Cyclists and walkers – the new, temporary shared-use connection between the SR 520 Trail and Lake Washington Boulevard is now open. This bicycle and pedestrian path runs parallel to the temporary on-ramp from Lake Washington Boulevard to eastbound SR 520 and dips under SR 520 along the shore of Lake Washington.

With this separated path, cyclists and pedestrians can go under SR 520 instead of using Montlake Boulevard, connecting the Arboretum with the University of Washington and the east side of Lake Washington.

The temporary trail will be in place for the next few years of construction. At the end of the project, the temporary trail will be replaced by new connections and route options.

WSDOT is re-applying to the City of Seattle for a shoreline permit as part of the SR520 bridge replacement. South Portage Bay was once a pristine urban recreation area. 

Join us in requiring WSDOT to honor conditions from the 2012 Shoreline Permit Decision, to provide environmental and recreation access in South Portage Bay, and walkability nearby.  WSDOT now plans to reapply for the Shoreline Permit. Since 1962 water runoff from 520 has drained directly into Portage Bay resulting in silt build-up from vehicles that limits public access, and impacts habitat for 85 bird species, and beavers. We ask the City to ensure WSDOT compliance with requirements in the 2012 permit decision to mitigate the impacts of the bridge replacement in South Portage Bay.

Follow this link to sign the petition  — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BKMYYFW

We petition WSDOT to fund past commitments from the 2012 permit, for WSDOT/ SR520 project to create an improved urban waterfront public access experience, with habitat preservation and enhancements. These commitments were made during planning for the Portage Bay bridge replacement and were formulated in response to overwhelming community input and support.

WSDOT’s permit reapplication should include and fund past commitments:

• Create water access points for boaters and walkers
• Expand the shoreline trail system to reconnect Montlake Park/Playfield
  • east to the Montlake Cut;
  • west to Interlaken Park, transit, businesses, and the new Delmar Lid
• Enhance shoreline habitat planting
• Mitigate past siltation and pollution

If we don’t stand up for the environment and wildlife, who will?  Please show your support by adding your name to this petition.
Follow this link to sign the petition
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BKMYYFW

A message from Graham construction:

In response to public feedback, we’re hosting our next monthly Montlake Project update meeting online rather than in person. This means you can join from the comfort of your own home, during a lunch break, or even while adventuring outdoors. You’ll just need an internet connection!

We’ll start the online meeting at noon Wednesday, March 4 with a short presentation by Graham’s director of construction, followed by a Q&A session. You will hear the presenter during the meeting, and you can send in questions directly to the team. The online meeting room will be available 10 minutes before the start of the presentation to allow people time to join and get acquainted with the platform. We’ll also have a staff member ready on our 24-hour hotline, 206-775-8885, for technical support.

Registration: http://bit.ly/520online

We will send confirmation and reminder emails as the event nears. 

You can join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device. Access to the internet will be required to view the presentation, and your device speakers must be enabled.

Moving forward, we will host a mix of in-person and online monthly meetings.

There’s a new way to track the spread of flu in Seattle neighborhoods. The Seattle Flu study has created a new interactive map that shows flu circulation in specific neighborhoods. The tool is designed to help people that live in neighborhoods like Montlake fight the flu with a real-time view of flu circulation.

Now in its second year, the Seattle Flu Study (SFS) is recruiting residents of Montlake and beyond to help researchers better understand the flu and how we can keep our city safer. Participants of all ages can sign up to take part in the study by visiting www.seattleflu.org, or by stopping by one of seven study kiosks located across the city— including those placed throughout the University of Washington.

About the study: Led by the Brotman Baty Institute—which combines the research strengths and capabilities of UW Medicine, Fred Hutch and Seattle Children’s—SFS collects nasal swabs from both healthy people and those with colds to tests for flu. This data is then analyzed to examine how flu viruses and other pathogens are impacting our community. The SFS returns swab results to participants, telling them whether they have the flu and which strain.

Please join the Montlake Community Club for their annual LIGHT UP THE NIGHT fundraiser Sunday, December 8th at Cafe Lago anytime between 5:00 and 9:00. Along with the special treats Cage Lago has in store for you, the MCC will be raffling off some pretty amazing items – just in time for the holidays. Raffle tickets $5 or 5 for $20! To make dinner reservations, visit cafelago.com and note LIGHT UP THE NIGHT fundraiser in the notes section so the staff will be sure to treat to some extra holiday cheer! We can’t wait to see you!

This year will be the 4th year of the Montlake Turkey Trot. The goal of this event is rooted in community building by providing a fun and healthy way to come together while helping our neighbors in need. We are fortunate to live next to one of Seattle’s most treasured outdoor spaces, the Washington Park Arboretum. We are so lucky they are willing to grant our neighborhood special privileges to use our beloved park for charitable purposes! In just three short years, we have built a race that the community treasures and have donated $63,000 to the University District Food Bank. In 2018, the donation was $30,000 and this year we are aiming for $45,000! With your help we can make this goal a reality!

With only 1 day to go, we have CRITICAL volunteer positions unfilled!!

Events of this scale require a certain level of police presence. Sadly, due to budgetary reasons, Seattle Police can not staff the event to the level required. However, they are granting us our permit to hold the event but we must provide enough course marshals to monitor traffic and ensure the safety of our runners. Of further note, because of all the growth and development across our city the Special Events Department is no longer issuing permits for new events. Luckily, the Montlake Turkey Trot is grandfathered as long as we meet the requirements. In a nutshell – our event is in jeopardy in the future if we do not provide enough course marshals.

If you aren’t running in the event and plan to be home on Thanksgiving, please consider being a Course Marshal. We need about 30, and so far we only have 13 signed up. The volunteer sign up sheet for these positions is titled COURSE CHEERLEADERS. We’ll have coffee, donuts, and hand warmers 🙂  Sign up to volunteer.

Please join the Montlake Community Club for their annual LIGHT UP THE NIGHT fundraiser Sunday, December 8th at Cafe Lago anytime between 5:00 and 9:00. Along with the special treats Cage Lago has in store for you, the MCC will be raffling off some pretty amazing items – just in time for the holidays. Raffle tickets $5 or 5 for $20!
To make dinner reservations, visit cafelago.com and note LIGHT UP THE NIGHT fundraiser in the notes section so the staff will be sure to treat to some extra holiday cheer! We can’t wait to see you!

The 2019 Montlake PTA Evergreen Tree & Holiday Candles Sale
Pick Up on Saturday, December 7th
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Montlake Elementary community invites you to purchase your holiday season trees, wreaths, and candles from us and support your local school while decorating for the season. All proceeds from this fun community event go directly to the Montlake PTA and our students.

Order Here

We have two choices of trees this year:

Douglas Fir, and
Noble Fir, … all in several sizes!

We also have our popular Noble Fir wreaths and swags, and Cedar garlands. These make excellent gifts that last well into the New Year. They look festive and smell great!

New this year are candles! Kindle your festival lights this season and support your school. We are selling candles for menorahs, kinaras, and pillar candles.

Orders must be received by November 30th, 2019 at 12 noon.

To pick up your order, please join us on
Saturday,  December 7th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
at Montlake Elementary School: 2409 22nd Ave. E.

Trees are first-come, first-serve. Trunk trimming and car roof tie-up will be provided along with complimentary refreshments and good cheer!

All goods are pre-order.  There are no day-of-sale orders. Sorry, unclaimed goods will be sold or donated.
For more information and to volunteer, email evergreens@montlakepta.org.

Order link: https://www.memberplanet.com/s/montlakecommunitypta/evergreens