Author: Joanna Cullen

  • Will the January Printed Newsletter be our Last?

    SPCC depends on donations to produce the newsletter and hold quarterly meetings. We print 3,400 newsletters quarterly, costing approximately $975.00 for just the printing. A printed newsletter has proven to be SPCC’s  most important communications tool; almost all new attendees and contacts report that receiving the printed newsletter provided the incentive to engage. Essentially, a sustainable…

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  • Tonight SPCC Board Meeting

    All neighbors are encouraged to attend board meetings. Share your ideas, help plan for upcoming meetings and long term sustainability of Squire Park CC. Consider joining the board. Join via Zoom. Topic: Squire Park CCTime: ​6:00 PM Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/99889741975?pwd=jvjelFrai11aNsL7G7Gxg8pvUeOwxo.1 Meeting ID: 998 8974 1975Passcode: SPCC

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  • Notes from the October 18 Community Meeting

    Generally, meeting notes are briefer; however, the conversation with CM Hollingsworth seemed worthy of more detail with reminders of what was discussed and how quickly time can pass when community members engage with their representatives. This is not intended as a transcript; it is just a summary. We thank Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth for the community conversation. Also…

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  • Special Meeting; What is Happening on the Swedish/Providence Cherry Hill Campus? What will Happen?

    Plan to attend Swedish Cherry Hill IAC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format. In-person location**:  Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, Swedish Education Conference Center (SECC) Conference Room B, 500 17th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Virtual Option:  Meeting…

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  • Welcome to October. Meet CM Hollingsworth this Saturday!

    See the newsletter below. Welcome to October!Join your neighbors October 18th for conversations with our guest District 3 City Council Member Joy Hollingsworth and meet other candidates running for office. Prior to the meeting, we will be forwarding Council Member Joy Hollingsworth some of the specific issues important to the community. Please share your ideas…

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  • Lee Center and SU Virtual Meeting Today, 9/24

    Hi again Lee Center friends & family, The in person meeting of the SU Implementation Advisory Committee was Tuesday evening in the Casey Commons (see below & attached for location details).  However, there is a virtual option tonight. Please see below. It looks like SU and the Architects are going to be presenting some significant updates…

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  • Connect with Your Neighbors and Bring a Dish to Share. Read the July Newsletter.

    ​LINK HERE for Squire Park Community Council June Newsletter. SPCC Quarterly General Meeting , Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to Noon, Byrd Barr Place , 722 18th Ave., Seattle Meet and Bring a Dish to Share . Join your neighbors on July 19 for conversations on neighborhood happenings and how you can contribute and help. …

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  • CANDC/CIRCC Seattle City Candidate Forum

    Central Area Neighborhood District Council  Candidate (CANDC) Forum Seattle Mayoral and City-wide Council Positions D8 &D9 July 15, 2025 6:00 -9:00 PM, Grace United Methodist Church Hall,  722 30th Ave S. Live Stream via CANDC Facebook

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  • A Museum, a Movement and a Mocha

    A Museum, a Movement and a Mocha By Travis Dobler, Squire Park Community Council It started over coffee — as many great Seattle stories do. Specifically, a mocha with whipped cream and caramel. (Who knew Black Panthers had a sweet tooth?) We met at Avole Coffee, the bright, soulful Ethiopian café at 23rd and Union…

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  • Enjoy the Jerk Shack

    Jerk Shack (in the courtyard at Mid-Town Commons) by Kathy Yasi 1133 24th Ave Suite N Seattle WA 98122 We entered the clean, bright space through big open doors and immediately noticed colorful, art-filled walls.  We ordered at the counter before selecting one of the small tables positioned so we could easily observe the neighborly…

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