Monthly Archives: July 2013

August Events Calendar

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Ryan

UPDATED AUGUST 9TH Mark your calendars for fun (and sometimes tasty) activities in and around Victory Heights in August. Friday & Saturday, August 2-3: Lake City Salmon Bake 2013. Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Avenue NE. Tuesday, August 6th: … Continue reading →

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Urban Farm Stand Open Friday

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Ryan

Christy Cusick writes: I am going to try my hand at having an urban farm stand this Friday from 1-5pm at my place. I will have Red Russian Kale, collard greens mustard greens Spinach, radish, cilantro, Swiss Chard and quail … Continue reading →

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Pinehurstfest Event This Saturday

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Ryan

Pinehurst Seattle would like to invite people to attend Pinehurstfest this Saturday, July 20th from 2-5 PM at Pinehurst Playfield, 12029 14th Avenue NE. Pinehurstfest is a free festive family outdoor celebration for everyone in the neighborhood. Three bands will … Continue reading →

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Aug 6th Neighborhood Night Out To Feature Ice Cream Social

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ryan

At last night’s monthly meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council, it was announced it had received a $300 matching grant from the city to help put on our Neighborhood Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th. In addition to being … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Invasive Plant Removal To Start

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ryan

Seattle Public Utilities announced that work is expected to begin this month to remove invasive plant species at the Knickerbocker Floodplain Reconnection site (aka Thornton Creek at the bottom of 20th Avenue NE at NE 100th Street). The Seattle-based non-profit … Continue reading →

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Lake City Survey

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ryan

Seattle Parks and Recreation wants to know what kinds of programs and services you need in Lake City.  Your input is very important, particularly if you have children.  It will help them provide better programs and services.  If you live … Continue reading →

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New Location for Community Council Meeting July 16th

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Ryan

The July 16th meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council will be held at the home of board member Heidi at 1717 NE 105th starting at 7 PM. A misunderstanding with the Northgate Community Center meant we could not use … Continue reading →

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The Long Road To Getting A Traffic Circle

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Ryan

For several years, Victory Heights residents along 23rd Avenue NE have been trying have a traffic circle installed at the intersection with NE 105th Street. The Victory Heights Community Council was reconstituted partially to help get funding through the North … Continue reading →

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Tear Down In Progress On 21st Avenue NE

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Ryan

This week, the house at 10024 21st Avenue NE (at the T-intersection with NE 102nd Street) is being demolished by a large backhoe to make way for a new two-story house.  The old house was built in 1945 as part … Continue reading →

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Normal Trash Pick Up On July 4th

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Ryan

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) reminds customers that normal trash pick-up will occur on Thursday, July 4th in Victory Heights despite the Independence Day holiday.  This includes food and yard waste, garbage and recycling collections. Customers should place their containers out … Continue reading →

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