http://greenhousecommunitycenter.org/
The GreenHouse Community Center
West 12 First Street P.O. Box 280
Deer Park, Washington 99006
Main (509) 276-8224Fax (509) 276-9200
Mission Statement:
To provide a place for people to serve and be served in the community. Each person who comes to the GreenHouse, whether for assistance, information, or as a visitor, is accepted as an individual without judgment or prejudice regarding his\her nationality, religious belief, age or personal values. He\she will be treated impartially, honestly and in a friendly manner.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Deer Park City Council Meeting
The Deer Park City Council will meet November 4 at 7 pm to consider the revised proposal for the pilot project kiosk to be accepted by the city. The Kiosk Committee will attend to support the proposal.
Kiosk Committee Meeting
The next Horizons III Deer Park Community Project Kiosk committee meeting will be held November 3 at 3:30 pm at the Deer Park Senior Center. You are welcome to attend.
DEER PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 21 2009 City of Deer Park Council meeting with presentation by Seth Nelson, Explorer Scout Candidate, Troop 28, talking about the WSU Horizons Kiosk Pilot Project to the City.
Seth is the project manager for the pilot project kiosk and is responsible for
Seth is the project manager for the pilot project kiosk and is responsible for
the plan with the help of Kiosk Project Committee members and City Council members input and recommendations/codes, etc.
No final authorization for the project has been given yet.
The KIOSK committee will meet Tuesday at 3:30 with the city delegation of two council representatives and hopefully the community development director, and the streets and property supervisor.
Keep checking this Blog for updated/developing information regarding the KIOSK.
The Horizons Group welcomes your comments to this blog.
Friday, October 30, 2009
WSU Sociology Students at Work for You!
Sociology 433, an undergraduate class at Washington State University, has been researching options and resources for topics that are important to your rural communities as you work to reduce poverty. Topics include: affordable housing, neighborhood safety, youth activities and much, much more.
Your community may be in contact with one of these teams, but all of their research may be relevant to the issues you are addressing. Click to the Horizons website http://www.horizons.wsu.edu/project/horizons3/community.html to read about their work.
Your community may be in contact with one of these teams, but all of their research may be relevant to the issues you are addressing. Click to the Horizons website http://www.horizons.wsu.edu/project/horizons3/community.html to read about their work.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Coalition for Early Learning
The Coalition for Early Learning for
Rural North Spokane County meets,
Thursday, Oct 29,2009
5:00 PM
Deer Park Library
More Info contact:
Cynthia Ashworth 509 464-5680
ashworc@deerpark.wednet.edu
Rural North Spokane County meets,
Thursday, Oct 29,2009
5:00 PM
Deer Park Library
More Info contact:
Cynthia Ashworth 509 464-5680
ashworc@deerpark.wednet.edu
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Horizons Meeting
Christine Clark talks about the Deer Park Kiosk Committee's plan for presentation to the City of Deer Park on October 21st. Other discussion topics were, the interim board members for the Deer Park Horizons group,Community Service Brochure Committee update, board training and future dates of Horizons events, (which will be posted later).
Continue to visit this blog often for updates on the Deer Park Kiosk and other Horizons happenings and if you have community information you would like posted please email finafrock@gmail.com. As always, the Deer Park Horizons Blog Moderator invites your comments. To post comments see top right side of blog for directions.
Poverty - Communication Across Barriers.
This is a FREE all day presentation
Wednesday, October 28th
11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. SSCF Court (next to the Bookie)
412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd Riverpoint Campus, Spokane
Space is Limited-Please R.S.V.P. By this Friday, Oct. 23rd to reserve a seat.
Dr. Beegle is a highly experienced National public speaker and discussion leader. She is a resource for professionals who work with people in poverty. Participants in this event will be able to apply newly learned concepts to real scenarios for skill building in addressing class/poverty issues with sensitivity.
Lunch is not included
Krisan LeHew
Horizon's Community Coach Community
Leadership to Reduce Poverty Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400
(509)935-0578 (fax)
krisan@wsu.edu
Wednesday, October 28th
11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. SSCF Court (next to the Bookie)
412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd Riverpoint Campus, Spokane
Space is Limited-Please R.S.V.P. By this Friday, Oct. 23rd to reserve a seat.
Dr. Beegle is a highly experienced National public speaker and discussion leader. She is a resource for professionals who work with people in poverty. Participants in this event will be able to apply newly learned concepts to real scenarios for skill building in addressing class/poverty issues with sensitivity.
Lunch is not included
Krisan LeHew
Horizon's Community Coach Community
Leadership to Reduce Poverty Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400
(509)935-0578 (fax)
krisan@wsu.edu
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
KIOSK UPDATE
The Kiosk Committee of the Horizons III Deer Park Area Community Project will meet Tuesday, October 20, at 3:30 pm at the Deer Park Senior Center to finalize the presentation of the request for approval by the City of Deer Park Council of the pilot project kiosk which is managed by an Eagle Scout candidate,with support of the committee volunteers, community volunteers and local merchants.
At the Council meeting of the City of Deer Park, October 21 at 7 pm,
the kiosk committee will request approval of the pilot kiosk project which includes contribution of land, materials, services by the City, contribution of volunteer expertise and time by the kiosk committee, contribution of materials and services by local organizations, businesses and residents, Funding has been requested from the Northwest Area Foundation with grant sponsorship by the Horizons Project of WSU-Extension. Future proposed community information kiosks include two indoor kiosks and at least four other outdoor kiosks.
At the Council meeting of the City of Deer Park, October 21 at 7 pm,
the kiosk committee will request approval of the pilot kiosk project which includes contribution of land, materials, services by the City, contribution of volunteer expertise and time by the kiosk committee, contribution of materials and services by local organizations, businesses and residents, Funding has been requested from the Northwest Area Foundation with grant sponsorship by the Horizons Project of WSU-Extension. Future proposed community information kiosks include two indoor kiosks and at least four other outdoor kiosks.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Pathways to Prosperity
ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCE CONVENTION
NOVEMBER 14,2009
9:00AM-3:00PM
More info at http://www.colvillewa.org/
NOVEMBER 14,2009
9:00AM-3:00PM
More info at http://www.colvillewa.org/
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Deer Park Horizons Meeting Minutes
Deer Park Horizons III Board Meeting Minutes 9/29/09
Those in attendance: Krisann, Christine, Tom, Bob, Seth, Jarred, Dusty, Stephanie, and Cordelia.
Krisann reported that there is a nonprofit training Oct. 21st at the Valley Grange with the time to be announced at a later time. Krisann also reported that on Oct. 22nd there is a meeting during the day for all Horizon II and Horizon III communities, with more information to come.
Krisann reported that there is a grant writing workshop for Block Grants on Oct. 13th. Horizons is willing to reimburse gas and pay for the Hotel Room the night before.
Chris explained where the kiosk committee is on their project. Chris showed plans for the pilot project. Cordelia asked about the location. Chris then reported that the pilot project will most likely go up on City Hall grounds.
Chris reported that the informational brochure is done, but no one is here from that committee. Chris reported that she would like those brochures for the kiosk. Chris also reported that the kiosk committee decided not to go with metal, but to use logs, wood, and concrete. Chris went over the dimensions of the kiosk, and the walkway will need to be handicap accessible. Chris is asking for $660 for the pilot project.
Krisann will send application for funds to Christine. Krisann reminded Chris to include all “in-kind” hours, contributions and materials.
Tom reported that he had a meeting with the City of Deer Park and will need to ask to be added to the City (Planning or Council) agenda with details on assembly for Oct. 21st Meeting.
Those in attendance: Krisann, Christine, Tom, Bob, Seth, Jarred, Dusty, Stephanie, and Cordelia.
Krisann reported that there is a nonprofit training Oct. 21st at the Valley Grange with the time to be announced at a later time. Krisann also reported that on Oct. 22nd there is a meeting during the day for all Horizon II and Horizon III communities, with more information to come.
Krisann reported that there is a grant writing workshop for Block Grants on Oct. 13th. Horizons is willing to reimburse gas and pay for the Hotel Room the night before.
Chris explained where the kiosk committee is on their project. Chris showed plans for the pilot project. Cordelia asked about the location. Chris then reported that the pilot project will most likely go up on City Hall grounds.
Chris reported that the informational brochure is done, but no one is here from that committee. Chris reported that she would like those brochures for the kiosk. Chris also reported that the kiosk committee decided not to go with metal, but to use logs, wood, and concrete. Chris went over the dimensions of the kiosk, and the walkway will need to be handicap accessible. Chris is asking for $660 for the pilot project.
Krisann will send application for funds to Christine. Krisann reminded Chris to include all “in-kind” hours, contributions and materials.
Tom reported that he had a meeting with the City of Deer Park and will need to ask to be added to the City (Planning or Council) agenda with details on assembly for Oct. 21st Meeting.
Washington State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
2010 CDBG
APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
Moses Lake
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Best Western Lake Front Hotel
3000 Marina Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 765-9211
Olympia
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
USDA Rural Development Office
1835 Black Lake Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 704-7760
If interested in attending contact:
Krisan LeHew Horizon's Community Coach
Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty
Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400 (509)935-0578 (fax) krisan@wsu.edu
APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
Moses Lake
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Best Western Lake Front Hotel
3000 Marina Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 765-9211
Olympia
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
USDA Rural Development Office
1835 Black Lake Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 704-7760
If interested in attending contact:
Krisan LeHew Horizon's Community Coach
Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty
Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400 (509)935-0578 (fax) krisan@wsu.edu
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