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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.

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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.

This month's North City MeetUp will be at the North City Bistro at 1520 NE 177th Street.

The Bistro is a true North City gem. A destination venue for jazz fans, they attract top NW and national talent to their stage. Add a quality wine selection and gourmet food offerings, North City Bistro is a class act!

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. No purchase required to attend.

This month's North City MeetUp will be at the North City Bistro at 1520 NE 177th Street.

The Bistro is a true North City gem. A destination venue for jazz fans, they attract top NW and national talent to their stage. Add a quality wine selection and gourmet food offerings, North City Bistro is a class act!

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. No purchase required to attend.

This month's North City MeetUp will be at the historic North City Lounge on 15th and 177th. We're revamping the MeetUp series for 2025, meeting the second Thursday of each month. We will be rotating the venue to support different North City businesses. Stay tuned for a new venue in July!.

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.

Despite a bit of rain last Saturday, about 20 neighbors came together and made a huge difference in North City for the NCNA North City CleanUp Day! Armed with gloves, bags, and incredible community spirit, volunteers tackled:

• 15th Ave NE
• NE 175th Street
• NE 180th Street
• 10th Ave NE
• NE 185th St around the light rail station.

Special Thanks: A huge shoutout to Mary Ann Higgins and Jaclyn Newman for their participation in the North City CleanUp. NCNA asked for help with the event organization and these two really stepped up and owned the logistics. Their leadership made this possible!

And of course, the biggest thank you to every single volunteer who showed up and stuck it out through the rain. You all proved that a little weather can't dampen North City's community spirit!

Stay Tuned: We're already planning another cleanup for late summer before the weather turns – watch this space for details!

This is what community is all about. North City, you showed up and showed out!

Photos courtesy: Mary Higgins, Kevin Atkinson, Mark Notermann, Jaclyn Newman

This month's North City MeetUp will be at the historic North City Lounge on 15th and 177th. We usually meet on the second Thursday of each month, but this month got a little busy!

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. This meetup is 21+. Alcohol-free beverages are available. Outside food is OK. No purchase required to attend.