Community Engagement Events:

• Tuesday, January 7th @ 12-1:30PM, Northgate Bridge Construction Drop In Discussion, North Seattle College (The Grove)
  Attend a session and learn about how this project will connect communities on the east and west sides of I-5 in north Seattle, review information at your own speed and get one-on-on engagement from project experts, learn about the project schedule and what to expect during construction

• Thursday, January 9th @ 7PM-830PM, ALUV Monthly Meeting, Epic Life Church
  

• Saturday, January 11th @ 10AM-2PM, Licton Springs Park Work Party, Licton Springs Park
  Join FRIENDS OF LICTON SPRINGS for our monthly work party.

• Wednesday, January 22nd @ 6:30PM-8:30PM, Rescheduled Licton Springs Community Council Meeting, Cascadia Elementary School
  Rescheduled from 1/15.

• Monday, January 20th @ 9AM-noon, MLK Day of Service Tree Planting Party in Licton Springs, 85th & Meridian
  Come help us plant some new green in the neighborhood! Volunteers have been working at this site for the past couple of years to remove blackberry that was blanketing this site. Now we are ready to replace these with trees that will grow and benefit the entire neighborhood. Join us! Tool and gloves provided, no experience necessary. RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QVHNKD3 or email [email protected]

To stay up to date on other activities coming up, check out LoveLicton's calendar.

Hope to see you at an upcoming event! Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments below or by emailing us at [email protected]

We're excited to announce that construction of the Northgate Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge is expected to begin in early 2020.

The City of Seattle is hosting 3 drop-in sessions in early January. At the sessions you can learn about how this project will connect communities on the east and west sides of I-5 in north Seattle, review information at your own speed. get one-on-on engagement from project experts, learn about the project schedule and what to expect during construction.

Tuesday, January 7: 12 - 1:30 PM
North Seattle College (The Grove)
9600 College Way N

Wednesday, January 8: 8 - 9:30 AM
Aljoya Thornton Place
450 NE 100th St

Thursday, January 9: 5 - 6:30 PM
Olympic View Elementary
504 NE 95th St

Additionally, the North Seattle Park and Ride (10001 1st Ave NE) will be closed starting January 9, 2020 until fall 2021 for construction of the Northgate Ped/Bike Bridge project. The lot will be used to stage equipment and materials for the duration of the closure. For more details, including alternative parking areas, view the full notice here.

To find out more, visit the website here or contact the project team at [email protected]

We're excited to share that Liz Kearns has been named December's MyNorthwest Hometown Hero! Liz is the Licton Springs Park forest steward and a Licton Springs Commuity Council board member. Join her on December 14th from 10AM-2PM at the next Licton Spring Park's monthly workparty.

Earlier this year, we wrote about the need for an Aurora-Licton community center. We are happy to report that $150,000 was granted for an Aurora/Licton Springs Community Center feasibility study as part of the Seattle 2020 City Budget.

You can join ALUV in celebrating this win (along with many others) on Thursday, December 12th from 7PM to 8:30PM at Lantern Brewing. Find the Facebook event here.

Social Events:

• Saturday, December 21st, Tis the Season Holiday Card Making & Donation Drive, 1PM-4PM, Mineral Springs Park
  Come join us at Mineral Springs Park on Saturday, December 21st from 1PM to 4PM for a FREE holiday event including music, holiday card-making activities, festive games, hot beverages and snacks. Bring winter clothing items for donation to Aurora Commons. Musical Performances By: Seattle Sugarplum Elves from 1:30PM-2:30PM, The High Class Brass from 2:30PM-3:30PM. All are welcome! Event will be rain or shine!

Community Engagement Events:

• Wednesday, December 4th @ 7-8:30PM, SPD North Precinct Advisory Council, Northaven Senior Housing, Harbor Room
  Informal networking with law enforcement and community members follows the Captain’s precinct update as time permits.

• Saturday, December 7th @ 10AM, Licton Lights, Licton Springs Park
  Please visit Licton Springs Park to enjoy the holiday lights between 12.7.19 and 1.11.20. Lights will be on from 4:30-10:00 daily. We will string lights on Saturday 12.7.19 at 10 AM. Come out to help or donate LED lights.

• Thursday, December 12th @ 7PM, ALUV Monthly Meeting, Lantern Brewing
  Join us as we celebrate our WINS for 2019, including 1) installation of art on pedestrian bridge 2) D5 Rising neighbor award 3) $150,000 in the 2020 budget for a community center feasibility study.

• Saturday, December 14th @ 10AM-2PM, Friends of Licton Springs Park Clean Up, Licton Springs Park
  Join FRIENDS OF LICTON SPRINGS for our monthly work party.

Please note there is no Licton Springs Community Council meeting in December.

To stay up to date on other activities coming up, check out LoveLicton's calendar.

Hope to see you at an upcoming event! Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments below or by emailing us at [email protected]