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The city's Office of Emergency Management offers free training to help prepare Seattle citizens for emergency situations through the Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) program.
As part of the SNAP program, the Office of Emergency Management offers the following skills classes: Light Urban Search and Rescue for Community Members, Basic and Disaster First Aid Response, and Fire Extinguisher and Utility Control. All the classes are free and are held at the Brig in Magnuson Park....
The Seattle Animal Shelter is hosting an adoptathon at the Meadowbrook Community Center next Saturday, September 11th from noon to 3pm.
“By holding monthly adoptathons in...
While I was working like mad last week (and missed the market!) Vanessa Ho wrote "Does Seattle have too many Farmers Markets?" for the Seattle PI. The article discusses the strain on farmers trying to spend time cultivating and still make it to all the neighborhoods clammoring for a...
Not everyone in Seattle is lucky enough to have a Dick's Drive-In in their neighborhood. Dick's recently announced that they would be opening a new restaurant and they are letting the people decide where to put it. Here's the full press release. Click here to vote. Here's the full press release....
While make in a routine domestic violence arrest police stumbled upon a gold mine of stolen goods. They believe a man renting a house near 13700 block of 15th Ave NE was running a "fencing" operation (buying and selling stolen goods).
Police found their warrant suspect—who was apparently staying at the home, but does not live there—but also discovered hundreds of thousands" of dollars worth of laptops, GPS, computers, tools, stolen checks, and other items commonly taken in burglaries and car prowls,...
Just in case you hadn't already noticed, the Sugar Shack is gone. But, have no fear, their replacement Cafe Kopi has the same baker. For more info on the new place and their menu check out Maple Leaf Life.
Cafe Kopi - 8056 Lake City Way
Over 4000 pounds of food were collected by thirty eight different organizations and businesses in the North End of Seattle as part of "Round Up Hunger", a campaign to help raise awareness and increase food donations for the North Helpline Food Bank...
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation for our Healthy Parks, Healthy You “Big Day of Play” at Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28. Here’s the web page with information about the event: http://www.seattle.gov/PARKS/healthyparks/big_day.htm. The event will feature: •Great activities and programs that help families to be active together, including a Fun Run, 3-on-3 basketball, and samples of activities from Parks’ facilities and programs •Paddling and boating activities at the beach •Celebrations of cultural diversity, including music, activities, and healthy food •Creative, unstructured...
In case you missed it this weekend, the Seattle Times featured a story about the proposed NE 125th Street road diet. The Times' piece is sympathetic to residents and businesses in Lake City that oppose the proposed project and primarily frames the issue as cars vs. bikes. Publicola's Bike Nerd posted a blog in reply today, pointing out SDOT's other stated goals: increased pedestrian, car, and bike safety, forcing everyone to slow down and obey the speed limit, and reducing accidents. According to SDOT's blog, the estimated cost to re-stripe NE 125th is about $60,000....
Today the Seattle City Council approved Council Bill 116907 in an 8-0 vote as part of the 2010 Year of Urban Agriculture. The legislation allows farmers markets in more areas of Seattle and allows for rooftop greenhouses dedicated to food production. Additionally “urban farms” and “community gardens” will be allowed in all land use zones, and residents will be able to sell food grown on their property.
The legislation also increases the number of domestic fowl that may be kept from three to eight, prohibits...
Ever have one of those moments where something takes you straight back to your childhood? Thursday evening my partner had one of those moments. We were on our way to the farmers market, thinking of fruit, bread, and cheese when she stopped on the sidewalk along Lake City...
The Friends of the Seattle Public Library will be at the Lake City Farmers Market this Thursday. Stop by to pick up a free bookmark and tote bag, and to show support for your neighborhood library.
Join your neighbors every second Saturday of the month for food, fun, and games!
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With the drizzle and cooler temperatures today, I planned a trip to the Lake Forest Park farmers market this morning to pick up some beets. If you miss the Lake City farmers market on Thursday, or simply eat up all your goodies by the middle of the weekend, head north on Lake City Way...
The 68th Annual Pioneer Days is here and there looks to be something for everyone. As a new Lake City resident, I'm excited to experience the festival for the very first time. I've lived in quite a few different neighborhoods in Seattle and I can't think of any others that have such a strong, and old, tradition as this one; it's pretty unique!
The celebration kicks off on Friday with the traditional Salmon Bake at the Lake City Community Center; from noon to 7pm. If you can't make it today, don't worry, it will running...
Come enjoy an Outdoor Movie with us on Friday, August 13th at Virgil Flaim Park. We will be showing "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs". Show begins at 8:30 PM. Bring your Family, a cozy Blanket and get ready to enjoy the show. This event is sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation. For more information on this event please call Meadowbrook Community Center (206.684.7522) or Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center (206.684.7534). Virgil Flaim Park was previously Lake City Playground and is located at NE 123rd and 26th Avenue NE.
By now you've probably heard about the plan to add bike lanes to 125th. When it comes to roads, traffic, and bikes, everyone has something to say. Here are some thoughts from the Cascade Bike Club about the proposed lane changes for 125th.
The truth is, traffic engineers have discovered that many of our roads are “overdesigned,” that is, they have a lot more vehicle capacity than necessary. This benefits no one — unless you count people who are determined to speed, despite the cost to...
Join the Lake City Community Council at our first ever Night Out! It will be at 33rd Ave from 6 to 9 p.m (between 123rd and 125th). The community council group is donating hot dogs, chips, soda and cookies and we would love to see a great turnout for our first event. Please plan on stopping by to say hi and to support the community council. Bring your own chairs and the family for a nice evening out in the neighborhood!
According to Casey over at the PI, the city received an application to reopen Rick's. Rick's recently closed after the owners pleaded guilty to money laundering and other federal charges. Businessman Robert Davis applied for a buisiness and entertainment license at Rick's former location 11332 Lake City Way N.E.
Former owner Frank Colacucio died July 2, 2010 at the age of 93 a few months after he and his son pleaded guilty to federal charges and Rick's closed...
Seattle Musical Theatre presents Broadway in Concert, a gala fundraiser featuring your favorite local talent singing your favorite musical theatre songs, on Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 3:00pm and 7:30pm.
Facing a slumping economy and stiff competition for grants, Seattle Musical Theatre is raising money towards production costs, replace aging equipment and make improvements to the space. Installing a bathroom and running water in the dressing room would improve working conditions for actors, crew and musicians...
Lake City Community Center holds its annual fundraiser next week, August 6 & 7 (inconjunction with Pioneer Days). The famous Salmon Bake offers a wonderful alder-smoked, grilled salmon dinner with typical picnic fare. Details of the 61st Salmon Bake are below:
Friday August 6, and Saturday August 7; noon to 7 p.m. each day
Grilled salmon dinner with potato salad, baked...
Vicki Stiles is full of valuable historical information about the area. Recently she posted about the origin of the name Lake City. She recently posted a follow up to that post. Check it out to read more about the founders of Lake City...
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is looking for more parade entries. Got a business you want to promote? Sign up and march with your employees or drive a company vehicle with some balloons. Got a youth organization? Register and be part of the parade....