A news blog for Seattle's Phinney Ridge and Greenwood neighborhoods
Events Calendar
To add an event, please email us at tips@phinneywood.com.- Beer tasting at Phinney Market
March 19, 5:30pm
Come sample beers at The Phinney Market, 5918 Phinney Ave. N., from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday, March 19.
No charge. www.thephinneymarket.com; 206.829.9671. - James Coates & Brian Murray at Wayward Coffeehouse
March 19, 8:00pmJames Coates and Brian Murray perform country/roots/rock from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, March 19 at Wayward Coffeehouse, 8570 Greenwood Ave. N., www.waywardcoffee.com. No cover.
- Help create new rules for multi-family housing in the neighborhood
March 20, 10:00am
The Seattle City Council wants to create new rules for multi-family housing options. That includes townhouses, rowhouses and apartments. Councilmember Sally J. Clark is holding a special meeting on March 20 at Greenwood's Taproot Theatre.
"It’s time to change the way we design and shape new lowrise buildings in Seattle. City Council will change the code to make quality, sustainable, well-designed multifamily housing that synchs with the neighborhoods where they are built – and we need your help! This is a prime opportunity for Councilmembers to hear your feedback."
The meeting is from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 at Taproot, 204 N. 85th St. Council staff will highlight some of the hot-button issues, such as parking requirements, building heights, density limits, code simplification, and design review requirements. Clark promises plenty of time set aside for hearing from constituents. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.
For more information, contact Clark's office at 206-684-8802 or sally.clark@seattle.gov. - Greenwood Park work party
March 20, 10:00am
Friends of Greenwood Park work party from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 20. Email Caroline Christy - cchristy@speakeasy.net - so she can make sure to have enough tools and work gloves for everyone. - Spring Equinox Celebration at Carkeek Park
March 20, 1:00pm
Spring Equinox Celebration from 1-3 p.m on Saturday, March 20, at Carkeek Park, shelter #1. For ages 2 and older.
"Spring is coming! In the northern hemisphere the vernal equinox marks the start of spring and has long been celebrated as a time of rebirth. Many cultures and religions celebrate or observe holidays and festivals around this time. Bring your tradition and rejoice around the fire with songs, stories and the science behind this cosmic occasion. We’ll provide refreshments. Please register ahead of time, though drop ins are okay."
Call 206-684-0877. Cost is $5 adult, $3 child. - Spring Cabaret at Couth Buzzard Espresso Buono
March 20, 7:00pmThe new Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe's first Spring Cabaret is at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 20. "Stellar Music from Cast Iron Maidens, Charlie's Basement and Heijera; Tap and Belly Dance, Poems, Jokes, and ...More. There are rumors that Theo is hard at work on one of his classic, edgy dark comedy pieces, and that Penny is getting blisters woodshedding on her guitar. Who knows? So, come early to both events and get drinks and eats at our Cafe." 8310 Greenwood Ave. N.
- NW Chamber Chorus presents 'Poetic Voices'
March 20, 7:30pm
The Northwest Chamber Chorus presents its "Poetic Voices" concert at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 20, at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N.
"In this concert where poetry becomes music, the Northwest Chamber Chorus will feature Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, 'seven country songs' on texts by Robert Frost. Other poets include Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Carl Sandburg, Lord Byron and e.e. cummings. Other composers include Z. Randall Stroupe, Normand Lockwood, Eric William Barnum, Neil Ginsburg and Charles Stanford.
"The Chamber Chorus has long been recognized as one of the finest choirs in the Pacific Northwest and recently received a proclamation from the City in honor of its 40th Anniversary in Seattle. The 40-voice ensemble is critically acclaimed for its performances of the best classical choral music."
Tickets are $20 general admission and $16 senior citizen/studentat at www.brownpapertickets.org or by calling the Chorus' ticket office at 206-523-1196. Please call 206-523-1196 or email nwcc@verizon.net with any other questions. - Mason James performs at Wayward Coffeehouse
March 20, 8:00pm
Mason James performs folk/pop/rock from 8-10 p.m., Sat., March 20, at Wayward Coffeehouse, 8570 Greenwood Ave, N., www.waywardcoffee.com. No cover. - dj b-dub hosts !pachanga! party at Makeda Coffee
March 20, 8:00pmdj b-dub hosts the second !pachanga! dance party at Makeda Coffee on Saturday, March 20. Starts at 8 p.m. and goes until "late." Soul, funk, latin, hip hop. 153 N. 78th St.
- Hildman Strings performs at Music Center of the NW
March 21, 4:00pm
Hildman Strings, a community string orchestra directed by Janice Gockel, celebrates its 26th anniversary season March 21 with a performance at the Music Center of the Northwest, 901 N. 96th St. The concert begins at 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.mcnw.org/programs/ensembles/orchestras.htm or call 206.526.8443. - 'Assemble for a Cause' at Assemble Gallery & Studio
March 22, 6:00pm
Assemble Gallery & Studio in Phinney Ridge is hosting Monday night workshops to sew hats to donate to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
"Assemble for a Cause" invites people to the shop every Monday night in March from 6-8 p.m. Participants will cut and iron fabric, sew from a simple pattern, and donate the cotton hats to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, to distribute to patients who've lost their hair from cancer treatment.
Assemble will provide all materials, instruction and refreshments; donations at the door are welcome. Assemble encourages participants across the country to sew at home and mail hats to the shop (email info@assembleshop.com for patterns). A drop box will be available for fabric donations and completed hats until March 31st. - Aurora Avenue mural unveiling
March 23, 6:30pm
Community celebration and unveiling of new mural at 7615 Aurora Ave. N. Joint project by Sustainable Green Lake, Greenwood Aurora Involved Neighbors and City of Seattle. Meet the artists, enjoy free pizza and soda. - Spanish/English language exchange class at Senior Center
March 24, 10:00am
Learn Spanish and socialize through classes, followed by practice with native speakers at the Greenwood Senior Center through its Language Exchange Program.
From 10-11 a.m., there will be classes for English language learners and Spanish language learners in separate rooms. After the one-hour class, the two groups will meet up so the Spanish language learners will practice Spanish with the English language learners who are practicing English! The program is followed by the GSC's homemade lunch from 12-1 p.m. The program is free, but lunch will be at a cost of $3 for PNA/GSC members and $5 for non-members. For more information, please call Marianne at 206-297-0875. - Phinney Reads 'The School of Essential Ingredients'
March 24, 7:00pmPhinney Reads "The School of Essential Ingredients" by Erica Bauermeister, 7 p.m. on March 24, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. "Local author Erica Bauermeister will read from her latest book and lead discussion. Books are available at Santoro's for 15% off." http://www.santorosbooks.com/
- Wine tasting at Picnic
March 25, 5:30pm
March is Washington Wine Month, so Picnic food + wine boutique is hosting a different Washington winemaker every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $8, which includes tastes of five wines with paired bites.
March 4: RULO - Kurt+Vicki Schlicker
March 11: O'Shea Scarborough - Travis Scarborough+Darryn O'Shea
March 18: Castillo de Feliciana - Ryan Raber (formerly of Tertulia)
March 25: Bunchgrass and Walla Walla Vintners - Gordy Veneri
picnic : a food + wine boutique, 6801 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-453-5867; www.picnicseattle.com. - Spanish Story Time at PlayMatters
March 26, 10:30amSpanish Story Time by Polly-Glot Tots at PlayMatters, 7720 Greenwood Ave. N. Story time is at 10:30 a.m. on the fourth Friday of the month: Feb. 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25.
http://www.pollyglottots.com/ -- http://www.playmattersseattle.com/
- Wine tasting at Phinney Market
March 26, 5:00pm
The Phinney Market at 5918 Phinney Ave. N. offers wine tastings every other Friday from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $5, and includes hors d'oeuvres. March is Washington Wine Monh. 206.829.9671;
www.thephinneymarket.com - Sandel Park play area renovations meetig
March 27, 11:00am
Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting an open house on the Sandel Park play area renovations from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 27.
The public is encouraged to attend, meet the design team, and learn about the changes that are coming to this park. The renovation project, identified in the Parks and Green Spaces Levy, will provide new play equipment for children ages 2 -12, site improvements to enhance safety, and access improvements to facilitate use by all park visitors.
Sandel Park is at 9053 1st Ave. NW. For more information, contact Project Manager Kelly Davidson by email or at 206-684-0998, or check out the project's website. - 'Assemble for a Cause' at Assemble Gallery & Studio
March 29, 6:00pm
Assemble Gallery & Studio in Phinney Ridge is hosting Monday night workshops to sew hats to donate to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
"Assemble for a Cause" invites people to the shop every Monday night in March from 6-8 p.m. Participants will cut and iron fabric, sew from a simple pattern, and donate the cotton hats to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, to distribute to patients who've lost their hair from cancer treatment.
Assemble will provide all materials, instruction and refreshments; donations at the door are welcome. Assemble encourages participants across the country to sew at home and mail hats to the shop (email info@assembleshop.com for patterns). A drop box will be available for fabric donations and completed hats until March 31st. - Spanish/English language exchange class at Senior Center
March 31, 10:00am
Learn Spanish and socialize through classes, followed by practice with native speakers at the Greenwood Senior Center through its Language Exchange Program.
From 10-11 a.m., there will be classes for English language learners and Spanish language learners in separate rooms. After the one-hour class, the two groups will meet up so the Spanish language learners will practice Spanish with the English language learners who are practicing English! The program is followed by the GSC's homemade lunch from 12-1 p.m. The program is free, but lunch will be at a cost of $3 for PNA/GSC members and $5 for non-members. For more information, please call Marianne at 206-297-0875. - French Story Time at Childish Things
April 6, 10:30amFrench Story Time by Polly Glot Tots at Childish Things, 10002 Holman Rd. NW. Story time is at 10:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month: March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1.
http://www.pollyglottots.com/ -- http://www.childishthingsseattle.com/
- Chamber 'Beer Me' event at Naked City Brewery
April 6, 5:30pm
The Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce holds a no-host get-together for Chamber members to socialize and for non-members and neighbors to learn about the Chamber – 5:30-7:30 pm Tuesday, April 6 at the Naked City Brewery & Taphouse, 8564 Greenwood Ave. N. Bring your friends! Special offer: The Chamber will buy ONE beer for any non-member that pays to become a member that night!
Questions? Suggestions? Go to www.greenwood-phinney.com, email info@greenwood-phinney.com or call 206.789.1148. - Spanish/English language exchange class at Senior Center
April 7, 10:00am
Learn Spanish and socialize through classes, followed by practice with native speakers at the Greenwood Senior Center through its Language Exchange Program.
From 10-11 a.m., there will be classes for English language learners and Spanish language learners in separate rooms. After the one-hour class, the two groups will meet up so the Spanish language learners will practice Spanish with the English language learners who are practicing English! The program is followed by the GSC's homemade lunch from 12-1 p.m. The program is free, but lunch will be at a cost of $3 for PNA/GSC members and $5 for non-members. For more information, please call Marianne at 206-297-0875. - Pacific NW Folklore Society concert at Wayward Coffeehouse
April 9, 8:00pm
The Pacific Northwest Folklore Society presents Carolyn Cruso from 8-10 p.m., Friday, April 9, at Wayward Coffeehouse, 8570 Greenwood Ave. N.
"An acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and composer, Carolyn Cruso performs a diverse array of original tunes and songs as well as traditional music on hammered dulcimer, flute, guitar and voice. Her instrumental compositions are mainly for the hammered dulcimer and her material is largely Celtic. As a singer-songwriter she is a poetic lyricist, a powerfully expressive singer and a strong guitar player. Free, donations welcome."
Info: 206-706-3240, waywardcoffee.com, pnwfolklore.org, carolyncruso.com. - School Board community meeting with Sherry Carr
April 10, 8:30amSeattle School Board member Sherry Carr, representing District II, holds her monthly Community Meeting from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Greenwood Neighborhood Service Center, 8515 Greenwood Ave. N.
- GAIN breakfast and cleanup
April 10, 9:30am
Greenwood Aurora Involved Neighbors (GAIN) invites you to a breakfast and neighborhood cleanup on April 10.
"Depending on where you live, you can:
Join GAIN and Greenwood Christian Church at 8018 Fremont Ave. N. We will start with a pancake breakfast 9:30-10 a.m., followed by a litter cleanup and graffiti paint-out 10-11:30 a.m.
Join GAIN North and the Salvation Army at 9501 Greenwood Ave. Meet at 10 a.m. for coffee/treats followed immediately with the cleanup." - 'Hold Me Tight' relationship education program
April 12, 7:00pm"The Hold Me Tight" program - Conversations for Connection - is holding a Relationship Education Group for Couples for nine weeks from April through June.
Based on the book "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson.
Mondays, 7-9 p.m., April 12 through June 14 (except May 31); 307 N. 73rd St. (just east of Greenwood Avenue) Cost is $60 per session, per couple.
For additional information or to reserve a place in the class contact:
maryholscher@mac.com, paulfin@aol.com or Mary Holscher at (206) 524-0704
Mary Holscher, Ph.D. and Paul Finley, M.A. have extensive training and experience with Sue Johnson’s Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and education for couples. They have been married for 26 years and are owners of Creative Commitment Northwest, PS.
(Married, unmarried, gay, straight couples are all welcome. The group is limited to seven couples.)
"The book, which combines attachment theory and systems thinking, is designed for couples to read themselves. This nine week evening class uses a newly developed curriculum designed by the author to guide couples with each conversation in the book. We have found that these conversations help partners become more accessible, responsive, and engaged." - Spanish/English language exchange class at Senior Center
April 14, 10:00am
Learn Spanish and socialize through classes, followed by practice with native speakers at the Greenwood Senior Center through its Language Exchange Program.
From 10-11 a.m., there will be classes for English language learners and Spanish language learners in separate rooms. After the one-hour class, the two groups will meet up so the Spanish language learners will practice Spanish with the English language learners who are practicing English! The program is followed by the GSC's homemade lunch from 12-1 p.m. The program is free, but lunch will be at a cost of $3 for PNA/GSC members and $5 for non-members. For more information, please call Marianne at 206-297-0875. - Capturing Wildness Through A Lens
April 14, 6:30pm
"Capturing Wildness Through A Lens," by Steven Fey, Professional Photographer, Steven Fey Galleries, at Washington Wilderness Coalition, 305 N. 83rd St., at 6:30 p.m., April 14, 2010.
Seattle-based photographer Steven Fey will speak about his passion for photographing wild places in the North Cascades, including the Wild Sky Wilderness. An Alpine climber, Steven has ascended all of the major Cascade peaks in Oregon and Washington. Steven is committed to film and traditional photographic processes, rather than digital imaging, which allow him to more accurately portray the light and colors found in nature. Please RSVP to amber@wawild.org.
