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Park Renovation Pushed Out To 2017

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Ryan

A new schedule for the playground renovation project in Victory Heights Park has construction beginning in the fourth quarter of 2016 and continuing through the first half of 2017. Read the complete minutes from this month’s community council meeting. Speaking … Continue reading →

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Park Renovation Design Review Tuesday

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Ryan

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool and Victory Heights Community Council, invite the community to review the schematic design and provide input on play equipment for the renovation of Victory Heights Playground play area. The … Continue reading →

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Learn How To Remove Used Needles At Workshop

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Ryan

The North Precinct Advisory Council Social Services Committee invites community members to a free training workshop, How to Safely Remove Used Syringes from a Public Area on Saturday, February 20 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the University Masonic Lodge, 4338 … Continue reading →

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See Kingfisher's Wildlife In Action

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Ryan

The Kingfisher Natural Area (aka Thornton Creek as it runs through Victory Heights) is a place teaming with wildlife. Owls are frequently spotted (no pun intended) and last year we had a family of coyotes. Here are some videos recently … Continue reading →

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Lake City Community Conversation Wednesday

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Ryan

The new Lake City Future First organization is holding its first “Community Conversation” on Wednesday, January 27th from 6-8 PM at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Avenue NE. In addition to being able to interact with several city … Continue reading →

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Live Near Thornton Creek? Get Free Improvement Grants

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Ryan

The Adopt A Stream Foundation is in the second year of a three-year grant to do improvements around Thornton Creek. If you are a homeowner who has any part of their property within 35 feet of the creek you are … Continue reading →

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Join The Victory Heights Carolers Dec. 19th

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Ryan

For the fourth year in row, carolers will head out Saturday night to serenade houses in Victory Heights. It will be cool but dry, if the forecast holds up. No experience necessary if you would like to join in. Meet … Continue reading →

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"You are the decision makers," Says Parks Dept on Playground Renovation

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Ryan

Twenty-four residents (plus many kids) crowded in to the preschool building last night during the Victory Heights Community Council meeting to hear and make comments about Seattle Parks & Recreation’s playground renovation project coming to our park in 2016. Read … Continue reading →

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Parks' Playground Renovation Presentation December 15th

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Ryan

This month’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council on December 15th will feature a presentation by Seattle Parks about the Victory Heights Playground renovation project. After $893,000 was budgeted by the Seattle Park District Fund earlier this year, the … Continue reading →

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Events Calendar Late November/December

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Ryan

Upcoming events in and around Victory Heights Thursday, Nov 26th: Thanksgiving! It also means the usual Thursday trash collection in Victory Heights will be on Friday this week. Wednesday, Dec 2nd: 8th Annual Holidays at the Center.  Dickens Carolers, Pooky … Continue reading →

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