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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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More Nighttime Northgate Construction Road Closures

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Ryan

Beginning Tuesday, June 30th, Sound Transit will close the Interstate 5 northbound on-ramp at Northgate Way. The nighttime closure will be utilized to form caps for the future light rail guideway. This closure will take place between the work hours … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful and Somber Protest Friday June 12th

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Ryan

Community members will be gathering for a somber and thoughtful protest in support of Black Lives Matter. Friday, June 12 5 – 6pm Northgate Way and 19th Ave NE Simple signs (so drivers can read) and somber clothes, please.

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Recycling Workshop Virtual Meeting June 16th

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Ryan

UPDATE: TAKE NOTE— The Victory Heights Community Council has postponed the June 16 discussion about recycling in order that we all may have space to consider our thoughts and actions in support of Black Lives Matter.     What Goes Where? Join the … Continue reading →

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Northgate Nighttime Construction Road Closures June 8-12

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Ryan

Monday, June 8th Sound Transit will be closing Northeast 1st Avenue Northeast from Northeast 112th to Northeast 117th Street. The full night time closure will be utilized to set girders. This closure will take place between the work hours of … Continue reading →

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