THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN’S PARADE AND PICNIC

The Children’s Parade and Picnic on July 13th hit a record high number of happy faces and fun! Based on the total number of hot dogs eaten (and that doesn't include popcorn, snow cones, or the watermelon eating contest) , we had well over 250 attendees.

Led by the local Fire Engine, families had a blast participating in the parade, sack races, tug-of-war, water balloon tosses, crafts, face painting, music and so much more on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon.

Check out some of the highlights in this video!

Thank you again to our sponsors: Seattle Jr. League, Woodside and Eckart Dentistry, Girls Rock Math, Dass Dance, The Original Children’s Shop, Red Wagon Toys, McGilvra’s, Bamboo Thai and Bert’s Red Apple. And to our tireless volunteers and the Music Factory for keeping the tunes coming.

MUSIC IN THE PARK RETURNS

August is just around the corner and the return of our Music in the Park series. Over the course of the month, five exciting groups will perform music across genres for your friends and families to picnic and soak up our long summer nights.

Join us on Thursdays, starting on August 1st at 6:30! Check out the full lineup below and get ready to enjoy some music, raffles, and fun. These events are Free!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MADISON PARK ART WALK

The opening date for the Madison Park Art Walk, sponsored by HomeStreet Bank, will be Friday, September 13th, from 5 to 8 p.m. Send in your applications to have your art featured by the deadline, Friday, July 26th!

SAVE YOUR SEAT AT PARTY FOR THE PARK

We are thrilled to host our Fall fundraiser on Saturday, October 12th; doors open at 6:30! Join us for a sparkling evening at the Seatle Tennis Club in support of our mission, future events, and exciting projects coming to our neighborhood.

We’ll have a silent and live auction, delicious food and drinks, music, dancing, and a night on the town! Tickets are $150/person. Secure your spot and help make a difference in your community.

Madison Park Beach Survey

Friends of Madison Park is exploring some improvements to the Madison Park park, beach, and bathhouse. We’d like to hear from you! Please take this brief survey.

Neighborhood Meeting on Monday, July 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Bathhouse.

Some of the topics to be discussed are: The Beach/Bathhouse Survey and status, follow-up on garbage pick up, crosswalks and parking, the Farmer’s Market update, Music in the Park, Beautify Madison Park goals for the Fall. Fall Clean-up, Party for the Park details, Emergency Hub information and volunteer openings.

MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS’ PRESIDENT

We have a few changes and some new faces that have joined Friends of Madison Park. Mary Beth McAteer, our Vice-President this past year, is stepping away from her role. We are deeply grateful for all the hours she has put into getting Friends of Madison Park off to such a great start. Becky Voboril and Brendan Levy are generously agreeing to move into the roles of Co-VP. Thank you!

I want to welcome our new editor for the Newsletter and contributor to the Madison Park Times, Stella Heekin. and our new Volunteer Coordinator, Alexis Crowl. When you sign up as a volunteer, Alexis will help you get to the right committee or project. volunteer@friendsofmadisonpark.com.

Dan Belknap will manage our social media, so if you have new events to post or questions, please reach him at events@friendsofmadisonpark.com.

Our existing and new Committee/ Board members work incredibly hard to ensure your neighborhood is vibrant with the events and projects we all enjoy. Please consider joining as a volunteer. Check out our members and volunteer for one of the vacant positions. https://www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/about.

Thank you for supporting Friends of Madison Park- Octavia Chambliss, president

3 simple ways to support Friends of Madison Park

Subscribe to our Newsletter at the bottom of our HOME page HERE

Become a Monthly Donor of $10, $15, $25, $50 or $100/month. Donate HERE

Volunteer for one of our Events or Projects. Get involved HERE

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