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By The Skanner News | The Skanner News

The public is invited to Department of Neighborhoods' open house events occurring Tuesday evening, Nov. 3. The open houses are held at the six Neighborhood Service Centers that serve as drop-off locations for election ballots.
Department of Neighborhoods' District Coordinators will host the events and encourage all residents to drop in and enjoy refreshments after dropping off their ballot. Attendees will receive giveaways, pick up resource information on the Department of Neighborhoods and City services, and learn about opportunities for civic engagement.
Ballot boxes are open until 8 p.m.
The schedule for the open houses is as follows:
Ballard Neighborhood Service Center (5604 22nd Ave NW): 4 – 8 p.m.
Central Neighborhood Service Center (2301 S. Jackson St. #208): 3 – 7 p.m.
Delridge Neighborhood Service Center: (5405 Delridge Way): 3 – 7 p.m.
Lake City Neighborhood Service Center (12525 28th Ave NE): 3 – 7 p.m.
Southeast Neighborhood Service Center (3815 S. Othello St. #105): 3 – 7 p.m.
University Neighborhood Service Center (4534 University Way NE): 4 – 8 p.m.
Visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nsc  for additional location information.

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