Wedgwood Community Council

The Wedgwood Community Council invites you to join us at the 5th annual Wedgwood Community Picnic! The picnic will take place on Saturday, September 10th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Keep an eye out here and on our social media for more details. If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to have your business or organization represented at the picnic contact us at picnic2022@wedgwoodcc.org. This awesome event is only possible because of the great community of businesses we have. We’d like to give a HUGE thanks to Blue Poppy Floral for being a Premier Sponsor this year. If Read More …

Miss HomeStreet will be in the HomeStreet Bank parking lot in Wedgwood this Thursday August 4th from 2:30 to 4:30. Come down to see the boat, get some free goodies, and meet Championship driver (and rocket engineer!) Jimmy Shane. Jimmy and Miss HomeStreet will be racing in the HomeStreet Bank Cup 8/5 – 8/7. HomeStreet Bank – Wedgwood8200 35th Ave NE Seattle, Washington 98115

The Wedgwood Art Festival is back again this weekend – in real life! This event has grown over the years and has become an iconic part of Wedgwood.  This year, the Wedwood Art Festival hosts 70+ artists, an expanded beer garden, and kids activities!  Also, visit their website and print off your own “Festival Buck” to use at the festival for savings on art or food and as your entry for a $100 Safeway giftcard! Make sure to swing by the festival, which will be at the Our Lady of the Lake (35th and 89th) parking lot.  The Wedgwood Art Read More …

As the Daily Journal of Commerce recently reported, Security Properties has recently submitted pre-application materials to the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection (SDCI) for the redevelopment of the Wedgwood Center, which includes the entire parcel that spans from the QFC to Homestreet Bank.  Security Properties is a a multi-family residential developer and manager with a significant presence in Seattle and is currently developing a $193M residential tower in Belltown. This is the very first step in what may be a long process before there is a detailed development concept.  This process seeks initial feedback from the city on a Read More …

You’re invited to join us for our July board meeting on Tuesday, July 5th at 7PM via Zoom (meeting details below). Our agenda is still being developed, but we anticipate it will look something like the following: Welcome and Introductions Public comments Review and approve past meeting minutes Social equity check-in Land-Use Committee check-in Business District coordination and engagement Events update Summer Picnic – Seeking Sponsors Wedgwood Art Fest Fundraising Discussion Questions Wedgwood Community Council is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: WCC’s July Board Meeting Time: Jul 5, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Read More …

You’re invited to join us for our June board meeting on Tuesday, June 7th at 7PM via Zoom (meeting details below). Our agenda is still being developed, but we anticipate it will look something like the following: Welcome and Introductions Public comments Review and approve past meeting minutes Election results! Social equity check-in Happy Pride! Juneteenth Seattle City Council Redistricting One Seattle Plan – Comprehensive Plan Update Land-Use Committee check-in Business District coordination and engagement Events update Summer Picnic – Seeking Sponsors Questions Topic: WCC June 2022 Board Meeting Time: Jun 7, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Read More …

The city is kicking off a major update to its current 2035 Comprehensive Plan, which they’ve branded as the “One Seattle Plan.”  A major update to the Comprehenvsive Plan occurs every 5 years and lays the framework for policy updates that shape the city for years to come.  To faciliate engagement in the development of the One Seattle Plan, the city has set up an Engagement Hub.  A Phase 1 Survey is open through June 14th. To learn more about the city’s comprehensive plan, watch the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update 101 video below.

The Seattle Redistricting Commission is currently examining how to redraw the boundaries of Seattle’s seven City Council Districts and is inviting community members to learn about the process and provide feedback at upcoming public forums. Individual forums are scheduled for each City Council District. At these meetings, Seattle Redistricting Commissioners will educate community members about the redistricting process and present interactive maps that detail examples of boundary changes and how they may impact specific districts. Meetings will be hybrid (available both online and in-person) and members of the public will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback directly to the Read More …

The NE Seattle Tool Library, an awesome community resource that any aspiring DIY-er or seasoned tinkerer should know about, is having its “biggest tool sale ever.” According to their announcement, the tool sale will be on Saturday, May 21st, from 9AM – 2PM. ALL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED! And, if you’re a member and bring someone who becomes a new member then you get a free tool! There will be thousands of tools and (arguably more importantly) baked treats! So, go give an aspiring tool a home and keep it out of the landfill!  Oh, and tell your friends! For Read More …

We are excited to announce the return of the Wedgwood Community Picnic! Since 2016, the picnic hasbecome a family-friendly event for neighbors to get together and celebrate local music, food and fun for an afternoon. Our mission is to build community by bringing neighbors, businesses, community leaders and non profits from Wedgwood and NE Seattle together. We need your help. Our fundraising goal for this year’s picnic is $6,000. As a sponsor your contribution helps our volunteer team fund the infrastructure, permits, equipment and other material to put on this great community event. This is a great way to connect. Read More …