Monthly Archives: April 2013

Mac 'n Cheese & Magic Tomorrow at Northgate Community Center

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Ryan

The Seattle Park and Recreation Department is sponsoring an event Friday night at the Northgate Community Center. Bring the family and turn your macaroni and cheese into a magical evening of dinner and entertainment! From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Alliance Meets Thursday

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Ryan

The monthly meeting of the Thornton Creek Alliance will be Thursday, April 25th and will feature Seattle Public Utilities’ plans for the Mayor’s new storm water goals, a Department of Transportation presentation about repaving NE 125th Street, and the Alliance’s … Continue reading →

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Hearing Monday For Sacajawea Project

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Ryan

The Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee is hosting a public hearing to gather public comments on the proposed second round Opportunity Fund projects on Monday April 22, 2013. Among the 12 proposals are  Sacajawea Elementary School’s Playground Renovation. … Continue reading →

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Insurance Requirements Vex Community Plans

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Ryan

You would think something as easy as “Hey, let’s all have an organized picnic in the park” would be simple, but insurance, fees and liability have proven to make such plans anything but. Last night’s Victory Heights Community Council meeting … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Site History

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Ryan

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has created a page detailing the history of the Knickerbocker Floodplain site (aka Thornton Creek at NE 100th Street and 20th Avenue NE).  Resident Jay Amena has provided a number of historic photographs that show the … Continue reading →

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City Wants Internet Feedback

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Ryan

The City of Seattle wants to hear from residents about your use of the Internet , preferences in receiving information from the City and how they engage with their local government and community. Take the survey in English or Spanish … Continue reading →

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April Events Calendar

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ryan

A quick look at what’s coming up in and around Victory Heights in April: Tuesday, April 16th: Victory Heights Community Council Meeting. Everyone in the community is invited to the monthly meeting to discuss issues, events, and build a better … Continue reading →

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VH Blog First Anniversary

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Ryan

Today is the first anniversary of the Victory Heights Blog. It all got started when I got up one morning to find a note my wife had left me, “I think you would be perfect to start a blog about … Continue reading →

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North District Council Approves Traffic Circle

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Ryan

Eileen Canola, who has been working to get a traffic circle put in at the intersection of NE 105th Street and 23rd Avenue NE reports: Just letting you know that the North District Council voted on our traffic circle request  along … Continue reading →

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Traffic Circle Vote On North District Council Agenda Wednesday

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Ryan

The proposed traffic circle in Victory Heights at NE 105th Street and 23rd Avenue NE will be reviewed and voted on as part of the 2013 Neighborhood Park And Street Fund process at the North District Council (NDC) meeting on … Continue reading →

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