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New Bridge Over Creek Open; Students A No Show

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Ryan

The new pedestrian bridge over Thornton Creek at the Knickerbocker Natural Area (20th Avenue NE) was open for business this morning but no students heading towards Sacajawea Elementary School turned up. As construction crews paused for an hour for the … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian Bridge Building Over Thornton Creek

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Ryan

The Knickerbocker Floodplain Project at Thornton Creek continues with the building of a new pedestrian bridge this week to link 20th Avenue NE with Maple Leaf. The old bridge was demolished in July as part of moving and widening the … Continue reading →

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12th Annual Jokumfest Jazz Festival Saturday

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ryan

Victory Heights’ own jazz festival, Jokumfest, is having its 12th annual event, Saturday, August 16th starting in the afternoon through the evening. It is held, as always, in the backyard of Gary Schudie’s house, 2021 NE Northgate Way. It’s free, … Continue reading →

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Idriss Mosque Annual BBQ Sunday

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Ryan

The Idriss Mosque, at the corner of 15th Avenue NE and Northgate Way, will be having a BBQ Open House on Sunday, August 10th between 2 PM – 5 PM. They say, “Our annual BBQ is sponsored by the Islamic … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Night Out Includes Visits From Firemen, Live Musicians

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Ryan

Last night’s Neighborhood Night Out (NNO) in Victory Heights not only attracted an estimated 140 residents, but visits from the local fire and police department, and a live acoustic band that set up in the park. It was another gorgeous, … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Night Out Tuesday

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Ryan

If you are in Victory Heights you’ve received a flyer, seen the signs, hopefully marked your calendars, now it’s time to go to the Neighborhood Night Out, Tuesday, August 5th from 6 PM to 8 PM. We’re blocking off NE … Continue reading →

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Salmonfest in Lake City August 1-3

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Ryan

Seafair weekend is coming. Hydros! Blue Angels! Sunshine! (we hope). And up in Lake City, the event formerly known as Lake City Pioneer Days is now Salmonfest. They’ll still have a parade and activities, but it now includes a three … Continue reading →

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Free Movies At Northgate Library

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Ryan

Catch a free screening of popular movies, including “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Divergent,” and “Frozen” through the end of August at The Seattle Public Library, Northgate Branch, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E. The Library will be showing different films that separately … Continue reading →

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The Countdown to Neighborhood Night Out Begins

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Ryan

This year’s Neighborhood Night Out will be Tuesday, August 5th. Last night’s Victory Height’s Community Council meeting updated us for planning on what we hope is another successful event. Read the complete minutes of last night’s meeting. Heidi Smeller is … Continue reading →

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Pinehurstfest This Saturday

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Ryan

This Saturday, our neighbors to the north in Pinehurst will be having the aptly named Pinehurstfest (certainly a lot more catchy than “Victoryheightsfest” ever would). It runs from 2 PM – 5 PM at Pinehurst Playfield, 12029 14th Avenue NE. … Continue reading →

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