Sound Transit announced that the U District Station late night work, which was originally scheduled for March 17, is postponed until Friday, March 20, due to weather delays. Find out more on their website, here.
Category: Community News & Events
Current news and events happening on campus and in the community designed to improve quality of life and foster economic vitality.
Dine out this Thursday March 19th to benefit U District Food Bank
Thursday, March 19th is a great opportunity to benefit the U District Food Bank by dining out at one of the following Seattle restaurants: Eastlake Bar & Grill, Greenlake Bar & Grill, or Lake Forest Park Bar & Grill. Have dinner at any one of these locations, and at least half of your bill will go to the U District Food Bank.
Be sure to mark your calendar and invite your family, friends, and co-workers for happy hour, dinner, or just some quality time watching the NCAA basketball tournament. The event is hosted by the Neighborhood Bar & Grill Restaurant Group.
Save the Date: Debuts and Discoveries event March 21st
Come discover the newest wineries, distilleries, cideries, breweries, & foodtrucks! The 8th Annual Debuts and Discoveries fundraiser is being held at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park on Saturday, March 21st.
Debuts & Discoveries
Sat. March 21st – 5 – 8:00pm
Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park
Seattle, WA
Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries, Breweries & Foodtrucks featured need to be in their first three years of releasing products.This event is the place to be on the cutting edge of who the rising stars are in our area! Enthusiasts will also enjoy live music, featuring the DEBUT of Saint Claire’s Sixknot Strings!
This event is sponsored by the University Sunrise Rotary in conjunction with Seattle Uncorked, for the University Foodbank. Funds raised will help the University Food Bank provide “Packs For Kids” – a program that supports families who need nutritious meals for children at risk of going hungry on weekends, through local schools. Event produced by Wine Events & promoted by Seattle Uncorked.
Tickets are $30 in advance and available at www.usrotary.org
For full event details, check out their web page here.
Construction Alert: U District Station late night work on March 17
Sound Transit announced today that crews will be working into the late evening hours on Tuesday, March 17th. Find out what to expect by going to their website, here.
Community leaders recognized at U District Awards Ceremony
This year’s Annual U District Awards Ceremony provided an opportunity to honor some very deserving community members. The event was held February 26th at the Burke Museum, and featured guest speaker Dr. Julie Stein, Director of the Burke. Congratulations to all who were recognized for their great accomplishments!
LUCID – U District Small Business of the Year Award
Chaco Canyon Organic Café – Cal McCune Community Service Award
King County Sheriff Metro Street Crimes Unit – Public Safety Award
Miles Richardson, General Manager, University Audi – Business Person of the Year Award
Shultzy’s – Make the U District Beautiful Award
Louise Little, CEO, University Book Store – Honorable Recognition: Service as a Co-Chair on the U District Board in 2014