Category Archives: News

UPDATED: Community Council Meeting Places This Summer

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Ryan

Updated: June 6th: The Victory Heights Community Council will NOT be moving its meetings this summer. Thanks to negotiations with the Parks Department and representatives of the Co-Op Preschool, we can continue to use the Preschool Building in Victory Heights … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Restoration Moved To 2014

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Ryan

The Seattle Public Utility (SPU) project to restore the Knickerbocker site of Thornton Creek (at the foot of 20th Avenue NE at NE 100th Street) has been rescheduled to  May 2014. SPU announced in a letter to residents that, Construction … Continue reading →

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Community Council Seeks Emergency Block Captains

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Ryan

Last night’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council included a presentation from the Emergency Planning Committee about how our neighborhood should respond in the event of a catastrophic disaster that shuts down the normal means of communication and travel. … Continue reading →

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Join In On Neighborhood Cleanup May 25th

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Ryan

Ardith Lupton, President of the Victory Heights Community Council, is organizing a neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, May 25th.  She has ordered supplies for one dozen volunteers to help clean up the neighborhood.  The kits include paint for graffiti removal, grabbers … Continue reading →

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Community Council Meeting May 21st

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Ryan

The Victory Heights Community Council will have its next meeting on Tuesday, May 21st at 7 PM in the Pre-School building in the park. All residents of Victory Heights are encouraged to attend and help improve our neighborhood. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading →

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Hearing Monday For Sacajawea Project

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Ryan

The Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee is hosting a public hearing to gather public comments on the proposed second round Opportunity Fund projects on Monday April 22, 2013. Among the 12 proposals are  Sacajawea Elementary School’s Playground Renovation. … Continue reading →

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Insurance Requirements Vex Community Plans

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Ryan

You would think something as easy as “Hey, let’s all have an organized picnic in the park” would be simple, but insurance, fees and liability have proven to make such plans anything but. Last night’s Victory Heights Community Council meeting … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Site History

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Ryan

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has created a page detailing the history of the Knickerbocker Floodplain site (aka Thornton Creek at NE 100th Street and 20th Avenue NE).  Resident Jay Amena has provided a number of historic photographs that show the … Continue reading →

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City Wants Internet Feedback

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Ryan

The City of Seattle wants to hear from residents about your use of the Internet , preferences in receiving information from the City and how they engage with their local government and community. Take the survey in English or Spanish … Continue reading →

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April Events Calendar

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ryan

A quick look at what’s coming up in and around Victory Heights in April: Tuesday, April 16th: Victory Heights Community Council Meeting. Everyone in the community is invited to the monthly meeting to discuss issues, events, and build a better … Continue reading →

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