Fwd: BLCT July Newsletter

[Muriel Lawty]

Hello Friends - Here is the latest from BLCT:

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From: Build Lake City Together <Chris.l...@akinfamily.org>
Date: Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Subject: BLCT July Newsletter
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Lake City in Action

Lake City news, information, events, and more.  Find upcoming Build Lake City Together, Akin, and Community Events Below! There is still open spots for you to join us for the "Seattle One Day Of Service" on July 12th from 1-3. This is part of our regular monthly clean ups. Follow the link, BLCT's Clean Up Event is #81 on the volunteer sign up form. We provide all you need to participate.  Seattle City Councl July 9th is the deadline for those seeking the Seattle City Council District 5 seat vacated by Cathy Moore. We have heard from Brandon Monson, Debora Juarez, and Nilu Jenks that they intend to seek the appointment. A full list of hopefuls should be released and you can learn more about the process and timeline by visiting the City's Council website.  Council Vacancy - CityClerk | seattle.gov Lake City Farmers Market  July 10th BLCT will be hosting outreach from the Seattle Department of Transportation  NEW vendors this season are: Chubby Bunny Farm with vegetable and honey Holmquist Hazelnut Orchards Rainy Day Bees with honey and bee products Sea Wolf Bakery FOOD ACCESS: MARKET MATCH IS BACK.   Stop by the managers tent to find out the best way to spend your EBT/SNAP dollars at the LCFM.  Location of LCFM:  NE 125th & 28th Ave NE (in front of the Lake City Library) Thursdays  through Oct 2nd Time:  3:00 -7:00 WEEKLY AT THE FARMERS MARKET:   All activities are free. Art & Science with Nancy & Pat 3:00 -7:00 Art Is Not A Privilege 3:00 – 7:00  Family fun activities  3:00 -7:00 Market Trivia 3:00 – 6:30 next to the managers tent. Master Gardener Clinic 3:00 -6:30   Bring your plant, gardening, seed and pruning questions to the experts at this market. LCFM Market Bingo Cards are out and about.  Stop by the managers tent and grab one for each family member.  It’s FUN market action. Seattle Parks & Recreation visiting most market days.   Rec ‘N The Street  along with Lake City Community Center crew with family activities. 3:00 – 6:30 JULY 10th: Cherry Tasting 4:00 -6:00  next to the managers tent.   Stop by and sample some of the best Eastern Washington cherries at your farmers market. Cooking Class with Chef Conor from The Watershed Pub & Kitchen.   4:00 – 6:00 located behind the managers tent.   It will be DELICIOUS!! Stop by for a chat and sample  with Chef Conor.  The Math Museum will be present  from 3:00 -7:00  Lots a FUN with numbers. JULY 17TH: Olympic Hills Emergency HUB – Stop by and chat with the crew so you are prepared for any disaster that may occur in the City of Seattle.  3:00 -7:00 JULY 24th: Shoreline Historical Museum Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) updates within the City of Seattle. Woodland Park Zoo 3:00 -7:00 SAVE THE DATES FOR: August 14th – MARKET SURVEY – Stop by and share your thoughts on your Lake City Farmers Market.  3:00 -7:00 August 21st -  ZUCCHINI 500 RACES   4:00 -6:00 Create a car from a delicious zucchini vegetable  by attaching 4 wheels and some decorations.   Race it down a track and take it home to eat for dinner.   What wild FUN !!  A car you can eat! Lake City is heating up on Thursday Nights - A huge thank you to Spencer from Turntables and Trails for helping to organize and promote these events. Visit the Market and come Enjoy lots of happenings in our business district. Lake City's "Dancing Til Dusk" is back! See dates below. Lake City's "Dancing Til Dusk" is back! See dates below. BLCT hung new artwork in the King County Dental Clinic Windows. 1,000 paper cranes created by the Nathan Hale High School Coalition of Asian and Pacific Students (CAPS) club, in partnership with BLCT, and the KCDC. Thanks to everyone involved. Check out this pop of color next time you are around 125th and LCW.  The fabulous Nancy and Pat Pew will be offering science and craft activities for kids and their grownups at the Lake City Farmer’s Markets. You can find them adjacent to the Bank of America Parking lot across the street from the library entrance on the east side of the market. Nancy says: "Special thanks to the market for logistical support and chairs and tables, the Burke Museum for lending us 4 Burke Boxes each summer, the neighbors who donate funds, items on our Amazon list and in kind supplies, and the families who gather for exploration, creativity, and community every Thursday from 3 to 7 during the summer." Never a charge for participating.  Lake City Has a new Market. It is open to everyone although the flier below was directed at SHA residents. EBT is accepted. Poetry in the Park  A biweekly gathering of POETS and Poetry Lovers  Of all ages and genders.  Share your own work or your favorite Poets Poems.  From 11:30 Am – 1:00 PM  Meadowbrook Pond is located at  35th Ave NE at 110th St Ne  Directly across from the Meadowbrook Pool  Use the crosswalk to access the park.     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.