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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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Tree Trimming Along 20th Avenue NE

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Ryan

Today, contractors for the city were trimming trees along 20th Avenue NE, presumably as preventative maintenance for the power lines that run along the street.

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Mac 'n Cheese & Magic Tomorrow at Northgate Community Center

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Ryan

The Seattle Park and Recreation Department is sponsoring an event Friday night at the Northgate Community Center. Bring the family and turn your macaroni and cheese into a magical evening of dinner and entertainment! From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Alliance Meets Thursday

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Ryan

The monthly meeting of the Thornton Creek Alliance will be Thursday, April 25th and will feature Seattle Public Utilities’ plans for the Mayor’s new storm water goals, a Department of Transportation presentation about repaving NE 125th Street, and the Alliance’s … 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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