by Chris Maykut | Dec 7, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Looks like a full weekend of activities in the neighborhood this weekend. Here’s a sampling; check out our Events calendar any time for more. Cancer Lifeline opens its “Keepsake” exhibit from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at 6522 Fremont Ave. N. Jazz First Fridays with...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 7, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Several neighborhood coffee shops are featured in Tacoma artist Marsha Glazière’s new book of paintings, photos and words describing 120 coffee spots with character in and around Puget Sound. “Eclectic Coffee Spots” features Greenwood’s Green Bean Coffeehouse and...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 7, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Santoro’s Books, 7405 Greenwood Ave. N., is celebrating its 8th annual Holiday Party from 6-9 tonight with food, wine, and cookbook author Jess Thomson, who will autograph her new cookbook “Dishing Up Washington.” Nibble on food made from some of the...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 6, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
By Jamie Flaxman, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain You probably keep hearing the Seattle housing market is hot. Well, it is hot. “Real estate brokers expected some seasonal slowing during November, but last month’s falloff was less than what some industry...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 6, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Greenwood Elementary School is one of six Seattle Public Schools named 2012 Schools of Distinction for academic improvements in math and reading. The six schools are in the top 5 percent of the highest-improving schools in the state. Besides Greenwood, the other five...
by PhinneyWood | Dec 5, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a roundup of neighborhood news and holiday happenings. Olive Beauty Lounge is now open at 701 NW 70th St., where NW Community Yoga used to be, next to The Barking Dog restaurant. S Spa Seattle recently reopened at 8013 Greenwood Ave. N. S Spa was briefly...
by PhinneyWood | Dec 4, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Charlie tells us someone stole a bunch of engine parts from his 1994 Honda Accord, sometime between Nov. 19-20. (T)hey cut out the radiator and fan assembly, and stole the ignition wire set, and wiper blades. In the process of getting the parts they damaged many more...
by PhinneyWood | Dec 4, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Five Greenwood students are among the 90-member combined Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! girls choir that will perform “A Festival of Lessons & Carols” at nine performances this holiday season. The participating Greenwood students are Madeleine Zeiler (Ingraham...
by PhinneyWood | Dec 4, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Roxy tells us that someone stole several packages from her her condo building’s lobby today. I live in a condo building on 60th and Phinney and came back from a walk today to find an empty, torn-open box outside on the sidewalk, the front door lock kept open...
by PhinneyWood | Dec 3, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Jessica tells us someone broke into a car near the Barking Dog restaurant on Saturday night, breaking two windows and stealing climbing equipment. There was a smash and grab on Saturday night on the corner of 70th & 7th. Two men were eating at the Barking Dog when...
