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Lake City UGM Shelter Advisory Meeting Minutes

Union Gospel Mission is running the homeless shelter in the old Lake City fire station. You can see the advisory committee meeing minutes from December 20, 2011 here.

Lake City Fire Station Homeless Shelter Update

The City has signed an agreement with Seattle Union Gospel Mission to run an emergency winter homeless shelter in the old Lake City Fire Station 39. It will be open November 24 through April 1.

In the past year the City sought input from local businesses and residents, though there was no consensus on having such [...]

Elliott Bay Brewery Interview

Lake City Live has another interview up and they recently got shown around Elliott Bay Brewery’s Lake City brew pub. You should go check out the whole thing because it’s not that long but I wanted to share a few of my favorite details.

First, they’re behind schedule due to permitting and necessary seismic retrofitting but their [...]

Lake City Chamber of Commerce Folklife Festival, 11/5

Next week the Lake City Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Folklife Festival” at the Lake City Community Center. Details below…

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North Seattle Arson

A Pinehurst neighbor just passed along a rather disturbing story of an arson in the area this morning. It’s a tiny bit out of the neighborhood (Meadowbrook/Lake City) but still much too close for comfort.

This is a very good reminder of the importance of getting to know your neighbors, keeping out eye out for [...]

Lake City Public Safety Meeting 8/31

The city is holding a meeting at the Lake City Community Center on Wednesday, August 31st at 6PM to address public safety issues in Lake City. Below is the meeting announcement from the mayor’s office.

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Lake City Salmon Bake Aug 5-6

Enjoy alder-smoked salmon at the 62nd annual Lake City Salmon Bake being held Friday and Saturday, August 5th and 6th from noon – 7 p.m. at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE.   

Dinners ($9) feature alder-smoked salmon with typical picnic fare of baked beans, potato salad, garlic bread, beverage and ice cream.  Discounted senior/youth meals, [...]

Update on City Efforts to Support Homeless Community

Here’s the latest on the use of the old Fire Station 39. The news release just came from the city this morning:

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and City Councilmembers Nick Licata and Mike O’Brien today announced two new steps in the City’s efforts to better support those living without permanent shelter in Seattle:

Future use [...]

Free Movie Night: Secretariat

Secretariat Friday, May 20 6:30 PM

Lake City Community Center 12531 28th Avenue NE.

FREE movie night at Lake City Community Center located at 12531 28th Avenue NE. Light snacks are provided. For more information call Meadowbrook Community Center at 684-7522.

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Seattle City Council 2011 Priorities

I heard City Councilman Richard Conlin speak last night. He outlined the highest priorities for City Council in 2011:

- Schools and education: Renew the Families and Education levy in partnership with Seattle Schools.

- Economic recovery: Advance strategies to foster economic development and promote new jobs.

- Budget: Adopt a sustainable 2012 budget that [...]