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Last call for Turkey Trot sign-up before price increase!

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The early bird rate for the 2020 Montlake Turkey Trot ends at midnight on Thursday November 12th. Be sure to register NOW to get the lowest registration rates!

The 5th Annual Montlake Turkey Trot has gone virtual with 100% of the fun and community benefits. A primary goal of the Montlake Turkey Trot is to raise money for the University District Food Bank (UDFB). The impacts of COVID-19 have hit those farthest from opportunity the hardest and the UDFB has seen an increase in demand as more people face food insecurity. We are proud to partner with the UDFB and will donate 100% of all net proceeds from the Montlake Turkey Trot to them.

Registration includes a race bib, finisher medal, and a neck buff that features the Montlake Bridge. Swag will be shipped/delivered directly to your home prior to Thanksgiving day. Want to participate but don’t want the swag? You can still sign up and opt out of the swag for a lower cost. In just the last week, we raised enough from sponsors to cover the cost of all swag and shipping so no matter what you choose, your registration dollars will be supporting a great cause! Thanks again to all our cash sponsors: Windermere Real Estate Midtown, Graham Construction, Hilleberg the Tentmaker, Mangum Fitness, and Diane Terry.

So join the fun by registering today! And don’t forget to supersize your support to the UDFB by making an additional donation right after you register! And we still have opportunities for volunteers and sponsors.

Good Jazz, Good Food, Good Company–All At Cafe Lago

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MG_0909Café Lago welcomes YOU and the JAZZ HANDS on June 10 (7-9 p.m.) for an evening of Good Jazz, Good Food, and Good Company. This isn’t just your ordinary Wednesday night in Montlake. It’s a celebration of Montlake Unabridged— when our community spotlights its talent for neighbors and friends, hosted by our fine local Montlake businesses.

The Jazz Hands band plays jazz standards, Gypsy jazz, and more. Included in this versatile group, are Edgar Haimerl, Ben Wheeler, Traci Staffen, and Bonnie Birch, all talented musicians who clearly enjoy playing together. (You may remember them from our 2013 and 2014 All-Montlake Music & Arts Happenings.)

On the 10th, Café Lago will be offering their fantastic wood-fire pizzas for $15, and other superb, seasonal Italian delights to tempt your palate. And, of course, wines and other beverages to complement. Finally, who could resist the desserts? Lemon tart for me; Panna cotta for you?

Make a reservation right away for Café Lago –ph. 206-329-8005 or cafelago.com/reservations.html

Come on out to enjoy The Good Times — sponsored by your Montlake Community Club.

Weekend Events That Could Impact Drive Routes

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Streetfair-HeaderIn addition to Montake May Madness Events – Beat the Bridge and All-Montlake Music & Art Happening, the Annual University District Street Fair is this weekend and is celebrating it’s 45th anniversary. The fair will close University Way NE on Saturday and Sunday.

While inconsistent information exists regarding Montlake bridge and street closures for Beat the Bridge, the details paint a picture of traffic for Montlakers on Sunday morning.

  • Per WSDOT News Email : Montlake Bridge closed 7:30 – 10 a.m.
  • Per SDOT: Event will close Montlake Blvd. NE between NE 45th St. and NE Pacific St. from 7:30AM to 11AM.
  • Per the event website:
    • 7:30 a.m. Montlake Boulevard closes to ALL vehicle traffic
    • Montlake Boulevard south of Pacific – 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
    • Montlake Boulevard, both directions, north of Pacific – 7:30 – 10:00 a.m.

 

Calling All Montlake Artists, Musicians, & Authors

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Join in our 2nd ANNUAL  “All Montlake Music, Arts & Authors Happening” 

That’s right, once again we’re looking for our neighbors to step forth, (or nominate neighbors and friends) to entertain and delight us all on Sunday afternoon, May 18 at the Montlake Community Center.

  • To celebrate and enjoy the talents of our many Montlake neighbors–professionals and amateurs, children and adults;
  • To meet and greet your neighbors;
  • To continue a wonderful new tradition.

We invite artists to display paintings & drawings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber art, photographs, woodworking, and other artistic creations.

We invite musicians — soloists to small groups; folk to jazz to classical; vocals and instrumentals; wacky to inspiring.

And this year, we’re inviting authors to show off their works.

If we’ve caught your interest, e-mail AMMAHappening@montlake.net to get a few more details and/or put yourself or your group on the potential participant lists. If you know any bashful artists, authors, or musicians in Montlake whom you’d like to see celebrated at the event, please let us know so we can encourage them to sign on. We can only do this event if our talented folks join in.

And finally, if you’d like to be part of the Montlake Community Club planning committee or help staff the event on May 18th, contact us at the same address.