Pinehurst Seattle

Place to Keep Your Eye on Northgate Development

Nancy — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:26:02 +0000

Thanks to Maple Leaf Community Council, here is a website with valuable links to documents related to the Northgate Urban Center zoning and Northgate LINK Light Rail Station plans.

http://www.mapleleafcommunity.org/northgate.html

There is plenty of opportunity to get involved. Check back on that page once in a while, and we’ll also be posting some meetings on our Pinehurst website.

City Hall Open House

Nancy — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:10:47 +0000

Meeting: Thornton Creek Alliance (Thu 1/26)

Phillip — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:04:09 +0000

Sorry for the late notice on this and for everybody who won’t see it until the next email goes out. It only came in 15 minutes ago so I got it up as quickly as I could.

GREENWAYS & URBAN FORESTS
Natural Area Restoration, Volunteers,
Crime & Personal Safety

THORNTON CREEK ALLIANCE invites you to an open discussion. Participate in brainstorming sessions with neighbors and community leaders. Hear from others working to create better neighborhoods by integrating community interests.

January 26^th Thursday 7pm – 9pm
Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave. NE, Seattle 98125

ATTENDING:
Sally Bagshaw Seattle City Council Chair of Parks Committee
Terrie Johnston SPD Community Liaison
Joanna Nelson de Flores Green Seattle Partnership Project Manager
Chris Saleeba Seattle Greenways

ALSO PARTICIPATING:
Blockwatch + Educators + Park Stewards + Parks Department + Tree Ambassador Program + Community Activists: Maple Leaf, Pinehurst, Shoreline,..

AND
Anyone who wants to explore how we nurture our natural areas while enhancing our personal safety in and around them

The spring meeting is March 22. More information: Judy Olson at 206-523-4384 or judyngaryol@msn.com with comments or post a message at facebook.com/Thornton.Creek.Alliance or write: TCA, PO BOX 25690, Seattle, WA 98165

Early Design Guidance Meeting (525 NE Northgate Way)

Phillip — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:57:38 +0000

I mentioned this earlier when it was first canceled/rescheduled and I was correct about the date. It has been rescheduled for February 6th at 6:30pm at University Heights Center.

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting

Project:	3012842
Address:	525 NE NORTHGATE WAY
Area:	Northeast
Zone:	NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL3-65, CONTRACT REZONE, ZONING SPECIAL ST WITHIN 100FT, ARTERIAL WITHIN 100FT, URBAN VILLAGE OVERLAY, SALMON WATERSHED, SPECIAL GRADING REQUIREMENT, NORTHGATE OVERLAY DISTRICT, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERICAL3-40, URBAN VILLAGE OVERLAY
Contact:	KEVIN CLEARY
Contact phone:	(425)454-0566
Planner:	Scott Kemp
Planner phone:	(206)233-3866
Conditions:	The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposal is for a seven-story building containing 238 residential units above 16,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Existing structures to be demolished. Parking for 325 vehicles to be provide. PROCESS The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site. At the early design guidance meeting, the applicants will present information about the site and vicinity. The public may offer comments regarding the design and siting of a development on the subject site; and the Design Review Board members will also offer comments and identify those Citywide Design Guidelines of highest priority in developing the site. MEETING Date: Monday, February 6, 2012 Time: 06: 30 p.m. Location: University Heights Center 5031 University Way NE Room NB1 MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact the Land Use Planner listed above. If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to be informed of future meetings, please call the Land Use Planner to become a party of record.
Map: The top of this image is North. This map is for illustrative purposes only. In the event of omissions, errors or differences, the documents in DPD’s files will control.

Jane Addams K-8 School Tours

Eric Youngblut — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:08:32 +0000

Looking for an alternative to your neighborhood school? Interested in a smaller learning environment for middle school? Come learn more about this NE Seattle option school.

Jane Addams is a public, K-8 school with an emphasis on environmental science. Along with rigorous academics, the school offers an integrated Spectrum program for advanced learners, bilingual services for English Language Learners (ELL), special education services, and rich arts offerings. An exceptional faculty and staff, diverse student body and engaged parents have created this thriving school community in record time. Come see what all the excitement is about!

Evening Open Houses:

February 9, 6:30-8:30pm
February 29, 6:30-8:30pm

Morning Tours:

Tuesday, January 31, 9:30-11:30am
Monday, February 13, 8:30-10:30am
Thursday, March 1, 8:30-10:30am
Thursday, March 8, 9:30-11:30am

(please note there are 2 different start times for morning tours)

Principal Debbie Nelsen will provide a school overview and Science Specialist Christine Benita will share details about the school’s environmental science program. Tour the building, talk with teachers and observe classes.

Please visit our school (addamsk8.seattleschools.org) or PTSA (www.janeaddamsptsa.org) websites to learn more.

We focus on learning – We respect ourselves and others

We take care of our school – We solve problems

We PERSEVERE!

Jane Addams K-8 is a Seattle Public School located at 11051 34th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98125

206-252-4500

Kids Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

Nancy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:34:42 +0000

This week’s art in the Pocket Park is by Solly. He drew it at Pinehurstfest last summer. Thanks, Solly, for the great work! Pinehurst Pocket Park is at NE 117th St and 19th Ave NE. Unfortunately right now there is a large purple tag on the plexiglas. We’ll try to get it cleaned off soon.

If you would like to submit your child’s artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 539 NE Northgate Way.

Pinehurst Snow Sculptures – January 15, 2012

Nancy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:15:48 +0000

Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day on February 11

Nancy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:59:43 +0000

Celebrate Seattle’s 18^th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day to reach out to neighbors, create new friends, and express thanks to those who help make our neighborhood a great place to live. Community groups, businesses, and residents across Seattle come together on February 11 (and the week of) to celebrate this day.

There are several ways to participate:

Plan an activity for your neighborhood such as a block party, potluck, or work party. The website, www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/neighborday, provides ideas, tools, resources, and templates to help community members organize an activity. Once organized, the event can be posted to the online calendar at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/neighborday/eventsubmit.htm (the submission can be made public or private).
Send out Neighbor Appreciation Day greeting e-cards to your neighbors. The selection of e-cards feature artwork from past winners of the Neighbor Appreciation Day Student Art Contest. See e-cards here.
Share a story or two about your favorite neighbors. Community members can visit the Neighbor Appreciation Day website to post stories about great neighbors or their neighborhood.
Attend one of the many community activities listed on the online calendar. Seattle Fire stations, Seattle Parks and Recreation community centers and pools, and other organizations have special Neighbor Appreciation Day events and work parties planned.
Join Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the hundreds of community members across our city in celebration of what makes Seattle great – our neighbors! For information, visit http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/neighborday/ or contact Wendy Watson at wendy.watson@seattle.gov.

Have Ideas for Neighborhood Improvements?

Phillip — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:59:53 +0000

The deadline for the 2012 Neighborhood Project Fund is February 1st. For those not aware, this is a city fund that lets people propose projects in their neighborhood that they would like to see done. These are small park or street improvements (up to $90k) such as playground improvements, pathway upgrades, accessibility improvements, traffic circles, traffic calming, school zone speed limit signs, etc.

Do you have projects you want to do in Pinehurst? The form is available on their website (and very short!) if you want to submit it yourself. But if you’ve got an idea you can discuss it here (or Facebook) and I can help. I’ve heard that Parks often feels left out of this process so are there any improvements you’d like to make to either park? I was thinking Pinehurst Playfield could use a billboard like the pocket park until I realized it already has one. Anything else?

Warning: While it has been done in the past, they explicitly warn that this is not recommended for sidewalks as they’re often more expensive than funding allows. Which isn’t to say that we can’t try for another 1-block segment someplace… It’s just less likely to be selected. Also, for traffic calming projects you need to go through the traffic calming program. There’s more details below but keep in mind that you would probably need to attend the Jan 17th meeting (Douglas Truth Library-2300 E Yesler Way) because the next one would be after the deadline.

Project Criteria:

Projects funded by the Cumulative Reserve Subfund (approx. $1 million total) can only be used for maintenance or repairs to existing City facilities, projects which address safety issues or upgrades related to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) like wheelchair access improvements.
Projects funded by the Neighborhood Street Fund (approx. $200K total) must be transportation-related. These projects may include new construction.
For traffic calming projects, you must participate in the Seattle Department of Transportation’s traffic calming program prior to applying for your project to ensure that the project is beneficial, feasible and that there is sufficient community support. Information about the program is available on line at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/neighborhoodtraffic.htm

Lake City UGM Shelter Advisory Meeting Minutes

Nancy — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:53:10 +0000

Union Gospel Mission is running the homeless shelter in the old Lake City fire station. You can see the advisory committee meeing minutes from December 20, 2011 here.

Beaver Pond Planning Meeting, Wed. 1/11 7PM

Eric Youngblut — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:42:42 +0000

There will be a planning meeting for the newly named Beaver Pond Natural Area at the Northgate Community Center on Wednesday, January 11th, at 7PM. The project’s web site is here.

Also check out this post on Maple Leaf Life about recent tree trimming (vandalism) and crime in the area.

Upcoming Community Council Meeting?

Phillip — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:05:14 +0000

It has been quite a while since our last Pinehurst Community Council meeting and we’re currently in the process of planning the next one. We haven’t picked a date yet but we wanted to get some feedback first.

Do you have specific concerns about the neighborhood right now? Anybody you would like to hear from? Is there a project you think we should be working on? Something you have been working on that you want to share with the community or get help on? We’ve got a lot of our own ideas we plan on bringing but we wanted to see what you all thought too.

Northgate Design Review Meeting Rescheduled

Phillip — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:33:03 +0000

The early design guidance meeting below has been ~~canceled~~ rescheduled for February 6th. I left out the full address so nobody will skim this and think it’s for an actual meeting but you can follow the link at the bottom for more details.

Project: 3012842
Address: 525 NE NORTHGATE WAY

Project Description:
The proposal is for a 7-story building containing 238 residential units above 16,000 sq ft. of retail space. Existing structures to be demolished. Parking for 325 vehicles to be provided.

MEETING – CANCELLED
Date: Monday, January 9, 2012
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: University Heights Center

http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/luib/Notice.aspx?BID=680&NID=13109

[EDIT:]
It sounds like there wasn’t enough notice given originally so they’re just rescheduling it for February 6th. I haven’t seen the official posting for the new date but I’ll share it when I do.

Solarize Seattle Project Coming to NE Seattle!

Nancy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:23:25 +0000

Solar power is viable here in Western Washington; it can save money, help reduce carbon emissions and help with energy independence. The “Solarize” projects are neighborhood efforts designed to bring affordable solar energy to Seattle residential neighborhoods and the next Solarize Seattle project will be available for zip codes 98105, 98115 & 98125. The project, “Solarize Seattle: Northeast”, is getting started with the help of the nonprofit organizations Northwest SEED and Sustainable NE Seattle.

Neighborhood volunteers are working to get information about the project out to the eligible areas because registration for participation starts soon, January 17, 2012 and ends April 23, 2012. Free informational workshops make attendees eligible for a free assessment on solar installations by experienced vetted contractors. Savings are increased using group buying power, plus, state and federal incentives, making this project an excellent opportunity for affordable solar installations.

Queen Anne completed its project, Magnolia is completing theirs and NE Seattle is ready to be the next area to take advantage of this local effort to increase affordable residential solar installations. More information is at www.solarizewa.org (or www.solarizeseattle.org) and interested neighbors can sign-up now at the website to get an email when registration begins January 17.

A contact person is Project Coordinator, Alexandra Sawyer, at Northwest SEED, 206-457-5403 or alex@nwseed.org, website www.nwseed.org. Press release information is available on the website.

On the website you can see the upcoming workshops at Meadowbrook Community Center, Mountaineers and Northgate Community Center.

Lincoln’s ‘Casket’ at Northgate Mall This Week

Phillip — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:59:34 +0000

Ok, this very well might be the most random news I’ve ever posted on here. But it’s been a bit slow and this is too entertaining not to share. Plus, it’s local!

Yes, you did read the title correctly. It turns out that our local mall is going to be displaying a replica of the former president’s casket.

The replica casket was created by an Indiana company from the only known photo of Lincoln lying in state. It’s a little longer than 6 feet long with a white interior and silver handles and has traveled the country for years. The only differences are the replica isn’t lined with lead, and there’s no silver plate with Lincoln’s information on the exterior.

It’s in the area for a couple days and then will spend a couple days at the mall itself.

Turns out the casket is being hosted by Pima Medical Institute’s mortuary science program, which is located a few blocks from the mall. Pima officials say the two-year program helps guide students to careers as funeral directors and embalmers while focusing on compassionate care. The casket is being displayed Wednesday and Thursday atPima’s campus, 9709 Third Ave. N.E., then goes to the mall for two days.

Source:
http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/2012/01/03/dead-presidents-casket-visits-northgate-mall/

Also, if you want to know about Lincoln’s casket and his burial, Wikipedia has all sorts of crazy info. Did you know that he has been moved 17 times and had his coffin opened 6 times?

Kids Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

Nancy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:34:09 +0000

This week’s artist, Liza, is helping celebrate a new beginning, a new year, in the pocket park, by beautifying it with her colored pencil drawing. She made it at last summer’s Pinehurstfest. Go see it up close in the pocket park kiosk at NE 117th St & 19th Ave NE. Thanks, Liza, it’s beautiful!

If you would like to submit your child’s artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 539 NE Northgate Way.

Mail Theft Suspects Caught in Pinehurst

Nancy — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:18:39 +0000

Early on December 28th, a man and a woman were apprehended in the act of stealing mail in north Pinehurst. See the story here. From the list of mail items found in their car – credit cards, checks, gift cards, IRS mail, Netflix movies, it appears that as long as such items go through the mail system and end up in mail boxes that are not secure, mail theft will continue to be a lucrative crime.

Kids Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

Nancy — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:30:41 +0000

This week our artist is Grace, a six year old. Check out her festive holiday drawing in the kiosk at the Pinehurst Pocket Park, NE 117th St & 19th Ave NE. Thanks, Grace! It’s really nice, and brightens up our park!

If you would like to submit your child’s artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 539 NE Northgate Way.

Home Holiday Safety Tips

Nancy — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:39:38 +0000

If you’re staying home this holiday, here are some safety tips:

If you have a peep hole in your door, don’t cover it with a wreath or other decoration.
This is the season for charities, but don’t open your door; talk through the door and ask for ID first.
After the holidays, shred boxes before you take them to the curb so you don’t advertise electronics purchases.

If you’re hosting a party:

Hide your valuables.
Hide prescription medicines instead of leaving them in the medicine cabinet.
Secure guns.
Greet guests at the door to make sure no strangers are let in.
Offer non-alcoholic beverages to help reduce the possibility of DUIs.
After the party, check that all your doors and windows are still locked.

Holiday Safety Tips – Leaving Town

Nancy — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:31:50 +0000

Terrie Johnston, our Crime Prevention Coordinator, was the guest speaker at North Precinct Advisory Council this month. Good news – the Crime Prevention Coordinators are being retained in 2012. Terrie also had tips for the holiday:

If you’re going away for the holiday -

Stop newspaper delivery or get a neighbor to pick it up for you.
Get a neighbor to take in any packages delivered to your porch.
Use a timer or light sensor to run your porch light from dusk to dawn, not all day.
Stop mail delivery or get a neighbor to take it in for you. Mail theft is big right now.
Consider asking a neighbor to park in your driveway.
Leave a radio on and put some lights on timers.
Get a house sitter.
Don’t post vacation plans on social media like Facebook.
You can ask the police to watch the house. They will try to come by once a shift (there are 3 shifts).

Proposed Street Tree Ordinance Update

Nancy — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:30:58 +0000

The Seattle Department of Transportation’s Urban Forestry Section is proposing an update to the current Street Tree Ordinance, which was last revised in February of 1961 (Ordinance #90047). This document was drafted with input from an advisory panel consisting of citizens, commercial arborists and city staff from several departments. The intent of the ordinance update is to provide greater protection to street trees, and to codify current policies and procedures.

You can read the Ordinance and comment here.

There will be a community meeting to learn more about it January 9th, 6:30-8:30 pm at Meadowbrook Community Center 10517 35th NE, rm. 22.

Mayor McGinn Encourages Neighbors to Give Back

Phillip — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:41:45 +0000

Sorry about the short notice but I wanted to get this out even if it’s seen too late for the event itself. The reduced donations combined with increased demand are a very serious problem.

Wednesday morning, Mayor Mike McGinn joins volunteers from North Helpline Food Bank and Emergency Services in encouraging Seattleites to give back to their communities and support those in need during the holidays and the upcoming winter months.

Recent reports indicate that donations to Seattle area food banks are down by as much as 30% while demand for food assistance continues to increase. The Mayor hopes his visit will serve as a call to action, inspiring neighbors to pack the pantries at local food banks, beginning today.

According to North Helpline, the need for more donations is real. The food bank has served more than 850 households each week during 2011, and their client demand has almost doubled in the last two years. Increases in need and decreases in resources is a shared phenomenon across the city-wide food security system.

“We at the food bank see how this time of year spurs people to action,” said Amy Besunder, Executive Director of North Helpline Food Bank and Emergency Services. “What’s especially great about it is that everybody does whatever they can. Not everyone can donate $1000, a substantial and much-appreciated gift for the families we serve. But everyone can do something. Purchase an extra can of tuna or soup or volunteer some time towards helping us operate the food bank. Mother Teresa said it: If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.”

About North Helpline:
North Helpline works to prevent homelessness and hunger in Greater North Seattle by providing short-term solutions to combat financial adversity such as providing food, hygiene items, baby supplies, eviction prevention, utility shutoff prevention, and move-in support. Our food bank provides healthy nutritious groceries to over 850 families each week.

Revisiting the Pocket Park Plant ‘Thefts’

Nancy — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:22:38 +0000

Around the end of summer we reported that two witch hazels in the pocket park were stolen. This week we put a new plant in the park and during our digging found the stumps of the witch hazels. They had been cut down, not stolen. We can only speculate how this happened. Now there is green ribbon on young plants so it is clear that they are intentional, not invasives or volunteers.

Just wanted to set the record straight.

The push broom remains missing.

Thanks for a Successful Sock Drive!

Nancy — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:09:17 +0000

Wow, way to go, Pinehurst! Tomorrow I’ll take our sock, hat and glove donations to the North Precinct Advisory Council. THANK YOU! We are donating 54 items:

22 pairs of socks
22 hats (someone was busy knitting a LOT of cool hats)
7 pairs of gloves
2 scarves
1 ear warmer

Thanks, too, to Treehouse Coffee Company for being the drop-off location.

Gerry Pollet is New 46th District Representative

Phillip — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:17:13 +0000

Gerry Pollet has been sworn into office to serve as Representative of the 46th District. He’s filling David Frockt’s seat as he was appointed to the 46th District’s Senate seat after Scott White passed away in October.

Pollet, a lawyer, is executive director of Heart of America Northwest, a watchdog group for the cleanup of the Hanford nuclear reservation.

He said he’d be a champion for the environment, education funding and open government. He said he hopes to bring a collaborative style to Olympia, prompting Councilmember Kathy Lambert to ask for examples of Pollet’s working “across the aisle” with Republicans.

Pollet pointed to his work as an officer for the state Coalition for Open Government, whose president is former GOP state Rep. Toby Nixon.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016942924_pollet06m.html

Kids Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

Nancy — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:20:16 +0000

This week’s artist is a bit of a mystery. A child drew it at Pinehurstfest. Is ‘Shagia’ in the bubble the artist’s signature? Regardless, it’s a fine reminder of the sunny summer weather we can look forward to next year. Stop by the park at NE 117th St & 19th Ave NE to see this fine picture and take a stroll under the mighty trees.

If you would like to submit your child’s artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 539 NE Northgate Way.

Beware Stolen Mail

Nancy — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:28:47 +0000

One of our Pinehurst neighbors on 24th Ave NE near NE 110th St just reported that this morning he had mail stolen from his mailbox, mail he’d put out for the mail carrier to take. One was an invoice with a credit card number on it.

This is a good opportunity to think about getting locking mail boxes. Some streets have them. They aren’t attractive, but they do the trick. You can get your own, or you can go in with neighbors to get a multiple-slot box.

Taking outgoing mail to a blue U.S. Mail box isn’t as convenient as putting out in your box, but it’s safer. And bringing in the mail soon after it’s delivered is also safer. Leaving mail out overnight is the very worst. We’ve heard numerous accounts of people trolling down streets in the dark looking in every mail box. There was a post on Maple Leaf Life about a nighttime incident just this week.

Have happy and safe holidays.

Rezone at Northgate Way and 1st Ave NE

Eric Youngblut — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:42:45 +0000

In what I consider to be great news for the neighborhood, the City is moving ahead with a rezone of the area north of Northgate Way along 1st Ave NE. The rezone would allow for higher buildings (up to 85 ft) and non-residential uses, i.e. businesses. I know the density issue is contentious, but this specific area is ripe for dense development.

KOMO’s North Seattle blog has more details.

Northgate Light Rail Community Design Study Open House, 12/8

Eric Youngblut — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:33:10 +0000

The City’s Department of Planning and Development is holding a public meeting to present options for future development and street improvements around the Northgate Light Rail station.

The meeting is on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., at the Aljoya Senior Apartments at Thornton Place, 450 NE 100th Street. Off-street parking available at Group Health (south of 100th St.)

Information about the proposals are available at this DPD web page.

This a great opportunity to impress upon our city leaders the need to fund and implement more of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans, such as a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over I-5 at 103rd St, connecting the station to the community college and the neighborhood west of I-5. The Cascade Bicycle Club has a good blog post about this.

Pink Tour – A Hardware Event by Women for Women

Eric Youngblut — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:48:30 +0000

Maple Leaf Ace Hardware is pleased to invite you to an after-hours shopping experience where you can also learn about what we offer & take a tour of our store led by our female staff (a couple of our guys will be here too).

To enhance your shopping enjoyment: Wine. Beer. Cheese. Crackers. Nuts. Bolts. And 5% of Pink Tour sales are donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

By invitation… and this is your invitation. Must be 21 or over and female.

If possible, RSVP by calling 206/522-3324 or email goodhelp@mapleleaface.com (Or just show up and join in!)

Tuesday, December 6th, from 7pm to 9pm at Maple Leaf Ace Hardware – 9000 Roosevelt Way NE

http://www.mapleleaface.com/files/webpage.pdf

Winter 2012 NE Parks and Rec Brochure

Phillip — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:58:27 +0000

The Winter 2012 brochure is available for the NE Parks and Rec. It’s quite large since it includes all the community centers in the area so I had trouble linking to it from the site directly. But it’ available on the Seattle Parks Website.

You can also browse courses register online here:

http://egov1.seattle.gov/parks

You can get more details (location, hours, link to the brochure again) on the individual websites for each community Center:

As well as info on the pool pages:

New sidewalk completed on NE 115th St

Eric Youngblut — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:20:43 +0000

The new sidewalk on NE 115th St is finished! SDOT will be returning soon to plant the two street trees in the planting strip. Since a picture is worth a 1000 words, I refer you to this photograph gallery.

Sidewalk 11/28/2011

One Week Left to Donate to Sock Drive

Nancy — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:53:01 +0000

Remember to take your donations to Treehouse Coffee Co. by December 4th, and don’t forget to have a cuppa!

Early morning shooting

Eric Youngblut — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:13:58 +0000

According to the police blotter, police responded to a 911 call of shots fired.

On November 26th, at approximately 1:36 am, 911 callers reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people running. According to witnesses, the suspect(s) fired from a Volkswagen Passat or similar type vehicle in the 12000 Block of Pinehurst Way NE. North Precinct officers responded and located two of the people seen running. They were interviewed by officers, but it was undetermined if they were the intended targets of the shots fired. Officers searched for the suspect vehicle, but it was not located. It does not appear that any victims were struck, nor was there any property damage located. Officers did recover a shell casing in the 11700 Block of Pinehurst.

Does anyone have more information about what happened?

Kids Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

Nancy — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:37:40 +0000

Teresa drew this picture at Pinehurstfest this summer. Thanks, Teresa, it looks great in the Pinehurst Pocket Park kiosk! See it at NE 117th St & 19th Ave NE.

If you would like to submit artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 539 NE Northgate Way.

Pinehurst Shelterhouse Rental

Nancy — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:35:32 +0000

Give Pinehurst T-Shirts for the Holidays

Nancy — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:47:37 +0000

Looking for a holiday gift made locally? Pinehurst Community Council has five Pinehurst T-shirts remaining from Pinehurstfest. All are Adult Large. Low, low price of $10, and all proceeds go to the Council for the neighborhood. If you would like one, please contact nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. First come, first served!

Gingerbread House Decorating Party for North Helpline

Phillip — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:42:46 +0000

Home for the Holidays

Gingerbread House Decorating Party to Benefit North Helpline

Sunday, December 4th, 2011
12736 33rd Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125

First Session at 2:00 PM
Second Session at 4:00 PM

Every family will have a station complete with: Their own gingerbread house, white royal icing, and a selection of candy.

Enjoy coffee, cookies, and cocoa included in cost of event.
Live holiday music and a chance to have your photo taken with Santa or your finished gingerbread house!

Advanced tickets available for $35.00 at brownpapertickets.com
or RSVP via email at events@northhelpline.org.
Questions? Call 206-367-3477

The flier is available here.

Crime Report

Nancy — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:19:06 +0000

Here is a crime report from our SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator, Terrie Johnston:

Residential Burglaries are occurring with more frequency in the Lincoln Sector of the North Precinct (Pinehurst; Lake City Way; Maple Leaf; View Ridge; Wedgwood; Ravenna/Bryant, et al) The precinct commanders are aware, and are staffing accordingly. Our Burglary Theft detectives are proactively working leads, and are also out in the field. Please take a moment to review some basic burglary prevention measures:

Most of the burglaries are occurring during daytime hours (from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.). If you are home, and someone knocks on your door, please answer the door, don’t open it. There is a difference. Since many criminals are looking for houses w/no one home, it is important to let them know someone is there!

If you have a home office, or a room with big screen TVs and computers that can be seen from the street, close the curtains/blinds in those areas when you are gone. Electronics, jewelry, and small portable items are popular.

Lock up your ladders; or store them in a garage. Use motion-sensitive lighting when appropriate.

Can first responders find your address? Seconds matter when you’ve called 9-1-1, so help us out.

We still like front porch lights on from dusk until dawn. Use the locks and latches you have, even if you are only going to be gone for a little while.

Please report anything suspicious to 911. Most burglars are apprehended by a watchful neighbor (your best alarm) who called 9-1-1 with good descriptions.

Remember 911 is not just for emergencies anymore. See something, say something!

Remember to keep your Block Watches active and I can assist you with this. If you want a free home security survey, contact me (206-684-7711 or Terrie.Johnston@seattle.gov )

46th District Democrats Candidate Forum

Phillip — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:15:24 +0000

The 46th District Democrats had a candidate forum Thursday night. This let people (especially PCO’s who will actually be voting) learn more about the candidates to fill the vacancy in the State House following David Frockt’s confirmation as State Senator from the 46th Legislative District. They recorded the whole thing and it’s available here on livestream.

LiveStream:
http://www.livestream.com/wa46dems/video?clipId=pla_7a0c37d7-d806-4b58-9620-6b74d8f44f3f

Candidates at Forum:
Javier Valdez
Rene T. Murry
Dusty Hoerler
Gabe Meyer
Gerry Pollet
Sarajane Siegfriedt
Sylvester Cann
Tony Provine

There is also more details on the process for filling a vacant seat on the King County Democrats website which also includes questionaires for all the candidates.

Lake City Fire Station Homeless Shelter Update

Nancy — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:33:23 +0000

The City has signed an agreement with Seattle Union Gospel Mission to run an emergency winter homeless shelter in the old Lake City Fire Station 39. It will be open November 24 through April 1.

In the past year the City sought input from local businesses and residents, though there was no consensus on having such a shelter in the neighborhood. That said, it will undeniably provide much-needed shelter this winter, and the neighborhood should benefit from it being run by an experienced organization.

See more details in the announcement here.

Low-cost Home Energy Audits Available

Nancy — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:42:40 +0000

Neighbors can join to save energy, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint

North Seattle residents have the opportunity to participate in SustainableWorks, a Puget Sound based non-profit, that is offering reduced costs energy audits and retrofits. SustainableWorks is partnering with Seattle City Light, WSU Energy Management, and Puget Sound Energy to bring this energy saving opportunity to the community. The purpose of this program is to help homeowners and renters (with landlord approval) make home improvements that reduce their energy use and energy bills. Participants can save on items like furnaces, air sealing, insulation, and hot water heaters, and reduce their energy costs by 20-40%. To learn more about the program, or to sign-up, please visit www.sustainableworks.com, or call the SustainableWorks office at 206-575-2252.

The process begins with a pre-audit to determine eligibility followed by a professional energy audit. Worth approximately $600, the cost of the audit to the homeowner is $95. An energy consultant then explains to the homeowner where they are losing energy and suggests the most cost effective energy saving improvements. Contractors managed by SustainableWorks then complete the energy saving measures chosen by the homeowner. SustainableWorks bundles projects within neighbors to maximize efficiency and reduce the project cost. SustainableWorks also has a loan program with Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union that can help homeowners finance improvements at low to zero percent interest rates.

About SustainableWorks

SustainableWorks is a non-profit focused on creating quality jobs and improving the environment with residential and small commercial energy retrofit projects facilitated through community engagement and participation. SustainableWorks has utilized a $4 million Community Energy Efficiency Program Grant to retrofit close to 400 homes in moderate-income neighborhoods in Spokane, Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties over the last 2 years.

Elliott Bay Brewery Interview

Phillip — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:40:35 +0000

Lake City Live has another interview up and they recently got shown around Elliott Bay Brewery’s Lake City brew pub. You should go check out the whole thing because it’s not that long but I wanted to share a few of my favorite details.

First, they’re behind schedule due to permitting and necessary seismic retrofitting but their new plan has them opening in January. Originally, they had been shooting for late fall but they were clear at the time that it was also a moving target. From a local history standpoint it was interesting to hear that they found oak floors under the existing flooring which they’re going to refinish. Anybody know what was there before the game and hobby shop?

Also, it’s always nice to see a commitment to the local neighborhoods:

We’re hoping that our commitment to community will also have an impact on Lake City. We’re branding this as a Lake City brew pub, not just as another Seattle brewery. We truly believe in Lake City and think that as the only brew pub in Lake City, the community will respond well to this addition to the neighborhood.

We hope that locals will see Elliott Bay Lake City as the place to go after work, for Sunday brunch, to get online and do their homework, or after soccer with the kids (because we will be a family friendly pub). We’re hoping we can be not just good neighbors but also a catalyst for more cool development in Lake City.

Read The Rest:
http://www.lakecitylive.net/2011/11/16/new-elliott-bay-brewery-interview

Help Needed

Nancy — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:20:02 +0000

This year’s Pathway of Lights around Green Lake is Saturday December 10th, 5-8pm. If you haven’t walked around the lake with the luminaries twinkling, do go – you’re in for a fun and beautiful treat.

In addition, Meadowbrook Community Center is looking for some volunteers to help with the event:

The North East Community Center will be organizing the North East section of the Pathway of Lights and is in need of volunteers to set up and take down this very Festive event on Saturday, December 10^th. Here is a breakdown of the event and tasks that are needed, and if you can assist at the event that would be great.

Set up for Pathway

Task: Help set out the luminaries on the Northeast section of Green Lake near the Community Center, set up tents and refreshments

Day: Saturday December 10th

Time: 12 Noon – 4 pm

Contact: Terri Burns @ 206.615.1334 or terri.burns@seattle.gov

Event Time 5 pm – 8 pm

Luminaries Lit: 5 pm (very Pretty)

Musical Performances: 5 – 8 pm

Break Down

Task: Pick up luminaries, break down tents.

Time: 8 pm to 10 pm

Contact: Terri Burns @ 206.615.1334 or terri.burns@seattle.gov

Any and all assistance is appreciated. If you have any questions about this feel free to let Terri know.

Shopping Cart Round-up

Nancy — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:37:57 +0000

If you see an abandoned shopping cart you can call the store it came from and they will come get it. The numbers for our local stores are listed here:

Bartell Drugs 206-362-7571
Fred Meyer 206-440-2400 press 2, then 7
Grocery Outlet 206-971-0192
Safeway 206-306-0504 press 8
Value Village 206-365-8232

Thanks to Lake City Live blog, where I got this info.

David Frockt Sworn In As 46th LD Senator

Phillip — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:56:38 +0000

The 46th District Democrat’s Blog has the news that David Frockt has officially been sworn in as Senator for the 46th Legislative District which includes Pinehurst. He was nominated a few days ago and is being appointed to the Senate seat left vacant by the recent death of Senator Scott White.

He has resigned from the House of Representatives and next they’ll be working on filling that vacancy.

Licorice Fern Natural Area Plan

Nancy — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:52:12 +0000

Friends of Thornton Creek Park #1 has morphed to Friends of Licorice Fern Natural Area, and the Plan for improvements to the Natural Area have now been published online, the link is in the announcement post at http://tcpfriends.org/2011/11/04/final-plan-document-goes-live/ and the special page explaining its origin and format at http://tcpfriends.org/plan-document/

There will be printed copies of the Plan at the Lake City and Northgate libraries in a few weeks.

The text of the announcement post is:

Read the Plan for Licorice Fern Natural Area online here or read details about how the plan came about here . We are proud to have completed the planning process with this final plan approved by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Check out pages 19-24 which outline the steps we need to take to restore LFNA’s forest and wildlife habitat.

Join us in implementing this far-reaching plan, likely to be a 20-year effort. Email: LFNAFriends @ gmail.com

Missing Grey Cat

Nancy — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:39:22 +0000

Our neighbour at 120th & 17th has a cat that’s been missing for a few months now. She’s put fliers in everyone’s mailbox around here, but I wanted to pass this on to as many as possible. And, before you ask, yes I’ve been checking the ‘found cat’ posts lol.

He’s a grey tom, not sure of his name, but she refers to him as ‘grey one’. He is not the grey tom w/a red collar that is also around here (that one is ‘squeaker’, lives in the culdesac on 17th, and is still popping up, so I don’t think he’s missing). If anyone spots him, or has seen him, please call Suzy at (206) 902-8197, or you can email me at fmcqueen31@comcast.net and I’ll pass it on to her.

Thanks

Fred

Toy Drive at Display & Costume, Open House 11/18-11/20

Eric Youngblut — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:14:56 +0000

Display & Costume is participating in a toy drive for Children’s Hospital.

On behalf of Children’s Hospital we will be setting up a Giving Tree in our Seattle Store. The tree will be decked out with gift suggestions to be donated directly to this wonderful organization. To make it easier to donate, you can purchase the item directly from us and we will deliver them to Children’s in time for the Christmas holiday. Not only will you be supporting a well loved institution but you’ll also be sustaining a local, family owned business. All gift suggestions follow the recommened list by Children’s Hospital to ensure their young patients receive the kind of items most needed.

Also, next weekend, 11/18 – 11/20, they are holding a Christmas Open House.

Join us for our Annual Christmas Open House, Friday through Sunday, November 18th-20th, 2011. Free giveaways, Coupons and more to share as we reveal our Christmas sets for 2011. All new holiday themes, decadent and sweet. Elegant and whimsical. Enter to win Free Prizes. Enjoy complimentary refreshments: coffee, cookies and candycanes! To help celebrate this festive occasion, our popular Kids’ Fun Day will be returning to all three stores, Saturday, Nov. 19th, 1pm-3pm. The kids will be able to decoration cupcakes, ornaments and other holiday crafts. Remember, this event is FREE!

Remember the Holiday Sock Drive

Nancy — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:56:23 +0000

Kids Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

Nancy — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:53:38 +0000

This week’s artist is a mystery. A boy drew this fine picture at Pinehurstfest but he didn’t sign it. Thank you, whoever you are! Come see this piece in the kiosk at NE 117th St and 19th Ave NE.

f you would like to submit artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on matt board donated for this purpose by FRAMEIT Ltd, 539 NE Northgate Way.

BECU opening on Northgate Way

Eric Youngblut — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:04:20 +0000

PhinneyWood is reporting that BECU is closing their Greenwood Safeway location and relocating to 551 NE Northgate Way. The new location is set to open on December 5th.

As a BECU member, I’m very happy to be getting a branch in the neighborhood, especially a snapshot ATM for depositing checks.

(If you’re at a for-profit bank, you really should consider a local credit union like BECU or Salal…)

9-1-1 Behind the Scenes

Nancy — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:25:47 +0000

The SPD 9-1-1 Call Center has 15-19 workers at each of 3 shifts. Half the room is call takers and the other half is radio dispatchers. When a call comes in, if it is appropriate, it is transferred to Seattle Fire Dept/Medic One, WA State Patrol, or another police agency. The call taker may get a translator on the line if one is needed. Events appropriate for the Police are triaged by the call taker (they ask you questions) and pass it on to the radio dispatchers.

Radio dispatchers see the typed events on their computer screens. They prioritize the events and assign them to officers. Events are prioritized in this order:

Immediate response – violent crimes, in-progress crimes, domestic violence
Expedited response – just-occured property crimes, still a chance to apprehend suspect
Investigative nature – just need police report

Even though personal information is taken by the call taker, and it is stored in the database, you may request anonymity. This may help if you are complaining about a neighbor and don’t want to make things worse between you.

After a radio dispatcher prioritizes the event, it is assigned to an officer in the precinct, sector and district where it occurred. If it is a serious emergency and all officers there are busy, it can be assigned to one in a different district, sector, or even precinct. Less serious events may have to wait for an officer if the officers in the district happens to be busy. The Call Center will update you about every hour if there is a long wait. The Radio dispatchers also manage radio traffic and record all updates from the assigned officers.

The Call Center handles both 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls. If you call 9-1-1 and say it is not an emergency, they will still take the call. If you call the non-emergency line (206-625-5011) they will take your call, but 9-1-1 calls take precedence.

Remember, the Police encourage us to call 9-1-1 if we see suspicious activity. Also, please report all crimes. The more the police know about what’s going on in the neighborhood, the better they can tune their activities to help. Property crimes under $500 can be called in, or you can self-report on-line here.

Tips For Calling 9-1-1

Nancy — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:48:48 +0000

This month’s guest speaker at the North Precinct Advisory Council was a supervisor from the 9-1-1 Call Center. Here are some tips for when you call 9-1-1

Know ahead of time where you are so you can tell them when they ask
Know your directions – N,S,E,W – so you can tell them, for instance that the noise you heard was north of your house, or the car you saw was speeding west
Know your address – many calls come in from people who don’t know their home address!
If you don’t speak English, know how to say the name of your language in English; the call taker can get a translator on the line quickly
Let the call taker control the conversation; he/she is trained to triage by asking important questions first, and sometimes starts the dispatch process even while you speak if it is warranted. They are not being rude if they cut you off to ask a question that may not seem relevent to you.
If all the call takers are busy, the phone will continue to ring, so just hang on. You’ll never get a busy signal.
Calls are prioritized, so if there are more dire events happening in your sector officers may take a while to get there.
If response is delayed due to prioritization and availability of officers, the dispatchers will (should) call you about every hour to let you know the status of your call.
Sometimes when officers are dispatched they will take care of the situation (such as a noise complaint) but will not come talk to you. You can call the next day to ask about the status of the case.
The non-emergency police phone number is 206-625-5011. It is an automated line, but you can get to an operator by choosing first 2 and then 8.

Burglaries Doubled From Last October

Nancy — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:30:23 +0000

Terrie Johnston, our Crime Prevention Coordinator, reported at the North Precinct Advisory Council that though burglaries are down in general in the North Precinct, they are up in Lincoln Sector, the North Precinct sector Pinehurst is in. Last October there were 18 burglaries. This October there were 55. Twenty of the 55 were non-forced entry, meaning entry was from an unlocked door or window. Please help reduce your chances of being burglarized by locking your doors and windows.

Here is a map of the North Precinct sectors. Lincoln Sector is on the right, dark purple, labeled L1, L2 and L3.

Trick-or-treating at Northgate Mall; Maple Leaf Parade of Costumes

Eric Youngblut — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:08:45 +0000

If it’s raining on Halloween, and you’re looking for a dry place to trick-or-treat, Northgate Mall is an close-by option. Maple Leaf Life has the details. Maple Leaf is also having a Parade of Costumes tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon.

Jackson Park Golf Course Capital Improvements Meeting, 11/9

Eric Youngblut — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:50:57 +0000

It had been a while since I had heard anything about the Jackson Park perimeter trail project, but apparently the design team has been selected. Next week there will be a public meeting with proposed designs.

Hey, Jackson Park Trail folks, keep us in the loop, okay?

Details on the event…

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you to join in the first public meeting for the Jackson Park Golf Course Capital Improvements. Come meet the design team and learn about the project. The design team and Parks staff will present proposed designs for the new driving range, perimeter trail, cart paths and modifications to holes 10 and 11.

Seattle Parks selected a team led by RW Thorpe & Associates to lead the design for the driving range. Additional team members include WaterLeaf Architects, OB Sports, ICON Golf, Sparling, Dowl HKM, PRR and TSI. Seattle Parks Senior Landscape Architect, R. Frank Robinson, is leading the design for the perimeter trail.
Parks selected golf course Architect Todd Schoeder /ICON Golf Studio to design new golf holes on 10 and 11, cart paths and other proposed modifications to the course.
These projects were identified during the Golf Master Plan process available at http://seattle.gov/parks/projects/docs.htm#plans, and funding is provided by 2010 General Obligation Bonds.

Whether you are hearing about this for the first time, or are already actively involved, we encourage you to come to the meeting and learn about the next steps for this project. We look forward to meeting you and encourage you to join in.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Jackson Park Golf Clubhouse
1100 NE 135th St.
Seattle, WA 98125

For more information please visit:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/projects/jackson_park/golf.htm.
Or contact Garrett Farrell, Senior Capital Projects Coordinator
Seattle Parks & Recreation, ph: 206-233-7921;
garrett.farrell@seattle.gov

Lake City Chamber of Commerce Folklife Festival, 11/5

Eric Youngblut — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:44:53 +0000

Next week the Lake City Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Folklife Festival” at the Lake City Community Center. Details below…

November 5, 2011
10 AM – 5 PM

Lake City Community Center
12531 28th Avenue NE, Seattle

A Holiday Shopping Adventure!
Vendors – Live Music – Performers – Workshops –– Dancing, Food and much, much more!

Start the day with a drumming workshop for parents and toddlers hosted by Chamber Member, Jamtown!

Shop, shop, shop to find fabulous holiday gifts!

Take Back Your Meds October 29th

Nancy — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:56:49 +0000

Saturday October 29^th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seattle Police North Precinct will be a secure disposal location for the Take Back Your Meds event. The address is 10049 College Way N. (near North Seattle Community College).

Since Washington State has one of the highest teen prescription drug abuse rates in the nation, and medicines are a leading cause of accidental poisoning – especially of children and seniors – and moreover, flushed or trashed medicines can end up polluting our waters, please consider using this take-back program for disposal.

You can find other drop-off locations here.

Halloween Safety Tips

Nancy — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:51:04 +0000

From our Crime Prevention Coordinator, Terrie Johnston, here are some tips for having a safe Halloween:

Know your trail: What route will you take? Don’t take short cuts through alleyways, back yards or parks.
Whose homes will you visit? Advise your parents of your plans.
Is there an adult going along? If not, tell parents with whom you’ll be.
Stay together w/your group and have a plan should someone get lost.
Only trick or treat at homes with front porch lights on.
NEVER enter the house or car of a stranger.
When will you be home? Carry a cell phone & call if you will be late.
Carry a flashlight or light sticks. It makes it easier to see and shows you where you are going. Reflective tape/material is a good idea to add to your costume.
Make-up is safer than a mask, which can make seeing difficult.
Drivers have a hard time seeing you at night, so cross the road carefully and stay on main streets/sidewalks. Use crosswalks, and wait for a walk signal. Never cross from between parked cars.
Be careful of open flames from pumpkins and candles, as they can catch your costume and long wigs on fire.
Are your shoes safe and comfortable for walking?
Have your parents check out your candy when you get home before you eat any.

For the ghosts who stay home:

Greet treaters at the door.
Remove obstacles from sidewalk, porch and steps.
Keep a light on, so treaters can see where they are walking.
Use your peep hole and look outside before opening the door.
Don’t leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween.
Be mindful of pets around lit pumpkins.
Chocolate is poisonous to animals, as are tin foil or candy wrappers.

Remember you can call 9-1-1 to report suspicious or criminal activity, 24 hours a day.

Metro Proposes Changes for 2012

Eric Youngblut — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:42:37 +0000

September 2012 is a long time away, but Metro is engaging the public regarding service changes which will coincide with the start of the Aurora and Ballard “Rapid Ride” bus lines. The relevant changes to our neighborhood are:

The 18 will now longer serve Downtown to Ballard, but will instead run between Fremont, Ballard, Crown Hill, and Northgate.
The 75 will terminate at Northgate Transit Center instead of heading to Ballard; service to Ballard to be replaced with the new 18.
The 5 will not serve Northgate, as it does now on some trips.
The 16 will not run around the mall in a loop on Northgate Way and 5th, but will instead go from N. Seattle Community College to Northgate Transit Center directly using 92nd and 1st.

Metro has the full information on its “Have a Say” web site, but I recommend the Seattle Transit Blog’s article.

Northgate Community Center Advisory Council Community Meeting, 11/8

Eric Youngblut — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:29:04 +0000

Seattle Parks and Recreation is holding a public meeting at the Northgate Community Center on 11/9 at 7:00PM. Click on the thumbnail of the flyer on the right to see the full image.

This meeting will give you the opportunity to provide your input on how Seattle Parks and Recreation can best serve your neighborhood in the future. We’ll have staff present from Northgate Community Center, and the new Northeast Geographic team, as well as members of Parks and Recreation leadership, to talk about how well parks is meeting your needs in the Northgate community. You will have the opportunity to:

Talk with Parks and Recreation staff and neighbors about your ideas to build community relationships
Help Parks and Recreation identify programs and services that are efficient and relevant for those living in the Northgate community
Work together with Parks and Recreation to identify potential operating hours for Northgate Community Center in 2012
Share your voice and personal vision/ideas with others

If you have any questions about the open house, please call Pati Maxwell at 206-386-4283 or e-mail her at pati.maxwell@seattle.gov. We will provide day care and light refreshments during the meeting.

Mayor’s Town Hall at Nathan Hale, 11/1

Eric Youngblut — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:14:17 +0000

Next Tuesday, the Mayor is holding a “town hall” at Nathan Hale High School. The agenda is:

5:30-6:30 Meet and Greet: City Departments and local community
organizations have information tables, answer questions and
offer volunteer opportunities
6:30-6:40 Youth performance
6:40-8:00 Open question and answer session with the Mayor

See the flyer for the event for more information.

St. Catherine School Hosts Film Screening of Race to Nowhere

Phillip — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:03:42 +0000

St. Catherine School’s Parent Club will host a film screening of “Race to Nowhere“, an up-close look at America’s school system and the pressures facing today’s students on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the school located at 8524 Eighth Ave. NE in Seattle.

Race To Nowhere features the heartbreaking stories of young people across the country who have been pushed to the brink, educators who are burned out and worried that students aren’t developing the skills they need, and parents who are trying to do what’s best for their kids, Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace, students have become disengaged, stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant, and young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.

After the screening, which will take place in the school’s Victoria Hall, a discussion will be facilitated by Jenell Kheriaty, Student Counselor at Seattle Preparatory School. Tickets for the film will be $10 in advance, sold online at http://rtnstcatherineofsienaps.eventbrite.com/, and $15 at the door.

Northgate Light Rail Station Open House, 11/9

Phillip — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:57:36 +0000

This November, Sound Transit will host open houses for each of the future North Link light rail stations. Join us to learn new information about the stations and to share your thoughts and ideas.

All open houses run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with a presentation starting at 6:30 p.m.

Northgate Station Open House:Wednesday, Nov. 9
Olympic View Elementary School Cafeteria
504 NE 95th Street, Seattle

The Sound Transit Community Outreach contact sent some more details of what will be discussed at this meeting which includes:

30 percent design of the Northgate Station and the above-ground light rail guideway
Update on tunnel portal plans
Updated construction schedule

There are also meetings for the other north end stations this month.

Roosevelt Station Open House: Thursday, Nov. 3

Roosevelt High School Commons
1410 NE 66th Street, Seattle

The Nov. 3 open house will focus on the nuts and bolts of construction plans at Roosevelt Station.

Brooklyn Station Open House:

Week of Nov. 14 – Stay tuned for details!
Location to be determined.

The November open house will focus on the nuts and bolts of construction plans at Brooklyn Station.

NE 115th St Sidewalk Construction Update

Eric Youngblut — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:16:16 +0000

Construction has begun for the new sidewalk on NE 115th St between 5th and 7th Ave NE! In the past month, crews have been preparing the right of way and have added a new storm drain at the corner of 5th and 115th.

Today, excavation and regrading began, and the new curb and sidewalk will be built later this week.

After construction, two street trees will be planted in the planting strip at the 7th Ave NE end of the sidewalk. The 5th Ave NE end of the sidewalk will not have a planting strip, as there are already established trees (madrones).

Woman Raped on Northgate Way

Eric Youngblut — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:35:21 +0000

Last Saturday, 10/22/2011 at 1:15AM, there was an assault and ~~attempted~~ rape of a woman on Northgate Way near Roosevelt Way NE. The suspect was located and arrested.

From the SPD Blotter:

On October 22nd, at approximately 1:15 am, North Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of a rape in the 1000 Block of NE Northgate Way. The victim stated that she had been assaulted by an unknown man on the street and believed that he was still in the area. Officers arrived within minutes and contacted the victim. With the assistance of a K9 track, the suspect was located nearby hiding in the bushes. He was taken into custody. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. Detectives from the Sexual Assault Unit responded and took over the investigation. The 31 year old suspect was later booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Rape. SAU detectives will be responsible for the continuing investigation.

The Seattle PI has a follow-up article on the suspect. It sounds like this was a random attack.

Update: I updated the post to reflect that this was a rape, not an attempted rape.

Update: More articles: Rape suspect’s supervision cut short by budget cuts (Seattle P-I),
Police: Woman escapes sexual assault in Northgate after offering condom to attacker (KIRO),
Charges filed in Northgate sexual assault (Seattle Times)

Defending Victory Creek Park

Eric Youngblut — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:43:23 +0000

Here’s a Youtube video made by a Pinehurst neighbor and his son, documenting their efforts to clean up Victory Creek Park. Thanks, Chad!

(Sad blogger moment: I tried to embed the video in this post, but I couldn’t figure out how.)

Disaster Supply Kit Workshop at the Lake City Branch October 27

Eric Youngblut — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:17:27 +0000

Here’s another way to prepare for winter….

Disaster Supply Kit Workshop at the Seattle Public Library Lake City Branch Thursday, October 27, 2011, 6:30 – 7:45pm

Do you have the right emergency essentials at hand? Learn how put together your own disaster supply kit during this hands-on workshop.

Having the right emergency essentials after any disaster helps you stay safe and self-sufficient. During this hands-on, show-and-tell workshop, you’ll learn answers to these questions and more:

What’s the best place to store supplies?
Is it better to buy a kit or make one?
How much is really enough?
Are there ways to economize during these tight times?

Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. This program is part of the 2011 Urban Self-Reliance Series: check out over 50 free classes this fall at a Seattle Public Library location near you! Contact the Lake City Branch at 206-684-7518.

Take Winter by Storm: Landside Awareness Meeting on 10/29

Eric Youngblut — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:02:35 +0000

If you own property on a slope, you may want to consider attending this meeting…

The City of Seattle will be offering two free landslide awareness meetings on Oct. 29 and Nov. 12 (same format). The public will have the opportunity to consult with public and private landslide experts and learn how to protect themselves from landslides with simple preventive measures, such as the following:

Checking downspouts; making sure they are functioning/routed to a safe location
Inspecting sloping areas for indications of slope movement and erosion
Keeping fill and yard waste off slopes
Shutting off the irrigation system and checking it out seasonally
Leaving tree stumps in the ground on slopes

The landslide awareness meetings will include a presentation that discusses the causes of landslides, proper drainage for sloping sites, and vegetation maintenance on slopes. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session; and time for one-on-one discussions with professionals in the field, including the City of Seattle, The American Society for Civil Engineers, The Association of Engineering Geologists, The International Society of Arboriculture, and Associated Building Contractors.

Oct. 29 – 10:00 am to noon, Northgate Community Center Multipurpose Room, 10510 5th Ave NE
Nov 12 – 10:00 am to noon, South Seattle Community College
Judge Warren & Nobie Chan Education Center, 6000 16th Ave SW (across from the north parking lot)

The landslide record that was documented in the Seattle Landslide Study indicates that 86 percent of landslides that occurred in the city have some human influence such as excavating and filling on steep slopes, broken pipes and uncontrolled storm water.

If a landslide damages your property and you have an immediate concern for your safety, leave the premises and call 9-1-1. Seattle property owners with structures that may be affected by or endangered by a landslide should contact a geotechnical professional for structural evaluation.

To view the current conditions of the USGS rainfall threshold for landslides, please visit:
http://landslides.usgs.gov/monitoring/seattle/rtd/plot.php

For more information about Seattle landslides and the City of Seattle free landslide awareness meetings, please visit: www.seattle.gov/pdp/emergency/landslides

Take Winter By Storm is a regional campaign aimed at helping citizens and businesses get prepared before bad weather strikes. Learn more at www.takewinterbystorm.org.

Senator Scott White Found Dead Friday

Phillip — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:49:12 +0000

Scott White, our district’s state senator, was found dead in his hotel room Friday:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016576293_white22m.html

Sorry for the brief post but this is from my phone. I just wanted to get the news out quickly.

Man Charged in Pinehurst Indecent Exposure Incident

Nancy — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:17:22 +0000

Thanks in (large) part to an observant Pinehurst resident who was willing to get involved, the police have arrested and charged a man in the recent series of indecent exposure incidents, including one involving two 13 year old girls at Pinehurst Playfield. See today’s Seattle Times article.

Look in the comments section of our original post about the incident for a first-hand description of what our neighbor did.

This is proof-positive that paying attention, concern for neighbors, and getting involved in our neighborhood pay off. Way to go, Eric – thanks! And thanks also to the girls who described the man for the sketcher.

Road Safety Summit

Nancy — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:50:28 +0000

You are invited to a Road Safety Summit
Meeting in our area: November 15^th, 6pm

City of Seattle invites you to participate in a Road Safety Summit, convened by Mayor Mike McGinn and members of the Seattle City Council.

The Summit will center around three basic questions:

What do you think are the highest priority safety problems to solve on Seattle roads?
What do you think are the most important things to do to make Seattle roads safer?
We often talk about what government can do to promote safety. What are the ways that non-governmental groups and individuals can promote safety?

Working together, it will develop a shared citywide commitment to safety and an action plan that will lead to safer streets for all.

This Road Safety Summit consists of three gatherings that are open to the public:

Public Forum #1
Monday, October 24th, 6pm in the Bertha K. Landes room at City Hall RSVP

Public Forum #2
Tuesday, November 15th, 6pm at the Northgate Community Center RSVP

Public Forum #3
Monday, November 21st, 6pm at the Southwest Community Center RSVP

The forums will consist of a short presentation of background data and then discussions about these three questions in smaller groups. You will submit your comments at the end of the discussion period. These public forums are identical in format; to give input and participate you only need to attend one.

Final Road Safety Summit Meeting: Next Steps
Monday, December 12th, 6pm in the Bertha K. Landes room at City Hall RSVP

This meeting is open to the public. The Summit Workgroup will present their proposed next steps for improving traffic safety on Seattle’s streets.

Please visit this page to RSVP to the event(s) you can attend. Or visit the Road Safety Summit website for more details.

You will be asked to:

Participate in the process with good faith effort, following the process outlined by conveners and facilitators to produce a successful effort with positive public outcomes
Listen to what other participants are saying and appreciate that there are multiple viewpoints to these complicated topics

If you have questions, please email rebecca.deehr@seattle.gov.

Holiday Sock Drive

Nancy — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:00:27 +0000

Reward: Timex Watch, Lost Near Safeway

cindyri — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:16:17 +0000

Student lost a Timex watch near Pinehurst Safeway the week of 10/9/11.

If you find it, I’d really appreciate getting it back!

It’s not a valuable watch, except to me. $5 reward. Please contact cindyri@q.com

Alternatively, please drop it off at the Pinehurst Safeway customer service desk.

Thanks much.

–Your neighbor

Free Sandbags for Flooding

Nancy — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:18:03 +0000

Seattle Public Utilities is offering up to 25 sandbags per household – until supplies last – to help protect homes from flooding. Thornton Creek runs through Pinehurst and some homes are in its flood zone. Meadowbrook Community Center is one of the pickup locations.

Check out today’s post on the Maple Leaf Life blog for more information. Thanks, MLL!

Plants Stolen From Pinehurst Pocket Park

Nancy — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:14:50 +0000

Sometime between August 22 and September 10 two witch hazel plants were dug up and removed from Pinehurst Pocket Park at 19th Ave NE and NE 117th St. The thief was very meticulous – you cannot tell there were ever plants in the spots where they once stood. The City gave us some other plant species to replace them, and we’ll be planting them later in October.

In addition, a push broom stored in the rafters of the kiosk was taken. It’s hard to believe someonenoticed it up there.

The good news – the City is pretty responsive when we report graffiti in the park. If you see graffiti on city property, you can report it to SPU at 206-684-7587.

Recent Rash of Auto Thefts in Pinehurst

Nancy — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:08:34 +0000

Since October 3 there have been four auto thefts or car prowl thefts in our neighborhood:

10/3 115xx blk Lake City Way – theft auto acc (not sure what this is)

10/09 14xx blk NE 120th St – car prowl theft

10/9 115xx blk Pinehurst Way – auto theft

10/13 10xx blk NE 115th St – auto theft

In addition, this week I saw a parked car whose passenger window was smashed on 20th Ave NE just south of NE 115th St.

Please protect your vehicles from theft. Review Seattle Police car theft prevention tips here. And please be vigilant; if you see suspicious behavior, call 9-1-1.

Patty’s Eggnest Open on Northgate Way

Nancy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:54:04 +0000

The building housing the now-closed Seattle Crab Co. restaurant on Northgate Way and Roosevelt Way has changed hands again (The Fine Diner is gone). Patty’s Eggnest has expanded into our neighborhood, and it is now open for business.

Anyone want to check it out and report back?

Kids Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

Nancy — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:35:23 +0000

This week Kelsi’s drawing is on display in the kiosk at Pinehurst Pocket Park. Kelsi is six years old. She made the drawing at Pinehurstfest this summer. Thanks, Kelsi, we love it!

You can see Kelsi’s art and walk in the park at NE 117th St and 19th Ave NE.

If you would like to submit artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on matt board donated for this purpose by FRAMEIT Ltd, 539 NE Northgate Way.

Haunted Bounce and Spook the Pool

Nancy — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:44:11 +0000

Meadowbrook Community Center and Pool, 10517 35^th Ave. NE

Thursday, Oct. 28, Haunted Bounce from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Spook the Pool from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

All ages

Youth: $2 for the Bounce, $3.25 for the pool

Adults: Free at the Bounce, $4.25 for the pool

Go have a spooky Haunted Bounce from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and get chills from ghostly lighting, glow sticks, bounce toys and spooky Halloween music. Then head up to the pool from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for carnival games and prizes and “ride the 100-pound pumpkin” – yes, it floats! Standard age and height requirements apply.

Toddler Halloween Play time

Nancy — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:42:09 +0000

Northgate Community Center, 10510 5^th Ave. NE

Friday, Oct. 28, 5 to 8 p.m.

Ages 6 months to 5 years

$3 per child

Here’s a Halloween treat both kids and parents will enjoy! Bring the little ones dressed in their

Halloween costumes for a special toddler playtime. They’ll have trikes, scooters, bounce houses,

balls and a special Halloween treat.

Tree Care and Planting Workshop

Nancy — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:41:34 +0000

Saturday, Oct. 22nd, 10am-1pm

Beaver Pond Park

The Northgate/Matthews Beach Tree Ambassadors group invites you to join like-minded neighbors and friends Saturday, October 22nd for a workshop focusing on best practices for Tree Care & Planting.

Learn all about keeping your trees free of ivy and other hazards.

Discover the best ways to plant and care for trees.

Actively participate in helping Seattle regrow a healthy tree canopy and pick up skills you can use at home.

Spend hands-on time clearing invasives away from trees and then work together to plant six conifers.

Get better acquainted with Northgate’s least known forested park and its urban wildlife!

Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Be prepared for rain! Bring your water bottle and laminated or leather gloves. We will provide gloves if needed and all tools, snacks, and beverages.

Meet on the north side of the Northgate’s Beaver Pond Natural Area on Thornton Creek, NE 106th Street and 8th Ave. NE, at 10:00am. Our work site is one block south of Northgate Way just east of 8th Ave. NE. There are no signs. When you see the trees you’re there!

Questions? Feel free to contact your neighborhood Tree Ambassadors: Ruth Williams (206) 930-8965, Philip Stielstra (425) 830-3589, Teri O’Leary (206) 953-8335, Debbie Lematta (206) 898-5149

This event is dedicated to the memory of Kenyan Wangari Maathai, tree planter extraordinaire.

The Tree Ambassador program empowers residents to become stewards of the urban forest and serve as resources for their local community. The program is a project of the Green Seattle Partnership, a collaboration between the City of Seattle and the Cascade Land Conservancy and is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program.

Get Free Trees for Your Yard

Nancy — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:19:27 +0000

Trees provide many benefits to our community: filter air pollution, provide shade in hot weather, reduce storm water runoff, provide habitat for critters – and they are attractive.

City of Seattle’s Trees for Neighborhoods program is offering free trees to plant in your yard. It is accepting applications until October 24. For the application form and more information, go to http://www.seattle.gov/trees/treesforneighborhoods.htm

Participants in the program receive:

Free trees
Watering bags
Training on proper planting and care
Coupon for free Groco compost
Ongoing care reminders and workshop opportunities

Oct. 25 Transit Master Plan (TMP) Open House

Nancy — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:22:12 +0000

Join the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) at an upcoming open house to learn about the Transit Master Plan (TMP), share your feedback, and see where we’re going from here.

The TMP is a 20-year vision for transit in Seattle. SDOT recently released the draft report, available at http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/transitmasterplan.htm.

Open house date and location:

· · Oct 25 @ Aljoya Thornton Creek (450 NE 100^th St)

· The open house will run from 6 – 8pm and will begin with a brief presentation and overview. You’ll then have a chance to walk around and view project boards, talk to staff, ask questions, and provide comments.

More details (room number, how to get there) can be found at http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/tmp_outreach.htm.

Contact Allison Schwartz with any questions at allison.schwartz@seattle.gov or (206) 386-4654.

Personal Safety Talks

Nancy — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:17:18 +0000

Do you belong to a civic or community organization that invites speakers to your meetings? Terrie Johnston, our Crime Prevention Coordinator, reminds us that she is available to speak, for free, about personal safety. Call her at 206-684-7711 or email her at terrie.johnston@seattle.gov.

Crime Prevention

Nancy — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:13:29 +0000

At tonight’s North Precinct Advisory Council, a representative from the City Attorney’s Office told us what one apprehended residential burglar told officials about his methods: he said he didn’t pay any attention to alarm system signs because he knows he can get in and out of a home before anyone responds to the alarm. He also said he scopes out homes beforehand. He lingers nearby to see when residents leave and return. The representative also said that many burglaries are through open or unlocked doors and windows.

What are the lessons here? Don’t rely entirely on alarm systems. Lock your doors and windows. Be a good neighbor and stay on the lookout for unusual behavior on your neighbor’s property and don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1 so the police can check it out. The police tell us time and time again that watchful neighbors are the best crime prevention and that officers are happy to respond to calls about suspicious behavior. And they tell story after story about how citizens have helped police arrest criminals by calling 9-1-1 in this way.

We were also told that a lot of residential burglars are minors who leave school at lunchtime, steal stuff, and then go back to school. As a matter of fact, most burglaries are in the daytime, not at night.

If you would like a free home security audit, contact our Crime Prevention Coordinator, Terri Johnston, at 206-684-7711 or terrie.johnston@seattle.gov.

Indecent Exposure Incidents

Eric Youngblut — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:13:35 +0000

There were two indecent exposure incidents in the past two days, one at the Pinehurst Playground and one at Lakeside. Watch out for this guy. From the SPD blotter:

Suspect may be involved in 2 exposing incidents

Posted by Detective Renee Witt

On 10/2/11, at approximately 5:00 p.m., two 13-year-old females, were swinging on the swings at the Pinehurst playfield in the 12000 block of 14 Av NE, when the suspect walked up to the them and made a comment. When the victims turned to look at the suspect he had his genitals exposed and was masturbating. The suspect then ran away southbound on 14 Ave NE. The victims ran to a nearby convenience store and reported the incident to an off duty officer. An area check for the suspect was negative. The suspect is described as a white male, 22-29 years old, fair complexion, slim build, goatee and black hair. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white design on the back, and black dress slacks.

On Oct-03-2011, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the complainant reported that three female students reported to him that a man “exposed” himself to several girls on the school’s soccer field in the 14000 block of 1 AV NE ,as they started practice. The male ran off when some of the girls screamed. The suspect was seen getting into a vehicle parked on 1 Av NE just south of NE 145.

The suspect is described as a white male, 30-39 years old, approximately 5 feet- 10 inches tall, thin narrow face, fair complexion, slim build, brown hair, blue eyes, bushy or thick eyebrows, and a goatee. The suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, and black pants.

The suspect was seen driving away in an older, light colored, small 4-door sedan. The first letter of the license plate may be “A”.

Anyone with information about the suspect or vehicle is asked to call 911.

SNAP Meeting at Northgate Library, Oct. 18

Eric Youngblut — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:33:36 +0000

Weather forecasters are forecasting another stormy La Niña winter; attend this class to learn how to be prepared for an emergency! The class is on Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 – 7:45 PM at the Northgate Library, 10548 5th Ave NE.

Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. This interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering!

See the City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management for more information.

Sound Transit Public Meetings for Northgate to Lynnwood Mass Transit

Eric Youngblut — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:17:09 +0000

Sound Transit is holding public meetings this month about the scoping for mass transit between Northgate (Transit Center) and Lynnwood (196th St SW). The meetings are between 6:00 and 8:00 PM on the following dates:

Tuesday, October 11, 2011: Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline
Thursday, October 13, 2011: Embassy Suites Hotel, 44th Ave W, Lynnwood
Tuesday, October 18, 2011: Ingraham High School, 1819 N 135th St, Seattle

For more information, or to comment online, here’s their web site.

Background from Sound Transit:

Sound Transit is preparing to extend mass transit from Northgate to Lynnwood, which voters approved as part of the Sound Transit 2 Plan in 2008, along with funding to continue planning future service all the way to Everett. The North Corridor Transit Project will connect to and build on the Link light rail line that opened for service between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport in 2009. Construction is currently underway on a light rail extension to the University of Washington scheduled to open in 2016, followed by service to Northgate targeted in 2021. Voter-approved additions over the next few years will bring 36 new miles of service to the north, south and east, creating a 55-mile light rail system serving the region.

Haller Lake Community Club Events

Garth Ferber — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:05:39 +0000

I receive the Haller Lake Community Club monthly newletter and the October issue has into for several past and future events that I wanted to pass along:

16 September – workparty at Northgate Elementary School

2 pm 9 October – classical guitar concert at Haller Community Club

7 pm 13 October – story telling at Haller Community Club

730 pm 14 October – music and story telling at Couth Buzzard

730 pm 28 October – contemp. and folk music at Couth Buzzard

I know this is minimal info, and unfortunately their web site does not seem to have futher info. But I think one can join at www.hallerlake.info

Missing Black Cat

Nancy — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:43:17 +0000

MISSING CAT: Missing since Saturday, September 24th. Goes by Little Bear, completely black, pouch belly, medium size, big bright green eyes.

Last seen on 125th and 12th.

Any information or if found please contact Travis at 206-850-0599, or Casey at 206-529-7263.

Thank you very much.

Fund for Victims of Natural Gas Explosion

Eric Youngblut — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:56:51 +0000

KING5 has a story about the victims of Monday’s natural gas explosion, including information about how to donate to a fund for them.

Missing Siamese-Calico Cat

Eric Youngblut — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:18:58 +0000

FOUND! thanks to a neighbor who saw a flier, Luna is back home.

Keep an eye out for a missing cat… “Our cat, Luna, has been missing since yesterday. She is a Siamese- Calico shorthair with a very loud meow. Normally she is an indoor cat. She has no collar but she is microchipped. If you find her please contact me: jilda2bean@yahoo.com. Thank YOU!”

Kids Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

Nancy — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:31:28 +0000

There’s a new work of art in the kiosk at Pinehurst Pocket Park. Fatima, age 7, drew it at Pinehurstfest this summer.

Come on by and see this nifty drawing. The park is at NE 117th St and 19th Ave NE. Thanks, Fatima!

If you would like to submit artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on matt board donated for this purpose by FRAMEIT Ltd, 539 NE Northgate Way.

Pinehurst on Facebook

Nancy — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:15:11 +0000

Did you know we have a Facebook group? Yes, we do! It’s getting a little more interactive activity these days so you may want to check it out. It’s called Pinehurst Seattle.

In your Facebook home page, click on Groups on the left panel

Type Pinehurst Seattle in the field at the top of the page in the dark blue bar

Click on the magnifying glass button

Click Join Group button on the Pinehurst Seattle group

Explosion and Fire on 5th at 123rd

Eric Youngblut — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:06:39 +0000

News stations are reporting that a house exploded at 5th Ave NE and NE 123rd St around 6 AM this morning, 9/26. No details yet on what happened!

I don’t know if it is a coincidence, but there was a natural gas leak in the neighborhood yesterday (Sunday) around 2 PM.

North Seattle Community Acupuncture free event

Eric Youngblut — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:28:38 +0000

North Seattle Community Acupuncture asked us to post about their upcoming free event.

Fall is here! Give your body a treat and try some acupuncture for free!

Yes, we are still offering our once monthly Free for Me and My Friend days at NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE. Bring someone new to the clinic on one of these days and you both receive a free treatment. Bringing only yourself for your first visit? That works too! Our next free day is Friday, October 7 from 2pm until 6pm.

We are located at 11329 Pinehurst Way NE, just two blocks north of Northgate Way. Our usual fee is $15-$40, pay what’s comfortable. It’s all about getting healthy — reasonably, naturally . You can make your own appointment on our website at www.northseaforme.com or call us at 206-524-6428. See you soon!

Fire Thursday night in Apartment Building on 15th

Eric Youngblut — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:17:48 +0000

Nobody was injured by the fire in the apartment building at 11532 15th Ave NE. The fire occurred around 11PM on Thursday, 9/22/2011. It was caused by cigarettes, according to KOMO. It sounds like police officers were the first responders and got everyone out.

The Spooky Sprint

Nancy — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:44:55 +0000

Kids, ages 6-12, are invited to come in costume and participate in the 8th annual Spooky Sprint, a 1 mile or 2-mile fun run at Magnuson Park (south of swim beach) on Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 am.

A special Tot Sprint (ages 3-5) will kick off the event!

All participants receive a finisher ribbon and a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to top runners in the older division. Refreshments will be served after the run.

Race registration forms are available at Magnuson Community Center. Cost is $15.00.

For questions, please call 684-7026.