Your Montlake Community Club Board meets June 14, at 7:00 pm in the Boyer Children’s Clinic Conference Room (1850 Boyer Ave. East). The agenda includes two important items: Results of the recent MCC election with introduction of new board members; and Presentation by Paul Fuesel of Studio KPG about ideas for working with our community and businesses on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods funded Business District Development Plan. You are all invited to attend this and any other monthly MCC Board meeting. To claim a good seat, come early to the lower level of the Boyer Clinic (Enter through the parking garage door on Howe Street).
520 Grand Opening – April 2nd & 3rd
SR 520 will be closed across Lake Washington this weekend, April 1-3 to celebrate the grand opening of longest floating bridge in the world. The closure will begin at 11pm on Friday, April 1st with the bridge reopening at 2pm on Sunday, April 3rd.
The festivities kick-off at 7:30 am with Fun Run/Walk across the bridge.
- The full schedule of events can be found HERE
Montlake Community Club Seeks Board Members
The MCC is currently recruiting members of the community to serve on the Board of Trustees for 2016-2017. These positions are open to anyone who lives or works in Montlake and wants to engage with the community in a leadership role as a board member.
There are many areas in which a board member can be involved: block watch, snow brigade, art and music, beautification, welcoming new neighbors, web editor, annual all Montlake yard sale, traffic issues, bicycle and pedestrian safety, etc.
Those interested are encouraged to send a short statement which details their experience with the neighborhood, why they are interested in joining the Board and what experiences and skills they can apply to serving as a board member to secretary@montlake.net by April 12.
Montlake Community Center Spring Egg Hunt
Celebrate the coming of spring with an egg hunt. Be sure to bring your bag or basket and make sure you are early because the hunt starts right at 10am ! Parents can visit with friends and family at our coffee and pastries table. Meet in the community center multi-purpose room before the hunt.
When: Saturday, March 26th 2016 (Rain or Shine!)
Time: 10 a.m. SHARP! Ages 12 & under
U Link Launch Day Tomorrow, March 19th
The University Link Light Rail opens tomorrow. Celebrations at University of Washington and Capitol Hills Stations kick-off at 9:00am.New Cooking From Around the World Classes at Montlake Community Center
The Montlake Community Center and Kay Catering have partnered to offer three months of cooking from around the world. Each class will be a hands-on cooking experience, participants will learn to cook new dishes, meet new friends and the best part is every class ends with a dinner party to enjoy creations.
Let your inner chef play while you learn how to cook new dishes to impress your family and friends with.
Vienamese Night: Thursday, March 17th 6:00 – 8:30pm
Learn how to make your own Shrimp Fresh Rolls with Peanut Sauce and a big warm bowl of Chicken Pho
Italian Night: Thursday, April 21st 6:00 – 8:30pm
Create a beautiful Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Salad and learn how to roast your own vegetables for an amazing Roasted Vegetable Beef Lasagna.
Korean Night: Thursday, May 12th 6:00 – 8:30pm
Mmmmm….. The smell of cooking Kalbi (marinated short rib beef) will make your mouth water as you learn how to cook Jap Chae (vermicelli noodles with sautéed vegetable) and make your very own Cucumber Kimchee.
$45 per class
All Classes held at Montlake Community Center
Call 206-684-4736 to register
Montlake Bridge Closed Feb 27th – Feb 28th
Photo: Camknows, Flickr
VIA WSDOT:
Do your weekend plans take you to the UW campus or the Montlake neighborhood? If so, be prepared for a couple of major closures! The Montlake Bridge and the westbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard East will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.
During the closure, our maintenance crews will replace three large sections of the deck, or roadbed, across the Montlake Bridge.
Bicyclists and pedestrians will have access across the bridge.
We’ve posted a news release with more information and details on marine traffic restrictions.
Montlake Block Watch Meeting March 7th
Please join us Monday, March 7th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Montlake Public Library Branch meeting room for a Block Watch presentation by Seattle PD Crime Prevention Coordinator, Terrie Johnston.
Sponsored by the Montlake Community Club, this discussion will focus on crime prevention including home and neighborhood security, how to set up a Block Watch, how and when to report criminal activity, and several other safety related topics. If you are concerned about crime in your area, this is your opportunity to ask questions and be prepared.
Valentine’s Festivities In & Around Montlake
Stop-by the Dahlia Press studio in Portage Bay Thursday, February 11th from 4-7pm to pick up valentine’s and chocolates for Soulever Chocolates for your special someone!
The annual Montlake Co-op Valentine’s Day Party is Saturday, February 13th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Montlake Community Center. Montlake families are invited to enjoy the activities including a Valentine’s photo booth, crafts and snacks for all ages. A wonderful social to meet new families and visit with those you haven’t seen in awhile.
Valentine’s Day at Cafe Lago
Enjoy lovely new menu items with your Amore, with your lovely family or with your sweet friends. Reservations are limited so please call 206-329-8005 to reserve your table.
Reap The Yard Sale Bounty–Saturday!
Good Folk, Hear Ye! Yea, Listen up!
Come Ye to the Annual Autumnal All-MONTLAKE YARD SALE!
Saturday, October 3, 9 to 3
Doubt Not! Over 80 neighborhood locations,
Click for 2015 Item Summary Sheet & Map by Zones
Draw forth your wallet–Draw on your shopping shoes–Steer forth your truck– Bring well-muscled friends. Join the throngs seeking fantastic bargains along the tree-lined streets of Montlake.
Ye shall find big booty (furniture, canoes, dorm fridge, kiln) and little treasures(comics, jewelry, tchotchkes, CDs, DVDs); electronics (big screen TVs, laptops-ancients and newbies) and antiques (wall clock; cradle, tea set) sports equipment (bicycles, skis, scuba gear, snowboard) & leisure gear (lawn chairs and rockers); artwork (noteworthy and obscure), books (very old & quite new; scandalous &/or educational) and yard tools (lawnmowers, and practical stuff); kids toys (American Girl Dolls, jigsaw puzzles, games ) & grandma’s collectible (silver, crystal & linens).
Verily, it’s going to be a “Munificent Potpourri!”
Whilst Ye shop for great bargains, stop off for a deli lunch at the Montlake Boulevard Market or picnic supplies at Mont’s Market. Take a latte or tea break at FUEL. Visit Mr. Johnson’s Antiques and the Montlake Bicycle Shop. Stay after the sale ends for dinner at Café Lago or a burger and brew at the Traveler Montlake. Peruse the beauty bounty found at Glam & Tonics and Coven. We love our Montlake businesses and thee will too.
**BEWARE YE, The devilish WSDOT single-lane closures on the 520 Westbound Exit to Montlake & intermittently on single lanes of Montlake Boulevard between East Roanoke and the Montlake Bridge. Verily, Ye can still get to the great booty at the Shelby & Hamlin Streets’ 9 bountiful yard sale sites.
Be Ye early or Be Ye Late, Be in Montlake– It’s a Date!
