Jefferson Park Jubilee

Hey neighbors! Don't forget to check out the fun photos from our most recent Beacon Art WalkAbout: https://www.facebook.com/BeaconArtWalkabout

3 days left to donate to OUT OF THE ROUGH, a film project about the Fir State Golf Club and the Jeffeson Park Golf Course. Fir State Golf Club, a primarily Black golf club, chose to call themselves Fir State after Washington's state tree. To them, the evergreen fir tree was a symbol of strength and the ability to weather many storms. The club was established in 1947 to provide nonwhites an opportunity to learn and participate fully in the sport of golf. Up until that time, and in most places around the United States, including Seattle, clubs and tournaments were not open to golfers of color.

Regardless of their abilities, they were left out of opportunities to compete, gain recognition and acquire the economic rewards afforded to other quality golfers. This was true and condoned legally throughout the 40's, 50's and 60's. At a time when Rosa Parks had not yet been arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus and the 14th amendment to the US constitution, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, was still 17 years away, these determined golfers became some of the earliest heroes in the fight for equality and racial justice in Seattle.

As the pursuit for equity in sports continues, OUT OF THE ROUGH celebrates the Fir State Golf Club for the historic role they played in opening up opportunities for all people to be able to participate fully in the sport of golf. There are only 3 days left to donate to help finish the film. Please consider making a donation at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1200799877/out-of-the-rough-stories-from-fir-state-golf-club.

The Fir State Golf Club's home course is the Jefferson Park Golf Course on Beacon Hill. For more information on the history of the Fir State Golf Club and the Jefferson Park Golf Course:

http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=9531
http://cascadegolfer.com/jefferson-park-golf-course/
http://beaconhill.seattle.wa.us/2012/08/18/the-vanishing-history-of-jefferson-park-golf-part-i-the-seattle-landmarks-preservation-board/
http://beaconhill.seattle.wa.us/2012/08/25/the-vanishing-history-of-jefferson-park-golf-part-ii-dreamers-and-builders/
http://beaconhill.seattle.wa.us/2012/09/04/the-vanishing-history-of-jefferson-park-golf-part-iii-golfing-clubs-and-champions-united-by-the-right-to-compete/

Out of the Rough: Stories from Fir State Golf Club In this documentary film, we meet the group of Seattle golfers that tackled racial inequality on the golf course.

Seriously folks, behind the times but finally found a moment to post las fotos from last year (see album, Jubilee 2014). I've got some video too and might just edit together a little thing for fun and memories...

Great memories from our last Jubilee, September 2014.

Updated press release folks, darn exciting:

Get ready for the third annual Jefferson Park Jubilee! This popular community festival, produced by the Beacon Hill Merchants Association, will be held on September 13th from noon to 10:00pm. We’re bringing you a world music stage, community dance groups, food trucks, craft vendors, yard games, speakers, special tours — and this year the Jubilee is proud to collaborate with the Beacon Food Forestʼs Opening Celebration. Help us officially mark the creation of permaculture gardens in Jefferson Park and stick around to enjoy an Outdoor Cinema screening of The Avengers at nightfall!

Jefferson Park is located at 3801 Beacon Av S. and is just a ten minute walk from the Beacon Hill light rail station. For details check out jeffersonparkjubilee.com and www.facebook.com/jeffersonparkjubilee. Support from Office of Arts of Culture, Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Office of Economic Development. Outdoor Cinema sponsored by the Jefferson Advisory Council.

World Music Stage:
12:30 Seattle Midori Taiko
1:00 Betsuin Obon Dancers
2:00 Dança Brasil
3:15 Correo Aereo
4:20 Katrina Ji and Culture Shakti
5:00 Mochima
5:55 Sandy Zhong
6:10 Unite One
8:00 Outdoor Cinema - The Avengers

Jefferson Park Jubilee The Jefferson Park Jubilee - Centennial Celebration and Grand Opening Saturday, July 14th 11:00 - 9:00 pm

Get ready for the third annual Jefferson Park Jubilee - September 13th, 2014! We are lining up a world music stage, community dance groups, food trucks and booths, craft vendors, informational tables, speakers and tours, kids projects and games! This year the Jubilee is proud to collaborate with the Beacon Food Forestʼs Opening Celebration, making 'official' the creation of permaculture gardens in Jefferson Park. At nightfall there will be an outdoor cinema showing “The Avengers” sponsored by the Jefferson Advisory Council.

This popular community festival, produced by the Beacon Hill Merchants Association, will begin at noon that Saturday and run until the park closes. Jefferson Park is located at 3801 Beacon Av S. and is just a ten minute walk from the Beacon Hill light rail station. For schedule information and vending inquiries visit jeffersonparkjubilee.com and beaconfoodforest.org.

For Immediate Release:

JEFFERSON PARK JUBILEE
Saturday, September 14
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Amphitheater Outdoor movie
7:00 - 10:00 pm
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Presented by the Beacon Hill Merchants Association, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Jefferson Advisory Council. Sponsors include ROCKIT Community Arts, the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival Committee, the Jefferson Park Alliance, the Jefferson Advisory Council, and many local businesses.
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The Jefferson Park Jubilee returns this year to celebrate the newly rebuilt crown jewel of Beacon Hill and Seattle’s Park system. Saturday, September 14 from 1 pm to 7 pm will be an afternoon of music, art, food and fun. The event includes family-friendly activities, food and craft vendors, performance and live music in the Jefferson Park amphitheater. Take a tour of the Beacon Food Forest, fly a kite, participate in traditional park games to recreate historical Japanese picnics, check out the views, and enjoy the many park facilities throughout the day. The Jubilee will be followed by an outdoor movie screening presented by the Jefferson Advisory Council. Both events will be free and open to the public and centered around the stage in the amphitheater in the northwest corner of the park.

Jefferson Park is located on Beacon Hill in Seattle’s south end at 3801 Beacon Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98108. The park is easily accessible by multiple modes of transportation including light rail, bus, and bicycle, and is centrally located near the intersection of Interstates 5 and 90. Attendees are encouraged to use alternate transportation to alleviate traffic and parking congestion near the park.

The Jefferson Park Jubilee is organized by a dedicated team of park supporters in coordination with Seattle Parks and Recreation.

More information can be found at www.jeffersonparkjubilee.com | facebook.com/JeffersonParkJubilee or by contacting [email protected].

Jefferson Park Jubilee September 14th, 2013 1:00 - 6:00 PM at Jefferson Park on Beacon Hill