by Chris Maykut | Nov 23, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Schools and banks are closed on Thanksgiving Day, and many stores and restaurants are closed or close early so employees can spend the day with their families. Here are a couple of other reminders: Parking meters take a holiday on Thanksgiving, but are back on for...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 23, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Cornuto Pizzeria, at 7404 Greenwood Ave. N., has teamed up with Via Tribunali pizza locations and Pizzeria 22 in West Seattle to collect warm winter coats for kids. The goal is to collect at least 200 coats for children of families served by the Atlantic Street...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 23, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The rotating artwork in the Heart of Phinney Park on the corner of North 67th Street and Phinney Avenue North now features “Samaras” by Matt Babcock. Photo courtesy of the PNA. Artist’s statement: A samara is a seed with a wing, such as a maple seed. My goal as...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 22, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Family and friends of Suzanne Pierce have set up an account to help the long-time Phinney Ridge resident with medical expenses after she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia last Friday. She starts chemotherapy tomorrow. Pierce’s sister-in-law, Susan Pierce, also...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 22, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Public Utilities is urging people to help clean out leaves and debris from the storm drains in front of their house before heavy rains hit. When bad weather hits this time of year, storm drains can easily become overwhelmed with leaves and the summer’s...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 22, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
By Michael McCarthy, My Local Health Guide Editor’s Note: Many thanks to our friends at My Local Health Guide for letting us reprint this post. The Washington State Department of Health is urging cash-strapped parents to check if they qualify for the WIC (Women...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 21, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The 36 students at KapKa Cooperative School, a private elementary school near the Woodland Park Zoo, will shop for, prepare and then deliver more than 30 Thanksgiving meals to seniors and others in need in Phinney Ridge and Ballard this week. The recipients of the...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 21, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
About 40 owners of businesses in Greenwood and Phinney Ridge gathered at In the Red Wine Bar in Phinney on Friday night to talk about holiday marketing and how to help each other succeed. The event was organized by Sheri Hauser of Tasty art gallery and Lynn Gallob of...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 21, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Seattle Free School is offering a free class on how to get engaged in the political process, and make your voice heard by lawmakers. “Knowledge as Power” is at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N. The class is free, but please register...
by Chris Maykut | Nov 21, 2011 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Families who participate in Seattle Public Schools’ free and reduced lunch program can sign up for a free Thanksgiving meal, courtesy of NBA stars and local politicians. Families must sign up by Monday at one of 11 Seattle Parks and Recreation Community Centers....
