City of Seattle services during New Year's holiday
All City of Seattle offices will be closed on January 1 in observance of the New Year's holiday. All locations of The Seattle Public Library and the book drops at the Central Library will close at 6 pm on New Year's Eve, and will be closed on New Year's Day. No garbage, food and yard waste or recycling collections are scheduled in Seattle on January 1. New Year's Day is a free parking day in Seattle.
All City of Seattle offices will be closed on January 1 in observance of the New Year's holiday. All locations of The Seattle Public Library and the book drops at the Central Library will close at 6 pm on New Year's Eve, and will be closed on New Year's Day. No garbage, food and yard waste or recycling collections are scheduled in Seattle on January 1. New Year's Day is a free parking day in Seattle.
Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Washington
Start 2013 off right with a bracing swim in Lake Washington at the Polar Bear Plunge, with registration at 11:00 am, and the plunge at high noon on January 1, at Matthews Beach.
Start 2013 off right with a bracing swim in Lake Washington at the Polar Bear Plunge, with registration at 11:00 am, and the plunge at high noon on January 1, at Matthews Beach.
Holiday Fire Safety
The Seattle Fire Department reminds residents to be mindful of fire safety during this holiday season.
The Seattle Fire Department reminds residents to be mindful of fire safety during this holiday season.
Seattle Center Winterfest
Seattle Center Winterfest returns with live entertainment, the Winter Train & Village, Winterfest Ice Rink, and many more free and wonderful holiday events and traditions for the whole family, through January 6.
Seattle Center Winterfest returns with live entertainment, the Winter Train & Village, Winterfest Ice Rink, and many more free and wonderful holiday events and traditions for the whole family, through January 6.
Seasonal Seattle event calendar
This calendar highlights seasonal and holiday events in and around Seattle and Puget Sound, from Thanksgiving to New Year's.
This calendar highlights seasonal and holiday events in and around Seattle and Puget Sound, from Thanksgiving to New Year's.
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Get emergency and severe weather-related updates from the city of Seattle, and find links to resources to help you get ready for wind, rain, power outages, snow or whatever comes our way this season.
Get emergency and severe weather-related updates from the city of Seattle, and find links to resources to help you get ready for wind, rain, power outages, snow or whatever comes our way this season.
Donate food or money to your local food bank
If you would like to donate food or money to a local food bank, here is a list of local resources, provided by the Seattle Human Services Department.
If you would like to donate food or money to a local food bank, here is a list of local resources, provided by the Seattle Human Services Department.
Prepare your pipes for winter
Each winter, homes are damaged due to water pipes that freeze and burst. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself from the mess, money and headaches of burst frozen pipes.
Each winter, homes are damaged due to water pipes that freeze and burst. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself from the mess, money and headaches of burst frozen pipes.
Local Farmers Markets offer seasonal goods, wreath making, and 'Fresh Bucks'
Seattleites can count on local farmers markets to provide a variety of unique seasonal products, special events and promotions.
Seattleites can count on local farmers markets to provide a variety of unique seasonal products, special events and promotions.
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