NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is having a presentation today from 2-3pm called "Sand Point Remembered: The History of Sand Point Peninsula"at the Magnuson Park Brig.
The information says:
This presentation traces the history of the Sand Point Peninsula in NE Seattle from early Duwamish Indian days to present. Historic photos will show the important events that took place at Sand Point, like the Seattle’s first airport and overnight camp site, 1st Around-the-World Flight in 1924, Charles Lindberg’s landing in 1927, the large WPA project that added runways and buildings in the late 1930’s, the impact of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and current park use and landmark designation in 2011.
Presenter Lynn Ferguson is a neighborhood advocate for the “Great Urban Park” envisioned by Warren G. Magnuson in the early 1970’s. She is President of Friends of Sand Point Magnuson Park Historic District, a member of Magnuson Park Advisory Council and the Community Center Advisory Council. She is the recipient of Park’s Denny Award, Audubon’s Conservation Award, and Historic Seattle’s Neighborhood Advocacy Award. RSVP’s are requested but not required.
NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.
For more information go here or call the NEST office at 206-525-6378 or email info@nestseattle.org.
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