Category Archives: Community

January Events Calendar

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Ryan

Here’s a look at upcoming events of interest to residents of Victory Heights: UPDATED JANUARY 16TH Tuesday, January 6th: Legislative Town Hall Meeting. 6:30 PM – 8 PM, Nathan Hall High School, 10750 30th Avenue NE. Join Representative Jessyn Farrell, … Continue reading →

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Rains Don't Deter Carolers

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Ryan

Despite steady rain Tuesday night, the annual Victory Heights caroling party went ahead. Fourteen people (plus a few infants) met up at Monica Harris’s house at 6:30 for cookies, apple cider, and a quick rehearsal. Then, umbrellas deployed, they headed … Continue reading →

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Trash Pickups On Friday Over Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Ryan

As residents of Victory Heights are used to every Thanksgiving, we will have trash pickup this week and next done on Friday, December 26th and January 2nd respectively, due to the holidays falling on Thursdays this year. Put your cans … Continue reading →

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Caroling, Crime and Elections at Community Meeting

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Ryan

Last night’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council was a mixed bag of different topics, including a presentation by Alex Vallandry of Seattle Neighborhood Group. Read the complete minutes of the December meeting. Alex spoke about the recent spate … Continue reading →

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"Temporary" Fencing Going In At Knickerbocker Site

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Ryan

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) began erecting “temporary” fencing around the Knickerbocker Thornton Creek site today in order to keep out “people and dogs” to allow the young vegetation a chance to grow. When construction was completed in October for the … Continue reading →

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December Events Calendar

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Ryan

Here are activities happening around the area that might be of interest to Victory Heights residents: Wednesday, December 3rd: Tree Lighting Ceremony, Lake City Community Center, 7 PM. Caroling, cider, and Santa. Saturday, December 6th: Tree Walk, Lake City Library, … Continue reading →

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No Trash Pickup On Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Ryan

Residents in Victory Heights who normally have their trash, yard waste and recycling picked up on Thursdays will instead have it picked up on Friday, November 28th due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday this week. Everything is pushed back a … Continue reading →

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Burglary Rate Falls But Residents Worry About Crime

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Ryan

At last night’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council, residents heard a presentation by Elizabeth Scott, the Crime Prevention Coordinator from the North Precinct of the Seattle Police Department (SPD), who said that compared with a similar period last … Continue reading →

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SPD Neighborhood Safety Rep To Speak Tuesday

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Ryan

The November meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council will include an appearance by Elizabeth Scott, the Neighborhood Safety Representative from the North Precinct of the Seattle Police Department. Come and hear what she has to say about the current … Continue reading →

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Fire Department Burning House on 15th Avenue NE

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Ryan

The Seattle Fire Department has been performing training exercises for new recruits all week on a house at 10720 15th Avenue NE with controlled fires and then putting them out. Neighbors and passers by  have noticed the presence of many … Continue reading →

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