Archive for July, 2011

South Park Arts Presents, South Park Putts Out 2011!

July 28th, 2011

We’ll close the street and transform it into a mini-golf course! Putt-putt holes will be designed by creative artist teams and built right into the parking strips.So put on some crazy plaid, that goofy hat and come on down to play. We’ll supply the putters, balls and those weird mini-pencils.And get this. Two bands featuring beloved South Park peeps will turn that street into a paharrrrty:

DRUMMERBOY (that’s Jeff Hayes!) with Kimball Conant will rock more than a duo should be allowed to and…
Dubcar (that’s JB Tellez on sax!) will blend up a mix of psycheledic, Jamaican and heckifIknow. Yesss.

This is the way to do Night Out Against Crime, people. Summer nights have been scarce this year. Don’t miss this.

Tuesday, August 2 at 6:00pm
Location: 800 block of S. Thistle Street

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South Park Tour – by South Park Arts and King County’s “In Motion” program

July 7th, 2011

let’s get out in force for a stroll or a bike ride around the neighborhood.

It’ll be the perfect excuse to enjoy a summer evening, chat up your neighbors and learn South Park fun facts (a brothel, river restoration, a speakeasy, farming, skating–all that’s in the mix.) Plus you’ll be able to visit the studios of local artists.

Grab a map for a self-led tour or meet up at the Neighborhood Center for a guided bike tour (6:30 or 7:30).

More updates to come, but plan on motivating yourself and others next Wednesday. For more ways to get In Motion, check out the King County program web page, and learn how to reduce single car trips.

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South Park In Motion program is here!

July 5th, 2011

This summer, discover all the ways you can leave the car at home and make walking, biking, taking the bus or sharing a ride part of your routine. South Park In Motion will provide you with maps and information, fun events and classes, and rewards for trying a new way to get around our neighborhood.

Meet our friendly outreach staff at upcoming events like our South Park Artist Studio Tour and Architectural History bike ride with South Park Arts, or bring your kids to a transportation-themed story hour at the South Park Library with Miss Bea.

Sign up for this free program online:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/MetroTransit/InMotion/SouthPark.aspx

Once you sign up, you’ll be eligible for rewards like free transit tickets and weely prize drawings donated by local merchants like Via Vadi Caffe, Alki Kayak Tours, Bicycles West, and Helsing Junction Farm. We can’t wait to meet you and get In Motion together!

Questions? Contact the In Motion hotline at inmotion@kingcounty.gov or 206-296-3455.

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