Do you have a 5-13 year old looking for something to do the last week of June? Georgetown Playfield will play host to a free soccer camp this summer. The camp, put on by the Bridges United Foundation, will run June 29 to July 3, 9am - 3pm each day. Check out their website for more information and to register. Programs feature age- and skill-appropriate, high quality sport training and other programming. Our programs are developed by experts and implemented by trained, communi

The Georgetown Garden Walk returns for our 29th year and we want your gardens! Every second Sunday of July, Georgetown residents open their gardens and welcome the admiring public to enjoy the beauty & creativity that hides behind their fences. Participants enjoy a self-guided tour of our hard work on what everybody 100% agrees is absolutely the best day in Georgetown! Show off your open-air sanctuaries and help keep this wonderful neighborhood tradition alive. We welcome all

Ever wanted to learn to tie dye, sculpt copper, weld, or use a risograph? You can learn all of these things and more at Education Week 2026, hosted by the Georgetown Association of Arts & Culture (GTAAC). Education Week 2026 takes place May 10th - 17th, and registration is open now for many exciting group classes! Classes take place in various locations throughout Georgetown and are free to attend. Register for classes here. Classes fill up quickly, so register now! If a clas

Georgetown Carnival is on Saturday, June 13th! Check out the event website for information and updates. Interested in helping out? Volunteers make the Georgetown Carnival happen! We rely on community volunteers like you to ensure a fun, free event for all! Please fill out the volunteer application and we will be in touch to confirm the time and place where we need your help. Lots of opportunities, and more than one shift is welcomed! If you cannot fill out the form please ema

by Betty Tweedy The Georgetown Super 8 Film Festival is a community-based amateur film project and registrations are open now! You can rent a camera and learn how to make your own film, then have it screened in the festival at the Georgetown Steam Plant this September! Learn more and register here. Scholarships are also available!

Local eatery readies for return after fire, permit delays Don Lo, daughter Ruby, and Eva Lo stand at the entrance to their rebuilt restaurant in February 2025. They plan to reopen on March 1 after a devastating fire destroyed the restaurant three years ago. After many delays and permit issues, I Luv Teriyaki is ready to reopen in Georgetown. The planned March 1 reopening at 6500 4th Ave. S will mark nearly three years to the day a fire destroyed the local favorite on March 3,

A Washington Neighborhood Defense (WAND) sign posted on Martin Luther King Jr. Way. ( Source ) The Georgetown Business Association will be holding a free Know Your Rights for businesses training led by Washington Neighborhood Defense (WAND) on Thursday, February 19 at 6pm at The Stables (980 S Nebraska St). The training will last approximately 90 minutes and is open for business owners and employees, as well as and community members. Please RSVP here to ensure there are eno

Longtime resident receives community award for parks advocacy and youth mentoring Domingo Barron received the Patty Foley Community Builder Award at the annual Georgetown Post-Holiday Party. Past winners Holly Krejci, left, and Marianne Clark, right, posed with Barron. (Photo by Greg Ramirez) Domingo Barron, a longtime business owner and youth sports coach in Georgetown, received the Patty Foley Community Builder Award last month. Barron was honored at the annual Georgetown P

Pet's full name: Dolly Levi Walker Rudolph Nicknames: Dolly-girl, Doll-poo, Dolly-poozle, Breed(s, if known): Pitty Lab mix Age: 9 years Occupation/hobbies: Chief inspector of suspicious activity (people in the alley and delivery vans in the front), neighborhood patrol leader, and therapist. Dolly loves walks in the neighborhood and hanging out with her sister Daphne. Favorite trick: paw Favorite snack: Peanut butter What your pet wants their neighbors to know: Crows

On Wednesday, January 28th join The Alpenglow Effect ski and snowboard shop for an open house, movie screening, and afterparty. Doors open at 7:00 pm, followed by an exclusive screening of "Veil: In Search of the Last Mountain" at 8:00 pm. After the 30-minute screening, enjoy DJs (including Georgetown's own Leira - aka Gazette writer Ariel van Spronsen) and community.

Pet's full name: Atari Barentz Nicknames: Tars, Tarzard, Ataroo, Steak Tartare Breed(s, if known): Rat terrier Age: 13 Occupation/hobbies: Playing keep-away with her toys, chasing squirrels, sleeping on the bed Favorite trick: Leaping over her people Favorite snack: Steak, of course! What your pet wants their neighbors to know: When you wake up in the morning, be very excited for the day and do some dancing or jumping around. You’ll love it! To have your pet featured in an

The random treasures in this neighborhood never cease to amaze. Take for example, the discovery — per a flyer pinned to a wall in Bloom Bistro — of a culinary school conveniently located on Corson Avenue. Full of curiosity, I contact the owner, extend an introduction, and after a brief electronic exchange, schedule a meeting. Name : Elaine Sher (she/her) Residency in Georgetown : A transplant to Seattle over 20 years ago for a career in tech, Elaine purchased her property in

Great news for snow sports enthusiasts in Georgetown: The Alpenglow Effect ski and snowboard shop just opened at The Old Rainier Brewery, 3100 Airport Way S, Building 14, Suite 110.

A neighborhood grocery store and farmer’s market were two longstanding wishlist items of mine since becoming a Georgetown resident. Little did I know one common denominator, one person, would reign supreme at the helm of both. Enter Marisa. Marisa stocking shelves inside Bloom Bistro. Image by shon't. Name : Marisa Figueroa (she/her) Residency in Georgetown : Marisa’s association to the neighborhood is linked to her business, Bloom Bistro & Grocery. She currently dwells in ne

Full name : Cora Linda van Spronsen Nicknames : Bubba Jo, Noona, Tuna Breed : Domestic shorthair Age : I don’t really know! She was a stray that I adopted when I lived in Missoula, Montana in 2020. The shelter there thought she was about 10, but a vet check and my own assessment put her much younger, maybe 3-4 years old. I’ve had her for five years, so I think she’s around 8 now! Occupation/hobbies : Princess, office assistant, chief grooming officer, lap sitter. Favorite tri

Full name : Hank Nicknames : Hanky, Doofus, Hanky Doodle Dandy, Hankerchief Breed : Goldendoodle Age : 4 Occupation/hobbies :...

With her colorful style and (currently) pink hair, you've probably seen Krysta behind the bar or serving creative food to diners at Smarty Pants on Airport Way. She's been working at the popular neighborhood restaurant and bar for four years, managing the front-of-house action for the last two of those years. I sat down with her recently to learn about her experience working in Georgetown, neighborhood favorites, and hidden talents.

Pet's full names: Just "Bramble," like Prince and Madonna. And Paul "Biscuit" Hollywood—yes, like the judge from The Great British Bake...

As summer comes to a close, Halloween excitement is starting to brew! The GCC’s Spooky Stroll is back for its third year, ready to...

The Georgetown Haunted History Tour is returning for its 22nd year! Tour around Georgetown and experience haunted stories straight from...