Category Archives: Community

Bus Service Downtown Changes Effective Saturday

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Ryan

With the Link Light Rail station open at Husky Stadium last Saturday, Metro Transit will be implementing changes to bus routes around Victory Heights that will eliminate direct bus service downtown except for commuter routes beginning Saturday the 26th. The … Continue reading →

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Easter Egg Hunt in Park on March 27th

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Ryan

An Easter Egg hunt will be held in Victory Heights Park on Sunday, March 27th at 11 AM, it was announced at last night’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council. Read the complete minutes of the March meeting. Here’s … Continue reading →

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New Little Free Libraries Added To Neighborhood

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Ryan

UPDATE: There’s a 5th library on 14th Avenue NE just north of NE 107th. Two new Little Free Libraries have been added to Victory Heights in addition to the two existing libraries installed in 2013. The first one is on … Continue reading →

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March Events Calendar

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Ryan

Here are upcoming events in and around Victory Heights this month: Sunday, March 13th: Pi Day At The Library. The Seattle Public Library will celebrate “pi” which is expressed in numerals as 3.14159…Enjoy hands-on demonstrations and art projects using circles … Continue reading →

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Co-op Preschool Open House Saturday

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Ryan

The Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool will be having an Open House on Saturday, February 27th between 1 – 3 PM at their building in Victory Heights Park. Find out more about how the co-op works and meet some of the … Continue reading →

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Park Renovation Pushed Out To 2017

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Ryan

A new schedule for the playground renovation project in Victory Heights Park has construction beginning in the fourth quarter of 2016 and continuing through the first half of 2017. Read the complete minutes from this month’s community council meeting. Speaking … Continue reading →

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Park Renovation Design Review Tuesday

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Ryan

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool and Victory Heights Community Council, invite the community to review the schematic design and provide input on play equipment for the renovation of Victory Heights Playground play area. The … Continue reading →

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Learn How To Remove Used Needles At Workshop

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Ryan

The North Precinct Advisory Council Social Services Committee invites community members to a free training workshop, How to Safely Remove Used Syringes from a Public Area on Saturday, February 20 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the University Masonic Lodge, 4338 … Continue reading →

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See Kingfisher's Wildlife In Action

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Ryan

The Kingfisher Natural Area (aka Thornton Creek as it runs through Victory Heights) is a place teaming with wildlife. Owls are frequently spotted (no pun intended) and last year we had a family of coyotes. Here are some videos recently … Continue reading →

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Lake City Community Conversation Wednesday

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Ryan

The new Lake City Future First organization is holding its first “Community Conversation” on Wednesday, January 27th from 6-8 PM at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Avenue NE. In addition to being able to interact with several city … Continue reading →

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