AUGUST 2025
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Summer is heating up in Madison Park
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By Friends of Madison Park Hard to believe we are already to August; the summer for Madison Park has been busier than ever and more events are on their way.
MUSIC IN THE PARK The series begins Thursday, Aug. 7 with all new artists and runs every Thursday evening in August 6:30-8. The Music Factory will also have students and their musicians arriving at 6 to welcome the community with their musical set. Grab a picnic, a blanket and lawn chairs and come enjoy the best of the summer- just a walk away to our own music festival! Aug. 7: Eden, featuring Savanna Woods Aug. 14: Angela Soffe Band Aug. 21: The Carlile Family Band (Brandi’s cousins) Aug. 28: Neon Rain
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The Children’s Parade and Picnic in July was a day of joy and games and so very many adorable children from the neighborhood.
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Meet your neighbor: Mary Gonzalez
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By Jenny Martin This is the first feature in a new “Meet Your Neighbor” series designed to help you get to know one of the residents of Madison Park. Although Madison Park is a small community, it can sometimes feel large. To foster a stronger sense of community, this column will introduce you to your neighbors. After reading each edition, you’ll be able to put a name to a face and greet people like Mary when you see her walking by.
1. Please introduce yourself. How long have you lived in Madison Park? Why did you chose to live here? Hi, my name is Mary Gonzalez, and I’m originally from Venezuela. I moved from Miami to Seattle in 2007 and settled in Madison Park in 2009. When I first arrived, I worked as a caregiver in Montlake and only knew how to drive between there and Madison Park. I used to bring a lovely lady to the lake and the nearby restaurants, and I fell in love with the area. I told her I wanted to live here one day, even though she said it was a place for rich people. In 2009, after getting my first job as an interpreter, I finally made Madison Park my home. I wasn’t rich, but I loved this
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Mary Gonzalez community from the start and knew it was the best decision. Once settled and certified as a Medical and Social interpreter, my son in Venezuela brought my two adorable Yorkies,
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