What's Happening Mayor’s Neighborhood Town Hall in the University District on Saturday, May 4th Mayor’s Neighborhood Town Hall in the University District on Saturday, May 4th Mayor McGinn will visit the University District on Saturday, May 4th.  There will be a Question & Answer- style Neighborhood Town Hall taking place from 11:00 a.m. until noon at the University District Masonic Lodge No. 141 (4338 University Way NE). There are all kinds of things happening in the U District, so please come and bring your questions/concerns to discuss, whatever they may be!  What:  Mayor’s  University District Town Hall When:  Saturday, May 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: University District Masonic Lodge No. 141 (4338 University Way NE) For more information, please contact Jenny Frankl at jenny.frankl@seattle.gov or Sol Villarreal at sol.villarreal@seattle.gov. Upcoming Events:                                             - U District Clean-Up 2013 SATURDAY MAY 11th, 2013 9am - 2pm  University Heights Northwest Parking Lot 9-9:30/Breakfast and Check-in 9:30-12pm/Clean-Up Begins 12-1:30pm/Lunch and Trash Contest - University District Street Fair                 is coming up on Saturday May 18th, from     9:00am to 7:00pm and Sunday May 19th,          from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Every year, the     University Heights Center for the Community   holds an annual Street Fair Parking Fundraiser during the fair hours. Both the North and South parking lots will              be used for the UHCCA Street Fair Parking Fundraiser.                                                          Parking will cost $10.00 per car. DONATE, SWAP & READ        Trade a Book. Support Literacy.      Our goal is to support education in every way. Donate your gently used books & trade for new! Donate, Swap & Read is an all-ages literacy program that encourages & provides opportunities (& a quiet environment) for all levels of reading. Share your books today for a great cause! Donations accepted @ UH office M-F 10a-6:30p. Receipts available. No textbooks, dictionaries, encyclos or software. CALLING ALL LITERARIANS!! BOOKS NEEDED!                                                 SPRING  2013 ACTIVITIES: APL keeps GROWING at University Heights Center!  Academy for Precision Learning   Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School (Ages 5-14)Academy for Precision Learning is a K-9 school dedicated to the success of all students – including typically developing and those across the autism spectrum – learning within an academically challenging and socially vibrant environment. Interdisciplinary Arts School Opens at U Heights!       Three Dragons Academy (TDA)         Elementary (Ages 6-10)         Three Dragons Academy is a multi-age schoolhouse of peers focusing on interdisciplinary arts focused themes. TDA is open to all walks of learning, homeschooled to unschooled, mainstream to virtual students. Why? There's a need for innovative education alternatives & a specific demand for arts-focused education - We've built an academy that rewards creativity, nurtures a child's natural love of learning, & supercharges self-confidence. Learn more about TDA by clicking our name above to visit us on the web. Quality Childcare - Ages 1-5                   University District Children's Center (UDCC) serving Ages 1-4, Pre-School & Pre-Kindergarten. NYAEC accredited since 1986, licensed by DSHS and designated UW provider, City of Seattle, King County and DSHS Child Care Subsidy Programs.   Musical Education / Chorale                    Northwest Choirs Professional Musical Education & Chorale. The Northwest Choirs provides the highest level of musical education and vocal performance opportunity to the children and young adults of the Pacific Northwest. Serving ages 6-18. Japanese Language School Yugakusha Seattle Pre-School - 3rd Grade (Ages 1.5-12) Yugakusha School is for Japanese & Japanese-American children who want to pursue a traditional Japanese education in the U.S. We strongly believe early childhood language and culture education is the key to becoming fully bilingual & bicultural. Learn more about Yugakusha at (206) 719-1741 or click our name above to visit us on the web. Children's Theatre, Acting&Professional Dance!                          Broadway Bound Children's Theatre Professional Dance & Acting Lessons, Theatre Camps, Vocal Training & more...         Ages 5-18   CURRENT CLASSES ARTS/ART EDUCATION: Watercolor Painting: Molly Hashimoto   Mons & Tues QTRLY    9:00am - 12:30pm Focus Ring: Persistence of Vision Films                     Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm CURRENT EVENT              Seattle City Council meeting DANCE & MOVEMENT: Salsa Dancing - Street Style: Tuesdays Salsa Dancing - Level II: Tuesdays Art of Ballet: Tuesdays Beginning Scottish Country Dance: Tuesdays Beginning Hip Hop: Wednesdays Argentine Tango: Wednesdays Waltz for Fun: Wednesdays Country 2-Step & Swing: Thursdays West Coast Swing:  Thursdays EDUCATION / LANGUAGE: NSS Language Program: Nepal Seattle Society:                      Sundays Sept 9 - Oct 21 FITNESS & EXERCISE: Yoga for the Young at Heart: McAndrew Mons & Fris 10 - 11:15a Call 206.527.4278 Salsa Swing, & Ballroom Aerobics Tues/Thurs Qi Gong Tai Ji Meditation: Dr. Wang Sats 9 - 11:55a Deborah 206-550-4908 Zumba Latin Fitness: H. Gervais Mondays Quarterly 4pm -4:55pm Email Shorinji Kempo: H. Onaka Mons & Thus 7pm-8:55pm Hypnosis for Weight Loss:           P. Vessey Tue, Thu Suns GREEN BUILDING: MUSIC & THEATRE: Chickadee Music Together: M. Aiello Parent/Child Music Classes Ages: 0-4 Tue , Wed, Thu 10am & 11am Broadway Bound Children's Theatre NW Choirs, BoysChoir, Vocalpoint! Seattle Three Dragons Academy: Amy & Phoenix Interdisciplinary Arts-Focused Elementary Learning Ages: 6-10 Wed, Thu Theatre of Possibility: Lauren Marshall Rehearsing Social Skills through Drama & Improv with unique challenges...Grades: 6-12 Tuesdays  **Let them know you found them on our website.**

OLD SCHOOLS STILL TEACH University Heights Center is a non-profit, 501c-3 arts & education center located in the nationally historic University Heights School in Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to develop and cultivate a place in the University District for innovative learning and cultural development that serves indivuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Founded in 1989 by University District residents and businesses who believed this building would serve as a wonderful and vital gathering place for the community, this historic place has been serving the Greater Seattle area for 110 years. Annually, University Heights welcomes over 250,000 visitors through its doors and  200+ groups choose to make us their home.  LEARN MORE ABOUT US.. Ways You Can Help University Heights View our 2011 Levels of Service  Neighborhood Resources: Join A City of Seattle P-Patch University Neighborhood Service Center University Heights P-Patch UW in Your Neighborhood Full Circle Farm-to-Table Produce (University Heights is a host location) Alternative Transport: Ride a Bike Alternative Transport: Ride a Bus U Heights in the News: U District Street Scramble 2013  (at UH) Art Exhibit takes over U Heights Decade-Old Building Finds New Life UW Students Protest Cuts (at U Heights) U Heights becomes National Landmark University Heights saved for the Community Art in the U District - whoever heard of such a thing?   P-Patches in the Community University Heights to become a Park   Volunteer Opportunities PLAYGROUND MAINTENANCE- Get hands on experience maintaining our playground for U Heights Kids! Over 300 children use U Heights playground every day they will thank you.. email ed@uhcca.org LIFE IS POETRY! “Life is Poetry” is a showcase of local poets hosted by University Heights CCA.  Come check out some poems hanging in our beautiful hallways. What's Next for University Heights: A New Park A New Playground A Historic Restoration Campaign, and more.....