Park Association is working with SDOT and Parks to design safer and more attractive pedestrian entrances to the Park. take a few minutes to review a series of Finding Freeway Park design boards that can … Continue reading →

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