Victory Heights August Events Calendar

Plenty of summer activities in and around Victory Heights.  Check ’em out:
Tuesday, August 2nd: Neighborhood Night Out. Folks all over the country are gathering on porches, driveways, and backyards to get to know their neighbors a little bit better.  If you are part of a gathering, please contact us with details and our community-building volunteers will show up with free ice cream! What a deal, huh?! Sponsored by your Victory Heights Community Council!! Happy NNO!!
Wednesday, August 10th: Seattle Police Department’s Micro-Community Policing Plan focus group. They are interested in talking to all the micro-communities in the North Precinct area about about the plan, interactions with the Seattle Police Department, crime and safety concerns and suggested improvements for each of our unique neighborhoods. The focus groups are semi-structured and typically last one hour. The groups are open to anyone living or working in the specific neighborhoods. Lake City Library, 12501 28th Avenue NE, 6 PM- 7 PM (if you can’t make it they’ll be at the Northgate Library on Thursday night, same time).
Saturday, August 13th: Lucky Leo’s Grand Opening. Yes, Victory Heights actually does have businesses, they are all down on Lake City Way of course.  Leo’s say, “We are a local (And online!) store that has tons of cool vintage, collectables, electronics, and anything else you might be able to think a store could supply. We are having a grand opening event on Saturday, August 13th… come check us out and see what we have in-store. We’ll be hosting a bunch of activities such as a raffle, discounts, and even provide some super good food!” 10522 Lake City Way NE, C202

Saturday, August 13th: Live In District 5. City Councilperson Debora Juarez is hosting an event featuring “Live music, neighbors, family fun, food, beer.”  1-5 PM, Hubbard Homestead Park, 11203 5th Avenue NE
Sunday, August 14th: Idriss Mosque Annual BBQ: Yes, it is that time of year again. Sheikh Idriss Mosque and the Islamic Centre of Washington (ICW) are hosting their 15th Annual BBQ. You, your families and guests are all invited to this fun event. Hamburgers, hotdogs and vegetarian options will be served. 1420 NE Northgate Way, 2 PM – 5 PM.
Tuesday, August 16th: Victory Heights Community Council Meeting. Normally we don’t have a meeting in August but we are trying to get a grant in order to set up an emergency communications HUB in Victory Heights and the deadline is September 16th before our next scheduled meeting.  The goal tonight is to educate people about the HUB concept and ask folks to agree to donate time in support of the HUB (if we get the money).  On the picnic tables in Victory Heights Park, 7 PM.
Saturday, August 20th: 14th Annual Jokumfest: Victory Heights’ annual jazz festival is free, just as it is every year. Complimentary beverages and a main dish will be provided, please bring a side dish.  The music is all free too, starting at 3 PM and going all the until 10 PM.  In Gary Shudie’s backyard, 2021 NE Northgate Way.
And don’t forget the Lake City Farmer’s Market is every Thursday starting at 3 PM.