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As a response to the rash of assaults in our area, neighbors are coming together today to rally against the violence. A growing group of neighbors are organizing a community rally aimed at three things:

(1) Letting the attacker(s) know we will not stand for this;

(2)connecting the community so we can be more vigilant, prepared and connected.... (more)

On Saturday, October 23rd, Mount Baker neighbors will meet at at Mount Baker Park for a day of Service.  The community will work together to save trees from ivy, plant new native plants and meet each other.  It's a great way to give back and be a part of the community.  The... (more)

Attention kids and adults - The Mount Baker Clubhouse kids' series PIED PIPER starts Saturday, September 25th with Charles the Clown. Shows are at 10:30am and cost just $3/person 

Next Shows are:

• Saturday, October 16 - ALLEY OOP! Special Halloween Show
• Saturday, November 13 - REPTILE MAN returns

More info at MountBaker.org!

If you've gotten Skillet Street Food from their Airstream trailers in locations around Seattle, you know they serve up some great food. Soon they are bringing their culinary delights to the Mount Baker Community Club for 3 nights, starting starting September 13th. You can buy ticket here.  More info:

Sometime in 2011 we'll be opening a new skillet diner. We thought this would be a good way to give you an idea of the style and direction our food will take. Expect casual and unpretentious food and service, with...

The P-I pointed us to this fascinating story about a former resident of the Mount Baker named Roy Olmstead:

That's why some top cops were shocked when Olmstead, a rising star in the department, was busted with his gang after unloading Canadian whiskey near Edmonds. He became well known in speakeasies for supplying booze to the city's thirsty elites.

Olmstead built Seattle's first commercial radio...

Come out to Brander Gardens this Saturday (6:30-8:30) for the Brander Gardens Concert Series. This concert is brought to you by the great folks at Ridge Fitness, just across the street from That's Amore on 31st (disclosure: I'm a member).... (more)

The historic, elegant Mount Baker Clubhouse has openings for the weekend of July 16 - Host your birthday, baby shower, reunion or neighborhood dinner here at the Clubhouse.  Special rates for neighbors!  First come, first serve. Call the Clubhouse at 206-722-7209 or email rentals@mountbaker.org today!

Our growing neighbor to the south has a new music and performance venue.  Well, the venue has a long and storied history, but Columbia City Theater is now under new management and promising to bring a regular flow of talent back to the south end.  This weekend the theater opens with two weekends of FREE concerts with acts like the Grand Hallway, Mash Hall, Aaron and Luke Stevens and The Maldives.

The theater, which has been revamped, is a gem that few even knew existed.  From the Seattle P-I:... (more)

Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinators are organizing community safety forums this summer and inviting community members to a participate. 

From SPD email:

Dear Community Friends,

If you are a block watch captain living in the Central Area, Greater Duwamish area...

From speaking with a Batista this morning, the windows were broken on the front and west sides of the building, but nothing was taken inside. The person I spoke with suspected kids.

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Yesterday an altercation occurred on Rainier Ave. between a teenager and a policeman which ended in the policeman punching the young woman in the face.

You can clearly see the Philly's Best just south of the Mt. Baker Light Rail station in the background of the video. Apparently the stop was for jay walking, which in that location, means not using the walkway over the street.... (more)

I've always been excited about the Light Rail.  I anticipated its arrival and rode it on the first day. I think most agree it will, over time, be a good thing for the Mount Baker neighborhood. 

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A Mount Baker Resident posted this over at Central District News:

I live in the Mt Baker area and there has been a lost dog in the neighborhood for about a week now. ...

Pat Murakami, former president of the Mount Baker Community Club and community activist, is profiled in this week's Economist in an article called Liberty, Privacy and Some Bottles of Beer.

She is suing to have a law overturned that would require her to disclose the identity of people who contribute to her group "Many Cultures, One Message", which falls under Washington State's definition of "Grassroots Lobbying."

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Do you have a child 5-11 years old? Do you want to sign them up for some BIG FUN this summer?

Consider Powerful Schools' summer camp! The camps take place at... (more)

We were walking along Lake Washington last week and noticed a big bird in a tree by the lake that we thought was a bald eagle. As we got closer we could see that its face had different markings.  It soon left its perch and flew around the Rowing Club for a while, sporting an impressive... (more)

If you saw a backup on 38th on Sunday, it was because of this.  We happened to see it just after the wreck and called 911.  The paramedics are treating what may be an older person inside the car, but it doesn't look urgent.  ... (more)

Are you ready for The Big One?

Mount Baker Community Club, with Seattle Red Cross, presents

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS - EARTHQUAKES

Thursday, May 27 7-8:30pm