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Summer break can be a wonderful time for kids, but it’s also important to prioritize their mental health during these months. Swipe through for simple tips to support your child’s wellbeing. 🌟💪

Let's make sure summer is not only fun but also a time for growth and emotional wellness. For additional resources, including local youth activities, visit: Seattle.gov/reach-out.

Housing Resources! LGBTQIA+ Connection! LGBTQIA+ Housing Resource Fair, with multiple organizations providing resources about housing, renters' rights, tenant questions, and more. Snack food will be provided. Saturday, July 27th, 11 am - 1:30 pm at the Seattle Central Library.

Stop by the table for landlord/tenant info and to say hi!

Summer is here, but amidst the fun and relaxation, don't forget to take care of your mental health! ☀️

Balancing enjoyment with wellbeing is key. Whether it’s maintaining a routine, getting active, or reaching out to a friend, there are always ways to stay balanced and supported.

Make the most of your summer while taking care of yourself. Remember, you’re not alone. 💙 To learn more about and access additional mental health resources, visit Seattle.gov/reach-out.

PAID PARKING UPDATES:

We update paid on-street parking rates three times a year. Today, new rates are in effect.

About half of the paid on-street parking rates stay the same. Others increase or decrease by $0.50.

We'll never miss a chance to talk parking, the world's most interesting topic: our goal is charge a price for paid on-street parking that ensures there are one to two open and available parking spaces on a block throughout the day.

Rates are set based on the latest available data, and help people find parking spots more reliably near businesses and amenities throughout Seattle.

Get more info and see where rates have changed here: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2024/07/12/parking-rates-update-july-2024/

Say it ain’t so, I will not go…on I-405 between Renton & Bellevue this weekend, because it’s closing! It’s a Summertime filled with lots of construction, maintenance and events. So much for All the Small Things.

Wherever you may be headed to enjoy some Eternal Sunshine, please be mindful of the overnight lane/ramp closures along the I-5 corridor, or the full I-90, I-405 or US 101 closures we have this weekend. The STP and Ragnar Relay are also taking place on several state highways and local/city/county roads, so please use extreme caution near pedestrians and cyclists! Consider alternate forms of travel like bus, light rail, carpooling, train (hint hint: Amtrak Cascades), etc.

And if you’re heading toward Rivers And Roads, a Highway 20 Ride or exploring our amazing traffic Circles, plan ahead, leave early, and if you Wanna Get Better at travelling, remember to check our real-time travel map on our website, or use our mobile app. Lots of ways to plan ahead and know before you go, so please, don’t Call Me Maybe. You got this!

Experience the vibrant and lively atmosphere of downtown Seattle this summer! With an abundance of musical showcases, interactive art pieces, entertaining family activities, bustling street performers, outdoor cinema, and delectable food offerings. From free concerts to cultural celebrations, there's something for everyone.

Hardly a summer day will pass without FREE art, music, or community activities taking place downtown. See event listings here: https://loveseatown.com/

Seattle Parks and Recreation 2024 Summer Aquatics Hours - Parkways See translated materials below. Whether you like to lap swim, dunk, dog-paddle or wade, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has dozens of ways to hit the water this summer in the pool or at the beach!  Following is a list of the 2024 Summer Pool, Beach, Wading Pool, and Spraypark Schedules.   Outd...

City of Seattle Shares Heat Safety Resources - Office of the Mayor The City of Seattle is working together with our regional partners to plan and prepare for potential heat waves this summer, including monitoring critical infrastructure and air quality, and providing resources to help keep residents cool. In the event of extreme heat, cooling centers will be availa...

A National Weather Service heat advisory is in effect.

Heat can cause road damage. Report damage at 206-684-ROAD or [email protected].

Avoid overexertion and stay hydrated

NEVER leave people or pets in a vehicle

Assist those at higher risk: children, older adults, and pregnant people

Get accurate weather info here: weather.gov/sew

🥵🌡️ With a heatwave on the horizon, and US National Weather Service Seattle Washington HeatRisk at the Orange and Red levels, we are currently preparing to activate Severe Weather Protocols from Friday, July 5 – Tuesday, July 9. Information is still developing. Check at kcrha.org/severe-weather for the most up to date information.

🎆 Safety first this 4th of July! 🎇

Last year Harborview Medical Center treated over 55 firework-related injuries. Keep fireworks away from kids, pets, and dry areas. Let's make it a fun and injury-free holiday King County, Washington!

🔗 Help us Share: hiprc.org/burn-safety
UW Medicine UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine UW Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Seattle Fire Department Public Health - Seattle & King County Washington State Department of Health Washington State Department of Natural Resources King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Ameriburn Safe Kids Seattle South King City of Seattle

Mind the Zone

The City of Seattle's Summer Food Service Program starts on Monday, July 1 and runs through August 23.

Children and teens aged 18 and younger can receive up to two meals or one meal and one snack per day.

Sign-up is not required for the program, just visit your nearest Summer Meals site to receive free, healthy breakfasts, lunches, and snacks during the summer months.

For meal site locations and additional information, please visit: https://buff.ly/3L4rbH4

NEW 📢 Vice President Kamala Harris and Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced the first-ever awards through HUD's PRO Housing program to support affordable housing production, preservation, and lowering housing costs for communities across the nation. 🏠

PrideFest Seattle Center — Seattle PrideFest One of the nation’s biggest Pride Festivals is back, and PrideFest is still 100% free for all. Follow the parade to the Seattle Center for hundreds of vendors, food and drink options, and entertainment on four stages. Did we say it was free? Yes, all are welcome. This year we are adding a family a...

With the 988 Hotline, immediate and confidential mental health support is only one call or text away. No matter what you’re going through, you don’t have to go through it alone.

It’s always okay to and ask for help. Save this number and share this post with your friends. You never know what difference it can make.

Learn more about the 988 Hotline at 988lifeline.org/

📅 ReThink Waste Grant Applications Due in July

We are teaming up with our partners at Waste Management for the sixth year to invest a total of $10,000 in ReThink Waste grants, which support innovative stewardship projects in Seattle. This year, funding is available to community organizations, small businesses, and local nonprofits in WM’s service area in Seattle.

El Centro de la Raza, a community organization, received a grant in 2023. The organization used the money at its historic building in Beacon Hill for water bottle refilling stations. By encouraging people to refill reusable water bottles instead of purchasing single-use plastic bottles, filling stations promote a culture of reuse and help the environment.

Read the grants application, and apply by July 1: https://forms.office.com/r/rPh19k7Gpi]

Seattle Office of Labor Standards private and free services include: labor standards investigations to enforce Seattle's ordinances, outreach and education to workers and businesses, compliance assistance for businesses resources and referrals. Language interpretation, translations, and accommodations are available.

The Bike Mobile heads to City Hall Park at 450 3rd Ave to provide free and low-cost bike maintenance and bicycles!

2024 Dates:
March 5*,
April 2 & 16,
May 7 & 21,
June 4 & 18,
July 2 & 16,
August 6 & 20
September 3 & 17,
October 1 & 15,
November 5*
December 3*

1-4 PM except dates marked with (*), which are 1-3 PM.https://brnw.ch/21wKLFP

Mayor Harrell Announces Mental Health Investment Strategy; Directs $2 Million Toward Youth Violence Prevention in New Executive Order - Office of the Mayor Mayor’s plan for mental health investments will significantly expand telehealth access from 80 students to 2000, informed by best practices and hundreds of interviews with students, parents, and providers Executive Order takes immediate steps to address gun violence affecting youth, directing new ...

Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Jimi Hendrix Park from 12pm-8pm, Wednesday June 19th! Africatown Community Land Trust and King County Equity Now annually put on Seattle's longest standing Juneteenth gathering, "a continuation of the decades-long annual tradition began by the late DeCharlene Williams in 1983." For more information, check out the Africatown Community Land Trust page: https://brnw.ch/21wKH9Y

2024 Free Beach Swimming Lessons - Parkways Swim lessons are offered for free at all lifeguarded beaches for ages 6-16. You can sign up via email until Friday 6/21. After that, you can sign up in person at the beach anytime during our regular operating hours. Midday and evening sessions are listed below. Please limit to one session per child....

Free shuttles return to Seattle’s waterfront, Discovery Park The Free Waterfront Shuttle hits five stops in downtown Seattle, while the beach bus at 534-acre Discovery Park serves sun-lovers.

Safe Waters for All: Fund the Fun 2024 🎁Make your gift in support of Swim Seattle: https://arcseattle.org/Fund-the-Fun-Donations🌊ABOUT FUND THE FUNFund the Fun is the annual fundraiser hosted by...