by Chris Maykut | Jul 15, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Ridge branch of HomeStreet Bank, 7307 Greenwood Ave. N., is collecting diapers through the end of this month to donate to WestSide Baby. The 16th annual Stuff the Bus diaper drive’s goal is to collect more than 300,000 diapers for children in need. You can...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 15, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Tilth’s Chicken Coop & Urban Farm Tour is Saturday, with two in the Greenwood/North Beach area and a third near North Seattle College. Another five sites are nearby in Northeast Seattle. This family-friendly self-guided tour will show off goats, ducks,...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 15, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle’s Department of Construction & Inspections is hosting a public meeting about the proposed Phinney Flats project at 6726 Greenwood Ave. N. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. on Monday, July 25, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N.,...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 15, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are some highlights of what’s happening around the neighborhood this weekend. Check our Events calendar for more. Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program presentation from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St. The...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 14, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students is looking for host families for incoming UW students for one week this summer and fall. The nonprofit organization is welcoming 60 students this summer and another 200 in the fall. Host families will...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 14, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The PNA Summer Beer Taste Olympics is from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Tickets are $25 for PNA members, $30 general public, and $10 for designated drivers. Includes 10 tastes, mini brats from Barking Dog Alehouse and pub style snacks. Must...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 14, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Dr. Jason Hooyman from Hooyman Chiropractic at NW 85th Street and 3rd Avenue NW says a man came to his office on Wednesday, claiming to be selling books to donate to Seattle Children’s Hospital, and was fairly aggressive in his sales pitch, although he didn’t...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 12, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just in time for the primary election, Municipal League of King County ratings are now available. The ratings are for more than 90 candidates running for local offices. Manna Teriyaki, the last business left at the little strip mall at Greenwood Avenue North and North...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 12, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The City of Seattle has released an updated draft of its Pedestrian Master Plan, which is the 20-year blueprint for making Seattle more walkable and accessible. Anyone can comment on Seattle Department of Transportation’s plan from now through Aug. 12 by emailing...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 11, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Local author Rebecca Morris will read from her latest true crime book, “A Killing in Amish Country: Sex, Betrayal and a Cold-blooded Murder,” co-written with Gregg Olsen, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 18, at the Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave....