by Chris Maykut | Sep 22, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Violet Sweet Shoppe, a vegan bakery at University Village, is opening a second location in the southern half of the former Mae’s Cafe space at 6410 Phinney Ave. N. Owner Crystal Rice tells me that she and her husband, Michael Chinn, opened their original store...
by PhinneyWood | Sep 22, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Ballard Preschool Co-op is hosting its annual Gently Used Kids Gear Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., in the Brick Building. Shoppers can get big savings on gently used clothes in newborn...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 22, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just a reminder that the Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 24, for an in-service day. The Broadview, Green Lake and Wallingford branches also will be closed that day. Each branch of The Seattle Public Library will close for...
by PhinneyWood | Sep 19, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are some highlights of events happening in Greenwood and Phinney Ridge this weekend. Check our Events calendar any time for more. Today is national PARK(ing) Day, with about 50 parking sites around the city turned into mini parks for the day. Phinney Ridge has...
by PhinneyWood | Sep 17, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
This and that from around the neighborhood: Seattle Public Utilities will hold another community meeting on proposed improvements to the sewer and drainage systems in Broadview. The meeting is from 6:30-8:30 next Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Luther Memorial Church, 13047...
by PhinneyWood | Sep 17, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Non-profit organization City Fruit is looking for Greenwood and Phinney Ridge fruit tree owners to let volunteers harvest their extra fruit to donate to local food banks and meal programs, including the Greenwood Food Bank. Right now they’re looking to harvest...
by PhinneyWood | Sep 16, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The annual PARK(ing) Day is this Friday, with more than 50 pop-up parks throughout the city, including one in Phinney Ridge. PARK(ing) Day turns parking spaces into public places for one day, to re-think how streets can be used to promote a healthy, walkable...
by PhinneyWood | Sep 16, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Tonight’s Greenwood Community Council meeting will be from 7-8:30 p.m. at Taproot Theatre Cafe, 208 N 85th St. (refreshments available for purchase). The main topic on the agenda is an introduction and overview of the Seattle 2035 Comprehensive Plan Update. The GCC is...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 15, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The PNA Business Advisory Group and the Greenwood Arts Council have organized a fun new project for the November-December holiday season. They’ll light the air raid tower at North 67th Street and Phinney Avenue North and hang 150 monkeys with lights from trees,...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 13, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Parkes and Recreation today closed Green Lake to swimming and water contact for people and pets because of toxic algae. People and pets should not swim, wade or play in the lake. Dog owners should be especially cautious not to allow animals to go in or drink...