by Chris Maykut | Sep 22, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Stage Door, a new coffee shop by One Cup Coffee Co., has opened in the space formerly occupied by the Stage Door Café, inside Taproot Theatre, 208 NW 85th St. (The former cafe was operated by Taproot.) The Stage Door offers coffee, house-baked goods, breakfast...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 22, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are some highlights of what’s happening in and around Phinney Ridge and Greenwood this weekend. Check our Events calendar any time for more. County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles is meeting with constituents from 12-1:30 p.m. Friday at Ballard Coffee...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 21, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Pacific University’s annual “CityQuest” program introduces new students to community service organizations throughout the area by having them volunteer for a day before fall classes start. More than 700 SPU students, faculty and staff will spend part of this...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 21, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association’s annual Pig Out to Root Out Hunger is next Wednesday, Sept. 27, with more than two dozen local restaurants, bars and coffee shops pledging to donate 15 percent of that day’s proceeds to the PNA’s Hot Meal Program. Have coffee and...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 20, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
French/Italian restaurant Joli has finally opened at 618 NW 65th St., with a grand opening party from 6-10 p.m. this Saturday with bubbles, passed hors d’oeuvres and special food and drink menus. Joli offers appetizers such as roasted mussels and fennel, glazed...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 19, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Green Seattle Day is Nov. 4, where volunteers can help restore our urban forests and plant trees in their favorite park. Last year, more than 900 volunteers worked throughout the city. This year, Forterra, the nonprofit organizing the event, is hoping for more than...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 18, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Village Movement, which allows people to “age in place” through community help, is celebrating 15 years with a special conversation by Dr. Atul Gawande, author of the 2014 book “Being Mortal.” The live event from Boston will be simulcast from 1:30-4 p.m. on...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 15, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are some highlights of what’s happening in and around Phinney Ridge and Greenwood this weekend. Check our Events calendar any time for more. Phinney Farmers Market is from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Friday in the upper parking lot of the Phinney Neighborhood...
by Chris Maykut | Sep 15, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles, who represents our area in District 4 (most of Seattle north of Madison Avenue downtown and west of I-5), will meet with constituents from 12-1:30 p.m. next Friday, Sept. 22, at Ballard Coffee Works, 2060 NW Market St....
by Chris Maykut | Sep 15, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Metro Transit’s fall service changes begin on Sept. 23, and riders will see increased service on many routes, including several in Greenwood and Phinney Ridge. On weekdays, new Route 5 Night Owl trips will be added leaving Shoreline CC at about 1:17 and 3:18 AM, and...
