by Chris Maykut | Mar 29, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
We got a behind-the-scenes look at the new Humboldt penguin exhibit at Woodland Park Zoo a few days ago. Construction is mostly complete, and they’re finishing up some signage and plantings in anticipation of its public opening May 2. The penguins, brought in...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 27, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
…on the Seattle Times site in their Dining Deals column. Check it out here. Gainsbourg is located at 8550 Greenwood Ave. N. We’ve also added Snoose Junction, Part Dieu, to the restaurant guide. And we’ll be adding Gainsbourg to our soon to be coming...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 26, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
I met with City Council candidate David Miller at Herkimer Coffee last week for an hour-long discussion of his priorities and vision for Seattle. Miller is running for Position 8 (although council members serve at-large, and not specific neighborhoods). Miller is the...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 26, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
We reported last week that the Phinney Neighborhood Association was soliciting artwork for this year’s market T-shirt and tote bag. The original deadline was March 31, but that has been extended to April 7. We are seeking bold, original artwork that reflects the...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 26, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Wing Dome at 7818 Greenwood Avenue is hosting a Pup Rally tonight in honor of Gonzaga taking on North Carolina tomorrow night. From 6-7:30 p.m. tonight, Wing Dome patrons can bring their bulldogs, wear their ‘Zag pride and receive prizes. The Pup Rally will...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 25, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo just received its master use permit to create a new guest entrance on the west side along Phinney Avenue. That new entry is scheduled to open in 2010 to replace the current west and north entries. Construction will begin later this year. “This...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 25, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Phinney resident Jennifer Abel recently co-published a lighthearted book on yoga poses titled “Metamorphosis: An Artist Envisions the Asanas of Yoga.” Abel wrote the text and her friend, artist Emanuele Scanziani, re-imagined traditional yoga poses using...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 24, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Michael McGinn, a Greenwood resident and former president of the Greenwood Community Council, announced this morning that he is challenging incumbent Mayor Greg Nickels. McGinn made his announcement at 11:30 a.m. at Piecora’s Pizza on Capitol Hill. He is a...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 24, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association’s other preschool – the 65th Street Preschool Co-op – is having its Spring Gently Used Baby & Kids Sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the PNA’s brick building. (The PNA’s other...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 24, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Crews continue to install sidewalks and new roadway around the new Piper Village development between N. 85th and N. 87th streets. So, for the next two weeks, one westbound curb lane on N. 85th St. between Greenwood Ave. and 1st Ave. will be closed from 9 a.m. –...
