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Montlake Yard Sale Sneak Peek Reveals Treasures – Join The Hunt Oct 3rd

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2015 Yard Sale Sneak Peek

Montlake’s annual neighborhood yard sale with over 80 locations is fast approaching. Shoppers will find big stuff (furniture, canoes, dining sets) and little treasures; electronics (large screen TVs) and collectibles (comics); sports equipment (bicycles, skis) & leisure/camping gear; artwork and yardwork (tools); kids toys (American Girl Dolls) & grandma’s souvenirs.

Click for 2015 Item Summary Sheet & Map by Zones

Click for 2015 Item Summary Sheet & Map by Zones

This year Montlake has released a sneak peek (below) of some items that shoppers can find on Oct 3rd – 9am-3pm. And one lucky home will be filled with music when they are selected as the owner of a loved piano – the owner will be giving it away, you haul, to a good home.

While you’re shopping for great bargains, be sure to fuel up at nearby Montlake Blvd. Market, Traveler Montlake, Mont’s Market or FUEL. Visit Mr. Johnson’s Antiques and Montlake Bicycle Shop, also a participating yard sale location, or stop by Glam & Tonics or Coven to peruse their beauty products.

Grab your wallet; bring a truck and join the crowds hunting for bargains!

Update: In response to concerns expressed over the untimely closure of the Montlake bridge, we have received notice that the closure has been CANCELLED.

The Montlake Bridge will remain open!

Click to Download Current Item Sheet & Map by Zone.

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Barbara Sand Art Print Open House & Show

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IMG_0450Barbara Bishop-Sand’s art show at Glam & Tonics/Aveda Salon (September 16-30th) rounds out this year’s Montlake Unabridged arts events. An open house with wine and appetizers Saturday, Sept 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. will give Montlake neighbors (yes, you!) an excellent opportunity to appreciate (and purchase) Barbara’s wood-block prints and copper-plate etchings. If the open house doesn’t fit into your schedule, be sure to stop in for a viewing whenever the salon is open.

Through experimentation, Barbara Sand has found many ways to use additional media –chine colle, pen and ink, collage, and photo processes– to layer on and interact with the platforms afforded by her prints and etchings. She thinks of the resulting art pieces as “somewhat representational, but infused with an element of abstraction.” When you view her one-of-a-kind and limited set prints, you will recognize immediately that such creative, precision work has little in common with mass-produced, reproduction printing. Even Barbara finds surprises as each print comes to life. As she explains her work, you learn that it takes inspiration (She recommends walks in the Arboretum, living in far-flung parts of the world, and collecting photos and pictures). And it takes thoughtful consideration, deep knowledge of the processes, patience, and joy in the physicality of the work.

Barbara Sand is an accomplished performing pianist, active member of the Mother Plucker’s Ukulele Band, and retired school and private practice psychologist. She fits her artistic efforts into a busy life of consulting, classical and jazz musical performances, travel, visits with grandchildren, and a host of other activities. You be sure to fit in a look at her art prints by the end of September. Photos below by Jonathan Phillips show some of the prints you will see at Glam & Tonics Aveda.

This show is the closing art event of 2015 Montlake Unabridged, sponsored by your Montlake Community Club.

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3rd Annual All-Montlake Yard Sale Invites Vendors

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Yardsale 2015Kind Neighbors! Step Forth Once Again.

Join The Great Cleansing; The Ritual of Release; The Autumnal Purification

It’s the 3rd Annual All-Montlake Yard Sale!

And there is still room for you!!!

Take this opportunity to clear out, get rid of, share the wealth, lighten the load, create space, make room, and give it up! Set up your sale in your own yard or team with your neighbors.

We’re looking for yard sales in every corner of Greater Montlake.

Write ASAP to yardsale@Montlake.net but before Friday, Sept. 26.

Give the following important information:

    • Name
    • Address
    • Phone number & E-mail address (for our use only)
    • Names of neighbors teaming with you (if any)
    • Brief info on the kinds of items you may be offering and you may submit photos for consideration to be included in the sneak peek slideshow

We’ll do the advertising, provide you with yard signs, and supply shopper maps. YOU get out the word to your extended family, friends, acquaintances & strangers–Tweet, Facebook, Instagram, Sit In, Fly-Overs —

The All Montlake Yard Sale is sponsored by your Montlake Community Club

Today: SR 520 Resolution Meeting – Your Attendance & Comments Needed

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UPDATE: If you were unable to attend the Sept 16th meeting and have comments to share, please email City Council Transportation Committee Chair Tom Rasmussen at tom.rasmussen@seattle.gov.

The Seattle City Council is seeking testimonies today, Wednesday, Sept 16th at 5:30pm to help finalize the SR-520 resolution.  Show up at the University Christian Church at 4731 15th Ave. NE. and tell the Seattle City Council we need to get this right at a public hearing.

While in person testimony is more impactful, if you can’t make the meeting, you can email, or better yet call, the City Council Transportation Committee Chair Tom Rasmussen directly at 206-684-8808 or tom.rasmussen@seattle.gov.

Below are some Montlake focused comments shared by Lionel Job.
  • The Bill Dawson trail plan described in WSDOT plan is in jeopardy because NOAA is showing no interest in letting WSDOT use some of the land it controls.  If NOAA prevails, the new Bill Dawson tunnel could be further compromised.  It is very important that the city include language asking for WSDOT to produce an alternate above grade or at grade solution to enable pedestrians to cross SR520 safely and directly, in case WSDOT cuts back on the Bill Dawson trail features.  We can’t accept any form of value engineering.
  • The city needs to create a proper traffic, safety and transportation plan that covers much more than the immediate vicinity of SR-520.  WSDOT needs to help fund it and abide by it.
  • The loss of Bus routes 43 and 25 combined with an interchange that will make foot access of the light rail station difficult needs to be addressed now.  These routes must be maintained -at least until the effects of the interchange are experienced and understood.  While not related to the resolution, it is important for the council to hear this at this time so that they intervene with King County.

Via KING 5: Montlake Residents Complain About Parking Invasion

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Via KING 5:

SEATTLE — Residents in Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood complain of a parking invasion. They say hide and parkers are capitalizing on their free street parking, leaving little room for the people who live there.

“All of a sudden there was this wave of people commuting in for the day by four or five in the morning,” said resident Greg…

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SIGN UP PRONTO, POR FAVOR! Join The All-Montlake Fall Yard Sale III! Saturday, October 3 ( 9 to 3)

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Yardsale 2015This year, we aim for EVEN MORE Sales sites all over GREATER Montlake. WE NEED YOU! AND YOUR NEIGHBORS! SI! TODO EL MUNDO!

  • SIGN UP to participate in the yard sale. Write ASAP to Yardsale@montlake.net, but no later than Friday, Sept. 26. Give the following important information (and ask questions):
      • Name
      • Address
      • Phone number & E-mail address
      • Names of neighbors teaming with you (if any)
      • Any brief info on the kinds of items you may be offering (so we can use that in advertising)
  • Team Up with a couple neighbors for a sale in one yard or across several, if you can.
  • Clean Up. Get your Has Beens from attic, basement, closets & garage; part with outgrown toys & clothes (children’s & adults’); include plants, roots, and bulbs from the garden; make a clean sweep.
  • Put Em Up–Signs, that is. We have bright-colored sale signs for your yard, but you can add homemade signs, streamers, balloons for even more impact.
  • Give up-a Bit. We invite you to contribute 10% of your proceeds to the Montlake Community Club for sale costs and for the MCC projects we’re planning for you in 2015-16. (But we welcome your participation even if you are unable to make a contribution.)

JOIN THE YARD SALE! JOIN THE COMMUNITY! JOIN THE FUN!

Sponsored by your Montlake Community Club

Artist Elizabeth Sandvig Paints “Hair”

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IMG_0359Montlake neighbors are fortunate to view the artworks of Elizabeth Sandvig on display at Glam & Tonics Aveda in September (1-15).

Sandvig is “a distinguished artist and longtime contributor to the civic and cultural life of Washington State”—so says the announcement by the Artist Trust upon her receipt of the 2007 Twining Humber Award for artistic excellence in the Northwest. The announcement continued, “…Elizabeth’s work is bold, something’s humorous, and often delivered in color that is explosive and joyous….” Her current show on the theme of “Hair” is all those things, delivered in delightful diminutive frames in the perfect location—our Mid-town Glam & Tonics Salon. Come to see Rapunzel, Lady Godiva, and other mythic and imagined women whose tresses have captured Elizabeth Sandvig’s playful attention. It will make you smile AND confirm just how fortunate we are to have this remarkable artist in our neighborhood.

Elizabeth explains that she was born in Seattle and raised by an extraordinary mother in Washington D.C. and Mexico City. She chose to be an artist by the age of 14 and has spent her life “working at it and occasionally something ‘visual’ happens.” Following her education at Pomona College and then Harvard University, she spent 3 years in Mexico City making and exhibiting her work. In 1963 she returned to Seattle with her husband, Michael Spafford and their infant son. By 1966 she began exhibiting at the Francine Seders Gallery, which became a decades-long relationship.

Montlake folks had the opportunity to view Elizabeth Sandvig’s works at the 2013 and 2014 All Montlake Music & Arts Happenings. Now, you get to see this all new collection of tiny treasures on display at Glam & Tonics Aveda. Stroll in and get up close to them whenever the salon is open. The beauty specialists there will welcome you, just as they’ve welcomed Elizabeth’s work for this and the several shows that preceded it this summer.

Enjoy a peek at the paintings below, photographed by Jonathan Phillips. This show is sponsored by your Montlake Community Club through Montlake Unabridged.

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Late Bloomers | Union Bay Watch

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This week’s post focuses on some of our local birds that often reproduce a bit later in the year. The post takes a left turn when I start comparing their diets. I end up recommending a book by a pair of local Union Bay authors who help answer a question that is often on my mind. How can we promote harmony with nature?
I hope you enjoy the post!
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature blooms whenever it pleases!
Larry

24th Ave East Bridge To Close Sept 8th

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On Tuesday, Sept. 8, crews for the SR 520 West Approach Bridge North Project (WABN) plan to close the 24th Avenue East bridge over SR 520 for up to six months. This necessary closure will allow crews to extend the overpass to the north and make room for a new off-ramp to East Lake Washington Boulevard at 24th Avenue East. This new off-ramp will replace the existing westbound off-ramp to Lake Washington Boulevard in the Arboretum, scheduled to be removed in 2016.

During the approximately six-month closure, all bicycles and pedestrians will be detoured to the Montlake Boulevard sidewalk via East North Street. Over the past several months, crews have upgraded sections of sidewalks along the east side of Montlake Boulevard to ADA standards and widened the sidewalks to 10 feet. To view the detour route, please see the map or online.

For more information about future phases of work in the Montlake area visit our website. To stay informed during WABN construction, you can also:

  • Call the 24-hour construction hotline (206-708-4657) with pressing questions or concerns.
  • Email WABN staff with your questions about the project or construction activities.
  • Join us for our monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Graham Visitors Center.
  • Visit the SR 520 Orange Page for the most up-to-date information on closures and construction impacts.
  • Visit the WABN project website to find general information about the project.
  • Follow us on Twitter @wsdot_520 to get key news and updates about the SR 520 program.

SDOT Seeks Input on Ship Canal Bridge Openings

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(Photo: Michael van Baker)

(Photo: Michael van Baker)

Seattle Department of Transportation would like to hear from neighbors regarding when the city’s ship canal bridges must open on request.

Ballard, Fremont, and University bridges are owned and operated by SDOT, while the Montlake Bridge is owned and operated by WSDOT. However, the Coast Guard has regulatory authority over the bridges and gave SDOT and WSDOT the authority to limit the opening of bridges on weekdays from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. (The exception is for large commercial vessels of 1,000 tons or more; bridges must always open upon request, regardless of the time of day.)

While the number of bridge openings has remained steady in recent years, traffic has not and the impact of the bridge openings themselves has grown. An average 5 minute bridge opening creates a backup of  hundreds of vehicles and takes them longer to clear.

SDOT is strongly considering a petition to the US Coast Guard, seeking to better align the current closed periods to match the rush hour volume peaks.The petition could also ask for a procedure of scheduled bridge openings, similar to the Montlake Bridge which only opens at the top and bottom of the hour during the boating season, thus providing predictability for both boaters and motorists.

SDOT is asking residents to submit their comments by Wednesday, September 30. (SDOT hopes to submit any application by November 1, 2015.)

Comments can be submitted at ShipCanalBridgeOpenings@seattle.gov or via U.S. Mail to:

Ship Canal Bridge Openings
c/o Roadway Structures
Seattle Department of Transportation
PO Box 34996 (SMT-38-00)
Seattle, WA 98124-4996

Visit the SDOT project website for more detailed information about traffic volumes and bridge openings.