March 10, 2023
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Welcome to this week's newsletter for subscribers from Laurelhurst in Seattle! In this edition, we highlight some exciting news in our neighborhood. Seattle Parks and Recreation is considering adding off-leash areas, including one in Laurelhurst, after extensive study. If you're looking to network with local professionals, don't miss the St. Patrick's Day mixer hosted by Jim Thorpe of Summit Capital Partners at the Laurelhurst office. The community center in Laurelhurst is set to undergo accessibility upgrades in 2023 to better serve all residents. We also feature an inspiring story of a Laurelhurst student who restored a historic air-raid siren from WWII and the Cold War. Read on to learn more!
🏠 Real Estate
St. Patrick's Day Networking Mixer at Laurelhurst Office Hosted by Jim Thorpe of Summit Capital Partners
Jim Thorpe of Summit Capital Partners is hosting a St. Patrick's Day networking mixer on March 17th at their Laurelhurst office. Business professionals can enjoy complimentary appetizers, an open bar, and the chance to win Seattle Kraken tickets while expanding their network in the real estate industry.
- March 17, 2023, 5:30 PM: Networking mixer event hosted by Jim Thorpe of Summit Capital Partners on St. Patrick's Day. Attendees can enjoy complimentary appetizers and an open bar while networking with other like-minded professionals. The event also includes a chance to win 2 tickets to an upcoming Seattle Kraken game.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Considers Adding Off-Leash Areas, Including Laurelhurst, After Extensive Study
Seattle Parks and Recreation is launching an Off-Leash Area (OLA) study to examine 30 potential sites across the city for future OLAs, including Laurelhurst Playfield. The study will evaluate each site from an environmental, engineering, geographic, equity, and dog behavioral perspective.
Laurelhurst Community Center to Undergo Accessibility Upgrades in 2023
Seattle Parks and Recreation will begin construction in July 2023 to improve accessibility at the Laurelhurst Community Center, which will require the center and parking lot to close temporarily. The project will correct approximately 100 documented barriers to accessibility and improve access for all, with completion expected in spring 2024.
- July 1, 2023: Construction project requiring closure of Laurelhurst Community Center and parking lot starting in July 2023
- September 5, 2023: Play area remaining open during summer and closing after Labor Day due to construction project
- March 1: Project completion date for Laurelhurst Community Center accessibility improvements
📜 History
Laurelhurst Student Restores Historic Air-Raid Siren from WWII and Cold War
Seattle high school student Nathan Veress has rescued an air-raid relic from World War II and Cold War that had perched above a Seattle street for nearly 80 years. The student is now restoring the siren to working condition and plans to donate it to the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum at Paine Field in Everett, which has a Cold War exhibit coming up.
- June 1, 2023, 12:15 PM: By June 1944, air-raid siren tests were scaled back to the only first Wednesday of every month.
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