Monthly Archives: August 2012

Thornton Creek Kingfisher Work Parties Resume Sept 2

Rick invites you to the resumption (after a summer break) of biweekly (1st and 3rd Sundays of each month) Thornton Creek restoration work parties starting with this Sunday, September 2nd at 10 AM. What to Bring Hand tools, gloves, eye … Continue reading

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Goats Want Your Yard Trimmings

Terri Bell on Victory Lane has hungry goats and they would love your garden trimmings. If you have pesticide free plants destined for the city compost, consider saving them for her goats, Thelma and Louise. Tasty morsels include: pea vines, … Continue reading

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Graffiti Returns To Victory Heights Park

Over the weekend, vandals struck Victory Heights Park yet again and tagged both sides of the basketball backstop as well as the side of the community center.  A report has been filed with the City of Seattle which promises to … Continue reading

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The Seattle That Wasn't: Freeways Through Victory Heights

In 1960, city planners proposed three north-south freeways through Seattle, one of which would have crossed Victory Heights right over Thornton Creek! Long-time residents might recall the proposed R.H. Thomson Freeway or at least seen the “off ramps to nowhere” … Continue reading

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Neighbors Enjoy Block Party On Victory Lane

Victory Heights’ Night Out Block Party was held on August 14th and attracted 30 or so residents and children on Victory Lane for a potluck dinner. It was a nice chance to socialize and get to know everyone, from the … Continue reading

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Reminder: Victory Heights Potluck Tonight

Tonight (August 14th) is the Victory Heights Potluck. The location will be on Victory Lane NE between NE 105th Street & NE 107th Street. Tables will be set up and neighbors are encouraged to bring a dish to share, something … Continue reading

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Jokum Fest Crowds Enjoy Summer Music

The 10th annual Jokum Fest, held in Gary Schudie’s backyard on Northgate Way, was a big hit Saturday. With gorgeous weather, awesome music, and plenty of food and beer on hand, people from far and near made their way to … Continue reading

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"Stranger Danger" Prevention Meeting For Adults August 14th

Despite the recent “assault” case in Victory Heights Park turning out to be a hoax, Amy Lang is hosting a meeting for parents and adults (no kids allowed) to learn how to keep kids safe from “stranger danger” and abduction … Continue reading

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Park Attack Revealed As Hoax

The attack of a young girl in Victory Heights Park on July 26th was revealed as a hoax Sunday night.  Sadie, who made the original complaint, had made up the story in order to not get in trouble for leaving … Continue reading

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Weekend Activities

If Seafair and the hydro races aren’t your cup of tea this weekend, there are plenty of other activities going around our neighborhood. First, Pinehurstfest will be Saturday, August 4th from 2-5 PM at the Pinehurst Playfield, 12029 14th Ave … Continue reading

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