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For those looking for some family-friendly fun, there are many activities happening at the Magnuson Community Center this weekend. Tonight's Lunar New Year celebration, from 5-9pm, will be filled with live music, dance and games. There will also be food from 5-7pm and the evening will finish up with an authentic Chinese Lion dance.
The Center is hosting a wetlands class and volunteer project on Saturday from 12pm to 2pm. Participants will explore the Magnuson Wetlands while learning to transplant alder...
This Sunday I'm headed to my parents' house to watch the Super Bowl, drink beer, and eat chili cream cheese dip. Unfortunately, you didn't make the guest list. Since you're not invited to my mom's I took the time to put together your North Seattle Super Bowl Bar Guide. You can all thank me...
Although crime and shootings are nothing new in Lake City, it is rare that 2 incidents happen in the same block in one week....
I can't remember the last time I bought a stamp. I never send birthday cards and I pay all my bills online or over the phone. ...
Drink a beer, help Haiti. Sound too good to be true? Well, fortunately, it's not.
This Saturday at the Beer Authority, owner Barry Adams is pouring $5.50 pints or $20 growlers of Victory's Prima Pils. If we drink the entire keg we'll raise over 600 dollars for Haiti Relief. So stop in any time from noon to 9pm and do your part. Don't feel like drinking, donations will also be accepted.
Can't make...
Interested in getting more involved in your community. Check out these North Seattle community meetings happening near you this month. Info courtesy of Ed Pottharst Neighborhood District Coordinator. Ed.Pottharst@seattle.gov
Community Action Fair Thursday January 21st 7:30 pm
@ Olympic View Elementary School NE 95th Street at 8th Ave.NE...
Search no further, the Beer Authority is now pouring draft beers on site and growlers to go. If you're a beer fan and haven't been in to the Beer Authority, you're missing out. Owner Barry knows more about beer than I know about my own parents. So stop in and enjoy a draft beer on site and...
What's the Seattle One Night Count? Homelessinfo.org explains it as follows:
The One Night Count for 2009 was conducted on Friday, January 30, beginning at 2a.m. On that...
Ever wondered what movies your neighbors are watching?
The New York Times wondered too. With their interactive map you can see the top rented movies for 98125 and the rest...
Gifts of Community: New Year's Day Yoga with Jane Hitti - a benefit for North Helpline Lake City Foodbank and Two Dog Scholarship...
Payless announced this week that they would be partnering with several local nonprofits, including North Seattle Family Center, to provide shoe vouchers for low income families and children.
Here's more info:
Payless ShoeSource recently named Children’s Home Society of Washington’s North Seattle Family Center as a partner in the Payless Shoes 4 Kids Program - a grass roots...
Some of you may remember reading about McDermott Place back in July. This Thursday, December 10, they are celebrating their grand opening from 5 pm to 7pm.
North Helpline and its various services will occupy 9,000 square feet of the building, located below 75 single units of low-income housing provided through LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute), 38 of which are specifically reserved for veterans.
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I have good news and I have bad news. I'll give you the good first.
Maybe you've heard the good news that Kathrina of Mr Villa's is trying to open a new bar, El Norte, at...
Lake City Lions Club and OH PTA are sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast for Olympic Hills Elementary December 5th from 9-12 at the Lake City Community Center.
Where: Lake City Community Center 12531 28th Ave NE. Seattle 98125
What: Pancake Breakfast
When: December 5 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Adults $6, Children under 12, $3. Sponsored by
Join local author Meredith J. Berlin for a dramatic reading from her new book The Ghost Light KidsGet Hooked!
Have you ever wished you could explore behind the scenes at...
Stopped by the park at 125th tonight to check out the tree lighting and songs. Got some hot cider and cookies and listened to the Nathan Hale band - they were great! Santa was there, too, posing for pics with the kids. Nice event, but the "tree lighting" part was kind of confusing - I thought...
North District Council will be hearing from northend neighborhood projects on Wednesday, December 2 at the Lake City Library Community Room (7 p.m.) Come and show your support of 33rd Ave NE and NE 120th Street projects proposed by the 33rd Avenue Visioning Committee.
Project #1 - West Side of 33rd Ave NE Between NE 125th and NE 130th
Connecting with sidewalk at Solara on north end of block....
Safe Route To School Walking Audit.
Olympic Hills was one of the 5 schools selected to receive funds for improvements in the areas around our school. We get to share our ideas. Seattle Dept. of Transportation, PTA Members, parents and community members attend. Meet at the front door of the school. We will walk the neighborhood together to observe the conditions our children face walking and biking to school. Positive changes will follow.
Your input is valuable!
Olympic Hills Elementary
December 2nd
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Mr Villa's owner Kathrina Tugadi has big plans for what used to be the Rose Garden. For about a year she's been on a search for a location to open a new bar, El Norte. Last week she applied for a liquor license at 13717 Lake City Way N.E. Seattle 98125. ...
Seattle Parks and Recreation will host three design meetings for the Matthews Beach Park Play Area Renovation. The first two meetings are the community’s opportunity to provide valuable input on design options and amenities.
The first meeting is Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 7 – 8:30 at the Brig in Magnuson Park, 6330 NE 74th St. The second meeting is Friday, December 11, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Magnuson Park Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave NE....
Tonight, in celebration of a year of blogging, is the first ever LCL meet up. Come out and meet some neighbors.
What: LCL Blogger Meet Up!
When: Sunday November 29 6pm
Where: Coopers 8065 Lake City Way NE Seattle, WA 98115-4359
Who: You
Help shape Seattle’s future as the most walkable city in the nation
Three volunteers are being sought to serve on the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board. Residents are invited to apply to serve on a volunteer committee that plays an influential role in implementing Seattle’s Pedestrian Master Plan. The board advises the mayor and City Council, participates in planning and project development, evaluates policies and makes recommendations.
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1 year - it's hard to believe that today November 25 marks the one year birthday of Lake City Live. Celebration is in order. You maybe asking yourself, "How can I celebrate this momentous occasion"?
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