September 25, 2025
Hello again! Always so much going on in Roosevelt!
First of all, a HUGE shoutout to all those who made the Rooted in Roosevelt Festival a great success. Over 1,000 people came through, browsed the booths, did a bit of clothes swapping, listened to music, played some games, danced a little, got some swag, bought tee shirts and totes, engaged with neighbors, and ate a little something from both of our wonderful food trucks! What a great day.
We could not have pulled this off without major support from Calvary, which loaned us canopies, chairs, tables, electricity, and, or course, the parking lot! Many thanks to them for putting up with us (even as it became something just a bit bigger than they originally expected ☺️).
The City of Seattle Small Sparks grant was instrumental in making all this possible; thanks to the Department of Neighborhoods for all their help.
To Nat, Ellen, Katy, Nathan, Ari, and Jay, my deep and heartfelt thanks for a job well done! We all worked very hard to get this thing up and running and deserve a bit of celebration before we begin planning for next year. You have been a joy to work with. Oh, and a shout-out to Tobias, too (he’s my truck and worked really hard).
Last but certainly not least, gratitude to our local businesses, especially our sponsors, who took a leap of faith on a first-time festival and a bunch of people who sorta-kinda knew what they were doing but were mostly flying by the seat of their pants. You are the best.
If you attended the festival, please let us know what you thought! There is a survey here, or just email us at rooted@rooseveltseattle.org. As this was our very first festival, we would really like to hear what you have to say and how we can make next year’s even better. And, hey, if you didn’t attend, please let us know why!
By the way, if you want to buy a Rooted tee shirt or tote (soon to be a collector’s item), we still have some. Adult shirts are $20, kids shirts and totes are $10. Email contact@rooseveltseattle.org if you are interested. I am working to set up an online store but it’s not ready yet, so best to just email and we’ll get back to you. If you live in the neighborhood I’ll even personally deliver them!
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming:
October 1 is Yom Kippur, so the RNA meeting usually scheduled for the first Wednesday is being postponed to October 8.
October 2, 7-8 PM, Roosevelt Emergency Hub, on Zoom. Contact them here for more information and a link to attend. You can also check out the Hub website here. And take a look at the Seattle Hubs calendar for free events to help you prepare for emergencies and be aware of how the city and the hubs are getting ready. One more resource is the Office of Emergency Management trainings calendar.
October 2, 7 PM, Open Mic at Nook and Cranny Books. The theme is Language is Power. 5637 University Way NE. Take a look at their calendar for more events!
October 4, 9:45 AM-noon, Adopt-A-Street neighborhood litter pickup. Meet in the Calvary parking lot. Join us to help keep Roosevelt tidy! Details here. (No white truck this month because I will be out of town, but Tom will be in the usual spot with the gear). October 4, 11 AM-8 PM. University District Chow Down and Street Party. Details!
October 4, 1-4 PM, Fix-It Fair, Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th. Bring your broken or malfunctioning gadget and let the handymen and women repair it. A free service, but there may be a charge for parts. More details here.
October 8, 7:30-9 PM, RNA meeting, Cedar Crossing Community Room, 6620 Roosevelt. All are welcome! Details here. October 10, 4-6 PM, Open Mic, Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th. More details here.
October 11, 10-11:30 AM. Disaster Preparation and Introduction to Emergency Hubs, Cedar Crossing Community Room. (See below)
October 12, Noon-4, Monthly clothing swap, Ravenna Refills, 6505 16th NE. Bring some clothes you no longer need and swap them out for others!
October 17, 1-2 PM, Magic Key Ukulele Band, Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th. A joyful noise! Details here.
October 18, 10-1130 AM, Coffee and Candidates, University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE. Come hear from your candidates for city council, city attorney, mayor, and more! Details and signup to follow soon.
October 25, 3 PM, Halloween Parade, Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, 1020 NE 82nd. Click here for more.
October 25, TBD (evening), Calvary Christian Assembly Autumn Festival. Stayed tuned for more details.
October 26, 12-4 PM, Book Swap! Ravenna Refills, 6505 16th NE. More info here.
November 1, 10 AM – 1 PM, Roosevelt Health Fair. Centerline Lobby, 1420 NE 65th. Details here. Come connect with local health-focused businesses, including veterinary and other pet-related services.