Category Archives: Community

Trash Collection on Fridays For Two Weeks

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Ryan

If you are in Victory Heights, the trash pickup for the next two weeks will be Fridays instead of the usual Thursday.  Per a SPU press release: Due to back-to-back Monday holidays, all garbage, food and yard waste and recycling … Continue reading →

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Build Gingerbread Houses on Dec. 23rd

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Ryan

Gingerbread House Decorating Party!! On Saturday, December 23rd  join us from 10am – 11:30am at the Victory Heights preschool (1747 NE 106th St) for a gingerbread house decorating party.                   FOLKS with HOLIDAY SPIRIT, please… – Pre-Order a house … Continue reading →

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Caroling at Sunrise Senior Center

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Ryan

On Sunday, December 17th, over a dozen carolers from Victory Heights (and friends) took to the streets to serenade random houses along 19th Avenue NE north of the park, and eventually to do an impromptu short concert at the Sunrise … Continue reading →

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December Events Calendar

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Ryan

Here are events in and around Victory Heights this month (note: no community council meeting this month): Saturday, December 9th – the North Seattle Rotary hosts “Bingo Karaoke” – http://www.lakecitybingokaraoke.org/ Wednesday, December 13th: Lake City Future First Community Conversation.  https://enjoylakecity.org/last-community-conversation-2017/ … Continue reading →

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"Socktober" Huge Success

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Ryan

“Socktober,” a drive to get donated new socks and clothes for the homeless, was a huge success at the October Victory Heights Community Council meeting. Read the entire minutes of this month’s meeting. 115 pairs of new socks were collected, … Continue reading →

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October Events Calendar

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Ryan

Here are things happening in and around Victory Heights during October: Wednesday, October 11th: Thornton Creek Natural Drainage System Drop-In Session. The Thornton Creek Natural Drainage Systems Project is beginning the design phase of the project and the project team … Continue reading →

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Disaster Preparedness Suggestions

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Ryan

At last night’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council (read the full minutes here) we heard all about disaster preparedness and tips that could really make a difference. Think about recent events in Houston, Florida, Puerto Rico, and Mexico … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights August Events Calendar

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Ryan

Here are events in and around Victory Heights in August: Thursday, August 3rd: Northgate Pedestrian Bridge Open House.  Hear the latest about the span over I-5 that will connect North Seattle College with the new Link Light Rail station.  5:30 … Continue reading →

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Emergency Communications HUB Drill Connects Victory Heights With City

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Ryan

On Saturday July 29th, the new Victory Heights emergency communications HUB did its first drill in conjunction with a city-wide event. Tables were set up and volunteers (including a local scout troupe) held different positions or played out various scenarios … Continue reading →

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