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Model Rocket Lost Near Park
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader sent us this email:Thursday, June 13, I helped my son and a few of his friends launch a model rocket from Laurelhurst park. Even though it did not seem too windy at all, once the parachute deployed, as it descended, it drifted just east of the park and may have landed in someone's back yard. So if you live just east of the park and found a model rocket in your backyard please email laurelhurstblogger@gmail.com. Read more...
Model Rocket Lost Near Park
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader sent us this email:Thursday, June 13, I helped my son and a few of his friends launch a model rocket from Laurelhurst park. Even though it did not seem too windy at all, once the parachute deployed, as it descended, it drifted just east of the park and may have landed in someone's back yard. So if you live just east of the park and found a model rocket in your backyard please email laurelhurstblogger@gmail.com. Read more...
Monday, June 17, 2013 -- 8:02 am
Smith Sunglasses Found On Surber Drive
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader let us know that she found Smith sunglasses with lenses on on Surber Drive on Thursday, June 13. She thinks it probably fell off a bike. If they could be yours, please email us at laurelhurstblogger@gmail.com and we will put you in touch with the reader. Read more...
Smith Sunglasses Found On Surber Drive
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader let us know that she found Smith sunglasses with lenses on on Surber Drive on Thursday, June 13. She thinks it probably fell off a bike. If they could be yours, please email us at laurelhurstblogger@gmail.com and we will put you in touch with the reader. Read more...
Monday, June 17, 2013 -- 8:01 am
Free Health Lecture Tonight Called "Stop Stress From Sabotaging Your Health" At The Community Center
Laurelhurst Blog - Laurelhurst Community Center is continuing is free Monday night health lecture series with a lecture tonight at 6pm called "Stop Stress from Sabotaging Your Health" at 6pm with Dr. Sierra Storm, a Nautorpathic Doctor. The information says:Do you feel overworked and overwhelmed? Do you experience back or knee pain? Do you have trouble falling and staying asleep, and experience an energy slump in the afternoon that leaves you desperate for sugar or coffee? Have you begun to put on weight around your mid-section? These are signs that your stress levels are taking a toll on your health! Learn how to beat the stress cycle and restore your energy, decrease body pain, and improve your sleep!The Monday health series are free and registration is not required. Dr. Storm, graduated from Bastyr University last year, and her private clinic, Natural Medicine for Sustainable Health (3513 NE 45th Street,) above Chloe Bistrot, is located in Laurelhurst. Her specialities are diet and nutrition, allergies, weight management, chronic fatigue and neck and shoulder pain. In addition, she has had training in Applied Kinesiology and Biotherapeutic Drainage. Dr. Storm is also the co-founder and medical director of the Fruition Reset Program, a 21-Day wellness program focused on transforming health from the inside out in three weeks or less. Read more...
Free Health Lecture Tonight Called "Stop Stress From Sabotaging Your Health" At The Community Center
Laurelhurst Blog - Laurelhurst Community Center is continuing is free Monday night health lecture series with a lecture tonight at 6pm called "Stop Stress from Sabotaging Your Health" at 6pm with Dr. Sierra Storm, a Nautorpathic Doctor. The information says:Do you feel overworked and overwhelmed? Do you experience back or knee pain? Do you have trouble falling and staying asleep, and experience an energy slump in the afternoon that leaves you desperate for sugar or coffee? Have you begun to put on weight around your mid-section? These are signs that your stress levels are taking a toll on your health! Learn how to beat the stress cycle and restore your energy, decrease body pain, and improve your sleep!The Monday health series are free and registration is not required. Dr. Storm, graduated from Bastyr University last year, and her private clinic, Natural Medicine for Sustainable Health (3513 NE 45th Street,) above Chloe Bistrot, is located in Laurelhurst. Her specialities are diet and nutrition, allergies, weight management, chronic fatigue and neck and shoulder pain. In addition, she has had training in Applied Kinesiology and Biotherapeutic Drainage. Dr. Storm is also the co-founder and medical director of the Fruition Reset Program, a 21-Day wellness program focused on transforming health from the inside out in three weeks or less. Read more...
Friday, June 14, 2013 -- 10:37 am
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Seattle Gay News - ... outdoor concert. Seattle Peace Concerts will be held from June through September at Woodland Park, Gas Works Park, Magnuson Park Beach Area and Volunteer Park. For a complete schedule, visit www.seapeace.org. GSBA BUSINESS LUNCHEON - TRAVEL On ... Read more...
Friday, June 14, 2013 -- 10:24 am
Register Now For Magnuson Community Center Summer Camps
Laurelhurst Blog - Nearby Magnuson Community Center (7110 62nd Avenue NE) offering a variety of summer camps.To register go here or call 684-7026.Here is the list:JR. NATURE EXPLORERSAges 4-5 Join us for another year of fun-filled outdoor adventure at Magnuson Park! Each camp has a different theme and is filled with hands-on nature exploration, songs, games, and nature crafts. All are designed to encourage curiosity and bonding with the natural world, and to develop big motor skills as well as dexterity. Camp fee includes an official Jr. Nature Explorers bandana - sign up for one or several! Bring a nutritious lunch and a water bottle. Camp Director: Emily Bishton Location: Magnuson CC-The Brig/Ravenna Room"Roots and Shoots"#97523 6/10-6/12 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97"Wiggly World of Worms" #97522 6/17-6/19 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97 "World of Water"#97527 7/1-7/5 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:30 pm $127 (4 days/no 7/4)"Pollinator Power"#97524 7/15-7/17 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97"Winged Wonders" #97529 7/29-8/2 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:30 pm $152"Beetles on Parade"#97525 8/12-8/14 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97"Amazing Animals"#97526 8/19-8/21 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97"Flowers and Fruits"#97532 8/26-8/30 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:30 pm $152 NATURE EXPLORERSAges 6-7Join Read more...
Register Now For Magnuson Community Center Summer Camps
Laurelhurst Blog - Nearby Magnuson Community Center (7110 62nd Avenue NE) offering a variety of summer camps.To register go here or call 684-7026.Here is the list:JR. NATURE EXPLORERSAges 4-5 Join us for another year of fun-filled outdoor adventure at Magnuson Park! Each camp has a different theme and is filled with hands-on nature exploration, songs, games, and nature crafts. All are designed to encourage curiosity and bonding with the natural world, and to develop big motor skills as well as dexterity. Camp fee includes an official Jr. Nature Explorers bandana - sign up for one or several! Bring a nutritious lunch and a water bottle. Camp Director: Emily Bishton Location: Magnuson CC-The Brig/Ravenna Room"Roots and Shoots"#97523 6/10-6/12 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97"Wiggly World of Worms" #97522 6/17-6/19 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97 "World of Water"#97527 7/1-7/5 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:30 pm $127 (4 days/no 7/4)"Pollinator Power"#97524 7/15-7/17 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97"Winged Wonders" #97529 7/29-8/2 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:30 pm $152"Beetles on Parade"#97525 8/12-8/14 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97"Amazing Animals"#97526 8/19-8/21 Mon-Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm $97"Flowers and Fruits"#97532 8/26-8/30 Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:30 pm $152 NATURE EXPLORERSAges 6-7Join Read more...
Friday, June 14, 2013 -- 10:18 am
Join Friends Of The Burke-Gilman Trail For Special Restoration Walk On Saturday
Laurelhurst Blog - The community is invited to join Jim Corson of the Friends of the Burke-Gilman at Sand Point, a volunteer group dedicated to restoring and preserving the trail, for a free Restoration walk on Saturday at 10am. Betsy, Board Member of the Northwest Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration, told us that Jim will be showcasing the restoration work the Friends group has engaged in the past few years, along the Rails to Trail project, which was opened in 1977 as a multi-use pedestrian and bike trail. The one mile walk will cover portions of the trail that are in restoration, were recently restored, and areas that were restored 3 years ago, and Jim will also discuss restoration techniques and challenges. Friends of tbe Burke-Gilman Trail at Sand Point, formed in 2007, is "dedicated to clearing 2500 acres of Seattle Parks of noxious and non-native invasive plants and replacing them with native trees and shrubs, replacing many of the dying or diseased trees, and reforesting many areas that have already lost their tree cover." Their website says:The greening of the Burke Gilman Trail at Sandpoint will create a pleasanter forest walk, run or bicycle ride. Increasing the number of native trees and shrubs will attract more birds, bats, insects, and perhaps small mammals. Increasing the number of plants will help to slow down global warming by sequestering carbon. Renovation of the Sandpoint section of the trail will provide an example of what other groups could do for the rest of the trail.Friends of Burke Gilman Trail at Sandpoint works under the auspices of the Green Seattle Partnership. Green Seattle Partnership is a partnership of the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation and Cascade Land Conservancy. Green Seattle Partnership works with Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation and Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment.For more information go here.(photo courtesy of Friends website) Participants can register here and then meet at the corner of NE 65th St and 58th Avenue NE. Read more...
Join Friends Of The Burke-Gilman Trail For Special Restoration Walk On Saturday
Laurelhurst Blog - The community is invited to join Jim Corson of the Friends of the Burke-Gilman at Sand Point, a volunteer group dedicated to restoring and preserving the trail, for a free Restoration walk on Saturday at 10am. Betsy, Board Member of the Northwest Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration, told us that Jim will be showcasing the restoration work the Friends group has engaged in the past few years, along the Rails to Trail project, which was opened in 1977 as a multi-use pedestrian and bike trail. The one mile walk will cover portions of the trail that are in restoration, were recently restored, and areas that were restored 3 years ago, and Jim will also discuss restoration techniques and challenges. Friends of tbe Burke-Gilman Trail at Sand Point, formed in 2007, is "dedicated to clearing 2500 acres of Seattle Parks of noxious and non-native invasive plants and replacing them with native trees and shrubs, replacing many of the dying or diseased trees, and reforesting many areas that have already lost their tree cover." Their website says:The greening of the Burke Gilman Trail at Sandpoint will create a pleasanter forest walk, run or bicycle ride. Increasing the number of native trees and shrubs will attract more birds, bats, insects, and perhaps small mammals. Increasing the number of plants will help to slow down global warming by sequestering carbon. Renovation of the Sandpoint section of the trail will provide an example of what other groups could do for the rest of the trail.Friends of Burke Gilman Trail at Sandpoint works under the auspices of the Green Seattle Partnership. Green Seattle Partnership is a partnership of the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation and Cascade Land Conservancy. Green Seattle Partnership works with Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation and Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment.For more information go here.(photo courtesy of Friends website) Participants can register here and then meet at the corner of NE 65th St and 58th Avenue NE. Read more...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 -- 3:48 pm
Longtime Laurelhurst Resident And Vietnam Veteran Chosen To Have Home Restored Today Compliments Of Rebuilding Together
Laurelhurst Blog - Antonio and his son, Monte, in green shirts along with Home Depot volunteers in front of his homeA 40 year Laurelhurst resident and Vietnam Veteran, Antonio, and his family are having their home restored today compliments of Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization that provides free home repairs to low income homeowners. Rebuilding Together is partnering with their sponsor, The Home Depot Foundation, and about 59 volunteers to make critical repairs to the home - installing a new fence, cleaning and repairing siding, removing trash, remodeling the kitchen with new flooring, appliances, and cabinets, installing new living room flooring, and rebuilding the deck, at the home located in the 4700 block of 49th Avenue NE. Margie, with Rebuilding Together, told us that Antonio is a veteran of the Vietnam war, who was wounded in combat, and has devoted his life to serving other veterans in need in the Seattle area. He is originally from Mexico, and moved to Texas when he was seven years old, then finally to Seattle.Antonio, can be often spotted walking up NE 45th Street in the early evenings, after finishing his job as Veterans Coordinator at Seattle Central Community College helping other vets find safe housing and getting an education. He walks an hour and 45 minutes every day home his job, enjoying the exercise and being outside, he told our staffAntonio submitted his application to Rebuilding Together, never thinking he would be chosen, and was ecstatic when he was notified he was chosen for one of the two restoration projects happening over the last two days. He said proudly that his picture is currently hanging in some Home Depot stores showing he was one of the accepted candidates. Frequently seen at Burgermaster, Antonio also volunteers in helping immigrants in translating their immigration forms and other important documents they bring him, meeting them at that location.Antonio is still a busy man, even after raising six children in the small 4 bedroom house, all of whom attended Laurelhurst Elementary School, with his current variety of volunteer positions. And he also has eleven grandchildren.Antontio said that money is tight, and house repairs are expensive so he was so happy to have Rebuilding Together and Home Depot helping him with projects that have been waiting many many years."Antonio and his wife, have many visitors to their home, both children and grandchildren, so the repairs will allow their family to spend more time together in a warm and safe home." Margie told us. Rebuilding Together, established in 1989, is part of a national organization, with over 200 affiliates in 50 states. The organization repairs homes and non-profit facilities at no cost and serves the elderly, disabled, families with children and veterans in need. For more inf Read more...
Longtime Laurelhurst Resident And Vietnam Veteran Chosen To Have Home Restored Today Compliments Of Rebuilding Together
Laurelhurst Blog - Antonio and his son, Monte, in green shirts along with Home Depot volunteers in front of his homeA 40 year Laurelhurst resident and Vietnam Veteran, Antonio, and his family are having their home restored today compliments of Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization that provides free home repairs to low income homeowners. Rebuilding Together is partnering with their sponsor, The Home Depot Foundation, and about 59 volunteers to make critical repairs to the home - installing a new fence, cleaning and repairing siding, removing trash, remodeling the kitchen with new flooring, appliances, and cabinets, installing new living room flooring, and rebuilding the deck, at the home located in the 4700 block of 49th Avenue NE. Margie, with Rebuilding Together, told us that Antonio is a veteran of the Vietnam war, who was wounded in combat, and has devoted his life to serving other veterans in need in the Seattle area. He is originally from Mexico, and moved to Texas when he was seven years old, then finally to Seattle.Antonio, can be often spotted walking up NE 45th Street in the early evenings, after finishing his job as Veterans Coordinator at Seattle Central Community College helping other vets find safe housing and getting an education. He walks an hour and 45 minutes every day home his job, enjoying the exercise and being outside, he told our staffAntonio submitted his application to Rebuilding Together, never thinking he would be chosen, and was ecstatic when he was notified he was chosen for one of the two restoration projects happening over the last two days. He said proudly that his picture is currently hanging in some Home Depot stores showing he was one of the accepted candidates. Frequently seen at Burgermaster, Antonio also volunteers in helping immigrants in translating their immigration forms and other important documents they bring him, meeting them at that location.Antonio is still a busy man, even after raising six children in the small 4 bedroom house, all of whom attended Laurelhurst Elementary School, with his current variety of volunteer positions. And he also has eleven grandchildren.Antontio said that money is tight, and house repairs are expensive so he was so happy to have Rebuilding Together and Home Depot helping him with projects that have been waiting many many years."Antonio and his wife, have many visitors to their home, both children and grandchildren, so the repairs will allow their family to spend more time together in a warm and safe home." Margie told us. Rebuilding Together, established in 1989, is part of a national organization, with over 200 affiliates in 50 states. The organization repairs homes and non-profit facilities at no cost and serves the elderly, disabled, families with children and veterans in need. For more inf Read more...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 -- 10:41 am
Give Input On City's Bike Master Plan Tonight At Roosevelt High School
Laurelhurst Blog - Tonight from 6-7:30 p.m., the City's Draft Bicycle Master Plan will be presented at Roosevelt High School (1410 NE 66th Street) in the lunchroom. The open house will include: an updated map of proposed bike facilities, including bike lanes, tracks and greenwaysreview of other parts of the draft plan - programs, project prioritization, end of trip facilities, maintenance and funding strategiespublic input and sharing opinions, concernsoverview of the updated Draft Bicycle Master Plana citywide map of proposed bike facilities (bike lanes, neighborhood greenways, cycle tracks and more) and learn how the map was designed and refinedopportunity to review other parts of the draft plan - programs, project prioritization, end-of-trip facilities, maintenance and funding strategiesFor more information go here and to be added to the distribution list, email bmpupdate@seattle.gov.. Read more...
Give Input On City's Bike Master Plan Tonight At Roosevelt High School
Laurelhurst Blog - Tonight from 6-7:30 p.m., the City's Draft Bicycle Master Plan will be presented at Roosevelt High School (1410 NE 66th Street) in the lunchroom. The open house will include: an updated map of proposed bike facilities, including bike lanes, tracks and greenwaysreview of other parts of the draft plan - programs, project prioritization, end of trip facilities, maintenance and funding strategiespublic input and sharing opinions, concernsoverview of the updated Draft Bicycle Master Plana citywide map of proposed bike facilities (bike lanes, neighborhood greenways, cycle tracks and more) and learn how the map was designed and refinedopportunity to review other parts of the draft plan - programs, project prioritization, end-of-trip facilities, maintenance and funding strategiesFor more information go here and to be added to the distribution list, email bmpupdate@seattle.gov.. Read more...
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 -- 7:41 am
All About Cedar Waxwings Now At The Montlake Fill
Laurelhurst Blog - Connie Sidles, who maintains a blog documenting the many types of birds, including beautiful pictures, at the nearby Union Bay Natural Area, also known as the Montlake Fill, recently posted about cedar waxwings at the Montlake Fill in Laurelhurst. Is He or Isn't He?June 4th, 2013 Read more...
All About Cedar Waxwings Now At The Montlake Fill
Laurelhurst Blog - Connie Sidles, who maintains a blog documenting the many types of birds, including beautiful pictures, at the nearby Union Bay Natural Area, also known as the Montlake Fill, recently posted about cedar waxwings at the Montlake Fill in Laurelhurst. Is He or Isn't He?June 4th, 2013 Read more...
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 -- 7:38 am
Northeast Library Having Sound Cycling Mileage Celebration Tomorrow
Laurelhurst Blog - Tomorrow at 4pm the Northeast Branch (6801 35th Avenue NE) of the Seattle Public Libaby the public is invited to celebrate the final session in the 2013 Sound Cycling Series and the close of "Bike to Work"/ "Bike to School" month.There will be cake, crafts and prizes will be handed for reporting miles biked to work or school in May. The information says: Be sure to bring your biking log from Bike to Work and School month to show a librarian at the Northeast Branch. Miles will be recorded and awards for most miles will be given out at this celebratory event.You can fill out the library survey here to provide feedback on the cycling events hosted by the NE Seattle Library.For more information go here or call 206-684-7539. (photo courtesy of SPL site) Read more...
Northeast Library Having Sound Cycling Mileage Celebration Tomorrow
Laurelhurst Blog - Tomorrow at 4pm the Northeast Branch (6801 35th Avenue NE) of the Seattle Public Libaby the public is invited to celebrate the final session in the 2013 Sound Cycling Series and the close of "Bike to Work"/ "Bike to School" month.There will be cake, crafts and prizes will be handed for reporting miles biked to work or school in May. The information says: Be sure to bring your biking log from Bike to Work and School month to show a librarian at the Northeast Branch. Miles will be recorded and awards for most miles will be given out at this celebratory event.You can fill out the library survey here to provide feedback on the cycling events hosted by the NE Seattle Library.For more information go here or call 206-684-7539. (photo courtesy of SPL site) Read more...
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 -- 7:10 am
Several Cars Vandalised Last Thursday Evening
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader sent us this email about car vandalism at Ivanhoe Place and NE 54th Street:Thursday night, June 6th, or very early Friday morning, along NE 54th Street, an unlocked truck was riffled. The owners left the truck unlocked to prevent damage if someone wanted into the truck. A locked car had the back window broken to remove contents. A blue bottle was thrown against a club locked SUV. The car window was not broken but glass was around the car, under the car and on the parking strip. I was up until midnight and did not hear anything. It must have happened early in the morning. Do not leave anything in the car that looks interesting. Read more...
Several Cars Vandalised Last Thursday Evening
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader sent us this email about car vandalism at Ivanhoe Place and NE 54th Street:Thursday night, June 6th, or very early Friday morning, along NE 54th Street, an unlocked truck was riffled. The owners left the truck unlocked to prevent damage if someone wanted into the truck. A locked car had the back window broken to remove contents. A blue bottle was thrown against a club locked SUV. The car window was not broken but glass was around the car, under the car and on the parking strip. I was up until midnight and did not hear anything. It must have happened early in the morning. Do not leave anything in the car that looks interesting. Read more...
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 -- 7:05 am
Northeast Seattle Candidates Forum Tonight At Magnuson
Laurelhurst Blog - The Northeast District Council is holding a Candidates Forum from 7-9pm tonight at the Seattle Musical Theatre (7120 62nd Avenue NE) located in the Community Center Bldg. at Magnuson Park. The forum is an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns, the invitation says. For more information, or to learn how to get involved, contact Nancy Bolin at nancybolin@windermere.com or 206-276-7515. Read more...
Northeast Seattle Candidates Forum Tonight At Magnuson
Laurelhurst Blog - The Northeast District Council is holding a Candidates Forum from 7-9pm tonight at the Seattle Musical Theatre (7120 62nd Avenue NE) located in the Community Center Bldg. at Magnuson Park. The forum is an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns, the invitation says. For more information, or to learn how to get involved, contact Nancy Bolin at nancybolin@windermere.com or 206-276-7515. Read more...
Monday, June 10, 2013 -- 9:40 am
"Landscaping with Pacific NW Natives" Class Tomorrow At Center For Urban Horticulture
Laurelhurst Blog - The Center For Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street) is holding a class called "Landscaping with Pacific NW Natives," taught by Dana Ecelberger, tomorrow from 1-3pm inthe Douglas Classroom. The information says:This is a class designed to build upon a basic understanding of landscaping. Professionals are encouraged to attend to enhance their knowledge of soil preparation, best plant choices for different environmental conditions in the Puget Sound area, creating wildlife habitat, maintenance of natives, selling your client on the idea of natives, incorporating natives into existing landscapes and creating an exclusively native landscape. Dana has been a landscaper and organic gardener for over 25 years. She has a degree in Environmental Science and California Flora as well as a Puget Sound Naturalist certificate and a National Wildlife Federation certificate in Habitat Stewardship. Her landscaping business, danae designs, focuses on using Pacific NW natives for erosion control, habitat creation and enhancement, and buffer zones. She has a certificate in Low Impact Design from WSU Puyallup and incorporates this knowledge into her landscape designs through rain gardens and strategic plant design.The class fee is $35. Register online, call 206.685.8033 or email urbhort@uw.edu for more information.Also on display is artwork from Suze Woolf's "Burnscapes" series at the Miller Library. The artist "meditates on climate change and forest fires" which will be on display through August 29th. (photo courtesy of Facebook) Read more...
"Landscaping with Pacific NW Natives" Class Tomorrow At Center For Urban Horticulture
Laurelhurst Blog - The Center For Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street) is holding a class called "Landscaping with Pacific NW Natives," taught by Dana Ecelberger, tomorrow from 1-3pm inthe Douglas Classroom. The information says:This is a class designed to build upon a basic understanding of landscaping. Professionals are encouraged to attend to enhance their knowledge of soil preparation, best plant choices for different environmental conditions in the Puget Sound area, creating wildlife habitat, maintenance of natives, selling your client on the idea of natives, incorporating natives into existing landscapes and creating an exclusively native landscape. Dana has been a landscaper and organic gardener for over 25 years. She has a degree in Environmental Science and California Flora as well as a Puget Sound Naturalist certificate and a National Wildlife Federation certificate in Habitat Stewardship. Her landscaping business, danae designs, focuses on using Pacific NW natives for erosion control, habitat creation and enhancement, and buffer zones. She has a certificate in Low Impact Design from WSU Puyallup and incorporates this knowledge into her landscape designs through rain gardens and strategic plant design.The class fee is $35. Register online, call 206.685.8033 or email urbhort@uw.edu for more information.Also on display is artwork from Suze Woolf's "Burnscapes" series at the Miller Library. The artist "meditates on climate change and forest fires" which will be on display through August 29th. (photo courtesy of Facebook) Read more...
Monday, June 10, 2013 -- 9:29 am
"Dig Into Magic" Class At Northeast Library Today
Laurelhurst Blog - The Northeast Branch (6801 35th Avenue NE) of The Seattle Public Library is having a class on magic today from 2-3pm.The information says:Unearth subterranean secrets with magician Jeff Evans as he reveals how to mine for precious metals and discover drinking water, along with some creepy crawlies and amazing magic tricks. For ages 5 and up.For more information go here or call the Northeast Branch at 206-684-7539. (photo courtesy of SPL site) Read more...
"Dig Into Magic" Class At Northeast Library Today
Laurelhurst Blog - The Northeast Branch (6801 35th Avenue NE) of The Seattle Public Library is having a class on magic today from 2-3pm.The information says:Unearth subterranean secrets with magician Jeff Evans as he reveals how to mine for precious metals and discover drinking water, along with some creepy crawlies and amazing magic tricks. For ages 5 and up.For more information go here or call the Northeast Branch at 206-684-7539. (photo courtesy of SPL site) Read more...
Friday, June 7, 2013 -- 7:22 am
Suspicious Car Seen Near Laurelhurst Elementary School
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader sent us this email:I want to pass on some information. On Wednesday, June 5th when my husband was taking our daughter to school at Villa (around 8:15 a.m.) he noticed a SUV driven by a young caucasian man probably in his late teens, with a passenger of the same description, at the intersection of NE 47th and 47th Ave NE. At the time, he didn't think anything was odd.About an hour later, he and I left our house to run an errand when we spotted the same car near our house at NE 40th and 49th Ave NE. We followed them and it was obvious they were casing the neighborhood. I called 911 and we continued to follow the car. We lost them after they were checking out a house on the corner of NE 39th and 47th Ave NE. We were trying to stay a discreet distance behind. They were driving a light tan Dodge Durango in good condition with WA license plate 184 VAR. The model year was probably 2001. Our older daughter drives this model car so we are very familiar with the brand. The only other distinguishing characteristics is that the driver was wearing a red cap and the passenger a white cap. Thanks for sharing this information. Read more...
Suspicious Car Seen Near Laurelhurst Elementary School
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader sent us this email:I want to pass on some information. On Wednesday, June 5th when my husband was taking our daughter to school at Villa (around 8:15 a.m.) he noticed a SUV driven by a young caucasian man probably in his late teens, with a passenger of the same description, at the intersection of NE 47th and 47th Ave NE. At the time, he didn't think anything was odd.About an hour later, he and I left our house to run an errand when we spotted the same car near our house at NE 40th and 49th Ave NE. We followed them and it was obvious they were casing the neighborhood. I called 911 and we continued to follow the car. We lost them after they were checking out a house on the corner of NE 39th and 47th Ave NE. We were trying to stay a discreet distance behind. They were driving a light tan Dodge Durango in good condition with WA license plate 184 VAR. The model year was probably 2001. Our older daughter drives this model car so we are very familiar with the brand. The only other distinguishing characteristics is that the driver was wearing a red cap and the passenger a white cap. Thanks for sharing this information. Read more...
Friday, June 7, 2013 -- 7:15 am
Center For Urban Horticulture's Miller Library Storytime On Saturday
Laurelhurst Blog - Miller Library at the Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street) is holding its monthly children's storytime tomorrow from 10:30-11:15am.The theme is "Summertime." The information says: Are you ready for summer? Here it comes, with plenty of time for hiking, daydreaming, gardening, and stargazing. After the stories, make a nature journal to take with you on your summer adventures. Bookes to be read are:NIBBLES: A GREEN TALE by Charlotte MiddletonGREEN by Laura Vaccaro SeegerSHARING OUR WORLD by Ian Reid and others Read more...
Center For Urban Horticulture's Miller Library Storytime On Saturday
Laurelhurst Blog - Miller Library at the Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street) is holding its monthly children's storytime tomorrow from 10:30-11:15am.The theme is "Summertime." The information says: Are you ready for summer? Here it comes, with plenty of time for hiking, daydreaming, gardening, and stargazing. After the stories, make a nature journal to take with you on your summer adventures. Bookes to be read are:NIBBLES: A GREEN TALE by Charlotte MiddletonGREEN by Laura Vaccaro SeegerSHARING OUR WORLD by Ian Reid and others Read more...
Thursday, June 6, 2013 -- 9:39 am
Mayor, Council Approve Process To Site and Build New North Precinct Police Station
Laurelhurst Blog - current North Precinct Station The search is underway to find a new site to build a new North Precinct Police Station, which currently is housed in a building (10049 College Way North) erected in 1984 to hold only 154 staff members and now has 254. The North Precinct Station serves Laurelhurst, among many other north and northeast neighborhoods. The Mayor has said there is not enough space available to adequately expand it on its current site. In September 2012, as part of the budgeting process, Mayor McGinn approved planning to proceed in acquiring land for a new station by the end of this year. The City Council accepted the Mayor's proposal and accelerated the schedule by moving approximately $18.3 milllion from 2014 to 2013 to support activities related to planning and site acquisition. Work is now under way to find and purchase a site for a new station, as well as assemble an architecture and engineering team so building pre-design can begin this year, instead of waiting for purchase of an actual site. The new site will include a 60,000+ square feet with a life of 30 to 50 years that will accommodate up to 370 officers and civilian staffcapability of withstanding an earthquake load higher than most buildings community meeting space that also can be used as an operations center in case of a disastera location that offers good access to I-5, north-south and east-west arterials, proximity to areas of high police activity, and quality radio receptionWhen the time comes, the City will decide what to do with the old station through its normal property disposition process. For more information, go here. Read more...
Mayor, Council Approve Process To Site and Build New North Precinct Police Station
Laurelhurst Blog - current North Precinct Station The search is underway to find a new site to build a new North Precinct Police Station, which currently is housed in a building (10049 College Way North) erected in 1984 to hold only 154 staff members and now has 254. The North Precinct Station serves Laurelhurst, among many other north and northeast neighborhoods. The Mayor has said there is not enough space available to adequately expand it on its current site. In September 2012, as part of the budgeting process, Mayor McGinn approved planning to proceed in acquiring land for a new station by the end of this year. The City Council accepted the Mayor's proposal and accelerated the schedule by moving approximately $18.3 milllion from 2014 to 2013 to support activities related to planning and site acquisition. Work is now under way to find and purchase a site for a new station, as well as assemble an architecture and engineering team so building pre-design can begin this year, instead of waiting for purchase of an actual site. The new site will include a 60,000+ square feet with a life of 30 to 50 years that will accommodate up to 370 officers and civilian staffcapability of withstanding an earthquake load higher than most buildings community meeting space that also can be used as an operations center in case of a disastera location that offers good access to I-5, north-south and east-west arterials, proximity to areas of high police activity, and quality radio receptionWhen the time comes, the City will decide what to do with the old station through its normal property disposition process. For more information, go here. Read more...
Thursday, June 6, 2013 -- 9:35 am
Laurelhurst Resident Having Art Show Saturday At Her In-Home Studio
Laurelhurst Blog - work by Sherri WestergreenSherri Westergreen, a longtime Laurelhurst resident, who has been a contemporary, visual and abstract artist for over 20 years, painting, is having an art show on Saturday from 11-5pm at 4721 47th Avenue NE.Sheryl works out of her home and her work has been used on the sets of television's The Good Wife and The Apprentice. She also has been shown is in private and corporate collections nationally, locally at the Seattle Art Museum Gallery, as well as internationally. Sheryl told us that "draws inspiration from her immediate surroundings as well as her experiences as a traveler." She added:My work explores geometric form as it applies to architecture, landscape and the human figure. I translate a memory of a place or an experience through the process of abstraction. By observation, contemplation, and repeated layering of paint, the canvas begins to reveal its particular shapes, lines and textures. The paintings are an exploration of color and geometric form as well as an attempt to suggest a feeling or nuance that is not cut off from the psyche and alludes to hidden affinities and elusive qualities.Some of the work for sale (and pictured above) will be from top, left to right: Across the Lake 16"x16" oil on canvas, $300. Anticipating Barcelona 24"x40" oil on canvas, $700. Hearts 12"x12" oil on canvas, $200. Inside a Leaf VII 12"x12" oil on board, $200. Duoro Valley II 36"x36" oil on canvas, $800. Bloom 30"x30" oil on board, $500. Across the Lake V 24"x24" oil on canvas, $400. Under the Sea I 30"x30" oil on canvas, $500. Across the Lake XI 40"x24" oil on canvas, $800. Under the Sea II 30"x30" oil on canvas, $500. The Swimmer 22"x30" oil on canvas, $400. Pandora's Box oil on paper series (framed), $200 each. Bateau I 16"x16" oil on canvas (framed), $300. Read more...
Laurelhurst Resident Having Art Show Saturday At Her In-Home Studio
Laurelhurst Blog - work by Sherri WestergreenSherri Westergreen, a longtime Laurelhurst resident, who has been a contemporary, visual and abstract artist for over 20 years, painting, is having an art show on Saturday from 11-5pm at 4721 47th Avenue NE.Sheryl works out of her home and her work has been used on the sets of television's The Good Wife and The Apprentice. She also has been shown is in private and corporate collections nationally, locally at the Seattle Art Museum Gallery, as well as internationally. Sheryl told us that "draws inspiration from her immediate surroundings as well as her experiences as a traveler." She added:My work explores geometric form as it applies to architecture, landscape and the human figure. I translate a memory of a place or an experience through the process of abstraction. By observation, contemplation, and repeated layering of paint, the canvas begins to reveal its particular shapes, lines and textures. The paintings are an exploration of color and geometric form as well as an attempt to suggest a feeling or nuance that is not cut off from the psyche and alludes to hidden affinities and elusive qualities.Some of the work for sale (and pictured above) will be from top, left to right: Across the Lake 16"x16" oil on canvas, $300. Anticipating Barcelona 24"x40" oil on canvas, $700. Hearts 12"x12" oil on canvas, $200. Inside a Leaf VII 12"x12" oil on board, $200. Duoro Valley II 36"x36" oil on canvas, $800. Bloom 30"x30" oil on board, $500. Across the Lake V 24"x24" oil on canvas, $400. Under the Sea I 30"x30" oil on canvas, $500. Across the Lake XI 40"x24" oil on canvas, $800. Under the Sea II 30"x30" oil on canvas, $500. The Swimmer 22"x30" oil on canvas, $400. Pandora's Box oil on paper series (framed), $200 each. Bateau I 16"x16" oil on canvas (framed), $300. Read more...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 -- 8:18 am
Learn To Grow Your Own Organic Food At Center For Urban Horticulture Class On Saturday
Laurelhurst Blog - UW Botanic Gardens' Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street) is having a class called Grow Your Own Organic Food on Saturday from 1 - 3pm.The class is taught by Dana Ecelberger, a landscaper and organic gardener for over 25 years. She has held workshops on Urban Gardening, Propagation, Organic Gardening, Square Foot Gardening, Community Gardens, Gardening with Children, and Growing for Restaurants.Dana also ran a 10-acre California certified organic farm on the Northern Coast of California and supplied restaurants, groceries and individuals with gourmet produce and organic starts.The class description says: Growing your own food in the city can be challenging, especially when you are limited by space, light, or limited experience! This class is designed for the urban home gardener who would like to grow their own vegetables, herbs and/or flowers.Find out how to meet the challenges of your space using vertical, tiered, or container techniques. Learn to create a microclimate for best results and plant for continuous harvest. This class will cover basic methods for propagation, urban pest control, using recycled materials, and other tricks of the trade. You'll be enjoying your harvest in no time!The class fee is $30 and you can register on-line or by calling 685-8033. Read more...
Learn To Grow Your Own Organic Food At Center For Urban Horticulture Class On Saturday
Laurelhurst Blog - UW Botanic Gardens' Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street) is having a class called Grow Your Own Organic Food on Saturday from 1 - 3pm.The class is taught by Dana Ecelberger, a landscaper and organic gardener for over 25 years. She has held workshops on Urban Gardening, Propagation, Organic Gardening, Square Foot Gardening, Community Gardens, Gardening with Children, and Growing for Restaurants.Dana also ran a 10-acre California certified organic farm on the Northern Coast of California and supplied restaurants, groceries and individuals with gourmet produce and organic starts.The class description says: Growing your own food in the city can be challenging, especially when you are limited by space, light, or limited experience! This class is designed for the urban home gardener who would like to grow their own vegetables, herbs and/or flowers.Find out how to meet the challenges of your space using vertical, tiered, or container techniques. Learn to create a microclimate for best results and plant for continuous harvest. This class will cover basic methods for propagation, urban pest control, using recycled materials, and other tricks of the trade. You'll be enjoying your harvest in no time!The class fee is $30 and you can register on-line or by calling 685-8033. Read more...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 -- 8:16 am
NEST Volunteer Drivers For Seniors Needed
Laurelhurst Blog - NEST (North East Seattle Together), a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle to assist seniors in being able to stay in their own homes by creating a virtual village is looking for drivers to take seniors to their medical appointments and social visits. The information says:Give your senior neighbors rides. Start making a difference for your neighbors today! Enjoy a flexible schedule and the opportunity to connect with many new seniors. We serve the North East Seattle area. We look forward to you joining our NEST! For more information visit the NEST website or call 206-525-NEST (6378).. Read more...
NEST Volunteer Drivers For Seniors Needed
Laurelhurst Blog - NEST (North East Seattle Together), a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle to assist seniors in being able to stay in their own homes by creating a virtual village is looking for drivers to take seniors to their medical appointments and social visits. The information says:Give your senior neighbors rides. Start making a difference for your neighbors today! Enjoy a flexible schedule and the opportunity to connect with many new seniors. We serve the North East Seattle area. We look forward to you joining our NEST! For more information visit the NEST website or call 206-525-NEST (6378).. Read more...
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