by Chris Maykut | Nov 21, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a roundup of neighborhood news: Two Phinneywood-area students are taking part in the 30th anniversary production of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s “Nutcracker.” Chloe Brown and Jack Haskins (right, photo courtesy PNB) attend PNB School, one of the top ballet...
by PhinneyWood | Nov 20, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
American Homestay Network is looking for families in our neighborhood to serve as hosts for an upcoming tour of Chinese students in early 2014. As part of the “Be American” tour, 20 Chinese teenagers aged 14-19 will be visiting Seattle for three weeks from January...
by PhinneyWood | Nov 19, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
All Aboard 2nd Hand Furniture at the corner of 3rd Avenue NW and NW 65th Street is closing its doors on Sunday, Nov. 24. Owners Gretchen Kudla and Andhi Spath tell us they “look forward to new adventures and to continue serving our neighborhood at Cafe Bambino...
by PhinneyWood | Nov 15, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are a few highlights of what’s happening in Greenwood and Phinney Ridge this weekend. Check our Events calendar any time for more. Author Michael Koep will read from and sign his new book, “The Invasion of Heaven,” from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at...
by PhinneyWood | Nov 15, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Francine Seders Gallery’s final exhibition will be Dec. 4-24 and features artists Dale Lindman, Norman Lundin, Dina Barzel, Michael Howard and Diann Knezovich. The gallery at 6701 Greenwood Ave. N. is closing for good on Christmas Eve. Seders has been in the art...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 13, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Transportation and King County Metro crews are installing a number of pedestrian improvements along Aurora Avenue, getting ready for Metro’s RapidRide Line E route, which begins service in early 2014. The improvements include the installation of...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 13, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Police say a dog attacked one of two suspects in an early morning robbery in Greenwood, where the suspects pepper sprayed one victim twice and pointed a gun at another. From the SPD Blotter: Robbery Detectives are investigating a home invasion robbery in North...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 13, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Nearly two dozen local authors will read from and sign their books from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. The fourth annual Seattle7Writers Holiday Book Signing is co‐hosted by Santoro’s Books, Shunpike and the PNA....
by Chris Maykut | Nov 13, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Taproot Theatre’s holiday show, “Le Club Noel,” is an original Christmas play by local playwrights and frequent Taproot performers Candace and Sam Vance. Candace Vance and Faith Russell. Photo by Erik Stuhaug. Step into a 1930’s Parisian Cabaret and fall...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 12, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Viewlands Elementary is holding its second public meeting to decide how to improve the school’s grounds with a City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods grant. Plans include better parking, new playground, and better connections to nearby Carkeek Park. The...