by Chris Maykut | Apr 23, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Ben emailed us, asking for a little horticultural help: I am far from being a botanist, and am a little bit curious about the trees growing in the ‘hood that are now covered in small, pink flowers. The most recent ones that I’ve seen are on 71st at the top...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 23, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
One of the funnest events the Greenwood Senior Center puts on is its monthly Bingo/Karaoke, where lots of youngsters join the seniors for a raucous good time. Friday night they’re doing it again from 7-10 p.m. Just $10 gains you entrance to the Bingo/Karaoke...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 22, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The indoor child play space playmatters at 7720 Greenwood Ave. has been sold. Owner Valerie Anker decided to sell because she had a new baby and a “terrific” job opportunity with a friend. Playmatters is closed today, Thursday and Monday as she gets ready...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 21, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
We received a tip from a PhinneyWood reader about crime tape around an investigation just south of 87th St. this morning, then this recently appeared on the Seattle Police Department blotter: Serious assault in Greenwood: On April 21st at approximately 2:00 a.m.,...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 21, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Four finalists have been chosen for this year’s Phinney Farmers Market logo, to be used on T-shirts and shopping bags. Vote online for your favorite by May 1. Phinney’s Farmers Market runs 3-7 p.m. May 29 through October in the lower parking lot of the...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 21, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The businesses and residents around the corner of 73rd & Linden in East Phinney are holding a community meeting on April 28 to discuss safety and beautification issues for the area that’s just one block off Aurora Avenue. The meeting is at the new Sugarcomb...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 20, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
To celebrate the Woodland Park Zoo’s new Humboldt Penguin exhibit (which opens May 2), the Zoo is teaming up with The Greenwood Collective for the Penguins on the March art project. Artists will decorate 22-inch fabricated penguins, which will then...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 20, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The annual “Dine Out For Life” to help fight AIDS is on April 30. Participating restaurants will donate 30% of your meal cost to Lifelong AIDS Alliance to support their critical care services. Participating Phinney Ridge and Greenwood restaurants include:...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 20, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association’s PNA Kids! program is sponsoring a new summer camp for preschool children ages 3-5 years at their Whittier Kids! location. The preschool staff is excited and has created a curriculum with engaging activities and lots of fun...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 19, 2009 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Tricia sent us some great photos from the fifth annual Fishing Kids event by the Bathhouse Theatre at Green Lake today. Here are her kids Matthew (left), John and Annie (in white shirt with face hidden), getting a little instruction: The program is put on by the...
