by Chris Maykut | Jun 30, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seems like a fairly quiet weekend in the neighborhood. But keep checking our Events calendar for more events added daily. Phinney Farmers Market is open from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Friday in the upper parking lot of the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Fresh...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 30, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association has several job openings: Tool Library Coordinator; Hot Meal Program Substitute; Whittier Kids Preschool Lead Teacher; and Substitute Administrative Assistant. Metro is offering reduced ORCA Youth cards this summer where youth can...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 29, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The World Affairs Council of Seattle is looking for host families for international high school students in its youth leadership development programs this summer. The Council needs host families for students from Mexico July 18-30 and from Iraq Aug. 13-27....
by Chris Maykut | Jun 29, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The installation of the new exterior glass wall at the Greenwood Library is coming along nicely, so the library will reopen at 10 a.m. next Wednesday, July 5. The library closed last Monday, June 26, for the installation. The library’s interior was extensively...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 28, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Gumshoe 5K Walk is a fun walk through the neighborhood every August as you solve clues to find the next location. All proceeds go to neighborhood nonprofits, and the Gumshoe Answer Man, Mike Veitenhans, spends countless hours each year coming up with new clues....
by Chris Maykut | Jun 27, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Celine Patisserie just opened at 6801 Greenwood Ave. N., in the spot formerly occupied by Picnic. Alexei and Daniela Bucos opened Celine as a traditional viennoiserie (a type of pastry), preparing everything on site, and offering everything from ham and cheese...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 27, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Seattle Public Library needs Homework Help volunteers at 11 libraries – including Greenwood and Broadview – for next school year. Homework Help volunteers support students by helping them understand homework assignments, develop literacy and mathematics skills,...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 26, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Public Library, United Way of King County and Food Lifeline are bringing free, healthy lunches and snacks to six libraries – including Broadview and Green Lake – for kids 18 and under this summer. The program runs from today (Monday) through Friday, Sept. 1,...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 26, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The City of Seattle is letting residents vote on how to spend $285,000 on street and park improvements in each of the seven City Council Districts. The “Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks & Streets” participatory budgeting initiative lets residents cast a ballot for...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 23, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
There’s a lot happening in the neighborhood this weekend. Here’s a sample, but check our Events calendar for more. Phinney Farmers Market is from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Friday in the upper parking lot of the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. The...