by PhinneyWood | Aug 14, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Anthony tells us he saw a Chihuahua wandering around Aurora Avenue at North 76th Street around 6:45 a.m. It was between Uber Tavern and the E-Line bus stop. The dog didn’t appear to have a collar. It was small and tan, with no visible spots. It was seen heading west...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 14, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) groups are starting again in the fall at two locations in Phinney Ridge and one in Greenwood. (Newborn Groups are available for registration at any time.) Second Time Around runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 8-Nov. 17, 11...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 14, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Windermere, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the George Pocock Rowing Foundation are hosting the second annual Summer Splash from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Green Lake. Most activities will be on the southwest corner of the park near the Green Lake Small Craft...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 12, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Hundreds of people did the Gumshoe 5K Walk through the neighborhood this year, raising $4,825.32 after expenses for the Greenwood Senior Center, Greenwood Food Bank and Greenwood Elementary School PTA (each organization receives one-third). The event has now raised...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 12, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Sarah tells us she just saw a border collie running loose, running west on NW 83rd Street, about to cross 6th Avenue NW, just before 11:30 a.m. The dog was wearing a blue collar and purple harness.
by PhinneyWood | Aug 12, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association is still looking for a Volunteer Coordinator & Fall Prevention Lead from AmeriCorps for its PNA Village, and has updated the job description. The mission of the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is to build community by...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 12, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
As our region’s drought continues, Seattle, Everett and Tacoma residents are being asked to reduce water use by 10 percent. Two weeks ago, the cities asked for residents to be “mindful” of water use. Now they’re asking for voluntary cutbacks. That’s the second stage...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 12, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Nutty Squirrell Gelato has officially opened its doors at 7212 Greenwood Ave. N., across from Ken’s Market (where Labels consignment store used to be; it moved two doors north). The gelato shop opened last Saturday during Summer Streets. It’s open 12-9...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 11, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just a reminder that the Phinney Ridge Community Council meets at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. On the agenda: A recap of last week’s primary election results for City Council District 6 and city-wide positions...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 10, 2015 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Saturday’s weather was perfect for the annual Phinneywood Summer Streets, which closed down much of Greenwood Avenue to traffic so walkers, bikers, skateboarders and strollers could take over. School of Rock musicians played on two different stages. Seattle...