Author Archives: Ryan

Victory Heights Co-Op Preschool Fundraiser Underway

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Ryan

The Victory Heights Co-Op Preschool (where we held our meetings in the Beforetime) is currently doing a fundraiser. They are selling various kinds of coffee, greenery, and cookie dough that you can preorder and will be delivered to you or … Continue reading →

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Metro Downsizes 2021 Bus Service

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Ryan

Back in January we mentioned all the changes Metro Transit was proposing when the Link Light Rail opens to Northgate in September 2021. Now, their latest plan has downsized quite a bit from what was originally proposed, partially owing to … Continue reading →

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Help Teen Feed With A Meal October 3rd

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Ryan

The Victory Heights Community Council supports the Teen Feed by providing meals once a month. Read the complete minutes of the September community council meeting. Teen Feed is a non-profit that works with the community to offer support to meet basic … Continue reading →

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What is a HUB?

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Ryan

You’ve probably heard us talking about Emergency Communications HUBs, including the one here in Victory Heights, in the park. Contrary to how it may seem, these are not run by the city but by volunteers just like you and me. … Continue reading →

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Help Choose Our Victory Heights Artists

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Ryan

Seattle artists will soon be painting the utility boxes throughout Victory Heights. If you would like to help select which artists we bring to the neighborhood, visit this link and send in your scores by midnight, Saturday August 22nd. If … Continue reading →

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Visit The Seattle Skeleton House on 20th Avenue NE

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Ryan

Since March 20th, Victory Heights’ residents Mariana and Eric Braun have put on displays in their front yard featuring a couple of skeletons. Located at 10303 20th Avenue NE, every 3 or 4 days they have changed the theme, including … Continue reading →

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After Disaster Communications Class Sept 1st

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Ryan

Communicating with Loved Ones After a Disaster class will be done virtually on Tuesday, September 1st at 7 PM. Topics: Landlines – will they work after an earthquake Texting strategies VERY simple radio communications – GMRS Heavy on useful information … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Public Art Opportunity

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Ryan

Ben Cober is behind the effort to hire artists paint the dozen or so gray utility boxes that dot the neighborhood (and are frequent targets of graffiti). He is collaborating with the Victory Heights Community Council, Seattle Department of Transportation, … Continue reading →

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Recycling Tips from Recology

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Ryan

During the July meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council we heard from Brooke Stoosma of Recology, our garbage collection company about best recycling practices. Read the complete minutes of the July meeting. There are three waste streams that are … Continue reading →

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Recology Speaker at Community Meeting Tuesday

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Ryan

UPDATE: Rescheduled to July 28th due to technical problems. The virtual July meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council (in lieu of having the previously scheduled Ice Cream Social this month) on Tuesday, July 28th will feature a speaker from … Continue reading →

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