This follows the seven arsons in the neighborhood since June, including the destruction of four businesses on 85th Street two weeks ago, and another two last Thursday morning, which SFD believes were set by the same person and discovered about half an hour apart.

Looking at the list, it appears the only pharmacy in the Greenwood/Ballard area is Bob Johnson’s Pharmacy at 1407 NW 85th St., 206-782-5822. Both the shot and nasal spray are available there. Walk-in appointments for ages 3 and older are available Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., starting Nov. 9.

People eligible to receive vaccine through pharmacies include:

• Pregnant women
• People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
• People between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old
• People between 25 through 64 years of age with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems
• Healthcare and emergency workers with direct patient contact

Pharmacies may charge a fee for administering the vaccine, typically between $12 and $22 (not to exceed $22). This fee is covered by most health insurance. People should bring their health insurance information to the pharmacy, and they may need to submit a receipt to their insurance company for reimbursement.

In Mexico, El Día de los Muertos is a festive and family-centered event, traditionally held on Nov. 1st (Day of the Little Angels) and 2nd (Day of the Dead or all Soul’s Day in Christian tradition). Día de los Muertos celebrations emphasize life and death as part of the same cycle and regard death on friendly and intimate terms. According to beliefs rooted in pre-Columbian traditions, on Dia de los Muertos, the veil between life and death is at its thinnest and the dead can be lured back to us through the scent of marigolds and the temptation of offerings of favorite food and drink. In certain parts of Mexico, an important facet of this celebration is the oferenda, or personal altar, built both in family homes and/or over the graves of loved ones. Traditionally, photographs of the dead are at the altar center, around which are placed offerings of food, drink, candles, flowers, sugar skulls, and personal mementoes. All these items are presented in beautiful displays to honor the returning souls.

Thanks, Steve, for the tip!

The outage stretched from North 70th Street on the south to North 123rd Street on the north and Corliss Avenue on the east to 8th Avenue NW on the west.

Our power was out for about two hours. How about you?

Two dogs are missing in the neighborhood tonight.

My sweet and friendly 8 yr female yellow lab mix went missing last night at 86th & 3rd. Her name is Bella and she is wearing a black collar with silver name tags. She is also microchipped. Please if you have spotted or found her, please call me at 206-450-9042.

I am afraid the sirens from last night’s fires may have scared her off.

And the owners of Hazel Salon report that their dog ran off tonight when they opened the door to take out the trash.

Gary…ran across the street (dragging his leash), was hit by a car, and then ran off. We searched for two hours but couldn’t find him. If anyone sees or finds a small, shaggy-haired black dog in the Phinney Ridge area then please give Tara a call at 206-605-0471. He has a microchip, no tag, and may still be wearing his collar and dragging a leash behind him.

We’d also like to say thanks to the many neighbors who came out into the rain and wind to help us search.

The fliers ask residents to:

• Keep their home and garage doors and windows locked.
• Clean up wastepaper, grasses, weeds, litter, or anything that can burn from around buildings.
• Clear carport areas of anything that could fuel a fire.
• Locate dumpsters, recycle bins and yard waste containers at least five feet away from combustible walls and roof eave lines.
• If possible, keep them in a secured area, and do not allow them to become overfilled.
• Trim shrubbery from doors and windows to improve visibility.
• Install motion-sensor exterior lights or consider leaving lights on during hours of darkness.
• Test smoke alarms to ensure they are working.
• Have a fire escape plan for all family members. Be sure it includes knowing all the exits and a meeting place.
• If you have a fire extinguisher, know where it is located and how to use it.

Businesses are also asked to consider a lock for their dumpsters, and to make sure that all exits are clear of boxes and debris.

If you see anything suspicious, call 911 immediately. And if you have any information you believe may be related to this arson, call the Arson Alarm Hotline 1-800-55-ARSON. You can remain anonymous. A reward could be provided if the information results in an arson conviction.

Neighborhood leaders are organizing a community meeting to discuss the arsons. Here’s an update from the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce:

Multiple Greenwood-Phinney community groups - The Chamber, The Greenwood Community Council, The Phinney Ridge Community Council and Greenwood Aurora Involved Neighbors (GAIN) are working together with the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety, the Seattle Police Department and the Seattle Fire Department to organize a community meeting as soon as possible to discuss the rash of arson fires that have been plaguing our neighborhood. Representatives from all of the above named city departments will be on hand to discuss the current state of the ongoing investigation, their strategy to prevent any further fires and offer guidance on what we can do as a community to be involved in its protection. The goal is to conduct this meeting at the very beginning of next week. Please continue to monitor our website with upcoming details on where and when the meeting will be.

Anyone with information that may be related to arson can call the Arson Alarm Hotline at 1-800-55-ARSON. A reward may be provided for an arson conviction. For any suspicious activity taking place, please call 911.

Giliberto said he hopes to have such a meeting early next week. We’ll keep you posted.

Update: The Greenwood Community Council is also working with the chamber to set up the meeting.

“Fire investigators have determined that two fires that occurred early this morning were intentionally set by an unknown suspect,” SFD Spokeswoman Dana Vander Houwen says. “Fire investigators believe that both fires were set by the same person.”

Vander Houwen says neighbors used fire extinguishers to help contain the fire on the back porch at CPA Seattle before fire fighters arrived. The fire did not extend into the business. Damage is estimated at $5,000.

The fire half an hour later at Rosewood Guitar also did not extend inside the building. Damage is estimated at $20,000.

This brings the total number of neighborhood arsons in the last few months to seven, plus another arson just north of Greenwood in Bitter Lake late Monday night.

Firefighters were called at 3:30 a.m. to a small fire at the CPA Seattle office at 338 NW 85th St. The fire began on the back deck, scorching the back of the building. Neighbors extinguished the blaze, and firefighters promptly called for an investigator. While crews were waiting for the investigator to arrive — and checking our identification for their records — a second call came in for a fire at a business on Greenwood Ave. at 84th St., just three blocks away.

We arrived just as firefighters pulled up, and flames were shooting from the roof of the Rosewood Guitar shop, right next door to the Cobblestone Used Furniture store. The fire department called in extra units to fight the blaze, and the fire was knocked down several minutes later. The media quickly descended on the scene. KOMO 4, KING 5, and KIRO 7 all have stories and video online. As of 5:30 a.m., Greenwood Ave. remains shut down at 84th St.

“It absolutely instills fear when you see building, after building, after building,” said Dave, a nearby resident who woke up with the sirens this morning. “It’s like a localized form of terrorism. He’s scaring people. We never know when he’s going to strike next, where he’s going to strike next.”

There are now seven unsolved arsons in the Greenwood area over the last few months (see map). Two weeks ago, a fire destroyed four Greenwood businesses. “We’re talking about a not-for-profit coffee shop, a locally-owned guitar shop. We’re not talking about big business,” said another resident who didn’t want us to use his name. “They’re not hitting the man, they’re hitting small town people with small town values. This is disturbing to me.”

If you have seen anything suspicious, you’re asked to call 1-800-55-ARSON. As always, we’ll keep you updated on this story…

Also: Plans underway to bring community together to fight arsons

• Naked City Taphouse - 1st place, Best Beer Selection
• Valentine’s Men’s Grooming - 1st place, Best Barber
• Gordito’s - 1st place, Best Burrito
• Whole Life Yoga - 2nd place, Best Yoga Studio
• TerraBella Flowers - 2nd place, Best Flowers
• Red Mill Burgers - 2nd place, Best Burgers
• Pro Golf Discount - 2nd place, Best Golf Shop
• Woodland Park Zoo – 2nd place, Best Fun Place for Kids
• Taproot Theatre - 3rd place, Best Theatre Group
• Mud Bay Granary - 3rd place, Best Pet Supplies
• Beachcomber’s Kids Cuts – 3rd place, Best Kids’ Cuts
• Slave to the Needle - 2nd place, Best Tattoo & Piercing

There were so many categories to check that I’m sure we’ve missed a few. Please let us know of anything we missed in comments.

They approached the man at the bus stop and jabbed him with guns—one man was carrying a handgun, the other a shotgun, the report says—and demanded he hand over his backpack. The man complied and the armed men took off. According to the report, all they got was the man’s ID, bus tickets, a cell phone, a Mandarin to English translator, $1 in cash, and the man’s keys.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, the Binky Fairy will take your child’s binky and let them choose a big kid gift from a treasure box. The only requirement is a donation to Toys for Tots. After making a donation, your child can play at PlayMatters for half off the regular admission.

If you don’t have a binky, you’re still welcome to donate to Toys for Tots and stay and play for half off.

PlayMatters has also just started a new preschool program for ages 3-5. The three-day and five-day sessions begin Jan. 4.

Seattle Prostate Institute, an affiliate of Swedish Cancer Institute, is offering free prostate cancer screening tests on Friday, Nov. 20, at 1101 Madison Medical Tower, Suite 1101, on the Swedish/First Hill Campus (on the corner of Boren and Madison).

Prostate screening is recommended for men 50 or older and those with a family history of prostate cancer. This free screening is offered to everyone, including those who are uninsured or underinsured.

Appointments are required for the 15-minute screening, which includes filling out intake and medical history forms, digital rectal exam, and Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test. Men will leave with results and recommendations for follow up.

Multiple Swedish-affiliated urologists have volunteered to biopsy any men whose screening may warrant additional follow up. Processing and interpretation of biopsies will also be provided free-of-charge by CellNetix.

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 192,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in this country in 2009. Fortunately, prostate cancer screening has decreased prostate cancer deaths in the United States by 20 percent.

To make an appointment, call 206-215-2480 or e-mail suee@seattleprostate.com.

Anyone with information can call the arson hotline at 800-55-ARSON, or local authorities. Callers may remain anonymous.

The fire caused an estimated $2 million in damage, destroying the Green Bean Coffee House, Szechuan Bistro, C.C. Teriyaki and Pho Tic Tac restaurants, and heavily damaging Taproot Theatre.

• Assemble an emergency kit with a battery-powered radio, flashlight, extra batteries, a first-aid kit, a fire extinguisher, bottled water and three days of non-perishable food and drinking water. Store a kit at home, work and in your car.
• If you encounter a downed power line, stay well away from the line or anything it may be touching. Immediately report the location of fallen wires to PSE by calling 1-888-225-5773 or Seattle City Light by calling (206) 684-7400, or call 911.
• Do not use charcoal or a gas grill to cook indoors. Both can cause a buildup of poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
• If using an emergency generator, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and only use the generator outdoors.
• Turn off lights and unplug all appliances and sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers, to prevent an overload on your circuits when electric service is restored. Leave one light on to let you know when service returns.
• Make sure the battery in your smoke detector is fresh. Test the smoke detector to make sure it’s working.

Customer energy efficiency tips to prepare for winter:

• Seal up leaky drafts around doors and windows with weather-stripping, caulking, and door sweeps. Also seal up any leaks or gaps in furnace ducts that extend through unheated basements or crawl spaces.
• Reduce air leaks by repairing broken windows and using inexpensive weather-stripping around entry doors.
• Insulate attics, outside walls and floors over crawlspaces.
• Have the furnace inspected and serviced to make sure it is in proper working order.
• Clean or replace the furnace air filters at least every two months during the heating season. The furnace will run more efficiently and use less energy.
• Set the thermostat at the coolest level you can without making your rooms uncomfortable. For most homes, the heating bill drops by about 2 percent for every 1 degree the thermostat is lowered.
• Lower the thermostat at bedtime or while away during the day. Setting the thermostat to 58 degrees while asleep can cut a natural-gas bill by up to 7 percent.

Green Seattle Day is more than just a forest restoration event: it is the largest day of native tree and shrub planting of the year. It is also a recognition of the benefits of our urban forests, a celebration of our commitment to a healthy city, and a statement of Seattle’s strong sense of civic pride and community.

Volunteers will be planting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16 locations throughout the city, including Carkeek Park, rain or shine. Click here for more information or to register to volunteer. If you have any questions, contact info@greenseattle.org, 206-905-6906.

Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to become community advisors — committee members advise the utility on how to increase program offerings, reach the Seattle’s recycling goals, and provide better customer education and information.

“We hope the open slots attract a varied group of candidates, committee members reflect on the many issues the utility and its ratepayers face, and that includes a variety of operational, economic, social, environmental, and language issues,” said Program Manager Aurora Mendoza, it’s so important to have a mix of people that can represent the diverse perspectives and concerns of the wider community.

From discussions on utility policies, business strategies and performance goals to conversations centered on operational issues, language translation and environmental justice, the committee spends 6-8 hours a month examining the utility’s ability to deliver services that meet the needs of Seattle and the people who live here.

Committee member should have interest in conservation or environmental issues, waste reduction, community outreach, utility operations, or public affairs. To apply, please fill out a Citizen Advisory application online at www.seattle.gov/util/cac. For additional information about participating contact Aurora Mendoza, Program Manager, at (206) 733-9687.

The Greenwood sale is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodland Park United Methodist, 302 North 78th St. The West Seattle sale is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fauntleroy Church, 9140 California Ave. SW. You don’t need to donate to shop.

All proceeds benefit CoolMom, WestSide Baby and Family Works. CoolMom is a non-profit that “helps unite families to take action on climate change through education, lifestyle change, and advocacy.”

CoolMom wants to help families reduce spending and their carbon footprint this holiday season. From Thanksgiving to New Years Day, household waste in the United States increases by more than 25%. By buying locally used toys instead of newly packaged toys purchased at several stores throughout the state or country, families can reduce their travel fuel consumption and reduce their impact on our recycling and landfill centers. Buying quality used toys also saves families money, which helps in these tough economic times.

Bring your bagged items to one of the 13 drop-off locations before Wed., Nov. 11. Include your name on the donation bag or in a slip of paper inside so you can get the $5 credit.

Greenwood/Ballard drop-off locations: PCC Green Lake; Phinney Neighborhood Center (65th & Greenwood); Small Faces Child Development Center (92nd & 14th NW): Greenwood Elementary (1st NW & 80th); PCC Fremont. West Seattle locations listed here.

KOMO is reporting that residents of an apartment building in the 13400 block of Greenwood Avenue North found a burning piece of rolled up carpet leaning against a door late last night. The fire did not spread and damage was minimal.

Thanks to Steve for the tip.

As Chair of the Human Services Committee, which oversees corrections and juvenile justice issues, it’s long been clear to me that we need to make smarter investments in criminal justice, drug and mental health treatment and other efforts that DO work to reduce criminal and unhealthy behavior. We simply can’t afford to waste more time, money or human resources on efforts that don’t work and that can actually backfire to harm people we want to help.

Read the full interview here. Rep. Dickerson hosts a coffee hour each Tuesday at the Phinney Ridge Starbucks at 316 N. 67th St. from 9:30-10: 30 a.m. (Rep. Dickerson is a PhinneyWood sponsor.)

We received a number of tips from people about their power being out. City Light says the power was restored after about two hours.

Wearing hard hats, about a dozen reporters toured the theater as workers from Belfor Property Restoration continued to remove damaged materials and set up huge plastic tubes to dry out the inside of the building. The backdrop for “Enchanted April,” Taproot’s production at the time of the fire, survived unscathed.

The upper lobby is now just bare rafters.

And this is what’s left of the men’s bathroom, just the sinks.

Down in the basement, they’re still “bagging and tagging” props, as Taproot’s Artistic Director Scott Nolte said.

They’ve stacked a lot of props outside, where they’re going through them one by one.

They have to itemize every single thing for insurance purposes, including this damaged chair.

Speaking of chairs, all of the auditorium’s 226 seats are now outside in storage containers.

“We just continue to be very thankful of the work from the Seattle Fire Department,” Nolte said. “They were really on top of things and very respectful.”

Taproot is talking with contractors to figure out how to rebuild the theater. Nolte said they hope the remodeled theater will look much like the old one. The adjacent Eleanor Roosevelt building will have to be torn down, and they’re still trying to figure out what to do there.

As for Taproot’s Christmas production, the world premiere of ”Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol,” that has been put on hold because they couldn’t find a suitable venue. Instead, they’ll be bringing back their classic “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” which will be staged at North Seattle Community College.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” runs Nov. 27-Dec. 30. Patrons who purchased tickets for “Sherlock Holmes” will be moved into comparable seats on corresponding nights.

The Seattle Fire Department reports that a two-story house at 700 N. 103rd St. in Greenwood burned down this morning. SFD Public Information Officer Helen Fitzpatrick says the call came in at 3:13 a.m., with smoke and flames coming from the door and windows. Everyone inside made it out safely, without any injuries.

Firefighters had the fire knocked down by 3:30 a.m., but a neighbor who lives two doors down told me they were still working on hot spots several hours after that.

Thanks to everyone who emailed us tips this morning!

It is with a gravely heavy heart and a distinct sense of outrage that we have now learned that the cause of the fire that destroyed the Eleanor Roosevelt building and robbed our neighborhood of the businesses of Pho Tic Tac, Green Bean Coffeehouse, Szechuan Bistro and C.C. Teriyaki, has been determined as arson.

The Greenwood-Phinney Chamber has contacted the Seattle Police Department’s North Precinct’s community liaison and requested a detailed and clear response to the status of the current investigation into what is now being handled as a criminal matter, particularly as it relates to the rash of other fires our neighborhood business and residential district has suffered in the last several months. We will continue to press for communication between the officered leadership staff of the Seattle Police Department’s North Precinct and the community at large as to how best we can protect and defend Greenwood-Phinney against such criminal activity. Most importantly we have asked them to communicate what they as an organization plan to do to increase their efforts to prevent any further incidents occurring in the future. We will continue to update our constituency frequently.

We ask you to continue to be vigilant and call the Seattle Police Department if you see anything suspicious in the neighborhood.

Please do remember that there is now a fund set up at the JP Morgan Chase bank in Greenwood called the Greenwood Fire Relief Fund. The most significant thing people can do now is rally around the businesses that have been affected and one key way would be making a financial donation to help them all restart their businesses anew. The Greenwood JP Morgan Chase (formerly Washington Mutual) is on the corner of 85th and Greenwood. They can be reached at (206) 461-7077.

Thank You.

Your Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce.

info@greenwood-phinney.com. 206-789-1148.

And in the space next to Rising Stars’ old-store across the street, we met some folks who are remodeling to open Assemble Gallery and Studio. Emily and Andie said they hope to open in the middle of November, but have their grand opening set for Dec. 11.

The carnival games at the 5th annual Harvest Fest sponsored by Green Bean Coffee House, became a focal point for the kids.

The games used in previous years were stored in the basement of the Eleanor Roosevelt Building, which was deliberately set on fire Oct. 23. Organizers were relieved to find the games survived the blaze, probably in part because three feet of water from the fire hoses filled the storage area.

Community volunteers stepped up to clean up the games and staff the event.

Here’s one of the salvaged games:

And here’s one of several new ones people hurriedly built or donated after the fire, along with lots of candy for prizes.

All along the route, we kept seeing calls for donations for the businesses victimized by the fire, including this cauldron outside Terra Bella.

There was even a bake sale outside SPACE: A Design Build Collective. Neighbors donated the baked goods and 100 percent of the proceeds went to the Greenwood Fire Relief Fund.

Besides that serious note, the event had a carnival feel, with plenty of business owners and parents getting into the spirit, dressed up as every creature or person you could think of, including this guy outside of Cowboys & Angels Salon.

This guy had Michael Jackson and his moves down pat:

And we liked this juxtaposition of a fairy princess and a zombie:

While the decent fall weather held up, the candy didn’t for some businesses not prepared for the influx of kids. Several of these signs popped up later in the afternoon.

Trust us though, there was still plenty of candy to go around. And with many of those same kids heading out tonight for neighborhood trick or treating, we’re pretty sure they’ll have no problem getting their share of sugary treats. Happy Halloween!

The Green Bean Coffee House is still sponsoring its annual Harvest Fest with carnival games from 12-3 p.m. today. Instead of its usual spot behind the Green Bean, it will be on Greenwood Avenue in between Romio’s and the old McDonalds building. If you’d like to donate candy for prizes, just drop it by Harvest Fest today.

Furnishments consignment and home staging store at 7216 Linden Ave. N. is hosting a haunted house from 12-8 p.m. today. Cash and food donations will be accepted for Art with Heart and NW Harvest. Mainly for children 10 and under, but older kids and adults are welcome. Treats and apples provided. Get a 10 percent discount storewide (20 percent on custom furniture orders).

PlayMatters at 7720 Greenwood Ave. N. is participating in the Safe Trick or Treat and hosting a Halloween party from 1-4 p.m. It will have fun events for children under 5. Pumpkin decorating, mask making, pumpkin bowling, color sheets, and prizes for events.

Karma By The Cup espresso stand at 333 NW 85th St. (between the Chevron and the laundromat), is participating in the Safe Trick or Treat and also providing free pumpkin painting and games. They’ll also have free treats and hot cider for parents and kids.

ALL of the day’s proceeds are being donated to our featured charity of the quarter. Our featured charity is Childhaven. We will also be raffling off awesome gift baskets full of bath and body items and gourmet foods and sweets. Each basket is about a 100 dollar value. Again all proceeds go to help a cause near and dear to our heart. Come say hello to the only drive through Espresso joint in the neighborhood. From 12-3 pm for the party. BUT ALL the day’s $$ goes to Childhaven.

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting Nature’s Halloween in the Forest, at Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., from 6-8 p.m. “Under cover of night, discover Halloween symbols in their natural settings. Bones, bats, owls, and slithering things will delight.” Bring a flashlight; treats provided. For ages 2 and up; $8 per adult, $6 per child.

And the Seattle Police Department wants us to make sure you keep safety in mind tonight.

• Don’t allow children to go trick-or-treating alone. An adult should accompany young children and make sure that all children carry a glow stick or flashlight and wear reflective clothing.
• Accompany young children to the door of every house they approach. Stay within sight of the door when opened. Children should be cautioned to never enter a home without prior permission from their parents.
• Stay in familiar neighborhoods and only visit well-lighted homes that have their outdoor lights on. Parents should be familiar with every house and with all people from which the children receive treats.
• Children should be cautioned never to approach any vehicle, occupied or not, unless they know the owner and are accompanied by a parent.
• All costumes and masks should be clearly marked as flame resistant. When using facemasks, make sure the child can see and breathe properly and easily.
• Don’t cut through yards, parks or alleys. Walk, don’t run, and stay on the sidewalks, cross only at intersections and crosswalks, not between cars. Don’t forget to look both ways before crossing the street.
• Be sure to carry a flashlight with fresh batteries and make sure your child knows your phone number and address. For children under 12, attach a tag with their name, address and phone number (including area code) to their clothes in case they get separated. Older children who might be going out with friends should have a cell phone, mapped route and set a time to come home.
• Children should be cautioned to remember any suspicious incidents and report them to their parents, a trusted adult or the police.
• Children should be cautioned to run away immediately from people who try to lure them with special treats. Children should be instructed to scream and make a scene if anyone tries to grab them or force them, in any way, to go with them.
• Don’t approach unknown animals or pets; they could be frightened by the costumes or strange noises.
• Parents should inspect all treats and dispose of anything that has been opened or has never been wrapped. The police should be notified if something has been tampered with.

Sanctuary Church, which held services inside Taproot Theatre and created the Green Bean Coffee House, set up the Greenwood Fire Relief Fund at Chase Bank at 85th and Greenwood. This fund will be distributed to all the businesses affected by the fire.

You can also donate directly to the Green Bean through a PayPal link on their website.

The Wing Dome is donating money from certain burger and beer sales at its Greenwood location, 7818 Greenwood Ave. N., this Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Wing Dome will donate $2 for each Mac & Jack beer and $4 for each Firehouse burger sold. Donations will go to the Greenwood Fire Relief Fund.

Browns Coffee at 19042 15th Ave. NE in Shoreline, which roasts coffee beans for the Green Bean, has developed a special “Burnt Bean Blend.” It sells for $16 a pound, and $12 of that will be donated to the fire victims. That blend is not currently available on the website, only in the Shoreline shop. But, owner Neal Brown would love to place some of that coffee in Greenwood and Phinney shops, so if your business would like to help, call him at 206-661-9654 or email him.

And several people have emailed us about wanting to set up some kind of fundraising event, possibly a concert. If you are organizing such an event, please let us know in comments so we can spread the word.

If anyone knows of any other fundraising effort, please put a note in comments.