Oz In Crown Hill
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Crown Hill Get ready for a sprinkle of Emerald City magic right here in Crown Hill! Our incredibly creative neighbor, Cristie — the imaginative force behind the beloved “Little Free Peep Show” — has conjured up another fun new experience: the Over the Rainbow House – a Wizard of Oz-themed vacation rental nestled right in our community. The adventure begins outside where you’ll find a grand mural of the Emerald City (complete with an emerald green Space Needle) upon arrival. Next, walk through the gate [...]
Neighbor brings nature to the village
Neighbor Brings Nature to the Village What are you called to do when it feels like the world is coming apart? Crown Hill neighbor Elizabeth felt down about the state of the planet and found herself asking this question. She wanted to live in a wild place and was grieving her city life. Then the WA Native Plant Society’s newsletter introduced her to Douglas Tallamy’s book Nature’s Best Hope. We belong to nature and it belongs to all of us, right here in our homes and yards. Elizabeth started planting native species in her own yard [...]
Crown Hill-O-Ween 2024
HALLOWEEN PET PARADE & DOG COSTUME PARTY Saturday, October 26th 2-4 PM Crown Hill Park Crown Hill-O-Ween Pet Costume Spooktacular is back for our fourth Halloween season! We can't wait to see your dog and other animal friends in their Halloween costumes! Pet Parade: Your dog or furry / feathery friends line up in their spooky best Halloween party costumes. Our expert panel of judges will decide who wins in three costume categories: Spookiest Funniest Best Group Photo Booth: The Great Pumpkin is back to terrify the Village. A spot for you and your dog to pose [...]
Goonies Never Say Die
Goonies Never Say Die! but. We had to rethink our plan. Rain in August!?! The Crown Hill Outdoor Movie was transformed into a last minute indoor movie. Our amazing volunteers spent months planning the summer movie, then with the help of neighborhood organizations they changed the plan to save the day. The Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society shared their rehearsal space and it was the perfect cozy spot for our movie. So perfect we are plotting how to host a series of movies there! ARC Dance joined in on the fun - they sold concessions and welcomed [...]
Volunteer!
WE NEED YOUR HELP! The current crew of volunteers created amazing events and connections to the city. But we need your help to keep this all going. We need the standard help like board members and help setting up events. We also have unique opportunities like help us maintain the new community message board. We are looking for two people who want to help neighbors hang their flyers and who will create a plan and respond to vandalism. Don’t have much time? Volunteer for an hour at an event. Have big ideas to make happen? We have lots [...]
Summer Street Fest 24 wrapup
Summer?? Street Fest The annual Street Festival felt more like a winter event, but Crown Hill was not to be deterred. The surf band made us want to catch a wave as we all dodged the lighting storm! Set up was treacherous but neighbors managed to get the event ready despite the pouring rain. We were excited to welcome neighborhood businesses who helped to make the event so special. Sasha Moon Salon offered hair tinsel so participants were sparkling despite the gloom. The folks from Korazon Tattoo sold plants and applied [...]