Archives for 2024

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!

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 Golden Bow Gifts and Flowers, and Center for Human Services.

The 16th annual North City Jazz Walk will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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.

Tickets are for sale now!

See the Jazz Walk website for more information.

Join us Friday, August 30 from 4 – 8 pm as the North City Neighborhood Association officially launches the Shoreline North / 185th Street Link Light Rail Station. Start your Labor Day weekend with a celebration right here in North City!

Walk, bike, or ride to the new station and grab a free Orca card to board the 1 Line. Food vendors, community partners, music, dance, and celebration will fill the space.

• Dance Performances from Shorecrest and Shorewood Hip Hop teams, Mak Fai Lion Dance, and BOOTS! — a '60s Go-Go Dance Party. DJ Kurt Bloch and Emcee Troy Nelson from KEXP will keep the energy strong throughout the evening.
• Lime will be on hand to offer scooter and bike demos and will be handing out free helmets.
• Enjoy foods from local vendors such as La Liath Bakery, Mellow Yellow Thai, Nata Seattle, Geni's Ethiopian, Chick 'N Fix, El Mammamia, Taco Cortes, and Dippy's Ice Cream
• Sound Transit will deploy a team of ambassadors to assist with Orca cards and answer questions about Link. Metro and Community Transit will also be ready to talk about transit integrations at our newest multi-modal hub.
• A $1 book sale from Friends of Shoreline Library, and a special transit-themed exhibit from the Shoreline Historical Museum
• A craft marketplace of clothing and jewelry, including High Vibe Designed & Burnout Boss, Salaheddine Serrhini, and Forever Beauty Jewelry
• Learn from Commute Seattle about transit options, plus Shoreline Tool Library will be on hand to offer free bicycle inspections.
• Hello There You event photography will provide a selfie booth and a roaming photographer to capture your memories and send them directly to your phone.

All 4 new stations (Shoreline South, Shoreline North, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood) will be celebrating their grand openings, so hop on the train and check out the other new stations while you’re at it. This landmark event will only happen once – show up and make history in Shoreline!

Volunteers make this all possible! We will have plenty of low-impact shifts and opportunities to help out. All volunteers will receive a commemorative tee shirt and a $20 food voucher. Sign up here to be part of this unique event!

Let’s Get Moving is presented by the North City Neighborhood Association and sponsored by Sound Transit.

2 Hours to Make a Difference in Your Community

Join your neighbors for a brief, but impactful community service as we work together to beautify the streets of North City. Volunteer for this cleanup event, and contribute to a cleaner, safer environment — and help foster a sense of pride and unity in our community.

Pick Your Spot

We've divided the business district into three areas: Choose the place you're most passionate about or most convenient for you. Whether it's the main street on 15th Ave NE, or the neighboring area, your efforts will have a visible impact.

Everything You Need Provided

Gloves, garbage bags, and guidance will be provided. Plus, your work will be rewarded with a sense of accomplishment and the knowledge that you've played a direct role in building community.

Sign Up Now!

Please sign up for a slot in one of the cleanup zones, and join us as we roll up our sleeves for North City. Bring your friends, family, and enthusiasm! Signup is a snap – no login or account is required, just your name and email address. We will send more detailed directions as the date approaches.

Sign Up!

The North City Neighborhood Association (NCNA) is excited to host a public meeting on March 26th at 7:00 pm at the North City Water District Office – 1519 NE 177th St.

Some representatives from the City of Shoreline will share their plans to address parking impacts anticipated with the opening of two Shoreline-located Light Rail stations this fall. We hope to learn what questions and needs our community may have as a result of the new stations. All are invited!

Information related to the Parking Enforcement Program can be found in the November Currents.

If you have specific questions you would like addressed, please take a couple minutes to send them in advance with this online form. Knowing what the community is curious about ahead of time helps us best prepare for an effective meeting.