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Metro Transit Proposes Many Bus Route Changes Once Light Rail Opens in 2021

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Ryan

Metro Transit (and Sound Transit) have released preliminary plans for how bus routes around Victory Heights will be changing once Link Light Rail service begins in September 2021. For now these are just proposals, this is the public comment period … Continue reading →

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Seed Swap February 9th

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Ryan

Join us on Sunday, February 9th, for the Victory Heights Seed Swap. Bring seeds to swap, and your 2020 seed calendars to find others and split the costs of packets. It will be completely free, starts at 3 PM at … Continue reading →

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Northgate Pedestrian Bridge Construction Begins Monday

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Ryan

The long, long gestation cycle for a pedestrian/bike bridge over I-5 to connect North Seattle College and the Link Light Rail station at Northgate turns a corner on Monday, January 27th as construction begins. Read the complete minutes of the … Continue reading →

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January 2020 Events Calendar

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Ryan

Here are things happening in around Victory Heights this January: Tuesday, January 7th: Northgate Light Rail Pedestrian Bridge Drop-In Session. The first of three opportunities this week to learn more about the pedestrian/bike bridge that will be built over I-5 … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Carol Sing December 23rd

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Ryan

The second annual Victory Heights Carol Sing will be held on Monday, December 23rd at the Victory Heights co-op preschool in Victory Heights Park between 7 PM and 7:30. There will be live musicians, lyric sheets provided, just bring your … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread House Decorating Parties In December

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Ryan

Victory Height’s annual gingerbread house decorating event is coming up. We’ve made the houses, you just have to buy them, “assemble” it, and then apply decorations (we provide the materials). Sign up to reserve a house and a time slot … Continue reading →

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Are You Prepared? Block Captains Wanted For Neighborhood Emergency Organizing

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Ryan

At this month’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council, we focused on trying to get neighbors organized for emergency preparedness on their own streets. Read the entire minutes of the November meeting. Do you know your neighbors? Do you … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights November Events Calendar

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Ryan

Here’s what is coming up in the month of November in and around Victory Heights. Monday, November 18th: Seattle Police Burglary Prevention Class. Attendees will learn about current burglary trends in their area, how to secure their home to reduce … Continue reading →

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November Sock Drive

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Ryan

Help us with this year’s sock drive by bringing your NEW (no used ones) socks to this month’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council on Tuesday, November 19th at 7 PM at the co-op preschool building in Victory Heights … Continue reading →

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Free Extra Yard Waste Pickup in November

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Ryan

Have you raked more leaves than can fit in your food and yard waste cart? We’ve got you covered! As a thanks for raking leaves, Seattle Public Utilities provides free extra yard waste pick up for household customers in November. … Continue reading →

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