New for 2025, the Montlake Community Club will host a neighborhood Garden and Art tour to showcase the hidden beauty of the neighborhood and dedication of the local residents.
We’re in the process of planning and want to get your input! Do you have a garden or art that you’d like to showcase? Do you know of a great gardener or artist in the neighborhood? Do you want to volunteer?
Visit bit.ly/MontlakeGardenTour to provide input by 2/14/25.
Please share with neighbors and friends in Montlake!
Fridays from 4-6pm, join neighbors for free music at Oxbow bakery.
Pizza, Wine, and Beer will be available for purchase!
Good news, Montlake neighbors!
If you missed our pre-sale for holiday greenery, you can still grab a tree or wreath from our holiday sale, and pickup this Saturday from 10-12PM at 1633 E. Lynn St! Order online, or just stop by on Saturday morning and pick your tree in person! Details and price list at: https://www.montlakepta.org/category/evergreens-2024
Can’t pick up on Saturday but still want to order?
You can coordinate late pickups! Text or call 206-334-2834 to coordinate late pickups from 2006 24th Ave E.
On Saturday from 10-12, we’ll also be having a bake sale and will have warm drinks available, too! Stop by and say hello, and pick up a little holiday cheer while you’re there!
Thanks for supporting your local neighborhood elementary school! Happy Holidays, from the Montlake Elementary PTA!
Thinking about school for your child next year? We know there are many options out there, both public and private, but we hope you’ll consider joining Montlake Elementary! Beginning in Fall of 2025, we’ll be back at our permanent home in the Montlake neighborhood!
Montlake Elementary is a small, neighborhood school known for our garden and art program as well as Special Education Access and Resource programs. We have a team of wonderful, dedicated, enthusiastic teachers and support staff at Montlake who are the backbone of our school – many of whom have been a part of Montlake for 10+ years (and some for over 20!). Our team and programs include an academic interventionist, full-time art program, instrumental and vocal music programs, PE, “wellness Wednesday” activities (including gardening) and other programs that support students.
We also have robust afterschool options between a thriving Enrichment program and an aftercare program:
Our incredible public school is backed by the amazing Montlake community and a fantastic PTA that seeks to support our students and school staff as well as build community.
We would love to see you at one (or both!) of our school tours in our temporary home at the John Marshall School. Tours begin at 8am at the John Marshall Building, 520 Ravenna Blvd in the Greenlake neighborhood. We’ll also be hosting an online “tour” where parents will be able to get a sense of the Montlake Elementary community from the comfort of your own home!
Upcoming Tours:
· Tuesday, December 10 from 8-9 a.m.
· Tuesday, January 22 (at 8am on Zoom)
RSVP to Missy Pody, Elementary Assistant, at mapody@seattleschools.org for either or both sessions!
Please consider joining us, and reach out to the Montlake PTA at info@montlakepta.org if you have any questions! If you can’t attend these tours but are interested in Montlake, please reach out and we’ll do our best to work with you!
We can’t wait to meet you!
As MCC reported in our recent issue of Montlake Flyer, there is a zoning change proposal that will greatly affect Montlake neighborhood. We would like residents to be well-informed and be aware of the fact that community input period ends on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Zoning Update detailed information Link https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/OPCD/SeattlePlan/OneSeattlePlanDistrict3_NC_Profile.pdf—Page 7 and 8 are regarding Montlake)
Engagement page link — including Community information sessions (including virtual information session – Dec 12 and virtual office hours – Dec 16) and where you can send your comments https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/engagement
You can also use the QR code and website below to leave your comments
General zoning update website link https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com
We hope you’re enjoying the recently delivered Montlake Flyer! There are two small edits to the Autumn 2024 Edition:
In the Presidents letter, we have a survey where we’d love to hear ideas from you! In case you missed it- here’s the link. It should take less than 3 minutes to complete. https://forms.gle/5Ehr1AT4p2kToZgh7
We hope everyone will have a great Thanksgiving holiday and wish all participants in the Turkey Trot the best of luck for a great race!
Date: Wednesday December 4th
Time: 3-7pm
Address: Dahlia Press, 2917 Fuhrman Ave E. Seattle WA 98102
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.dahliapress.com/events/friendsandneighborsnight2024
Details: We’re thrilled to announce that Portage Bay Friends & Neighbors Night is returning on Wednesday, December 4th. Plan to join us from 3pm – 7pm for holiday shopping and merriment, including exclusive greetings and gifts on sale at Dahlia Press, and pop-up experiences from our friends at Lulumiere Candles, Samantha Slater Studio Jewelry, The Confectionery, and more! While you’re there, pick up a fresh holiday wreath from local Scouts and don’t forget to visit our very merry selfie station where you can snap a pic with Santa himself! This unique holiday event will take place across the Dahlia Press storefront, Chloe Clarke, The Art of Paper, Joe’z Bayside Market & Cafe, and Strength Studio.
Thanksgiving is coming up in two weeks and so does our beloved annual race of Montlake Turkey Trot. We are excited to have many people participate in the event as runners / walkers. In order to have this race happen, we have to have various volunteers. Those of you who have already signed up to help, THANK YOU. We would like to you to consider volunteering as Course Marshals – who help guide runners along the route, ensuring they stay safe and on track during the race. If you are not running / walking, but you would love to be a part of it, please consider and sign up for the position from the link below.
We welcome and appreciate everyone who volunteers in various positions to make this race happen.
https://raceroster.com/events/2024/92872/montlake-turkey-trot/volunteer
Our annual holiday evergreens sale is back! Pre-order your trees, wreaths, garlands, and swags by November 22nd! Pick-up will be on December 7th, at: 1633 E Lynn St, Seattle, WA 98112 Trunk trimming & car roof tie-up will be available. Baked goods and warm beverages will be for sale during pickup, as well. Any questions? Contact us at: evergreens@montlakepta.org Happy Holidays!
https://www.montlakepta.org/category/evergreens-2024
Join us at Oxbow on November 7th for an artist reception from 5-7pm with Seattle Artist, Raili Janese. Enjoy live music with Marina Albero, playing the hammered dulcimer from 5-6:30pm.
Serving food until 6pm. Serving beer and wine all night!
Then take a jaunt across the street to Hall Spassov Gallery to enjoy their newest exhibit Women International, highlighting the work of six distinct female artists : Tracy Grubbs, Yool Kim, Francesca Sundsten (Estate), Kit King, SylC and Amber Cowan.
