Have you seen a hermit hiding in one of the Spindle Trees in the Arboretum? Learn what to look for in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Help organize the 2nd annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. Volunteering is a terrific way to meet Montlake neighbors, and help the University District Food Bank.Opportunities abound! There are many ways to help: choose one or more shifts either on Thanksgiving morning (race day) or prior to the event. Assist with course signs and cones, water stations, course monitoring, garbage collection, or help with the Kids Fun Run.
This is a great opportunity for students who need service hours.
For Turkey Trot race information, visit Montlake.net
Questions? Email us at turkeytrot@montlake.net
If you or your employer are interested in event sponsorship please Click here for more info. Net proceeds benefit the University District Food Bank.
Monday was a definitely an unusual day for all of us. I went look for eagles and ended up encountering another species altogether. This bird was also primarily dark and light in her color scheme, with one flaming exception. I hope my photos brighten your day!
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Montlake proposed camping areas, click for full map showing all proposed parks in Seattle
On Friday, October 14th at 9:30am, the Seattle City Council is meeting to consider the ordinance that would permit camping on 167 miles of sidewalks and nearly 5,200 acres of Seattle parks and greenbelts. King5 and Seattle Times have shared maps prepared by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Seattle Parks and Recreation that present the parks and sidewalks that could be used by homeless campers if the ordinance is approved.
Many parks in Seattle would be approved locations, such as Greenlake, Discovery and Lincoln Park. Approved locations in and around Montlake include:
Proposed sidewalks in & around Montlake – Click for Full City Map
Full text of the proposal may be found here.
If you have feedback, questions, or concerns about this proposal, contact the Seattle City Council & Mayor Murray (contact information below) before the vote on Friday, October 14th.
Additionally, an online petition opposing this ordinance was created on October 9th.
Contact Information:
Ed Murray
206-684-4000
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/get-involved/contact-the-mayor
Sally Bagshaw
206-684-8801
sally.bagshaw@seattle.gov
Tim Burgess
206-684-8806
tim.burgess@seattle.gov
Lorena Gonzales
206-684-8802
lorena.gonzalez@seattle.gov
Bruce Harrell
206-684-8804
bruce.harrell@seattle.gov
Lisa Herbold
206-684-8803
lisa.herbold@seattle.gov
Rob Johnson
206-684-8808
rob.johnson@seattle.gov
Debora Juarez
206-684-8805
debora.juarez@seattle.gov
Mike O’Brien
206-684-8800
mike.obrien@seattle.gov
Kshama Sawant
206-684-8016
kshama.sawant@seattle.gov
The flight feathers on our young Union Bay osprey are growing. The young birds could be fledge at any time. See the photos on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where osprey live in the city!
Larry
Hey Montlake,
This is a friendly reminder that Fred Hutch’s 4th annual bike ride will be going through our neighborhood on Sunday, Aug. 14.
Please look out for cyclists and cheer for riders along Fuhrman and Boyer.
All routes start at the Fred Hutch campus in South Lake Union and end at Gas Works Park.
People interested in cheering riders on can find more info and maps of the routes here: www.obliteride.org/crew/course-spirit-teams
Thank you for welcoming Obliteride – the ride to end cancer – to our neighborhood.
Montlake Playfield will be filled music & laughter on Friday, August 12, 2016, when the Montlake Music Festival & Family Night kick-off at 5:30pm.
Pack a blanket, chairs and a picnic or purchase food by Kay Catering and enjoy the summer evening.
Friday, August 12th
5:30 – 8:30pm
1618 E Calhoun St
Event includes Music by Eli Rosenblatt, Mercy Mercy and Pompeii, Bounce Houses, Balloon Artist, Carnival Treats, Food by Kay Catering.
Via WSDOT:
Neighbors are invited to a public open house to learn more about the next phase of the SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program in Seattle. All remaining elements of the SR 520 Program from Lake Washington to I-5 are now fully funded by the 2015 Connecting Washington package and will be constructed in phases.
The open house will focus primarily on the next phase of construction: the West Approach Bridge South (WABS) and Montlake lid and land bridge.
The public meeting will be held:
At this open house, we will share the following:
The open house will provide an opportunity for members of the public to hear the latest about the SR 520 Program, view updated design renderings of the Montlake area, chat one-on-one with project staff, ask questions, and share feedback.
In addition to the in-person open house, we are also hosting an Online Open House, which will be available Monday, June 20th through July 8. Please visit SR520.participate.online to view design information about the next phase of construction, which includes the Montlake area and WABS, and learn about the future steps for the remaining Rest of the West project elements. This Online Open House will include a summary of the project’s design history, and an overview and details of the design character of the Montlake area and WABS. It will also include an opportunity for visitors to share their feedback.
We hope you can join us for these events! We look forward to continuing to share information with you as we move forward with building a new, safer and more reliable SR 520 corridor in Seattle.
A Union Bay Bald Eagle as seen from the Marsh Island trail.
