Community event works to keep White Center

2005 Archived News

Want to enjoy our beautiful parks, help keep our community safe and maybe make a friend or two? Come to the second annual “White Center Spring Clean Up” this Saturday, May 14, 2005 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Last year, more than 200 community volunteers pitched in to paint storefronts and alleys in the business district. Even more people are expected this year to spruce up White Center’s neighborhood parks.

You can help perk up playgrounds, remove invasive plants, and get ready for new plantings in the fall. We want our parks to continue to be great places for families to enjoy. These efforts go a long way towards improving safety by increasing visibility, strengthening a sense of community ownership, and making our parks wonderful places for everyone to come and play.

What: The White Center Spring Clean Up.

When: Registration starts at 8 a.m. Work begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m. Afterwards volunteers will get together for lunch and live music.

Where: The day starts at the White Center Community Development Association Office, 9615 16th Ave SW. Work will take place at seven sites throughout White Center.

Why: Parks are an important part of the White Center neighborhood. Together we can keep them clean, safe and accessible to community members.

What to bring: All donors to the White Center Food Bank will receive a free Spring Clean T-shirt. Also, bring gloves, boots, and/or any gardening tools.

How to sign up: Registration forms are available at www.wccda.org and must be returned to the WCCDA office. Contact Alex Brennan at alex@wccda.org or (206) 694-1082 for more information.

White Center Spring Clean-up 2005 is sponsored by the White Center Community Development Association (WCCDA) with additional financial support from King County Parks, the Washington Insurance Council, the Community Safety Initiative/LISC, Boeing Employees Credit Union, the City of Seattle, McLendon’s Hardware, and Starbucks—Westwood Village.