Neighborhood Blog

Eid al-Fitr Celebration!

By DNDA Admin | July 12, 2016

This past Monday, DNDA joined in celebrating the end of Ramadan with a special Eid-al-Fitr event hosted at the Delridge Community Center in West Seattle. Music and more filled the decorative and lively gymnasium of this local community center. Somali singers and performers kick-started the event with vibrant music and dancing, while kids enjoyed an…

Environmental Education Station!

By DNDA Admin | June 20, 2016

This past Saturday, DNDA celebrated the third event of 2016’s Cultural Events Series at Camp Long with the Environmental Education Station! Members of the community gathered to enjoy wonderful food, fantastic performances in the West African and Eritrean traditions, and engage with the amazing park enchantments, Zip lining and Rock Climbing. It was a wonderful…

Summer Kickoff!

By DNDA Admin | June 16, 2016

Last Friday marked the second event of the Cultural Events Series, Totem Star’s 3rd Annual Summer Kickoff! It was truly a moving and inspirational night, with delicious food catered by Food & Sh*t and Sam Choy’s Poke to the Max, and a lineup of brilliant young performers. Totem Stars directors Daniel Pak and Thaddeus Turner…

Wetlands and Stewardship Project Update!

By DNDA Admin | June 8, 2016

Here’s what’s new with the Wetlands and Stewardship Project at 23rd Ave SW and SW Findlay: Classrooms of students from the K-8 STEM School at Louisa Boren and Arbor Heights Elementary are scheduled to be on site on June 13th and June 15th doing field work. The young students will be mapping the site, identifying…

Environmental Education Station – 6/18!

By DNDA Admin | June 1, 2016

Join us for the third event of 2016’s Cultural Series, the Environmental Education Station! Saturday, June 18th, from 1-4pm at Camp Long!

Summer Kickoff Youth Arts Showcase – 6/10!

By DNDA Admin | May 17, 2016

Join us for the second event of 2016’s Cultural Series, Totem Star’s Summer Kickoff Youth Arts Showcase! Friday, June 10th, from 6-9pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center!