Cap Hill Chamber Tastes Wine, Hires Kite, Sweeps Streets

Can you tell this is my week of getting way too much neighborhood news in my inbox?

From the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce e-newsletter (get it direct - join by emailing jessica@caphillchamber.org):

FALL WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER AT POCO WINE ROOM
Wednesday, October 8th @ 5:30 PM
PLEASE RSVP BY THE END OF THIS WEEK
Poco Wine Room is hosting a special member event for us this month - a Fall Wine Tasting Fundraiser featuring outstanding Northwest wines. Owner, Peter Moore, and his partner, Bart Reynolds, have hand picked 6 of their favorite Northwest wines (+1 "mystery wine") specifically for us to try out! While you are tasting enjoy the delicious appetizers prepared by Poco Wine Room's talented chef.

This month's event is not only a great chance to socialize while sipping on some great wine, but also an opportunity to visit a Chambers member businesses and support your Chamber at the same time!

Cost:
$30 for members $35 for non-members
Half the proceeds go towards supporting the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce!

Where and When:
Poco Wine Room located on 14th and Pine (1408 E Pine)
Wednesday, October 8th 5:30-7:00 PM


CHCC HIRES KITE TO PROMOTE CAPITOL HILL
Brand and Messaging will help Update and Elevate Seattle Neighborhood's Status as Great Place to Live, Work and Shop - The Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce has hired Kite Inc., a full-service brand strategy and design firm, to begin work on the first phase of a brand development project for Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Kite will help promote and accentuate the neighborhood as a great place to live, work and shop.

Part of a comprehensive 5-year strategic marketing communications effort, one of the primary goals of the program is to promote Capitol Hill as a shopping, dining and entertainment destination that will remain vibrant during the 6.5 years of Sound Transit light rail construction beginning in 2009.

Kite will work closely with a group of community stakeholders that include local business owners and residents to gain a deeper understanding of the neighborhood's needs and ambitions.

Financial partners in this effort include the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce, Broadway Business Improvement Area, and Sound Transit.


CAPITOL HILL STREET SWEEP
Volunteer's Needed for Capitol Hill's Fall Street Sweep!
Saturday, October 18th, 10AM-Noon
Join with neighbors, teams from local businesses and organizations, family, friends, and other volunteers to help clean up a stretch of Capitol Hill. On October 18th, volunteers will pick up trash, clean windows, and get to know one another along Denny & Olive between Cal Anderson Park and I-5. Get there early to enjoy pastries and coffee, and stay afterward for pizza and live entertainment.

When: Saturday, October 18, 10AM-12PM
Where: Meet at Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse, 1635 11th Ave. Boundaries will be Denny and John from Broadway to to Olive and Olive to the freeway.
Contact: CHCC Community Clean Up Coordinator, Allyson Fredericksen at allyson.alive@gmail.com