The artful Megan Mary Olander (MMO) floral shop on Aloha is a neighborhood treasure: the front entrance is often strewn with rose petals.
Sadly the store was recently robbed for the 5th time. Please lend your voice to bring increased City attention to this issue (the police have been notified):
Jenny: 206-684-4000; jenny.durkan@seattle.gov.
Kshama: 206-684-8016; kshama.sawant@seattle.gov
The Montlake Community Club’s 2nd Annual Montlake Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run brings all these together on Thanksgiving morning!
Turkey Trot registrants and sponsors raise much needed funds for the University District Food Bank. Food Bank Director of Development, Paul Yunker, noted that the first Montlake Turkey Trot in 2016 was the food bank’s second largest fundraiser event of the year. “The $10,000 raised by event participants and sponsors was critical in meeting increased demand from families, many of whom are the working poor.”
Paul plans to cheer on runners this Thursday at the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run (Sign Up Here). He will also have some bins at the race to collect non-perishable food. “We are deeply grateful to the Montlake Community Club for creating and organizing the Turkey Trot fundraiser to benefit the food bank. Montlakers are the very best neighbors!”
Longtime Montlake resident and business owner, Carla Leonardi, also plans to root on the runners Thursday morning. Carla has a long history of Montlake community spirit. In 1990 she launched Cafe Lago; last November Little Lago opened in Portage Bay.
Carla recalls how the neighborhood supported Cafe Lago during the lean years of the recession. She in turn is keen to give back to the community. When MCC president, Sharsti Sandall, approached Carla with the idea of launching a Thanksgiving Day run to benefit the University District Food Bank, Carla was all for it.
This year, anyone who donates extra money to the food bank will have the chance to win one of eight $50 Cafe Lago gift certificates and two Lasagne dinners for 10, complete with wine and antipasti (valued at $250 each). “I love the energy and excitement of the run”, said Carla. “it’s great to see the kids outside, rain or shine! It’s wonderful to be part a shared neighborhood experience that is both fun– and supports the mission of the food bank.” The raffle is open to anyone and winners need not be present to win (donate here).
Montlake 5K Turkey Trot & Kids Run
Two things to remember today:
1.) Fall Back, and
2.) Sign Up for the Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot & Kids Run! Early Bird rates end today.
Event proceeds benefit the University District Food Bank. Last year the 5K and Kids Run raised $10,000. We hope to double that donation this year.
5K starts at 9:30 am
The 5K starts at E Lynn St & 25th Ave E, not far from Fuel Coffee Shop. It will make a loop through the scenic Washington Park Arboretum. Course is likely to use the new Arboretum loop trail, but we are waiting to get final confirmation from Seattle Parks and Rec.
Kids Run begins at 10:30 am
The Kids run will start at the same place as the 5K and make one loop through the Pinetum (1-mile). Walkers and strollers welcome.
Other Details
Don’t want to walk/run but want to help? We are looking for volunteers to help on event day. This is sure to become a neighborhood tradition–get involved! Please email turkeytrot@montlake.net if interested.
New this year: We will be having a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors, which include $50 gift certificates and lasagna dinner for 10 from Cafe Lago. Every $10 extra you donate to the food bank gets you an entry. We will also be selling raffle tickets on bib pick up day at Glam & Tonics. Donations can be made through the race site link and you can donate even if you aren’t signing up to run. Raffle winners will be announced at 9:15 on race day. No need to be present to win.
We are grateful to our ever growing list of 2017 Turkey Trot Sponsors!
If you or your employer are interested in event sponsorship please Click here for more info. All net proceeds benefit the University District Food Bank.