by Chris Maykut | Dec 13, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
So much happening in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood this weekend. Here are a few highlights; check our Events calendar for more. First up is the monthly Art Up Artwalk at nearly four-dozen art galleries and businesses all along Phinney-Greenwood avenues and nearby from...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 13, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Less than two weeks until Christmas, but you can still help others in our community have a happy holiday. Many area businesses are sponsoring toy drives and giving trees. Here are a few: The Phinney Neighborhood Association has three giving trees: one at the PNA at...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 13, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Vern Comstock’s heavily-decorated house on 81st Street in Greenwood was featured on last night’s “Evening Magazine” on KING 5. His tiny front yard features more than 61 holiday figures (including a porpoise with a Santa hat) and 6,000 lights....
by Chris Maykut | Dec 13, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Transportation crews have closed the outside eastbound lane of Holman Road until 3 p.m. today, to allow landscapers to finish pruning and landscaping along the roadway.
by Chris Maykut | Dec 11, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Seattle Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet children and be available for portraits from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the corner of Greenwood Avenue North and North 76th Street, in the parking lot next to Tasty and Sip & Ship. Wear your holiday attire for a Kodak...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 11, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association’s Village program is recruiting volunteer drivers to escort senior citizens to various destinations, such as doctor appointments and running errands. The PNA Village, a program of the Phinney Neighborhood Association, is a...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 10, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A group called “Elephant Teach-In” is holding a teach-in from 6:15-8 p.m. Thursday at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Blue building, Room 6. The group wants Woodland Park Zoo to retire its three elephants to a sanctuary. The Teach In concept is...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 10, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Police Crime Prevention Coordinator Terrie Johnston passed along a bunch of safety tips to keep in mind this time of year, from protecting your property and packages to keeping yourself self. Travel light: take only what you need when you are out. Leave the...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 10, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Thieves seem to come out in force during the holiday season, stealing just-delivered packages off porches. Autumn tells us someone stole a package of baby shower gifts from her Greenwood home two weeks ago. Surveillance footage showed a white woman with brown hair,...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 10, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Ridge Gospel Choir performs “’Round the Glory Manger” at 7 p.m. Friday at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N. The event is billed as a “A Christmas candlelit evening of spirited songs.” A free will offering will support the church’s...
