by Chris Maykut | Sep 30, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Mike Veitenhans sent us these photos of his neighbor’s house at 6710 Palatine Ave. N., which caught fire about 4:30 this morning. Mike says the house is having a second story put on, and the fire appears to have started around the porch light. Here’s a...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 30, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A plan to cut funding to emergency food systems in Seattle was met with opposition Wednesday night at the first public hearing on the city’s budget. A representative from the Volunteers of America Greenwood Food Bank made a plea to the City Council. A crowd...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 29, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Theo’s Fresh Produce will open its doors at 8221 Greenwood Ave. N. at 8 a.m. Friday, with free samples and lots of chances to win raffle prizes. Prizes include gift baskets from Theo Chocolates, United Natural Foods Inc., JC Wright Specialty Co., Java! Java! Coffee...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 29, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just a reminder that all branches of the Seattle Public Library, including the Greenwood Library at 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., will open at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, due to an all-staff meeting. The Greenwood Library usually opens at 10 a.m. on Thursdays.
by Chris Maykut | Sep 29, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update: Nancy has been adopted. This week’s PAWS Cat City Pet of the Week is Nancy. Nancy is a super sweet year-and-a-half-old girl with the softest fur. She loves to be brushed on her chin and face or snuggle up under her blanket. Like any teenager, Nancy loves...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 28, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Greenwood resident Eric Musehl is raising money to fly his son to Los Angeles for an invitation-only modeling/acting conference. But he’s raising money in a unique way. I am a professional food tour guide in the Pike Place Market, and I am also a fan of pirates. I...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 28, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program is hosting its annual restaurant benefit, Dish Up Literacy, on Thursday. Eat at Carmelita or 12 other Seattle restaurants, and 20 percent of the proceeds will support literacy programs for children in need. According to Page...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 28, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Seattle City Council is holding a public hearing on the mayor’s proposed budget at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Northgate Community Center Gym, 10510 5th Ave. NE. Sign-in to speak begins at 5 p.m. Mayor Mike McGinn presented his proposed 2011-2012 budget...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 28, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance is surveying customers of the Phinney Farmers Market to begin planning for next year’s market. The NFMA surveyed 200 shoppers at last Friday’s market. You can take the survey online. The Phinney Farmers Market ends...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 27, 2010 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A child’s BMX-style bike was found in the lower parking lot of the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. They’re not sure if it was stolen and then dumped, or in an accident and abandoned, because the front brake was unconnected and dangling....