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Capitol Hill Community Post | Link light rail service will be temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO stations on Sunday, Feb. 23

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From Sound Transit
Link light rail will be temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO on Sunday, Feb. 23 to accommodate necessary system maintenance.

During this disruption, crews will be completing a package of pre-scheduled maintenance projects including storm sewer cleaning, switch replacement and fiber inspections. During the disruption, Sound Transit will provide Link Shuttle buses to transport passengers. The buses will run approximately every 10-15 minutes and stop at all stations between Capitol Hill and SODO. More information is available here. Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | 2024 Seattle Queer Film Festival

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PONYBOI

THE ASTRONAUT LOVERS

From Three Dollar Bill Cinema 

Three Dollar Bill Cinema is proud to announce the full lineup of film screenings and special events for the 29th Seattle Queer Film Festival (SQFF), taking place October 10-13 at venues on Capitol Hill and in downtown Seattle and virtual screenings October 14-20. The diverse slate of queer cinema hails from 26 countries across the globe and includes narrative features, documentaries, and short films totaling 46 programs comprised of 101 films.

In-person screenings occur at SIFF Cinema Egyptian and in three theaters concurrently at AMC Pacific Place, and most virtual screenings are available in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. Tickets and passes are on sale now.

The 2024 festival theme is Q-thartic. “In a time when marginalized communities are still fighting for visibility and justice, it’s vital that we uplift queer voices through the transformative power of film,” said Trent Farrington, festival director. “Our theme, Q-thartic, centers on the emotional release that cinema can provide, offering a much-needed space for healing, validation, and connection. Through stories that celebrate intersectionality, we hope to spark empathy, foster inclusivity, and embrace the complexities of queer life in all its forms.”

The Seattle Queer Film Festival will open on Thursday, October 10, at Capitol Hill’s SIFF Cinema Egyptian with PONYBOI. Produced and written by and starring River Gallo (2023 OUT 100 list, winner of GLAAD Rising Star Media Award,) PONYBOI takes place in New Jersey over Valentine’s Day. A young intersex sex worker, Ponyboi (River Gallo,) must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways. With the help of Bruce, a mysterious cowboy played by Murray Bartlett), Ponyboi journeys through the underbelly of New Jersey on a quest for freedom in a gripping 24 hours. Nominated for the 2024 Sundance Dramatic Grand Jury Prize, PONYBOI also stars Dylan O’Brien (star of “The Maze Runner” trilogy and the long-running TV series “Teen Wolf”), Victoria Pedretti (“Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood” and “You”), and Indya Moore (“Pose”). The film will screen at SIFF Cinema Egyptian at 7:00 PM, followed by an Opening Night party at Stoup Brewing. Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | Short on talk, long in Action, We Heart Seattle transforms lives and Seattle for the better — OPINION

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May 4th Cleaning of Decade Old Debris and Used Drug Needles in the “Preserved” St. Mark’s Cathedral Greenbelt

From Andrea Suarez / Opinion

Alycia Ramirez offers an October 7th OpEd in the Capitol Hill Seattle Blog attacking me and my campaign for state house in the 43rd district. The article gives no explanation of who Ramirez is. What is her authority? The truth is: She has been trolling me and We Heart Seattle (WHS) for four years.

As far as anyone knows, Ramirez has not done a thing for the unhoused and addicted.

If this self-proclaimed “Antifa Mom” has ever accomplished anything, it is demonstrating the attitude of the faction which has currently taken over our Democratic Party. My opponent Shaun Scott is associated with local groups advocating radical ideas such as abolishing police and banning private schools. I oppose these ideas, therefore, according to the radicals, this makes me a “right winger”.

Ramirez’ October 7 opinion is a litany of partisan fear mongering.

She tries to associate me with Christian Nationalism. This is ridiculous considering I am pro-choice. Additionally, WHS is a secular group helping the unhoused and addicted. I appreciate and respect the work of the faith based groups, however, their message is not for me. Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | Don’t Be Fooled, Even in Blue Seattle, Far Right Ideology is Hiding in Plain Sight — OPINION

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From Alycia Ramirez and Shaun Scott’s “Better Washington” Campaign for the 43rd LD / Opinion

In 2024, over 200,000 Washington Renters were behind on rent, while homelessness also increased 9% in the same year. Despite the growing number of residents in need and a severe lack of affordable housing options, municipalities across the state, from Burien to Spokane, have responded by banning camping.

This criminalization of homelessness is, in part, due to a right-wing propaganda campaign that has blamed progressives for the homelessness crisis and falsely branded policies like Housing First a “leftist failure.” This narrative conveniently denies the significant roles that racial and socioeconomic disparities, as well as the lack of affordable housing, have in homelessness.  Figures like Tucker Carlson perpetuate these falsehoods on a national level, while local entities such as the Discovery Institute (a right-wing think tank originally working to teach creationism in our schools) and We Heart Seattle, a conservative-leaning non-profit, reinforce these harmful narratives on the local level.

Who is We Heart Seattle?
Founded in 2020 by Andrea Suarez, We Heart Seattle (WHS, initially named I Heart Downtown Seattle) is a nonprofit that engages in privately funded encampment “cleanups.” Throughout its four-year run, this group and its founder have had a long history of conflict within the Seattle Mutual Aid and homelessness services community. Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | Stop Seattle Public School Closures

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From McGilvra Advocacy Committee

Dear Greater Capitol Hill Community:

On September 11th, Seattle Public Schools released its proposals for school closures; a list which includes closing Stevens Elementary, TOPS K-8 (in one of two proposals), and McGilvra Elementary (among others). This proposal divides communities, zoning neighborhoods into different schools and dividing classmates, families, and friends, including the deaf and hard-of-hearing community at TOPS.

To be clear, the proposals are not yet final. People need to take action today, ahead of the School Board meeting on October 9. The district’s plan is not in the best interest of the city, the district, our schools, or our children. We know this because every major US school district that has executed on a mass closure plan has experienced fallout with student and teacher attrition, disruption that harmed student outcomes, and cost savings that were far less than projected. (See page 6 of this Pew Report for examples.) We have enough wealth in Washington to solve the public school budget crisis. We just need the political will.

If you oppose mass closures, you can take action in the following ways: Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | Madison Beach Survey

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By Friends of Madison Park

The Friends of Madison Park neighborhood association is exploring possible improvements of Madison Park Beach and upgrades of the facilities, in partnership with the Seattle Parks Dept. But we need to hear from you!

The City of Seattle cannot help us until we complete a public survey.  If you love coming to the Madison Park Beach, please take the 6 question survey linked from our website: friendsofmadisonpark.com/lander

The survey is short but essential for us to know why you love the beach and what improvements you would like to see with the facilities and the park.

We are looking for people from all over the city to give us their input.

Thank you!

 

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Capitol Hill Community Post | Capitol Hill Garage Sale Day 2024 is August 11th

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From the Cal Anderson Park Alliance

The Capitol Hill Garage Sale returns Sunday, August 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cal Anderson Park! This annual event is Seattle’s longest running community-wide garage sale and regularly features over 100 people selling their treasures in Cal Anderson Park in addition to many independent garage sales at homes across Capitol Hill.

The Cal Anderson Park Alliance hosts the Capitol Hill Garage Sale in partnership with the Seattle Parks and Recreation, and the Capitol Hill Seattle Blog with the aim of activating Cal Anderson Park while giving Hill citizens a day to come together, shed some extra belongings, do some recycling and meet neighbors!

For more general information on Cal Anderson, follow us on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for email alerts from the Cal Anderson Park Alliance.

REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2024 Capitol Hill Garage Sale in Cal Anderson Park is now officially open! You are welcome to register for a space in to sell in the park or register your own garage sale on Capitol Hill during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 11th. To participate, simply fill out the form below to indicate your preferences. Registration for on-site (in Cal Anderson Park) or off-site locations will officially close at 10:00 p.m., Monday August 5. NOTE: If you are interested in selling in the park, and registering on or after August 5, you may need to provide your own table and chairs for displaying your merchandise—registration team will confirm availability of rented tables/chairs after registration. If you are hosting your own garage sale somewhere else on Capitol Hill, we will add it to our community map that shoppers can use on Sunday, August 11th as they explore the neighborhood.

 

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Capitol Hill Community Post | Jonah Bergman’s Margaritaville Paradise Island Bait Shop Says Hello!

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From Jonah Bergman’s Margaritaville Paradise Island Bait Shop

Capitol Hill is changing and so are we. Bait Shop is refreshing its neighborhood bar concept in partnership with financial group Parrothead Capital and Florida-based developer Lost Saltshaker Ventures, LLC.

April 1, 2024 will mark the grand opening of Jonah Bergman’s Margaritaville Paradise Island Bait Shop. Our bar will be THE place for Seattle newcomers to relax and ‘waste away’ in a ‘paradise’ of cheeseburgers, margaritas, and more margaritas. Plus, patrons will learn about incredible timeshare opportunities, and delight in a carefully-curated playlist of our seven favorite Jimmy Buffett songs. Did we mention Coconut Shrimp? It’s five o’clock somewhere, baby.

The sun is always shining at Jonah Bergman’s Margaritaville Paradise Island Bait Shop. See you soon!

 

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Capitol Hill Community Post | Capitol Hill plays itself in web series The Uncertain Detective

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From Smarthouse Creative

Created by longtime Capitol Hill-based filmmaker Gregg Lachow, THE UNCERTAIN DETECTIVE is an online scripted series full of neighborhood cameos and Seattle locations. Crosscut calls it “understated and charming…Funny and appealingly odd. A genuine portrayal of what it’s like to live and work as a family of artists, inhabiting and exhibiting different selves.”

In the show, art imitates life and life imitates art. A film director (played by Lachow) creates a surreal, neo-noir tv series featuring a bumbling detective, and casts his wife and kids in it (played by Lachow’s actual family). In the show, as in their lives, each character tries to solve the central mystery of life: in a world that seems to be falling apart, where is the love that binds us together? Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | The Clay Apartments opening of Section 8 waitlist

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From the Low Income Housing Institute

LOW INCOME HOUSING INSTITUTE (LIHI) PUBLIC NOTICE

Opening of Section 8 Waitlist at the following building: The Clay Apartments

Effective on February 6, 2024 through February 12, 2024

LIHI will temporarily reopen the Section 8 waitlist for the Clay Apartments on February 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM, and the waitlist will remain open for one week, closing on February 12, 2024 @ 5:00 PM.  This waitlist is for studio apartments only.  These units have a maximum income limit of 30% Area Median Income, currently $28,800 for an individual. Continue reading →