HAS SPRING SPRUNG?

WHAT A MOOD CHANGER! For the past several days, Spring seems to have arrived in Madison Park: daffodils blooming, tree buds emerging, everyone out for walks, greeting neighbors and enjoying the sunshine. Friends of Madison Park is feeling that same energy boost. So many fun events are planned for the next several months so Sign Up Now! And think Sunshine!

****DON’T MISS OUR NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 25TH FROM 6:30-8 P.M. AT THE BATHHOUSE. The Agenda is attached HERE. Updates on coming events, public safety (including a meeting with council member Joy Hollingsworth), projects in the works and meet one of our new health businesses in the neighborhood. We need 5 more subscribers to our YouTube channel to be able to live stream our meetings. Subscribe here.

*****Check out our latest Business Profiles: Final Touch Detailing and our wonderful variety of Health-related neighborhood businesses. HERE.

*****Check out our Events page for the Emergency HUB Table Top Drill “301” March 18th 6-8:30 at Parkshore and happenings at the Red Wagon Toy Store on March 23rd.

Our EASTER EGG HUNT is coming up soon! Saturday March 30th from 10-12 at the Madison Park park and playground. The Easter Egg hunts will be divided for 3 age groups followed by music, games, treats, a visit from the Easter Bunny and crafts for all ages. Join Us! Thank you NFM Lending and Madison Park Hardware for sponsoring this event.

NEED INSPIRATION IN YOUR GARDEN? IDEAS FOR PLANTING YOUR CONTAINERS? Lisa Port, of Banyon Tree Design, has a wealth of ideas. She will be speaking at our Tuesday TED Talk on Tuesday April 9th at the Bathhouse from 7 - 8:30 p.m. $15 online or at the door. For 25 years, Lisa has been designing some of the most innovative gardens in Seattle. She will present a visual montage of inspiring yet practical gardens spaces, answer any questions you might have and give you a peek into some of the gardens that will be featured in our Madison Park Garden Tour. Register HERE.

Around the corner is our Spring Clean Day, Saturday April 20th from 9-Noon. Sponsored by the City of Seattle, it’s our neighborhood’s chance to spruce up our sidewalks in the business district, join a work party at the street end park at Prospect Preserve (behind the Seattle Tennis Club) and do some weeding and clean-up in the parks..

Check in at the corner of 41st E and E. Madison (across from Bert’s Red Apple). The City will provide a limited number of gloves/vests/tools and bags. If you have your own favorites, please bring them. Good for student community service hours. Any questions, email president@friendsofmadisonpark.

Our Beautify Madison Park is also working to bring flower planters to our business district. More details to come in the next month.

Breath-taking discoveries in our universe are at an all time-high with the the advent of the James Webb Space Telescope. We are so lucky to have UW Professor Emeritus Bruce Balick be at the forefront of this astronomical frontier. At our Tuesday TED Talk on May 14th from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Bathhouse, Bruce will share stunning images that redefine our perception of the cosmos, and gain insights into the vastness of our universe. Register HERE. $15.

Ever been curious about what a garden looks like behind a fence or hedge? Or crane your neck to see the back yard after admiring a neighbor’s front yard? Madison Park is brimming with small garden jewels and on Saturday, May 18th from 10-3, the Madison Park Garden Tour satisfies that curiosity. View over 12 gardens on this walkable tour. Register HERE for $20- all gardens are on the flat and less than a mile apart in Madison Park so you can walk or drive. View details on our Events Page.

Check in at the table at the corner of 41st Ave E and E. Madison across from Bert’s Red Apple for directions and information. A garden-centric Artisan’s Pop-Up Market will also be taking place in the Bank of America parking lot..

Whether you missed your first prom, weren’t quite yourself, weren’t with the date of your dreams, or just loved it so much you want to do it again, this is your chance to get dressed to the nines, and dance the night away to a live band.  Second Chance Prom, Saturday June 1 from 7-11 p.m. at the MLK Fame Center in Madison Valley. Mark your calendars now!!!! Lots of details on our Events page. Tickets go on Sale this week..