Community court offenders, volunteers work to clean up LCW
People sentenced by a judge to community service work to clean up Lake City's urban core.The sidewalks in the business core of Lake City are often disgusting. Newspapers and trash left by commuters...
View ArticleMayor McGinn looks to spend part of Spokane Street Viaduct savings in Lake City
Mayor McGinn after a recent bus tour of LC.The City of Seattle's recently-completed Spokane Street Viaduct, a $163 million project in Sodo, came in under budget. In March Mayor Mike McGinn announced...
View ArticleDouglas Park Cooperative neighborhood garage sales scheduled for June 1st
One of the sales from 2012 on 25th Avenue NE.Douglas Park Cooperative neighbors are again planning a coordinated neighborhood garage sale.Last year we had a handful of homes participate in the sales,...
View Article'Harp to Heart' concert coming to Two Dog Yoga on Saturday, May 11th
Two Dog Yoga is rolling up the yoga mats and bringing in the harps this Saturday night (May 11th) for a concert at the Lake City yoga studio on Mother’s Day Eve!Folk musician Martha Gallagher will...
View ArticleSurvey - What should we do with the Mini Park Port a Pot?
Current location of Port a Pot at the Lake City Mini Park.New property acquired by Seattle Parks and Rec on 33rd. The Lake City Mini Park sits in the heart of Lake City’s business district at the...
View ArticleResults of Port a Pot Survey
Below are the results of the Port a Pot survey. Thank you for taking the time to vote.The results will be sent to the Department of Neighborhoods and we will follow up with them to work out an action...
View ArticleEva's beloved garden needs to be moved for new sidewalk, neighborhood plans...
Eva moves a rock in her garden on NE 130th Street.Eva Sismaet is proud of her hard work. And she should be.Like so many streets in Lake City, the road on both sides of her corner lot lacked basic...
View ArticleReminder: Douglas Park Cooperative garage sales this Saturday
We posted the following on May 1st and handed out leaflets. This post is to remind you that this coming Saturday, June 1st, we plan to host the second annual Douglas Park Cooperative neighborhood...
View ArticleYMCA for a Day in Lake City
The YMCA is looking to provide programming in Lake City. They are currently working with Olympic Hills Elementary to provide after school programs and are looking to provide additional programming at...
View ArticleOrganizers planning to move Eva's rocks Saturday morning (June 1st)
Recently we wrote about Eva Sismaet, a resident that lives on NE 130th Street and 27th Avenue NE. Because of a sidewalk that will soon be installed in front of her home, the retiree will have to move...
View ArticleGraffiti Paint out Wednesday, June 5th
Resident Chuck Dickey will be leading a crew of community court "volunteers" to paint out graffiti in Lake City on Wednesday, June 5th. But you don't need a court order to help out. If you are...
View ArticleHollywood comes to Olympic Hills neighborhood
Director Lynn Shelton looks through the viewfinder during filming Monday on 19th Avenue NE in the Olympic Hills neighborhood. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com, used with permission) The Olympic Hills...
View ArticleFather's Day Celebration this Saturday
You are invited! Dear Lake City neighbors and community leaders,Seattle Housing Authority is in partnership with the North Seattle Family Center, and the Lions Club in organizing a 2013 celebration...
View ArticleCoffee Talk Lecture #4 - Demographic Trends and Diversity
When: Tuesday, June 28th / 6:30 -8:30pmWhere: Lake City Community Center / 12531 28th Ave NEThe last APA-LCNA sponsored Lake City Coffee Talk is focusing on demographic trends and diversity in the Lake...
View ArticlePHOTOS: DPC 2013 garage sales
Recently Douglas Park Cooperative organized neighborhood garage sales. We had more participation that last year but still would like more households to participate next year. Its a fun way to meet...
View ArticleLifetime Learning Center - summer course registration
The Lifetime Learning Center in Lake City is offering 9 classes for the summer schedule. The cost is $50 for registration and you can attend as many classes as you like. You can register online...
View ArticleSeattle Police Picnic
When: Saturday, July 13th from 1pm to 4pmWhere: At the North Precinct across the street from North Seattle Community College ( 10049 College Way North )All North Precinct residents are invited! Come...
View ArticleCommunity Tea Time with Fire Department
When: Wednesday, July 17th from 2pm to 3:15pmWhere: Lake City Fire Station 39 ( 2806 NE 127th Street )- Tour the historic and recently renovated station.- Learn about the Seattle Fire Department...
View ArticleLearn how to cook amazing salmon, Volunteer for Pioneer Days
Its that time of year again when The smell of cooking salmon fills the air, vendors fill the streets, hot rods show their sparkling steel, and hundreds of people parade along Lake City Way. Yes, our...
View ArticleAnnual neighborhood block party coming up on Tuesday, August 6th
The block party flyer crew at work.Hopefully you received a flyer from your friendly Douglas Park Cooperative block party flyer crew on Thursday. If not, here is your digital version:On Tuesday, August...
View ArticlePocket Park Request for Volunteers
Help create a new green space in Lake CityWe are proposing a “pocket park” in Olympic Hills at the street end of NE 133rd, between 27th and 28th avenues. This work party is the beginning of a...
View ArticlePocket Park Work Party - Saturday, November 16th
When: Saturday, November 16th - 10:00 am to 3:00 pmWhere: NE 133rd between 27th and 28th Ave NEWhat: A work party to clear bramble from a future neighborhood park! From Janine ( the undaunted leader...
View ArticleCrosswalk at 125th and 20th
A cross walk was put in recently on 125th at 20th. In addition to the street markings and the school crossing signs, a small island is being installed in the turn lane. Some residents had questions...
View ArticleCrime and Public Safety Survey
The new North Precinct Captain, David Emmerick, would like to get feedback regarding public safety concerns. Please take a moment to fill out this one question survey.Loading...
View ArticleCommunity Meeting about new Olympic Hills Elementary
Below is a letter from Seattle Public Schools inviting the community to view and provide feedback on early designs for the new elementary school.You can find more information about the project at the...
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