Jeanette Fournier, High Point Community Association Manager, has provided us with the tenative description of events for the July 4th celebration in Commons Park. For more info on the event you can download the flyer!
 
What will be there:  information booths/tables/tents (bring your own table, tent and chairs), music, lawn games (volley ball, badminton, bocce and croquet), talent show, story telling, face painting, and a picnic.

Commons Park is set to open later this summer.

Other activities:  A brief presentations by Tom Tierney (Seattle Housing Authority) and Tom Phillips (Seattle Housing Authority / Open Space Association President) to welcome you all to the opening of the Commons Park. This will include an “unveiling” of the community and artist created art at the amphitheater by Pomegranate Center.
 
Volunteers needed:  Assistance with set up, clean up, running activities, serving food, and litter pick up. If you are interested in any of these volunteer activities please contact Julie Shaffer at 206-615-3560 or via email jshaffer@seattlehousing.org. 
 
Donations needed:  Prizes for youth and adults, paper plates, napkins and utensils. If you are interested in providing any of these items please contact me directly or drop them off at the High Point Open Space Association Office at the Holly Church location @ 6558 35th Ave SW in the basement.
 
Other Notes: Please plan on bringing your camera to take candid photos that can be shareed with the community. We kindly ask that all involved be mindful that this is a fun, loud, family and kid friendly event so please have your dogs tucked in safely and quietly at home.
 
Thank you and we hope to see you there!