A friend of mine over in the Central District just told me about how their block organized an e-mail list after a Seattle Night Out, and used it to let each other know that someone was stealing packages from doorsteps. One person posted a description of the vehicle they thought had done it, and when another spotted that vehicle shortly after, they were able to snap a photo of the license plate and pass it to the police. Remarkably, the police followed up and caught the thief with a car full of packages a week later, based on the report.
So, there. Seattle Night Out good for more than potato chips and lemonade.
I was pleased to have received our first ever Night Out invitation, up around the corner on 42nd between Latona and Thackeray. Our block hasn’t mustered an event of its own (we’ve got half as many neighbors, what with the school across the street), but it’s nice to know that you don’t have to live on the same block as the party.
Whether or not your block is having an event, please please step outside and take a little walk. You’ll find one within a block or two, and you won’t be sorry.
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We’d love to have you join us in north Wallingford, as well! For you, and other neighbors who might not have a block party going on, feel free to join us on Eastern Ave N between 46th and 50th (one long block). We’ll have grills going, so bring your own dinner to grill and something to share. We have a ton of kids on our block so it is a very kid-friendly party, and we love to meet neighbors 🙂