We invite youth and their families to join us for our Summer of Learning events this August! Please swing by or give us a call at 20-6684-4720 with any questions!
Enjoy a FREE, live outdoor concert among the trees at Washington Park Arboretum on Wednesday, August 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. – plus free ice cream, while supplies last!
Adrian Xavier blends solid reggae dub sounds into genre-bending projects, creating music that inspires listeners of all tastes.
His performance is part of the Arboretum@90 event series. Come celebrate the 90th birthday of this treasured park and plant collection with complimentary music and a sweet treat!
All ages welcome! The performance will take place at the Graham Visitors Center. Some seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own folding chair.
FULL DETAILS: arboretumfoundation.org/events/music-in-the-arboretum
At Boyer, children and their caregivers explore, imagine, learn, and grow together in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our classes offer a play-based curriculum structured with age-appropriate activities, materials and routines. Research shows that play-based education encourages self-exploration, conflict resolution, and provides critical learning skills in resilience, confidence, and more – all while joyfully having fun!
During class, parents will gain priceless knowledge from our experienced educators. Learn how to support your child through transitions, social interactions with peers/less-familiar adults, and encourage active participation in learning routines, trying new things and making safe choices.
In addition, Boyer’s close-knit community is unrivaled. Families gain a foundation for growth, a heart for inclusivity, a joy for learning, and friendships that extend years beyond the classroom.
Interested in joining us? Please contact Kimberly Kendall, Education Department Manager, at kimberly.kendall@boyercc.org or call (206) 325-8477 to learn more and schedule a tour.
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Tiny Stars is a wonderful way to introduce children to early learning, as well as for parents to gain invaluable skills. Class meets for a one-hour a week session consisting of group activity experiences including music/story time, free play, snack time, gross motor movement time, and parent education topics. Each week, the toys and materials vary to facilitate curiosity and active exploration, and to reflect the unique interests and needs of each group. Caregivers participate along with their child.
Montlake Schedule: Tuesdays from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM or Wednesdays: 9:00-10:00 AM
Magnuson Park Schedule: Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 AM
In Rising Stars, toddlers continue building critical social emotional skills, all while having fun with friends! Classes meet for two hour sessions twice-weekly, with group activity experiences including music time, free play, art, snack time, and playing in our big gym. Each week, the theme and toys groups change to facilitate curiosity and active exploration. Caregivers are given the option to participate alongside their child, or to drop off.
Montlake Schedule:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:00 – 11:00am OR 10:30am – 12:30pm;
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 – 11:00am OR 10:30am – 12:30pm
Magnuson Park Schedule:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:00 – 11:00am OR 10:30am – 12:30pm;
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 – 11:00am OR 10:30am – 12:30pm
Come to Crabapple Meadow in Washington Park Arboretum on Friday, June 28, from noon to 1 p.m., to enjoy a FREE, live, lunchtime performance of classical music by the Seattle Chamber Music Society – on stage in their Concert Truck.
Listen to works by Gabriel Fauré, Maurice Ravel, Clara Schumann, Florence Price, and more.
As part of the Arboretum’s year-long 90th birthday celebration series, the event will also feature a cupcake giveaway, free tram rides around the Loop Trail, a scavenger hunt, and more.
Bring your own picnic blanket or folding chair!
Full details: arboretumfoundation.org/events/concert-truck
Now’s your opportunity to sign up for Ridwell and support Montlake Elementary School, our neighborhood public school, in reducing its waste!
What does Ridwell collect? More than you probably think!
Items include:
Tell your neighbors and friends and spread the word!
Use >> get.ridwell.com/Montlake << to sign up by May 31!
On Saturday, April 20, the Arboretum Foundation, UW Botanic Gardens, and Seattle Parks and Recreation will co-host their annual Earth Day community work-service event at the Arboretum.
From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., volunteers will help restore the park by removing invasive ivy and blackberry in natural areas, and by mulching and weeding the plant collections!
Please join the restoration effort! You must be 15 years or older to participate! Pre-registration is required. Volunteer here.
To celebrate the Arboretum’s 90th birthday this year, all volunteers will receive a complimentary cupcake!
Then in the afternoon, the Arboretum partners will host some free 90th-birthday activities for all, including hop-on, hop-off tram rides around the Loop Trail (2 to 4 p.m.) and a pollinator education station at the Graham Visitors Center (noon to 4 p.m.) — and more free cupcakes!
See the Earth Day at the Arboretum event page for full details.
If you love Montlake and are passionate about volunteering, the MCC wants to meet you!
RSVP for our Meet & Greet event on April 18th at Cafe Lago from 4-6pm to meet the board and discuss how you’d like to be involved.
RSVP at the following link; https://mccvolunteer.rsvpify.
Can’t attend but still want to volunteer or have ideas for us to consider? Let us know here: https://forms.gle/
Jazz Happy Hour continues at Oxbow!
Fridays from 4-6pm
Trumpet player Ray Larsen hosts a weekly Happy Hour jazz series every Friday March 22nd through May 24th from 4-6pm at Oxbow bakery in Montlake. He will be joined by a rotating cast of top Seattle-area musicians performing favorite American standards and new compositions.
Week Two w/ Ray Larsen Trio on Friday March 29th from 4pm-6pm we have Ray Larsen on the trumpet, Ronan Delisle on guitar, and Abbey Blackwell on bass.
Week Three w/ Ray Larsen Trio on Friday April 5th from 4pm-6pm we have Ray Larsen on the trumpet, Ronan Delisle on guitar, and Jeff Johnson on bass.
Week Four on April 12th from 4-6-m, we have Ray Larsen on trumpet, Tim Kennedy on keyboard, and Jonti Siman on bass.
Week five on April 19: This week for Jazz Happy Hour, Ray Larsen will be passing the mic to Kelsey Mines to band lead the trio in his stead. We are excited to welcome a brand new group of musicians to the bakery this week and don’t worry Ray will be back next week! Kelsey Mines on bass, Gabe Hall Rodrigues, on accordion and Jeff Busch on drums.
It’s a great way to hear some music, enjoy good food/wine/beer, and meet other neighbors.
The show is Free and open to all ages! Pizza, wine, beer & desserts are available for purchase.
Get there early to claim a table! Last week we had a full house:)
More info: Events — Oxbow (oxbowmontlake.com)
The Arboretum’s beloved annual spring plant sale returns on Sunday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the wonderful volunteers at the Arboretum’s on-site Cloney-Harris Plant Nursery and Pat Calvert Greenhouse, it features a unique selection of perennials, shrubs, and young trees.
Come see the stunning cherries and dogwoods blooming along Azalea Way, then stop in at the sale to find beautiful plants for your own garden! All sales benefit core environmental education, tree care, and volunteer programs at the Arboretum.
FREE ADMISSION & PARKING
Full details: https://arboretumfoundation.org/events/spring-plant-sale/
