THANKFUL
As we get closer to the end of a particularly stressful month of elections, storms, and global news, we can look forward to a pause with family, friends and neighbors. Thanksgiving may entail hectic travel or not, football marathons or not, too much food or not- but a common thread of giving thanks is in the air- in whatever form that may take.
Friends of Madison Park is busy planning December events, planting daffodil bulbs in the business area, and keeping the neighborhood informed about our Farmer’s Market Survey (see below), Little Beats, McGilvra School, One Seattle Plan and more. The Newsletter is full of info this week but will then pause until December. Mark your calendar for Monday, December 2, our next Neighborhood Meeting. And Happy Thanksgiving!
FALL CLEAN-UP
Yesterday, in spite of 90% chance of rain predicted, the skies stayed overcast and over 40 volunteers- adults and children- pitched in to rake leaves, sweep and clean our streets and fill close to 80 bags of yard waste for the city to pick up, (which, thank you, they did in the afternoon!)
I know, I know, more leaves continue to fall and we could use another round or 2 or 3 of raking, sweeping, and cleaning but at least we made some great progress with the City’s help with tools and bags and pick up. Thanks so much to all who volunteered. Some neighbors outside the city block pitched in too on their own blocks; inspiring to see neighbors helping neighbors. Thank you, Anne Magoffin and Nancy Beacham, for organizing our Fall Clean-Up!
THANK YOU, ANNE WOODFORD- FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL BULLETIN BOARD AND A-BOARDS. You keep us up-to-date!
MCGILVRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOURS
In case you missed November 15th’s School Tour- mark your calendars for the Upcoming Tours in December and January. Check out our neighborhood’s historical and vibrant elementary school; see why there is such a groundswell of support to keep the school open for all the families in our community.
MADISON PARK FARMER’S MARKET SURVEY
Friends of Madison Park is posting a SURVEY to determine whether our neighborhood supports, or not, trying a Saturday morning Farmer’s Market this summer- with 20-25 vendors selling organic produce, cheeses, meats and related items from June 14 to September 13. The proposed location is 42nd Ave E between E Blaine and E Madison- the block behind the tennis courts.
The SURVEY is posted on our website’s HOME page or you can Click HERE to take it.
Please read over the FAQ’s at the bottom of the Survey to be sure you have the information to make an informed decision.
The Farmers Market would be run by the Seattle Farmers Market Association (SFMA), not Friends of Madison Park, although Friends would provide volunteers to assist, as needed, to enable a smooth running of the market.
Pursuing the possibility of a seasonal market in the neighborhood has come from an expressed interest from many in our community. Concern has been raised about parking and impact on the businesses. Please know that Friends and SFMA have met with the businesses and had community meetings several times and individual conversations to listen to these concerns. Hopefully answers to many of these questions/concerns can be found in the FAQ’s section of the Survey.
Fill out your SURVEY today and we will report the results to the community in December .
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR HARMONICA POCKET
The Next Little Beats Concert is on Saturday, December 7th, 11-12 at Pioneer Hall. Buy your tickets HERE or at the door.
WREATH MAKING CLASS
December in Madison Park is packed with activities for everyone. Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa arrive within a day of each other this year; Christmas Ships arrive magically in the few days prior; and Madison Park’s trees are lit, shops are filled with holiday wares and events are planned at the preschool, at McGilvra’s Restaurant and in the park with McGilvra School students coming back for a night of singing. (Click on our poster below).
One of the special activities is the chance to create a one of a kind Holiday Wreath on December 14th from 9-12 at Pioneer Hall. As she did last year, Nicole Morgan provides all natural materials and guidance to help you create your wreath.
Class is limited to 25 people so REGISTER now before the spaces are all filled- get a group of friends/office mates/neighbors together for a morning of wreath making and treats. Bring a child to help you if you’d like.
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Toy Bins are Now in Red Wagon Toy Store, Starbuck’s, Parkshore and Bank of America for Wellspring Family Services. Check out the information below for donating a holiday toy for families in need.. Bins will be picked up on December 6th.
REMINDER OF ONE SEATTLE PLAN INFORMATION SESSIONS
If you are interested in how zoning changes could be coming to Madison Park, please go on the ctiy’s website and/or attend one of the upcoming information sessions throughout the City. Learn more HERE.
