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Last month, a cleanup event was held at the site of the proposed North City Station. About 100 neighbors, recruited by the North City Neighborhood Association, Urbanist Shoreline, Salvation Artists & Makers Collective, and the City of Shoreline, joined forces for a work party that made a solid impression and a tangible improvement to the vacant site. The Shoreline Tool Library brought tools, equipment, and even more volunteers to help the effort.

We're grateful for all the partners and community members that volunteered their time and energy to organize and participate in this event! Shoreline Mayor Betsy Robertson, Washington State Senator Jesse Salomon; both of whom have demonstrated support for this project, showed up with gloves on, ready to help. At least 3 full containers of waste and several truckloads of vegetation were cleared from the site.

The project has a ways to go before becoming realized, but the strong support of the community creates positive momentum. It also saves the city precious capital resources required to make North City Station a reality. There will be more opportunities to continue this work. We hope you can join us!

This month's North City Meetup will be at the historic North City Lounge on 15th and 177th. We've moved the meetup event to the third Wednesday of each month. We will meet at the NC Lounge on April 15, May 20 and June 17, then rotate the venue to support different North City businesses.

RSVP (Facebook link) appreciated, but not required. Just show up and say hi & get to know a few neighbors!

Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage tabs. This meetup is 21+. Alcohol-free beverages are available. Outside food is OK. No purchase required to attend.

Each month, the NCNA hosts an informal meetup. No business agendas – just a chance to meet neighbors and chat about our neighborhood. We welcome anyone who wants to learn more about NCNA activities, get the "word on the street” about business developments or city plans for North City, and maybe relive our favorite moments from the Super Bowl or hopes for this year’s Mariners team. The main thing is to connect in person!

The new night for the social will be the third Wednesday of each month. This month, we will be at Sodam Chicken. Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage tabs. All ages are welcome, and alcohol-free beverages are served. No purchase required to attend.

RSVP appreciated, but not required. Just show up and say hi!

North City Station, a new public gathering spot, is coming soon to the site of the old lawn mower shop at NE 185th & 10th NE!!!! This currently vacant site, adjacent to North City’s Rotary Park and near the 185th Street Link Station, will soon become a temporary public space for events, food trucks, art, and culture. But first, it needs a serious glow-up!

Join the North City Neighborhood Association, Urbanist Shoreline, Salvation Artists and Makers Collective, the City of Shoreline, and many of your neighbors for a spring cleanup volunteer event at this future community hub.

There’s a lot of work to do, but we’ll make it fun! We will provide tools and cleaning supplies, coffee, and snacks. Come get your hands dirty and celebrate the awesome community space that's coming soon!

RSVP is requested, but not required.

This month's social meetup returns to Sodam Chicken on 15th across from the North City Lounge.

Note Day/Date Change — to Wednesday, February 18. Going forward, our meetups will be happening on the third Wednesday of each month.

Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage tabs. All ages are welcome and alcohol-free beverages are served. No purchase required to attend.

RSVP appreciated, but not required. Just show up and say hi!

Santa will be back in North City this year for the North City Tree Light Festival!

This year’s festival will once again feature fun for the entire family, including live music, warm beverages, and photos with Santa Claus. We hope to see you all there!

Don't miss it!

Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Les Schwab’s Toy Drive on the night of the event. Here are a few ideas:

• Infant Gifts: plush animals, sensory and developmental toys
• Gifts for Kids ages 3-10: books, games, puzzles, art kits or supplies, science kits, Legos, soccer balls or basketballs, dolls or toy trucks, plush animals
• Gifts for Teens: sports equipment, board games, science kits, art supplies, gift cards for clothing or music stores

Further details are available here.

The Tree Lighting Festival is produced by the North City Business Association in partnership with the North City Neighborhood Association and the North City Water District. Generous in-kind contributions have been made by the local Les Schwab, and North City Business Association members, including Gabbert Architects/Planners, and the Around the Sound Community Band.

Here is a poster, suitable for printing.

This month’s North City MeetUp will be back at Suni's Express. Suni's recently expanded their dining room and can comfortably accommodate groups of almost any size. A family-owned North City business for over 45 years, let's support our local businesses!

RSVP appreciated, but not required. Just show up and say hi + get to know a few neighbors :)

Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage tabs. Alcohol-free beverages are available. No purchase required to attend.

We hope to see you there!

October's North City MeetUp will be held at Suni's Express.

Suni's recently expanded their dining room and can comfortably accommodate groups of almost any size. A family-owned North City business for over 45 years, let's show them some North City love!

RSVP appreciated, but not required. Just show up and say hi + get to know a few neighbors :)

Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage tabs. Alcohol-free beverages are available. No purchase required to attend.

September's North City MeetUp will be held at Suni's Express.

Suni's recently expanded their dining room and can comfortably accommodate groups of almost any size. A family-owned North City business for over 45 years, let's show them some North City love!

RSVP appreciated, but not required. Just show up and say hi + get to know a few neighbors :)

Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage tabs. Alcohol-free beverages are available. No purchase required to attend.

The 17th annual North City Jazz Walk will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025

In addition to up-close-and-personal live jazz performances inside seven cozy local venues, this year’s event will include two large, free outdoor venues — one sponsored by the North City Neighborhood Association.

This is the 17th year of the NCJW and the NCNA is proud to contribute to the local event. One of the most important ways we help is to draw on the enthusiasm of our neighborhood to help staff this all-volunteer event on the big day.

We've outlined the different roles on this convenient signup form. Volunteering is a fun way to get connected to your community, and North City is blessed with neighbors, generous with their energy, that help make this a great place to live.

15th Ave NE will be closed from 175th to 179th, so plan ahead.

Tickets are for sale now!

See the Jazz Walk website for more information.