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Arts / Theatre & Music Education

Broadway Bound Children's Theatre	206-526-5437
Live Theatrical Children's Theatre Ages 5-18	info@broadwaybound.org
Location: Top Floor; South Wing; Office - STE 203 & Studios STE 204, 205 & 206 Broadway Bound Children's Theatre creates a transforming experience for children ages 5-18 through participation in a dynamic theatre arts program that combines a fun & supportive atmosphere with professional standards. We serve children of all experience levels & from all backgrounds. Broadway Bound challenges children to develop their mental, physical, emotional, social & creative potentials through the joy & discipline of live theatre. Broadway Bound is about more than just learning to sing, act & dance. Our spring & fall musicals require more than 40 hours of rehearsals leading to multiple performances. Our kids learn commitment, cooperation & compassion as they master the material. They are treated not as kids but as budding young professionals. They discover important things about themselves & their ability to achieve lofty ambitions.Their confidence soars. The pride they feel when the final curtain falls at the end of their run is easily seen in the sparkle in their eyes & the smiles on their faces. For more info visit us at www.broadwaybound.org.

NW Choirs, NW Boychoir & Vocalpoint! Seattle	206-524-3234
Musical Education Organization for Ages 6-18	nwc@northwestchoirs.org
Location: Ground Floor (Basement) - North Wing; Office & Studio - STE(S): NB2 & NB3 The Northwest Choirs comprised of the Northwest Boyschoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle is a non-profit organization, based in Seattle, Washington, with the stated purposes of making available music education and performance opportunities for children and young adults and contributing to the cultural life of the community by providing access to a unique choral resource. Under the direction of Joseph Crnko, a staff of professional music educators and musicians maintain both a music training program and a demanding performance schedule throughout the year. Participants develop a thorough grounding in music theory, voice production, sight singing and performance skills as well as professional standards and respect for others. With a total enrollment of more than 190 members, the choirs draw from roughly 80 public and private schools throughout the Puget Sound region. For over 31 years the organization has been committed to helping young people discover the challenges and joys of music as a performing art. To learn more about our program, please call (206) 524-3234 or visit us on the web at www.northwestchoirs.org.

Business / Commerce

OTB Solutions
Consulting & Service Solutions	info@otbsolutions.com
Location: Top Floor - North Wing; Satellite Office - STE 208 OTB Solutions is consulting services company based in Seattle, Washington, USA. We focus on clients in the Pacific Northwest but have been invited to serve a variety of clients throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Our clients come from several industries including healthcare, life sciences, high tech, professional services, manufacturing, communications and media. We help you connect people with information. If you’re thinking of hiring a consulting firm, consider this: Good consultants can solve your problems. Great ones design ways to empower your people by changing how they work—so problem solving continues long after the consultants have left. This is where OTB Solutions excels. We know technology. We know business. But most importantly, we know how to harness both to create long-lasting solutions owned & powered by your people. Visit us on the web at ww.otbsolutions,com or Contact us HERE.

Civic / Political Involvement

WA State House Democrats	1-800-562-6000
State Legislative Services	info@housedemocrats.wa.gov
Location: Main Floor - North Wing; District Office – STE 107 WA State House Democratic Caucus Working Together for ONE WASHINGTON The House Democrats are working for you on issues that matter: Creating jobs and a competitive business climate, strong schools, protecting the environment and making government more accountable and efficient. Democracy works best when citizens are accurately informed and fully engaged. We hope this site will serve as a valuable resource to help you track and evaluate what House Democrats are doing to build a better future for all of us who live, work, and do business in this state. We encourage you to visit often, contact your local legislators, and share your ideas and concerns. We are working together for one Washington and we want to hear from you. – Speaker of the House, Frank Chopp. You can leave a message for your representative on the Legislative Hotline: 1.800.562.6000. For general questions or needs of directory assistance, please contact the Legislative Information Center at 360.786.7573. Please note mailing address for all House Democratic Caucus staff members: PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600. To find out more about working together for ONE WASHINGTON, please visit http://housedemocrats.wa.gov/.

WA State House of Representatives	1-360-786-7573
State Legislative Svcs; Chopp & Pedersen	support@leg.wa.gov
Location: Main Floor - North Wing - District Office - STE 107 43rd Legislative District Representatives Frank Chopp & Jamie Pedersen The Washington House of Representatives is the lower house of the Washington State Legislature, the legislature of the U.S. State of Washington. It is composed of 98 Representatives from 49 districts, each of which elects two members. All members of the House are elected to a two-year term. The House meets at the Legislative Building in Olympia, WA. For more information about the WA State Legislature visit them on them on the web at wwww.leg.wa.gov. To visit the Washington State House of Representatives, visit http://www.leg.wa.gov/house. To learn more about the Speaker of the House – Representative Frank Chopp visit http://housedemocrats.wa.gov/members/chopp/. To learn more about Representative Jamie Pedersen, visit http://housedemocrats.wa.gov/members/pedersen/. Representative Chopp District Office Contact: Miranda Leskinen 1-206-729-3223 Representative Pedersen District Office Contact: Katy Buck 1-206-729-3026 Contact the House Democratic Caucus Click here for a complete roster of House Democratic members Click here to find your state Representatives and Senator Click here to find other legislative service contact information

WA State Senate: Senator Ed Murray	206-729-3200
State Legislative Services	scott.plusquellec@leg.wa.gov
Location: Top Floor; Center of Building; STE 212 Legislative Contact for Senator Murray: Scott Plusquellec By Phone: Olympia Office: (360) 786-7628 / District Office: (206) 729-3200 / District Fax: (206) 729-3201 To learn more about Senator Ed Murray visit http://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/senators/murray/

Civic Involvement / Community Services

Seattle Displacement Coalition	206-632-0668
Housing Advocate Services	sdc@zipcon.net
Location: Main Floor – North Wing; Office – STE 109A "We will never compromise away the rights of low income people and the homeless" The Seattle Displacement Coalition works with low income and homeless people - and people at risk of becoming homeless - of all racial, age, & economic backgrounds. Through direct action strategies, we organize affected people around real objectives that will make a difference in people's everyday lives while developing a capacity among these groups to move on to larger system-redefining objectives. We also link the activity of affected groups to the activities of a broader area-wide coalition that includes church, civil rights, community, and labor organizations that supports not dominates a homeless and low income agenda. For more info about the coalition, visit http://www.zipcon.net/~jvf4119/

Community Groups

Roosevelt Neighbors Alliance	206-992-5885
Non-Profit Neighborhood Organization	rnalliance@gmail.com
The Roosevelt Neighbors Alliance (RNA) mission is to advocate for and inform the community within the RNA boundaries. This is a community-based alliance of residents, local businesses and institutions whose aim is to preserve and enhance the quality of life and to help shape the future of the neighborhood. RNA serves the northwest sector of the University District in Seattle surrounding Roosevelt Way, between I-5 and Brooklyn Ave NE and NE 45th St. and Ravenna Blvd. Group meets monthly at University Heights Center. For more info about this group please visit http://www.rooseveltneighborsalliance.org.

Community Services

City of Sea: Dept. of Planning & Development	(206) 684-8880
North East Design Review Board	brandi.barker@seattle.gov
Location: Room 209 1st & 3rd Mondays Monthly 6:30pm-9:30pm *Department of Planning and Development (DPD)** develops, administers and enforces standards for land use, design, construction and housing within the Seattle city limits. DPD is also responsible for long-range planning, including Seattle's Comprehensive Plan and related projects-transportation improvements, neighborhood business revitalization, downtown and waterfront planning, and more. DPD's work affects many aspects of the city. From the structural elements of a house, to the design of new buildings, to the parking spaces available at an apartment building, to the future of the Central Waterfront, DPD planners, reviewers and inspectors are working every day to protect and enhance Seattle's natural and built environment. DPD's major functions include: Comprehensive Planning / Area Planning / Urban Design / Land Use Policy / Permitting / Inspections / Code Enforcement / Community Outreach Meetings held bi-monthly at the University Heights for NorthEast Design Review Public meetings. Visit http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/Design_Review_Program/Overview/

Greater University Chamber of Commerce	206-547-4417
Business Membership Organization	director@udistrictchamber.org
Greater University Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to enhancing a healthy business environment in harmony with the unique residential & University communities of the University District neighborhood of Seattle. Located three miles from downtown Seattle, the "U District" stretches from Ravenna to Portage Bay and from I-5 to Lake Washington. We are home to the University of Washington and many unique commercial districts. The "Ave", the Village, and Roosevelt Way are just a few areas that provide residents and visitors with a kaleidoscope of continental shopping and dining opportunities unparalleled anywhere in Greater Seattle. Museums, public art, theaters, sporting events and outdoor happenings abound. Teresa Lord Hugel, Director visit www.udistrictchamber.org

Education

Academy for Precision Learning	206-427-0115
Independent Elementary School - Grades K-8	info@aplschool.org
Location: Main Floor: Office – 104A & Classrooms STE 105 & STE 106 – South Wing; Classroom STE 111 – Center of Building Academy for Precision Learning (APL) is an independent school for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. APL provides an academically rigorous curriculum coupled with a focus on special skills development that is individually tailored for all learning styles, from gifted students to those with special needs (with a primary focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder). APL classes are inclusion-based, allowing typical and special needs children to work side by side in small personalized classes that help every student reach their full potential. For more info visit us at www.aplschool.org.

Defensive Driving School	425-643-0116
Teen & Adult Driving Instruction	info@driving-school.com
Location: Top Floor; Center of Building – Satellite Classroom – STE 201 Doing business as a Defensive Driving School, we provide state of the art drivers training to qualifying young adults and adults. We consistently apply small class comprehensive training, stressing the concept of defensive driving techniques while providing “hands on” real life situations. One of the premier drivers education courses in the Northwest with and excellent record of preparing first time drivers for the highways and byways of Washington. For more information visit www.driving-school.com This is a SATELLITE CLASSROOM only. Main office is located in Bellevue, WA. *Office Address:* 13219 NE 20th (Northup) STE 206 Bellevue, WA 98005

Steven Klein Company LSAT	206-524-4915
LSAT Preparation	steven@stevenklein.com
Location: Top Floor; Office STE 209B - North Wing; Classroom - STE 211 - Center of Building Steven Klein has been a leader in personalized LSAT preparation for many years & has helped thousands of students get into law school His LSAT course meets for 36 hours over the course of 9 weeks. Classes meet once a week for 4 hours & are devoted to teaching skills needed to optimize your score on the LSAT. In addition, weekly small group sessions are scheduled to provide additional help outside of class. See what Steven can do for you at www.stevenklein.

University District Children's Center	206-632-5189
Early Childhood Education / Childcare	director@udccenter.org
Location: Ground Floor (Basement) - South Wing - STE SB1 University District Children's Center (UDCC), formerly University Baptist Children's Center, was founded as a mission of The University Baptist Church to provide quality, affordable childcare as its commitment to the health and welfare of young children in the University community. Currently UDCCC is housed in University Baptist Church and operates as a financially independent, secular childcare program. UDCCC's overall purpose is to provide a warm, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that respects and values the individual temperament, needs, and culture of the children and families we serve. UDCCC has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 1986, is licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services, and is the designated provider for the University of Washington, City of Seattle, King County and DSHS Child Care Subsidy Programs. UDCC's overall purpose is to provide a warm, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that reflects, respects, and values the individual personalities, needs, abilities and cultures of the children and families we serve. UDCC has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 1986, is licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services, and is a designated provider for the University of Washington, City of Seattle, King County and DSHS Child Care Subsidy Programs. UDCC is excited to be a part of University Heights Family. For more information about the program, visit us at www.udccenter.org.

Yugakusha Seattle	206-719-1741
Japanese Language School - Ages 1.5 to 8	info@yugakusha.org
Location: Main Floor – North Wing; Classroom STE 110 Yugakusha School is for Japanese & Japanese-American children who want to pursue a traditional Japanese education in the U.S. We strongly believe that early childhood language & culture education is the key to becoming fully bilingual and bicultural. The curriculum is especially designed for pre-school through third grade children, ages one & a half to eight. It is a big challenge to sustain two languages as children mature, but if the methods are appropriate it's very possible. The methods we use are the Iishi & Mukouyama methods, both of which encourage a deep understanding of the meaning as well as the form of Japanese language. We are very proud to educate children who will have a strong cross-cultural education.We believe they will help foster a better world for the next generation. To learn more about Yugakusha School visit us on the web at www.yugakusha.org.

Green Building

Cascade Land: WA Conservation Corps	206-292-5907
WA State Dept. of Ecology Conservation Program	info@cascadeland.org
Location: Housing Station West Parking Lot & Ground Floor Cascade Land Conservancy fills a unique niche as the largest land conservation, stewardship and community building organization in Washington State. For over 20 years, The Conservancy has led efforts to conserve more than 158,000 acres of forests, farms, shorelines, parks and natural areas. It has partnered with dozens of communities across the region to protect and restore our neighborhood trails and parks and helped cities make smart choices about future growth. Washington Conservation Corps (WCC), a program of the Washington State Dept. of Ecology, is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the environmental field.The WCC works year-round to protect and enhance Washington’s natural resources. By becoming a WCC Member, you will work with like-minded people making a difference. If you are interested in becoming involved in our work, please visit us on the web at www.cascadeland.org.

City of Sea: Dept. of Neighborhoods: P-Patch	206-684-0264
Community Gardening Program	p-patch.don@seattle.gov
Location: East Grounds of Property parallel to University Way NE The P-Patch Program serves the citizens of seattle by providing and managing community garden space for individuals and groups to grow food for themselves, their families and friends, and for contribution to local food banks. Along with University Heights as owners of the garden property, the P-Patch program partners with the P-Patch Trust, Cultivating Communities, and other organizations to help increase awareness and development of community gardening. Fees / Cost: depends on size of plot, check directly with program for details For more information visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/ppatch The Dept. of Neighborhoods works to bring government closer to the residents of Seatatle by engaging them in civic participation, helping them become empowered to make positive contributions to their communities, and by involving more of Seattle's under-represented residents, including communities of color and immigrants, in civic discourse, processes, and opportunities. The Dept. of Neighborhoods has five major operating functions: Administration & Historic Preservation, Community Building, Operations and Customer Service (inc. Customer Service Bureau), Office of Education, and Research and Prevention. For more information visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods

Neighborhood Farmer's Market Alliance

206-547-2278

University District Famer's Market - weekly

nfma@seattlefarmersmarkets.org

Martial Arts / Health & Wellness

Seattle Ki Society	206-527-2151
Ki Aikido Instruction for Kids & Adults	info@seattlekisociety.org
Location: Top Floor - North Wing; Office & Dojo - STE 207 TheSeattle Ki Society teaches Ki-Aikido and Ki Development to adults and children. We teach Master Tohei's style of Aikido with Mind and Body Coordination (Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido or Ki-Aikido), which focuses on respecting and blending with your partners energy or ki to neutralize an attack. The focus of our training is on ki development taught through the movements of aikido, with the ultimate goal of applying ki principles to daily life. Our instructors are all certified by Ki Society International in Japan, and regularly attend training seminars. To find out more, please visit us at www.seattlekisociety.org.

Photography / Art

Susan Doupe Photography	206-915-9079
Photography Studio	studio@susandoupe.com
Location: Main Floor – North Wing; Office – STE 108A Susan Doupe received her MFA from the California Institute of the Arts and has studied photography at the Photographic Center Northwest. She has a breadth of experience and proven expertise working with actors, families, and businesses. “Susan Doupe approaches photography with extraordinary skill and personal commitment. She has a gift for making her clients comfortable while capturing the essence of the person, the moment or the task. Her ability to create stories with photographs is remarkable.” Romney Humphrey, Mediawriter CEO. Sue photographs various types of events. From birthdays to family reunions, parties to auctions, corporate events to special occasions, engagement photos to small weddings, from office parties to picnics. Sue is also willing to travel To view Sue’s work, visit www.susandoupe.com