by Chris Maykut | Jul 19, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The third annual Summer Streets event happens on Friday, Aug. 12, as Greenwood/Phinney Avenue is closed to cars from North 65th to North 87th streets from 6-9 p.m. Summer Streets is designed to turn a major street into a playground free from cars for an evening so...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 18, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Greenwood Wing Dome’s 7-alarm hot wings take center stage in the series premiere of the Food Network’s “Heat Seekers” at 10 p.m. on July 29. The episode was filmed in early May. Hosts Aarón Sanchez and Roger Mooking see why Wing Dome’s 7 Alarm Challenge is...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 18, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Santoro’s Books at 7405 Greenwood Ave. N. is participating in the Books for Kids Book Drive, sponsored by Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program and Northwest Book Lovers. More than two dozen independent bookstores across the state are collecting new children’s books...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 18, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Stop by the Woodland Park Zoo this week and chat with a zoo keeper as part of National Zoo Keeper Week. “Our animal care professionals play an important role in providing exemplary care to our animals, inspiring our guests to learn, care and act on behalf of wildlife,...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 17, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students is looking for families to host international students at the University of Washington in August and September. Every August and September, international students arrive at the University of Washington....
by Chris Maykut | Jul 16, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle City Light has begun installing 12,000 LED streetlights from North 65th Street to the northern border of City Light’s service area. According to City Light, the LED lights are brighter and increase public safety, while reducing energy costs. Last year City...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 16, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Northwest Harvest is teaming up with Safeway stores to collect food for local food banks through July 24. Through “Every Bag Counts,” Safeway customers can purchase a pre-packed bag for $10, and that food will go directly to a food bank in that community. “Summer...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 15, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Police say a convenience store on the corner of Phinney Avenue North and North 59th Street was robbed at gunpoint early last Saturday. Based on the partial address and description, the victimized business would be 7-Eleven. From the online police report: The...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 15, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Members of Friends of Woodland Park Zoo Elephants and Sound Animal Rights Alliance will demonstrate in front of Woodland Park Zoo this afternoon, to renew their calls for the zoo to send its three elephants to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. An airplane also will...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 15, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Plenty to do around here and nearby this weekend. Here are a few highlights; check out our Events calendar for complete listings. Phinney Farmers Market is from 3-7 p.m. in the upper parking lot of the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., featuring fresh...
