by Chris Maykut | Jun 13, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
This summer Woodland Park Zoo is kicking off a new program to promote inclusion of all populations in zoo programs. Its first “Zoo for All” event is Thursday, July 5, and will honor those with special needs and inclusion communities. Among the features of Zoo for All...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 12, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The City of Seattle has streamlined the application process for Play Streets and Block Parties this summer, to encourage neighbors to get together outside. Some play streets include barbecues and food tables, kids on bikes and scooters, and outdoor games. Permits go...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 12, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Parks and Recreation is asking for community input to improvements to the Green Lake Small Craft Center at the southwest end of the lake. On Tuesday, June 26, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Green Lake Community Center, 7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N., you can meet the...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 11, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The City of Seattle is hosting a Disaster Skills Workshop from 5:30-7:30 p.m. this Thursday at West Woodland Elementary, 5601 4th Ave. NW. When a large disaster happens, first responders and other city services may be overwhelmed. Transportation may be disrupted and...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 11, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A reminder that United Way of King County has partnered with several agencies to bring free summer meals to every child 18 and under who needs it at more than 200 sites throughout King County. The program aims to fill the summer gap for children who quality for free...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 11, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
If you missed the June 2 presentation of the three potential designs for the new addition to Greenwood Park, you can still participate by completing this survey. The addition will be constructed at 8805 Fremont Ave. N. Construction is expected to begin this fall and...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 8, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s what’s happening in and around the neighborhood this weekend. See our Events calendar any time for more. “Lady Windermere’s Fan” continues at Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., through June 23. Phinney Farmers Market is from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Friday in...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 7, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The developers for the planned apartment building at 320 N. 85th St. have applied for City Council Land Use Action to rezone the parcel from Neighborhood Commercial 2 with a 40-foot height limit to a 65 foot height limit. The plan is for a six-story, 203-unit...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 6, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo’s annual “Hoot for the Hood” is a neighborhood celebration from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. Neighbors who live in Phinney Ridge, Wallingford, Fremont and Green Lake are invited to this free event, which features free ice cream, up close visits...
by Chris Maykut | Jun 6, 2018 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The city held an open house on its draft Environmental Impact Statement for Accessory Dwelling Units in single-family zones last Thursday. You can watch a video of that open house on the Seattle Channel. There’s still time to comment on the ADU EIS until June 25. You...