A SEASON OF CELEBRATION
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice or no specific holiday- December is the time of year to gather, to feast, to enjoy friends and family and deck ourselves out in whatever sparkle we choose..
Friends of Madison Park thanks the community for the support and an extraordinary year of events, projects, plans and gatherings. As a volunteer association, we are not always perfect, always learning and always seeking to reach the full community. Join us in 2025 as a volunteer, a subscriber, a donor. Happy December!
December Activities Brighten Madison Park
December 14th was a day of blustery weather and bustle in the neighborhood. An Artisan Market was busy with shoppers, Pioneer Hall was filled with greenery during a wreath making class and Madison Park Coop Preschool hosted its winter wonderland activities for children. The night was capped with the Ugly Holiday Sweater Party at McGilvra’s Restaurant.
A highlight of the day was the Tree Lighting in the Park and 120 students from McGilvra Elementary School singing holiday songs- followed by roaming carolers in the neighborhood. Thanks so much to Holiday Lighting Pros for the spectacular tree, music teacher Elise Wright for the delightful singing, Madison Kitchen and Suzanne Kalish for the treats and cider, David Fitch and friends for musical accompaniment and all our merry volunteers. Watch a small clip HERE
Christmas Ships on December 21 brought a cheerful crowd to Madison Park Beach for singing and the bonfire. Lots of neighbors were out dining and shopping, catching a photo with Santa at the Bathhouse and enjoying the starry skies. Thank you to Windermere Madison Park, Parkshore, Madison Park Coop Preschool and Madison Park Hardware for treats and Santa Photos.
New Schedule for Neighborhood Meetings
Mark your 2025 schedule for Neighborhood Meetings. We are switching up the dates to meet- now the first Tuesday of the month. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, February 4 from 6:30-8 at the Bathhouse.
Little Beats Concerts Series
Friends of Madison Park kids concert series continues through March. January’s concert is Saturday January 4th from 11-12 at Pioneer Hall, with Esjay the Dragon Dreamer and then Saturday February 1 with Alleyoop. Thanks so much to Parkshore Residential Council for sponsoring the series and The Washington Pioneer Association for the perfect venue. $5 recommended at the door or register online at www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/kids-concert-series.
ONE SEATTLE PLAN
We now have a dedicated place on our website to stay informed about the One Seattle Plan and potential impact on Madison Park. We need people to help with different aspects of managing and organizing our community response. Please go HERE if you want to learn more and/or volunteer.
McGilvra Elementary School Tours
Tours will be held January 10 and January 24, beginning at 8:30 at the school. Go to www.mcglvrapta.org/visit for more information. Pre-registration is appreciated.
Ruth Dalton Memorial
In December, a memorial bench for Ruth Dalton and Prince was finally approved by the Parks Department. Thanks to Council member Joy Hollingsworth for shepherding this process. More details will follow shortly on location of the bench and bronze statue of Prince.
Friends of the Park
The Seattle Parks Department has now approved our application to partner with them in maintaining and enhancing our parks. The plan is to have regular work parties scheduled to weed, prune and plant our area parks. Sign up to be part of the team in 2025.
3 simple ways to support Friends of Madison Park
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