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.
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.
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
Boys in the Boat VIP meet-and-greet Sunday, March 8
Attention Boys in the Boat fans: Tickets are on sale now for a meet and greet, presentation and book signing this weekend at the Everett PUD. The event is a behind the scenes look at the New York Times Bestseller, featuring an intimate gathering with Daniel James Brown, Judy Rantz Willman, and Joe Rantz’s granddaughter Jennifer, who will share her grandfather’s personal memorabilia and scrapbook of letters, articles and rowing related treasures.
The event will conclude with a book signing and one-of-a-kind book-related exhibit. All of the items from the VIP gathering will be on display to the general audience along with “behind the scenes” items about the book. Dessert and refreshments will be served.
To purchase tickets and learn more, visit Brown Paper Tickets.
Coming to a neighborhood near you: 13th Annual Food Bank Benefit Dinner March 19
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.
State of the County address slated for March 30 at UW
Save the date: King County Executive Dow Constantine will give his State of the County address on Monday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the University of Washington. His address is expected to focus on Best Starts for Kids
, and continued prosperity in the region by ensuring every child in King County has a strong start in life. Read more here.