Highlights of Friends of Madison Park


Courtesy

Fall Clean-Up

Nov. 16, despite 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!)

More leaves continue to fall, and we could use another round or 2 or 3 of raking, sweeping, and cleaning but at least volunteers made some great progress with the City’s Adopt-A Street program’s help with tools and bags and pick up. Almost 2 tons of yard waste was collected. 

Farmer’s Market Survey

Friends of Madison Park has posted a survey to determine whether the 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 Sept. 13. The proposed location is 42nd Ave E between E Blaine and E Madison- the block behind the tennis courts.

The survey is posted at www.friendsofmadisonpark.com.

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 hope is to receive feedback from as many neighbors as possible.

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 the survey today and Friends will report the results to the community in December. 


December Holiday Activities

December is a month of many Holiday Activities in Madison Park. Dec. 14, highlighted by a Tree Lighting in the Park at 5 p.m. with students from McGilvra Elementary School singing in the Park. Check out the Artisan Market, the preschool and all our wonderful shops, the preschool Winter Wonderland, McGilvra’s Restaurant’s Ugly Holiday Sweater event  and the return of a wreath making class. Christmas Ships and Santa arrive on Dec. 21. Check out the posters and banner posted in the business area for more details.


Wreath Making Class

One of the special activities in December is the chance to create a one-of-a-kind Holiday Wreath on Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon 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 locks can child to help you if you’d like. You can register at https://www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/holidays-in-madison-park.


One Seattle Plan

An updated draft of the One Seattle Plan has been released. There are a number of potential impacts in Madison Park; the business district can be developed into multi story buildings, a number of residential blocks can also will be shifted to low rise developments of 4 to 5 story multi-residential units.  Go to “District 3” on this link and you can see our local zoning changes. https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/engagement.

Comment time only goes to Dec. 20.


Little Beats Kids Concerts

Don’t forget to get your tickets at only $5 each to bring your kids to see the following concerts at the Pioneer Hall on Saturdays from 11-12. https://www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/kids-concert-series for more details.

Dec. 7: Harmonica Pocket

Jan. 4: Esjay the Dragon Dreamer

McGilvra Elementary School Tours 

Considering where to send your child to Kindergarten next year? The McGilvra PTA invites you to come see our cherished neighborhood school! Our school provides a wonderful, supportive community for your child and your family and amazing learning opportunities with a strong social-emotional focus. Attend a presentation by school principal, Jolene Anderson, followed by parent-led tour to visit classrooms and see our teachers in action. Tours will be offered on Dec. 4, Jan. 10, and Jan. 24. For more details and to register, visit www.mcgilvrapta.org/visit.