Fwd: BLCT September Newsletter

[Muriel Lawty]

Hello Friends and Neighbors - here is the BLCT newsletter.  Please take note of what Chris says at the beginning of this newsletter and find ways to work together for our community.  Maybe find a local small business to support - lunch or dinner out? Walk around and find what appeals to you - Starting at NE 145th and going south along Lake City Way. We have a great neighborhood!

Muriel

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From: Build Lake City Together <Chris.l...@akinfamily.org>
Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Subject: BLCT September Newsletter
To: Muriel <m.g....@gmail.com>

Lake City in Action

Lake City news, information, events, and more.  Find upcoming Build Lake City Together, Akin, and Community Events Below! Challenging Times  Friends, since our last newsletter we as a neighborhood have experienced devastating gun violence in Virgil Flaim Park and the eminent closure of the Lake City Fred Meyer. These challenges cut to the core of our community. These issues also most often impact the most marginalized members of our community. Lake City is a special neighborhood full of beautiful diversity both economically and culturally.  As challenging as the current climate is I know in my heart that we are resilient, and we will emerge from what we face today. Our strengths are not found in divisive online discourse but are embedded in the shared vision of a safer Lake City with opportunities for all who live, work and play here. Support our small local businesses as best you can. Find ways to support the voices of those that go unheard. If you feel safe and are able, join in events in the neighborhood. Be an ambassador for the place in which you call home. Be kind to each other and support efforts that work proactively for a better Lake City. We got this!  Seattle Department of Transportation    "You are invited! https://www.seattle.gov/.../seattle-transportation-levy Building Sidewalk and Walkway Connections Want to see new safe places to walk in the Cedar Park neighborhood? Thanks to the Seattle Transportation Levy, we can build at least 15 blocks of new sidewalk or walkway in Lake City. Please join us for a neighborhood walk and share with us where you would like to see new walkways and/or sidewalks. Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 5:00-6:30 pm Location: Gather at Cedar Park Elementary School (3737 NE 135th St) and then walk the neighborhood with us! Kids are welcome! Rain or Shine!"   Quick Updates BLCT plans to bring on a new social media support person on by the end of September to increase the visibility of our small businesses, highlight neighborhood efforts, and champion Lake City in Seattle and Beyond  The Lake City Mini Park has been fenced off with the following statement from Seattle Parks and Recreation: “Lake City Mini will be closed starting August 28 and will reopen in 60 days in order for Seattle Parks and Recreation assess possible amenity changes and/or upgrades. These amenity changes could include: removal of various park elements, adding surrounding decorative park fencing, changing park hours, addition of new amenities such as lighting, garden beds, or new planters. We recognize that this park has been impacted by bouts of negative park activity, and we will continue to work to ensure that all parks are clean, safe, and welcoming.” On September 4th at the Lake City Farmer's Market, Mayor Bruce Harrell made an announcement about the expansion of the Fresh Bucks Program as well as indicating that support for expanding the Lake City Farmer's Market another 15 weeks would be part of the 2026 City Budget.  Save the Dates  October 26th - Annual Pumpkin Palooza at Kaffeeklatsch (details to come) October 31st the Annual Trick or Treat Walk (details to come)  Lake City Art Walk - Every Third Thursday in the Heart of the Lake City Business District    Don't miss this new Lake City tradition. Visit some local businesses before, during, and after the event   Lake City Farmer Market  SEPT 18th: APPLELOOZA -Apple Tasting  4:00 -6:00  located next to the mangers tent. Caroline Wright – Cooking Demo 4:30 – 6:30  Cooking up some delicious soup Non Profits  Recology Seattle Public Library Foundation Notice Spirit Day on Thursday the 25th in Lake City!  Lake City (dog friendly) Pub Crawl to Support North Helpline     Lucha Libre Was in Lake City Great event on August 24th with Lucha Libre Volcanica. Thanks to Steve Freese, Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, and Akin for supporting the event.   Lake City Has a new Market. It is open to everyone although the flier below was directed at SHA residents. EBT is accepted. Notice the August 17 Clean Up is cancelled. See you in September!  Extra Information: Build Lake City Together is a small business support, economic development, and community building program of  Akin, previously Children's Home Society of Washington. Our team works to inform and engage residents, businesses, property owners, and partner organizations to connect and create a vibrant Lake City business district.  If you have any questions, or would like to know more, please feel free to reach out to Chris.L...@akinfamily.org, or head to the Enjoy Lake City Page by tapping the Find Out More button below! If you know someone who is interested in receiving these monthly newsletters, please share this link to get them signed up:   http://eepurl.com/iicNMT If you have an event or news you would like highlighted in next months newsletter, please email Chris.L...@akinfamily.org to be included.  Find Out More Copyright © *|C2023|* *|LIST_BUILDLAKECITYTOGETHER|*, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: chris.l...@akinfamily.org Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.