by Chris Maykut | Jul 21, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo’s new baby giraffe has been named Lulu, which means “pearl” in Swahili. Lulu was born last month to mother Tufani and father Dave. She was 5 foot 9 inches at birth and is already 7 feet tall. She was named by Al Buckingham, who won the...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 21, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seems like a fairly quiet weekend in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood. Here are a few events; check our Events calendar any time for more. Around the World Luncheon Series Goes to Chile at 12 p.m. Friday at the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St. $5. RSVP at...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 20, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Transportation is accepting applications to create temporary mini-parks in on-street parking spaces for the 11th annual PARK(ing) Day on Sept. 15. Applicants could be a business that wants to create a “streatery” out front, or a neighborhood...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 19, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Taproot Theatre has extended the run of its current production, the world premiere musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion.” Additional performances have been added on Aug. 23-26. Tickets are available online, by phone at 206-781-9707 or in person at 204 N....
by Chris Maykut | Jul 19, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The 67th annual Greenwood Seafair Parade starts at 6 p.m. next Wednesday, July 26. This year’s theme is “Clownin’ Around in Greenwood” with the Seafair Clowns as Grand Marshals. Thousands of people converge on downtown Greenwood for this Seafair-sanctioned event....
by Chris Maykut | Jul 19, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just a reminder that Seattle Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at Crown Hill Center, 9250 14th Ave NW, in the gym, to get community feedback on its plans for major upgrades to the intersection of Holman Road NW and...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 17, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a roundup of various neighborhood news. FamilyWorks, which runs the Greenwood Food Resource Center, says Greenwood Car Show visitors donated a lot of food and nearly $800 in cash for its food bank services. A reminder that Goodwill has a donation station at...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 17, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Phinney Neighborhood Association’s annual Summer Beer Taste is from 4-7 p.m. this Saturday. The “Summer of Beer” theme harkens back to the Summer of Love 50 years ago, so tie-dye and flower power attire is recommended. This event is for ages 21 and over only. PNA...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 14, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
So much to do in Phinney Ridge, Greenwood and beyond this weekend. Here are some highlights. Check our Events calendar for more. Woodland Park Zoo closes at 3 p.m. Friday for its annual Jungle Party fundraisers. Visitors can stay on the grounds until 4 p.m. Phinney...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 13, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The house at 6503 6505 Phinney Ave. N. will be demolished and replaced by two, two-unit townhome buildings (a total of four units) with no parking provided. The site is next door to Home Espresso Repair. (Editor’s note: This post has been updated to reflect the...