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Wednesday’s What’s Happening Weekly Event List

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events1Here is this week’s list of events in and around Montlake. Visit our neighborhood calendar to keep track of upcoming events. Click the event name to get all the details.

In Montlake

Thursday, May 29th

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Saturday, May 31st

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Monday, June 2nd

Ongoing

Around Montlake

Friday, May 30th – Sunday, June 1st

Wednesday, June 4th

Weekend Events That Could Impact Drive Routes

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Streetfair-HeaderIn addition to Montake May Madness Events – Beat the Bridge and All-Montlake Music & Art Happening, the Annual University District Street Fair is this weekend and is celebrating it’s 45th anniversary. The fair will close University Way NE on Saturday and Sunday.

While inconsistent information exists regarding Montlake bridge and street closures for Beat the Bridge, the details paint a picture of traffic for Montlakers on Sunday morning.

  • Per WSDOT News Email : Montlake Bridge closed 7:30 – 10 a.m.
  • Per SDOT: Event will close Montlake Blvd. NE between NE 45th St. and NE Pacific St. from 7:30AM to 11AM.
  • Per the event website:
    • 7:30 a.m. Montlake Boulevard closes to ALL vehicle traffic
    • Montlake Boulevard south of Pacific – 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
    • Montlake Boulevard, both directions, north of Pacific – 7:30 – 10:00 a.m.

 

Canal Market – Summer 2014

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Canal MarketNew sign and website advertise a Summer 2014 opening for Ericka Burke’s Canal Market in Portage Bay.

 

Montlake May Madness

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mmmMontlake is full of festive events during the month of May. Opening Day kicked off the events the first weekend in May. And this Sunday, May 18th, brings two exciting events to Montlake.

First up, the 32nd Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge – you can find all the event and road closure details on the calendar event page – HERE. Next up is Montlake’s very own All-Montlake Music & Arts Happening (AMMAH) to be held at the Community Center. Visit the event page for more details.

Wrapping up May is Montlake Elementary’s Eat Real & Art Walk Event on Friday, May 30th. Of course, Montlake is also full of regularly scheduled events throughout the year such as:

SSHIMG_6825Pilates, Kettle Ball Classes, Wednesday Walks with John Wott, Meditation, Parent & Child Nature Classes, Montlake Library Preschool Story Time

Visit our neighborhood calendar regularly to get latest on upcoming special events including: Montlake Family Coop July 4th Parade, STP, Montlake Music Festival and St Demetrios Greek Festival 4th of july

And, if you know of an event that you think would be of interest to Montlake, please submit the event to our calendar using the “Post Your Event” feature available to all registered users.

Cancel Your Gym Membership – Montlake Has Outdoor Fitness Equipment

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Montlake Playground’s Norwell Fitness Equipment

Montlake Playground’s Norwell Fitness Equipment

Montlake Family Fitness recently announced the arrival of Norwell Outdoor Fitness Equipment for ages 13+ and up. This latest addition truly makes Montlake playground fit for all ages. You can read about all about the equipment and watch instruction videos on Montlake Family Fitness.

This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from the City of Seattle, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

Traveler Montlake – Friends Family & Neighbors Open House

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Montlakers – the wait is almost over! Traveler Montlake has scheduled a Friends Family and Neighbors Open House for this Friday, February 21st. Details can be found on the restaurant’s Facebook event page.

Montlake – A Family Friendly Neighborhood

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Montlake is packed full of family friendly activities and resources. Here are some of the current offerings around the neighborhood.

Story Time anyone? Or how about some Legos? 
 
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Head over to Montlake Library for a weekly preschool school story time (Wednesdays 11-11:30am) or check out their special events which included Lego Mania in March. Visit the library’s website for details. 
 
 

Ever wonder how to connect with other Montlake families? 

Join Montlake’s own Montlake Family Coop. “The coop’s mission is to help Montlake families connect with and support one another. The coop hosts annual Valentine’s, 4th of July, Halloween, and winter holiday parties, organizes nights out for parents, and runs a meal program for families.” For registration details, visit the coop’s website.

Playgrounds

Montlake Playground

Montlake Playground

Montlake is home to three playgrounds that offer structures for a variety of ages. The highly anticipated Montlake Playground will be re-opening soon followed by the addition of fitness equipment and a multi-use sport court early summer. However, family fun can be had one of the other local playgrounds. 

Keeping Kids Active Rain or Shine

unnamed (1)On gloomy days or to “get those wiggles out of your children”, head over to Montlake Community Center to visit the new indoor playground – M/W/F 9:30am-1:30pm. Or sign-up one of the many regular classes offered. Montlake Community Center hosts a variety of summer camps and special events such as monthly Parents’ Night Out events on Friday nights. You can register for summer camps and classes via the Sigby website. For special events, register in person at the community center or over the phone. Contact details are found on Montlake Community Center’s website.

Additional Classes found in Montlake  
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Fiddleheads Forest School – Parent & Child Classes
Arboretum, UW Botanic Gardens
“Join us for a class (or six or twelve!) this winter of nature connection activities and outdoor play. Preschoolers and their caregivers will explore the Washington Park Arboretum using their senses. Every week’s class will be based around a different learning theme.” To register visit UW Botanic Gardens education website.

Seattle Yacht Club’s Youth Summer Sailing School (open to non-members). For details, visit Seattle Yacht Club’s website.
 
Family Friendly Events on the Horizon:
 
  • All-Montlake Music & Arts Happening, May 2014
    (Montake Community Club)
  • Carnival, June 2014 (Montlake Elementary PTA)
  • 4th of July Kids Parade (Montlake Family Coop)
  • Music Festival & Family Fun Night, August 15, 2014
    (Montlake Community Center)

Montlake Community Fall Yard Sale – October 5th

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The All-Montlake Fall Yard Sale

(In YOUR Yards)

Saturday, October 5

9 to 4

Last week Montlake Community Club (MCC) asked for interested folks to contact them to see if there were enough participants to move forward. They got enough! The goal is 50+ Sales locations throughout Montlake. MCC asks that you sign up  to participate in the yard sale (locations will be advertised).

Write ASAP to encanta5@comcast.net, no later than Monday, Sept 23, and provide the following:

  • Contact Info – Your name, Yard Sale Address, phone number & e-mail
  • Names of neighbors teaming with you (if any)
  • Brief info on the kinds of items you may be offering (to be used in advertising)

Yard Sale Suggestions:

  • Team up with a couple neighbors for a sale in one yard
  • Include perennial plants, roots, and bulbs from your gardens
  • Offer books, books, books
  • Clean out your treasures from attic, basement & garage
  • Part with outgrown toys (children’s & adults’)

Montlake Community Club will create:

  • Brightly colored sale signs for your yard
  • Advertising in newspapers, websites, and street signs
  • Distribute shoppers maps of all yard sale locations

Participants are invited to contribute 10% of your proceeds to the Montlake Community Club for advertising and a bit for the MCC neighborhood projects we’re planning for you in 2013-14. (Your participation is welcomed  even if you are unable to make a contribution)

JOIN THE COMMUNITY! JOIN THE YARD SALE! JOIN THE FUN!