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Community leaders recognized at U District Awards Ceremony

This year’s Annual U District Awards Ceremony provided an opportunity to honor some very deserving community members. The event was held February 26th at the Burke Museum, and featured guest speaker Dr. Julie Stein, Director of the Burke. Congratulations to all who were recognized for their great accomplishments!

Awards

LUCID – U District Small Business of the Year Award

Chaco Canyon Organic Café – Cal McCune Community Service Award

King County Sheriff Metro Street Crimes Unit – Public Safety Award

Miles Richardson, General Manager, University Audi – Business Person of the Year Award

Shultzy’s – Make the U District Beautiful Award

Louise Little, CEO, University Book Store – Honorable Recognition: Service as a Co-Chair on the U District Board in 2014

Boys in the Boat VIP meet-and-greet Sunday, March 8

479749-250Attention Boys in the Boat fans: Tickets are on sale now for a meet and greet, presentation and book signing this weekend at the Everett PUD. The event is a behind the scenes look at the New York Times Bestseller, featuring an intimate gathering with Daniel James Brown, Judy Rantz Willman, and Joe Rantz’s granddaughter Jennifer, who will share her grandfather’s personal memorabilia and scrapbook of letters, articles and rowing related treasures.

The event will conclude with a book signing and one-of-a-kind book-related exhibit. All of the items from the VIP gathering will be on display to the general audience along with “behind the scenes” items about the book. Dessert and refreshments will be served.

To purchase tickets and learn more, visit Brown Paper Tickets.

 

CUCAC Meeting Agenda, March 2015

The City/University Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 10.

The agenda will include updates on the Campus Landscape Framework and West Campus Utility Plant.

Date:        Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Time:        7 – 9:00 PM

Place:       UW Tower, 22nd floor, 4333 Brooklyn Avenue, Seattle, WA 98105

All meetings are open to the public.

Coming to a neighborhood near you: 13th Annual Food Bank Benefit Dinner March 19

Thursday, March 19th is a great opportunity to benefit the U District Food Bank by dining out at one of the following Seattle restaurants: Eastlake Bar & Grill, Greenlake Bar & Grill, or Lake Forest Park Bar & Grill. Have dinner at any one of these locations, and at least half of your bill will go to the U District Food Bank.

Be sure to mark your calendar and invite your family, friends, and co-workers for happy hour, dinner, or just some quality time watching the NCAA basketball tournament. The event is hosted by the Neighborhood Bar & Grill Restaurant Group.