by Chris Maykut | Jan 24, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Greenwood Senior Center presents a special workshop for caregivers from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. next Tuesday, Jan. 30. “Using Your Creativity in the Trenches – A Practical Approach for Caregivers” will provide family caregivers with hands-on strategies and resources...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 23, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Town Hall Seattle’s Inside/Out season continues at venues throughout the city as Town Hall’s building downtown undergoes renovation. In our neighborhood, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., listen to education and tech...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 23, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle’s annual Neighbor Day is Saturday, Feb. 10, and residents are encouraged to celebrate by committing random acts of kindness. Neighbor Day is a special day set aside to reach out to neighbors, make new friends, and express thanks to those who help make our...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 23, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A roundup of various neighborhood and city news: Naked City Brewing,8564 Greenwood Ave. N., is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with 10 months of collaboration beers and charity concerts. In partnership with other local brewers, including Flying Bike right...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 22, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
If you’re interested in applying to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund to help fund a community-building project, there’s a workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Each...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 22, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
It’s coming up on tax time, and trained volunteers from United Way of King County and AARP will be at several libraries, including our neighborhood, to help prepare personal tax returns (not available for business taxes). Some locations will have drop-in assistance...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 19, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
It looks to be a fairly quiet weekend in the neighborhood. Here’s what’s on tap, but check our Events calendar any time for updated listings. Seattle Folklore Society presents Bryan Bowers Trio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and SVER — Epic Norwegian Folk Music at 7...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 18, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Broadview Library has new times for its Kids Cafe, which provides free meals to any youth aged 18 and under through the end of the school year. It’s a partnership between Seattle Public Library, Food Lifeline, Boeing and the USDA. The Broadview Library, at...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 18, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo’s twin sloth bear cubs, born on Dec. 27, remain off view in the maternal den with 14-year-old mom, Tasha, but the zoo has provided a short clip of the family. Zoo staff are monitoring the babies through a live web cam to make sure they are...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 18, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections has recommended rezoning a 12,185 square foot parcel of land at 7009 Greenwood Ave. N. from Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40-foot height limit to Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 65-foot height limit. That will...