Join the Montlake Community Club and Cafe Lago this December 9 from 5-9pm for a festive evening to raise money for the twinkling white lights lining the streets through our Montlake Business District. This fun night will be filled with great food and wine, incredible raffle items,(donated by our fabulous Montlake shops and businesses) and fun community. Cafe Lago will be serving complimentary treats throughout the evening, so be sure to note “WINTER LIGHTS” when you make your reservation at cagelago.com. In addition, Cafe Lago is generously donating 10% of the evening’s proceeds to help underwrite the cost to install the lights. For more details visit montlake.net or cafelago.com
Montlake Elementary
Dear Montlake Neighbors:
Montlake Elementary School is a tiny gem nestled in the heart of our beloved neighborhood. Maybe your own children attended Montlake – maybe your neighbor kids go there – maybe YOU went there. Montlake is a fantastic public school with an amazing group of dedicated staff and volunteers who are all a part of our community.
The Montlake Elementary Annual Fund is a big part of how our PTA brings in the extras that make Montlake a great school for all of our kids and an important anchor for our neighborhood community. Your donation supports extra teachers, tutors, classroom supplies, garden supplies, PE equipment, playground supervision and much more. In this season of giving and gratitude, I am writing today to encourage you to support our community school, if you have not already done so.
Donations can be made online at https://montlakepta.org/index.
In the past, we have seen wonderful participation from grandparents, neighbors, and friends – not just parents. Please encourage your family and friends to contribute and help to spread the word!
Thank you!
Montlake Elementary Christmas Tree Orders Due Friday
Reminder: Montlake Elementary Christmas Tree Orders Due This Friday at 3 pm!
Dear Montlake Neighbors,
The Montlake Elementary Evergreen Christmas Tree Sale is open for orders. As with last year, we have a great selection of quality trees, wreaths, door swag, and garlands on offer. Place your orders early, as some of our trees have very limited supply this year! All our wreaths, swag, and garlands are on offer at the same low prices as last year.
Two dates to keep in mind: Friday, November 30 is the due date for Evergreen Sale orders. You can place your orders online at http://montlakepta.org/evergreens, or if you prefer to pay by check, email us at evergreens@montlakepta.org for a paper order form. Printed order forms and payments should be dropped off at the school office by 3pm, November 30.
Then, Saturday, December 8 between 10am and 12pm will be the big, fun, festive pick up day! Remember, all trees are pre-sold, so please place your order on time so that we can have your trees and other greenery available for you to pick up.
Thank you for all your support of Montlake Elementary, and Happy Holidays in advance!
Questions: email Matt Wenger or Fran Wall at evergreens@montlakepta.org
Nighttime work scheduled for week after Thanksgiving at SR 520/I-5 interchange
In preparation for future SR 520 construction, crews will drill holes later this month in the roadway near the SR 520/I-5 interchange to evaluate the soil and geotechnical conditions within WSDOT’s right of way. This work is planned for the week after Thanksgiving and will occur during nighttime hours to minimize traffic impacts and protect the safety of workers and the traveling public.
WSDOT has received the necessary permits, including a temporary noise variance from the city of Seattle, to complete this work. The work will be performed using construction best management practices and sequenced in a way to minimize the duration and level of noise nearby residents may hear. Nearby neighbors may see lights and hear intermittent noise from drilling equipment.
This work will require nighttime lane and ramp closures. These closures, listed below, will take place from approximately 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night:
Monday, Nov. 26
- Crews will close the left lane of the on-ramp from westbound SR 520 to southbound I-5
Tuesday, Nov. 27
- Crews will close the ramp from southbound I-5 to eastbound SR 520
Wednesday, Nov. 28, and Thursday, Nov. 29
- Crews will close the off-ramp from westbound SR 520 to East Roanoke Street
If you have any questions during this work, please call the on-call SR 520 representative at 206-200-9484.
Turkey Trot – Know Before You Go
Thank you to the community for supporting the Montlake Community Club’s 5K Turkey Trot & Kids Run, benefitting the University District Food Bank. Here’s what you need to know before the race on Thanksgiving morning.
Advance Bib and T-Shirt Pick-Up is Wednesday November 21st, from 2PM to 7PM at Glam and Tonics AVEDA Salon – 2302 24th Ave E.
If you can’t make advance pick-up, or if you register online after 7 pm Wednesday, bib pick-up will be near the starting line after 8 AM on race day.
In Person Registration
If you want to register in person on race day, go to Glam & Tonics Salon, 2302 24th Ave. Credit cards or cash accepted.
Schedule
8:00 AM– In Person Registration Open at Glam & Tonics
8:00 AM– Bib and T-shirt Pick Up Opens on Lynn St for Online Registrants
9:30 AM – 5K Begins at E Lynn St and 25th Ave E
10:20 AM – 5K Winners Announced
10:25 AM – Raffle Winners Announced (Entry instructions below)
10:30 AM – Kids Run Begins
5K Entry Fee
$35 through November 21st
$40 on race day, space permitting
Kids Run Entry Fee
$15 through November 21st
$20 on race day
Parents are welcome to accompany their children. All children receive medals.
Dogs are not allowed. Strollers are allowed.
Volunteers
We still need volunteers on race day! Please email Jamie at jamieccobb@gmail.com to assist.
New Course This Year
See the map here: https://runsignup.com/montlake
Note the road closure at Lake Washington Boulevard.
20% off at Glam & Tonics AVEDA Salon
Get 20% off products at bib pick-up and on race day.
Raffle Prizes from Local Businesses
Enter to win great prizes from Earth+Wind+Fire Yoga, Café Lago, Little Lago, Glam & Tonics, the Montlake Blvd Market and Molly Moon’s. You do not need to be present to win. Register here or enter at Glam & Tonics on race day by 9:30AM.
Chip Timing
The timing chip is affixed to the back of your bib number. Please don’t bend or crinkle the bib as it can damage the timing chip and cause your time to be lost. Please wear the bib on the front outside of your outmost layer of clothing.
Race Results
5K winners will be announced at 10:20 AM before the kid’s race starts. Race results will be posted near the finish line. Results are available online on Run Sign Up and via Montlake.net.
Race Prizes
1st place male and female finishers win 1 month-unlimited memberships at Earth + Wind + Fire Yoga and a Turkey Trot Sweatshirt. 2nd place male and female finishers win Montlake sweatshirts. 3rd place finishers win Montlake T-shirts.
Thank you!
-The Montlake Community Club
The Turkey Trot Raffle – Prizes From Places You Love
The Montlake Community Club’s Turkey Trot raffle has amassed over $4,500 in prizes from local businesses. Enter today! You do not need to run the race to enter, and you do not need to be present to win. All proceeds go to the University District Food Bank. For every $10 you donate, you will “buy” an entry into the raffle. Prize list:
-A cooking class for 10 people, valued at $600, from Cafe Lago
-A private wine tasting at Little Lago for 6 hosted by Carla Leonardi, accompanied by appetizers and pizzas
-One of four lasagna dinners worth $100 each from Cafe Lago
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One of four 1-month unlimited Yoga packages at Earth+Wind+Fire, a value of $155 each
-One of three 3-month unlimited Yoga Packages at Earth+Wind+Fire, a value of $425 each
-An Earth+Wind+Fire “Yoga Kick-Start Package” valued at $400 (1 month unlimited pass, EWF hoodie, EWF fire tank, EWF water bottle, yogi toes yoga towel and a Manduka Eco Lite mat)
-3 gift baskets from Glam & Tonics AVEDA Salon, each containing a certificate for hair services (either $200, $100, or $50 certificate), an AVEDA Candle, and your choice of Shampure, Rosemary Mint, or Cherry Almond 250ml Shampoo and 250ml Conditioner
–Montlake Blvd Market Beer Lover’s Basket and Wine Lover’s Basket
-4 $25 gift certificates to Molly Moon’s
Thanks to all of these amazing sponsors for their support!
Last Call for Turkey Trot Pre-Race Pricing
Thanks to the hundreds of you who have already signed up for Turkey Trot! This community is amazing. Turkey Trot pricing goes up on race day, so if you haven’t yet, now is the time to register. We are trying to improve same day registration, but recommend signing up in advance. Dare we say at press time, the weather is looking good!
Whether or not you are attending, consider donating to the raffle. You do not need to be present to win. Nearly $4,500 in prizes include a personal evening with Carla at Little Lago, Beer and Wine Lovers baskets from the Montlake Market, and yoga packages from Earth + Wind + Fire. Donate now!
Also don’t miss 20% off your entire purchase at Glam & Tonics AVEDA Salon during bib pick up on Sunday and next week.
Don’t want to run or walk? We could really use your help volunteering during the race.
Sincerely,
The Montlake Community Club
Environmental Education Center at Washington Park Arboretum
Public Meeting, pre-design study
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Graham Visitors Center
2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle 98112
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in equal partnership with the University of Washington Botanic Gardens (UW), and the Arboretum Foundation (AF) are engaging in a pre-design study for the building of a new Environmental Education Center at Washington Park Arboretum. This new facility will allow the current youth and adult education programming to expand by nearly double those currently served annually. The desired goal is to serve 20,000 children and adults annually from diverse communities across the region.
Free T-Shirt for Turkey Trot Volunteers
Did we mention Turkey Trot volunteers get a free race t-shirt? On Thanksgiving morning, join the community and do good by volunteering on the Montlake Community Club’s 5K Turkey Trot & Kids Run, benefitting the University District Food Bank. We are especially in need of volunteers for course set up, course monitoring, kids race, and tent set up. Students needing service hours welcome. Sign up today here and feel free to send questions to Jamie at jamieccobb@gmail.com.
Light Up the Night: Fundraiser for Montlake lights
Join the Montlake Community Club and Cafe Lago this December 9 from 5-9pm for a festive evening to raise money for the twinkling white lights lining the streets through our Montlake Business District. This fun night will be filled with great food and wine, incredible raffle items,(donated by our fabulous Montlake shops and businesses) and fun community. Cafe Lago will be serving complimentary treats throughout the evening, so be sure to note “WINTER LIGHTS” when you make your reservation at cagelago.com. In addition, Cafe Lago is generously donating 10% of the evening’s proceeds to help underwrite the cost to install the lights. For more details visit montlake.net or cafelago.com
