by Chris Maykut | Nov 23, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The usual suspects are closed on Thanksgiving, such as schools, banks and libraries. Most Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed both Thursday and Friday, including community centers, teen life centers, environmental learning centers, indoor swimming...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 23, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A group of Phinney Ridge neighbors assembled and installed the GloCone on the Phinney Center’s air raid tower last weekend. The GloCone will be lit up with holiday lights at 5 p.m. Saturday during a community celebration with caroling and treats. The air raid tower is...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 22, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Neighborcare Health will stop seeing patients at its Greenwood clinic after Nov. 30. After that, patients can see their provider at Neighborcare Health at Meridian in the Meridian Center for Health at 10521 Meridian Ave. N., just north of North Seattle College....
by Chris Maykut | Nov 22, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Parks and Recreation will replace the wood pilings at both the east and west swimming beaches at Green Lake Park with steel piles beginning Tuesday. The pilings secure swim area ropes and floats. The Green Lake Trail will be temporarily closed near the Small...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 21, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas is hosting a publication party for its newest edition of “What to Read in the Rain.” This year’s edition is subtitled “Adventure Stories!” The publication party is from 1-3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 3, at the BFI, inside the...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 18, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are a few things happening in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood this weekend. Check our Events calendar any time for more. The Cup community open house from 2-5 p.m. Friday at Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 302 N. 78th St. Taproot Theatre presents “The Trial of...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 18, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo’s 5th annual WildLights holiday event begins the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, and runs through Jan. 1, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. daily, except Dec. 24-25. More than 600,000 lights transform indoor and outdoor exhibits. Plus there’s real reindeer, fake...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 17, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Police Department is alerting residents to be safe when it comes to door-to-door salespeople, who are required to have a visible photo ID and license provided by the City of Seattle. Here’s what the seller’s photo ID should look like: They also need to have a...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 17, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The NW Design Review Board will hear comments and provide its recommendation on the residential project proposed for 9039 Greenwood Ave. N., where the Volunteers of America Greenwood Food Bank used to be, at a Dec. 5 meeting. The proposal is for a six-story building...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 17, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is hosting a series of what it calls “conversations on affordable housing” throughout the city. The DON wants residents’ feedback on proposed zoning changes to create more affordable housing in all neighborhoods. The first...
