• September 2026 •

Hi Montlake!

How is it back to school already? The summer flew by. We hope that you enjoyed the block parties across the neighborhood for night out! If you have ideas on how to make next summer even more fun—let us know—we’re all ears for new ideas! We also have a vacancy on the board and are looking for a new trustee. If you’re interested in getting more involved, email president@montlake.net.

We have lots of things planned for the fall, so mark your calendars!

Yard Sale is Sept 20th. The registration closes on Sept 13. Sign up to sell HERE
October 17: Community Conversation on Public Safety and Hopin Site Land use. Sign up to attend here. Sign up here

Remember to follow social accounts. Instagram: @montlakeCommunityClub Facebook: Montlake Community Club Page If you want to post something, email socials@montlake.net

Montlake Yard Sale Is Here!

When: Sun Sept 20 | 10am – 2pm

Where: All over the neighborhood

If you are a resident / business owner in Montlake* interested in participating as a seller this year, please fill out this form. The registration closes on Sept 13.

Any questions? Please email us yardsale@montlake.net

*We appreciate your checking our official Montlake boundaries from our map HERE if you are not sure if your address is officially in Montlake.

Save the Egg Work Party

When: Sat Sept 19th | 9am-12pm
Where: Boyer/Lynn Traffic Circle

The Egg needs some love! After 20 years of nurturing the Boyer/Lynn Traffic Egg, Bob Neary and Karen Wood are looking for help and seeking someone that they can pass the baton onto. There will be a work party on Sat, Sept 19 from 9am to noon and we could use a dozen or more volunteers to clean things up and prepare for some fall bulb planting. Over 500 bulbs are on order!

How many of us see The Egg every day? Let’s spiff it up!

Most needed tools are shovels and loppers/pruners. If anyone wants to bring their yard waste bins, they will certainly get filled. We have orange visibility vests. Hope to see you there!

Questions/thoughts: egg@montlake.net

Montlake Emergency Hub News

SUN, AUG 30
Montlake Emergency Hub is sharing tips from the Emergency Management Division of Washington, www.DisasterReadyWashington.com, to help you prepare for natural disasters. Spend one hour each month to make progress on this essential goal.

This month we will focus on Utility Safety

Read more

Montlake Rezoning Task Force Update

SUN, AUG 30

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The E. Blaine and E. 22 Street Theatre Garage Space Players are back!

When: Sunday, Sept 6 (Labor Day weekend)

Showtimes: 2:30 PM & 4:00 PM

Where: E. Blaine St & 22nd Ave E

Join us for some Tomfoolery and a bit of Seriousness at the live neighborhood theater! Bring your lawn chairs, invite your neighbors, and catch one of our two performances over Labor Day weekend.

Arboretum Fall Plant Sale

When: Sat, Sept 19 | 10AM to 2PM
Where: Graham Visitors Center

25% OFF ALL PLANTS!

Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs in the Pacific Northwest, so don’t miss our fall sale hosted by the knowledgeable volunteers from the Pat Calvert Greenhouse and the Cloney-Harris Plant Nursery.

Shop our unique selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials
Browse our special Gift Shop pop-up, featuring hori hori knives, gardening books, pinecone windchimes, and more
Savor live harp music by Leslie McMichael
Enjoy a community tabling event, featuring local community partners such as the King County Master Gardeners

All purchases support education, horticulture, and volunteer programs at the Seattle Botanic Gardens!

Upcoming Library Events

This September we have some great events for all ages at the Montlake Library! Here is what we have going on:

Family Reading Party - Thur, Sept 3 | 5:30pm - 7pm: We will read books, make a craft, and enjoy snacks and each other's company.
Tech 101 series - Thur, Sept 10 | 5:30pm - 7pm: Join us this month for a session on Data Privacy with the City of Seattle Data Privacy team.
Family Story Time - Mon, Sept 21 | 10:30am - 11:30am: kids 0-5 and their caregivers. This event is popular: please arrive early to get a free ticket.

Community Meeting October 17

When: Sat, Oct 17 | 1pm-3pm

Where: Montlake Community Center, Multipurpose Room

You don’t want to miss this!

Join us for an early fall community event. You’ll have the chance to come and learn about Public Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and continue the conversation with the Office of City Housing about the Hop-in Site Land Use.

Montlake Nights @ UW Sporting Events

When: Various dates in October

Where: Husky Soccer & Football Stadiums

Come cheer on the Huskies and connect with the community during "Montlake Nights"! We’ve set up special ticket links for upcoming UW games:

Women’s Soccer vs Penn State: Oct 11, 2026 1:00PM Get Tickets Here
Men’s Soccer vs Maryland: Oct 30, 2026 5:00PM Get Tickets Here
Football vs Iowa: Oct 09, 2026 6:00PM Get Tickets Here

Note: Each ticket purchased through this offer will go directly back to MCC to support our community

Hope to see you there! Go Dawgs!

Montlake Turkey Trot

When: Morning of November 26th

Where: Washington Park Arboretum

The 11th Annual Montlake Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning. Over the years, this event has raised more than $500,000 for the University District Food Bank. This year's 5K walk/run route has been changed to accommodate more participants but will still take place in the Arboretum.

Check the Montlake Community Club website (montlake.net) for more information and to register. Start training now and invite your friends and family—it's a great way to start your Thanksgiving!

WSDOT Construction Corner roundup

How to stay informed about SR520 construction:

Call or text our project-specific construction hotlines with pressing questions or concerns related to the:
- Portage Bay Project: 206-319-4520 (24-hour hotline)
- Montlake Project: 206-200-9484, M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Call for Volunteers

We Need You! Montlake thrives because of neighbors like you! We are looking for volunteers to help with a few fantastic community events and neighborhood initiatives. Check out the opportunities below and see where you can lend a hand.

12th Annual Montlake Yard Sale: The 2026 neighborhood yard sale will take place Sunday, September 20th at 10am-2pm. Calling for volunteers to join organizing committee. Please email: yardsale@montlake.net

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Montlake is a wonderful community and a great place to age in place. If you or a neighbor can use some help (or if you can help your neighbor) the Community Club is hoping to start coordinating a Neighbors helping Neighbors for Montlake residents. If you are interested in being a part of such an organization please contact president@montlake.net for more information.
Emergency Hub: You can always help with Montlake’s coordination team! Hub volunteers have gear to help the community organize and support our neighbors in meeting their basic needs until help can arrive from outside after a large disaster.
Build a Tiny Home: Do you want a chance to work with your Montlake neighbors on a very rewarding project? Come build a tiny home! We are looking to see if there is interest in signing up a group from Montlake for a day at the Hope Factory; we would need 6-12 people who can make a commitment for the day. No experience is required, and anyone 16 or older is welcome. Fill out this interest form!

Input for City Council

Do you have ideas for things that could be improved for our neighborhood? Is there something you think the city needs to address? This can be anything from a bad sidewalk to ideas for beautification.

Rachel represents our neighborhood and is looking for input. Fill out this form with any ideas you have and she will bring them up quarterly.

Montlake Gear Shop

We will have a few days where we host a pop up shop in front of Cafe Lago! We’ll be selling Montlake Hats, Bags, Notecards, and childrens shirts from 11am-1pm. Stop by and say hi! The next one is on September 12th!

Link to MCC shop: Montlake Community Club

Do you have ideas on gear you’d like to see? Let us know at merch@montlake.net

Useful Neighborhood resources

Find It, Fix It (Easy way to report problems in the city)
1. CDC.GOV/vaccines (Easy way to make sure you and your household are up-to-date on immunizations)
2. USPSTF (Easy way to make sure you are up-to-date on evidence-based health screening)

Other Upcoming Events

Visit Calendar — Montlake Community Club and save events to your calendar. We’ll be adding new events here throughout the month and will update you in the next newsletter. If you want to add an event, submit the form or email us at info@montlake.net

September 6th: E. Blaine and E. 22 Street Theatre shows
September 8th 7:30pm: Monthly MCC Board Meeting
September 10th 5-7pm: Montlake Community Center Fall Launch Open House
September 12th 11:00 AM-2:00 PM: Family Saturday: Respect for Elders Day by Unit 86 — Seattle Japanese Garden
Sept 19th 9am-12pm: Save the Egg Work Party
September 19th 10AM-2PM: Fall Plant Sale - Arboretum Foundation
September 20th 10am-2pm: Montlake Yard Sale
September 26th 10am-12pm: one‑hour Family Nature Walk at Montlake Community Center
October 17th 1pm-3pm: Montlake Community Meeting
October 23rd 5-7:30pm: Montlake Fall Fest (carnival games, seasonal craft projects, face painting and the cupcake walk)
November 26th Time TBD: Turkey Trot
December 5th & 6th 10 AM - 4 PM: Gifts & Greens Galore - Arboretum Foundation
Ongoing classes at Montlake Library and Community Center
Every Friday and Saturday from 4:30-6:30pm: Jazz Happy Hour at Oxbow in Montlake
Every other Monday 10:30am: Family Story Time at the Montlake Public Library
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month: Aboretum Walking tour

Thank you to all of the individuals who volunteer and donate to the Montlake Community Club. If you’re inspired, please donate here!

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Don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Visit www.montlake.net or email us at info@montlake.net