Saturday the 21st only 9-5 pm, no early birds and cash only. 1611 E. McGraw St.; Montlake district, below Capitol Hill, prior to Montlake bridge, next street up from the playfield.  In back yard.

Work on a new staircase and ramp to Interlaken Park is scheduled to begin in July. They will connect Boyer Ave E and Interlaken Blvd. at the E Howe St. crosswalk. The project features a bicycle runnel, guard rails, and a switchback. Access should be facilitated for all. The E Howe St crossing will be well integrated with the park and the 23rd/central greenway.

The planned construction period is Summer-Fall 2018. The trail and sidewalk will be closed for the entire period. Noise and loss of parking in front of the project site are anticipated.

Can you believe school is almost out for summer?!

Sign your child up for Summer Camp at Montlake Community Center! Various camps are offered from June 18th-August 31st.
Call us at 206-684-4736 for more information.

View our online flyer here.

Board elections kicked off during the Montlake Community Club’s Annual General Meeting this past Tuesday. Trustee & Officer candidates were presented and voting opened. In keeping with the past two years’ format, the election will take place through online voting. We are electing two new trustees and one vice president. Below you will find the current list and summary statements for each trustee nomination as well as the officer candidate. Only current board members may run for officer positions. By clicking on a candidate’s name, you may view their LinkedIn profile.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR VOTE

TRUSTEE CANDIDATES

JOHN CORDY

John and his wife have been Montlake residents since 1979, and raised three children in the neighborhood. John has been active in the community in various ways including delivering the Montlake Flyer for many years, parking cars for football games at the Montlake School, and jogging in the Arboretum. John is retiring from employment with the State of Washington this summer and now has time to get more involved through the Montlake Community Club. John’s wife, Carol Cordy, is currently serving as the MCC Board Treasurer.

JIM TOOMEY

Jim has lived in Montlake for 28 years and has worked for Microsoft for 20 years. Jim lives on a major arterial (24th Avenue East) and has engaged the city frequently over the years on traffic and safety issues. Jim states that, “I have seen all of the changes that have occurred, understand the challenges we continue to face, and have a lot of passion about managing change in our community. My interest area, besides general community representation, is in traffic and pedestrian safety issues.” Jim continues by saying, “I believe MCC has shown and will continue to have influence over city design practices.” Jim is excited to apply his varied skillset to the MCC, applying his background in managing technology, large programs, strategy initiatives, and design activities. “I have an understanding of engagement and accountability and managing the same with peers and partners (e.g. SDOT) and look forward to driving efforts within the MCC.”

OFFICER CANDIDATE

VICE PRESIDENT – TIM BURKART

Tim and his wife Darcy live on Boyer Avenue. Tim has lived in King County since 1990 and in Montlake since 2006. Tim writes that, “I like our Montlake neighborhood and would like to try to preserve and improve it for our residents. I worry about our city, however, and feel that any positive changes will need to be made from the grassroots up and hope my service on the community board might in some small way help our city.” Tim is an owner with the firm of KHBB LAW in Seattle. His practice focuses on the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration. He received his BS degree from Fordham University and JD, summa cum laude, from the University of Arizona and is a member of the Washington and Arizona State Bars. He also is a frequent lecturer on estate planning, trust and probate issues. Tim is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel; Chair of the Estate and Gift Tax Committee of the Washington State Bar Association; member and past chair of the University of Washington Estate & Gift Planning Council; and a member of the Seattle Estate Planning Council.

A special thanks to Hamlin Street resident Jean Leed who is taking over the position of Yard Sale Chair as a volunteer.

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Today is the Seattle Foundation’s annual GIVE BIG day of fundraising. You have the opportunity to support the Montlake neighborhood by making a tax deductible gift to The Montlake Community Club. 

The Montlake Community Club is an all volunteer organization who works to improve our neighborhood for all who live, work and play here.

Please GIVE BIG today to help nurture the natural environment, history and future of Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood.

Looking for fun, local way to give back to the planet this Earth Day? Then look no farther than your Arboretum!

This Saturday (April 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), the Arboretum is co-hosting its annual Earth Day work-service event with the Student Conservation Association to help restore the park. All are welcome to participate!

Meet at Crabapple Meadow, just south of the Graham Visitors Center, at 9 a.m. Enjoy free coffee and breakfast snacks. Then spend the morning helping staff gardeners spread mulch, pull invasive weeds, and maintain trails all around the Arboretum.

When the work is done, head back to the meadow for an after-party featuring music, giveaways, and a hot dog vendor.

“We are trying to get people outside this Earth Day to show the park some love,” says Arboretum Foundation Volunteer Programs Manager Alyssa Henry. “The Arboretum is full of community—we’ve got gardeners, students, birders, walkers, plant nerds, dog walkers, neighbors, kids, sun seekers, and more. What better way to bring them all together than to share time in the caring for this amazing and one-of-a-kind place!”

Got small kids? No worries: the Arboretum’s got you covered.

“New for this year’s event is the children’s work site,” says Henry. “We want kids to feel comfortable being outside and also offer them a chance to do their part. The work site will be close to the registration desk on Crabapple Meadow, and—with their caregivers supervising—the kids will have fun pulling up invasive ivy and buttercups. Every pulled weed helps—no matter what the size!”

“The after-party is also new this year,” continues Henry. “The Movin 92.5 music van will be here, cranking out tunes for the volunteers! And lots of great companies have stepped up to help us with refreshments and giveaways. They want to support the effort and help remind folks that the Arboretum is worth the work.”

To find out more or sign up for the event, visit the Arboretum Foundation’s website at arboretumfoundation.org/events/earth-day-arboretum.

What: Montlake Community Club Meet and Greet

When: Wednesday May 16^th @5pm

Where: Purr Cocktail Lounge 2307 24^th Ave E. Seattle, WA 98112

Why: Come enjoy free appetizers and happy hour drink specials courtesy of the Montlake Community Club and learn more about what this organization does for the neighborhood. The board members will be on hand to introduce themselves, discuss current initiatives the club is working on and field questions.

Did You Know: The Montlake Community Club works to maintain and improve Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood for all residents and business owners of Montlake. All residents, property owners and business operators, 18 years of age or older, with street addresses in the Montlake neighborhood are members of the Montlake Community Club. The Club is always looking for interested members of the neighborhood to contribute to the clubs’ continued success – we look forward to welcoming you to Purr.