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Update From Seattle Police North Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator
Laurelhurst Blog - Here is some important information from Terrie Johnson, Seattle Police North Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator:Retaining 3 Crime Prevention Coordinators: Mayor McGinn and the Seattle City Council decided last November to maintain the 3 remaining Crime Prevention Coordinators for another year. This means I will continue serving the North Precinct's neighborhoods with establishing and maintenance of Block Watches; conducting free security surveys for both commercial spaces and residents. I am available for personal safety trainings; workplace violence prevention, etc. I am happy to be a part of the Community Police Team, and look forward to continuing this meaningful work. Property Crime Update: In much of the North precinct, the burglary rates have decreased or stabilized. There are still increased numbers of residential burglaries in some northeast neighborhoods. They are primarily occurring during the hours of 6 a.m. to about 6 p.m. Knocking on doors to see if anyone is at home is still a common method used by thieves. In some cases, there is a female driver who serves as chauffeur and lookout, for her male accomplices. The lookout has been seen texting the thieves about watchful neighbors, etc. Kicking in doors, or door jambs is prevalent.We recommend all exterior doors be solid core doors, (or metal) and are a minimum of 1 ¾" thick. For maximum security, all exterior doors should be equipped with a deadbolt lock and reinforced strike plates, using 3" screws which will go into the framework. Locks within 40 inches of glass are vulnerable.Watchful neighbors remain your best alarm. 9 times out of 10, our burglars are arrested due to 9-1-1 calls from neighbors who heard or saw something suspicious and made that call.Calling 9-1-1: I think I speak for the entire Community Police Team when I tell you that every day in our e-mail inbox, or on our telephone's voicemail inbox, we find messages from the community that say something like this, "I wanted to let you know that I just saw something suspicious but I didn't think this merited a 9-1-1 call."Almost always the information is detailed, with good descriptions and refers to something that may or may not have been criminal, but certainly seemed odd. And almost always it is too late for SPD to do anything with that information. I am now hoping to encourage you to trust that gut feeling of yours. If you get the sense that something weird is happening, even if it isn't an emergency, please call 9-1-1 and simply state what you are reporting. The call taker will decide whether your call should be transferred off the primary line onto a secondary line. You don't know what you prevent by getting a patrol cruiser coming into your neighborhood.Terrie can be reached at 684-7711 for any questions or follow up services. Read more...
Update From Seattle Police North Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator
Laurelhurst Blog - Here is some important information from Terrie Johnson, Seattle Police North Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator:Retaining 3 Crime Prevention Coordinators: Mayor McGinn and the Seattle City Council decided last November to maintain the 3 remaining Crime Prevention Coordinators for another year. This means I will continue serving the North Precinct's neighborhoods with establishing and maintenance of Block Watches; conducting free security surveys for both commercial spaces and residents. I am available for personal safety trainings; workplace violence prevention, etc. I am happy to be a part of the Community Police Team, and look forward to continuing this meaningful work. Property Crime Update: In much of the North precinct, the burglary rates have decreased or stabilized. There are still increased numbers of residential burglaries in some northeast neighborhoods. They are primarily occurring during the hours of 6 a.m. to about 6 p.m. Knocking on doors to see if anyone is at home is still a common method used by thieves. In some cases, there is a female driver who serves as chauffeur and lookout, for her male accomplices. The lookout has been seen texting the thieves about watchful neighbors, etc. Kicking in doors, or door jambs is prevalent.We recommend all exterior doors be solid core doors, (or metal) and are a minimum of 1 ¾" thick. For maximum security, all exterior doors should be equipped with a deadbolt lock and reinforced strike plates, using 3" screws which will go into the framework. Locks within 40 inches of glass are vulnerable.Watchful neighbors remain your best alarm. 9 times out of 10, our burglars are arrested due to 9-1-1 calls from neighbors who heard or saw something suspicious and made that call.Calling 9-1-1: I think I speak for the entire Community Police Team when I tell you that every day in our e-mail inbox, or on our telephone's voicemail inbox, we find messages from the community that say something like this, "I wanted to let you know that I just saw something suspicious but I didn't think this merited a 9-1-1 call."Almost always the information is detailed, with good descriptions and refers to something that may or may not have been criminal, but certainly seemed odd. And almost always it is too late for SPD to do anything with that information. I am now hoping to encourage you to trust that gut feeling of yours. If you get the sense that something weird is happening, even if it isn't an emergency, please call 9-1-1 and simply state what you are reporting. The call taker will decide whether your call should be transferred off the primary line onto a secondary line. You don't know what you prevent by getting a patrol cruiser coming into your neighborhood.Terrie can be reached at 684-7711 for any questions or follow up services. Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 9:44 am
All School Dance At Laurelhurst Elementary Tonight
Laurelhurst Blog - Tonight from 6:30-9pm is the 3rd annual Laurelhurst Elementary All School Dance hosted by the 5th grade class of 2012.Arden, one of the parent organizers of the event tells us "It is a great event for the whole family and it is fun to see how much the kids love to dance! All Neighborhood families are welcome!"At 8pm there will be a dance contest. The concession stand will be open for treats.Cost is 5 per person and $20 per family Read more...
All School Dance At Laurelhurst Elementary Tonight
Laurelhurst Blog - Tonight from 6:30-9pm is the 3rd annual Laurelhurst Elementary All School Dance hosted by the 5th grade class of 2012.Arden, one of the parent organizers of the event tells us "It is a great event for the whole family and it is fun to see how much the kids love to dance! All Neighborhood families are welcome!"At 8pm there will be a dance contest. The concession stand will be open for treats.Cost is 5 per person and $20 per family Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 12:55 pm
Neighborhood Run/Walk for Children's Hospital On Saturday Organized By Villa Students
Laurelhurst Blog - Villa Academy Destination Imagination Team during their recent visit to Seattle Children's HospitalDon't miss a fun Walkathon for all ages through the neighborhood on Saturday from 11-2pm, to benefit the Art and Music Therapy Programs at Children's Hospital.The Fun Run/Walk has been organized entirely by a team of seven 5th graders at Villa Academy through the Destination Imagination program, which as Megan, one of the members told us is "a creative problem-solving team that works together to identify and solve a wide variety of challenges."Megan told us that the team has been meeting every week since the start of the school year to work on their project. They spent some time at Children's Hospital researching needs before coming up with the idea to support art and music therapy for patients."One of the biggest rules in DI is that no parental "interference" is allowed so everything we've done has been our own ideas and our own work. We think this rule is probably harder for our parents than it is for us" Megan told us.The teams choose and complete one of seven categories for long-term projects and the Villa team chose to do a project in the "World Canvas" category, where the challenge is to identify a community need to support and come up with a way to help that need. Megan told us that: "From the start, our team knew that we wanted to raise money for Children's Hospital, but we didn't know exactly what we wanted the money to be for. To learn more, we went on a tour at Children's Hospital and one of the people we met was an Art Therapist. "After hearing about how important art and music therapy are to the patients at Children's, we decided that we wanted to raise money for art and music therapy. After thinking about a lot of different ways to raise money, we came up with the idea to organize a fun run/walk." The team will present their results, with other schools, in a regional tournament on March 3rd, and the Villa team looks forward to presenting the outcome of Satuday's fundraising event. The fun run/walk will start at the Villa Academy and the route, a little over a mile, will take participants through the neighborhood around Laurelhurst Park and back. People can run/walk as many times as they like. Tickets are $7 for a raffle ticket, $10 for a raffle ticket and custom event wrist band designed by the team or $20 for a raffle ticket, wrist band and custom event t-shirt designed by the team. "We're hoping for a great turnout and especially hope that lots of Laurelhurst kids can make it" Megan told us. Read more...
Neighborhood Run/Walk for Children's Hospital On Saturday Organized By Villa Students
Laurelhurst Blog - Villa Academy Destination Imagination Team during their recent visit to Seattle Children's HospitalDon't miss a fun Walkathon for all ages through the neighborhood on Saturday from 11-2pm, to benefit the Art and Music Therapy Programs at Children's Hospital.The Fun Run/Walk has been organized entirely by a team of seven 5th graders at Villa Academy through the Destination Imagination program, which as Megan, one of the members told us is "a creative problem-solving team that works together to identify and solve a wide variety of challenges."Megan told us that the team has been meeting every week since the start of the school year to work on their project. They spent some time at Children's Hospital researching needs before coming up with the idea to support art and music therapy for patients."One of the biggest rules in DI is that no parental "interference" is allowed so everything we've done has been our own ideas and our own work. We think this rule is probably harder for our parents than it is for us" Megan told us.The teams choose and complete one of seven categories for long-term projects and the Villa team chose to do a project in the "World Canvas" category, where the challenge is to identify a community need to support and come up with a way to help that need. Megan told us that: "From the start, our team knew that we wanted to raise money for Children's Hospital, but we didn't know exactly what we wanted the money to be for. To learn more, we went on a tour at Children's Hospital and one of the people we met was an Art Therapist. "After hearing about how important art and music therapy are to the patients at Children's, we decided that we wanted to raise money for art and music therapy. After thinking about a lot of different ways to raise money, we came up with the idea to organize a fun run/walk." The team will present their results, with other schools, in a regional tournament on March 3rd, and the Villa team looks forward to presenting the outcome of Satuday's fundraising event. The fun run/walk will start at the Villa Academy and the route, a little over a mile, will take participants through the neighborhood around Laurelhurst Park and back. People can run/walk as many times as they like. Tickets are $7 for a raffle ticket, $10 for a raffle ticket and custom event wrist band designed by the team or $20 for a raffle ticket, wrist band and custom event t-shirt designed by the team. "We're hoping for a great turnout and especially hope that lots of Laurelhurst kids can make it" Megan told us. Read more...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 -- 10:18 am
Parent Lecture At Villa Academy On Social Dynamics Of Kids
Laurelhurst Blog - Villa Academy (5001 NE 50th Street) is having another parent lecture tomorrow night called, "The Young and the Resless: The Social Lives of our Children" from 7-9pm. The information says:Julie Metzger, well-known for her Children's Hospital classes, will discuss the latest research on social dynamics to help kids communicate effectively and build healthy relationships to navigate such things as not getting invited to a birthday party or being teased at recess. It can be challenging in the moment to know how to help our children. Come hear strategies for kids and parents.Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding parenting challenges and hear about Metzger's new book, Will Puberty Last My Whole Life? This lecture is free and open to the public for parents of children in 2nd through 8th grade. Read more...
Parent Lecture At Villa Academy On Social Dynamics Of Kids
Laurelhurst Blog - Villa Academy (5001 NE 50th Street) is having another parent lecture tomorrow night called, "The Young and the Resless: The Social Lives of our Children" from 7-9pm. The information says:Julie Metzger, well-known for her Children's Hospital classes, will discuss the latest research on social dynamics to help kids communicate effectively and build healthy relationships to navigate such things as not getting invited to a birthday party or being teased at recess. It can be challenging in the moment to know how to help our children. Come hear strategies for kids and parents.Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding parenting challenges and hear about Metzger's new book, Will Puberty Last My Whole Life? This lecture is free and open to the public for parents of children in 2nd through 8th grade. Read more...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 -- 10:09 am
City Wants To Hear From Public About Needed Pothole Repairs
Laurelhurst Blog - The City of Seattle is focusing on roadway repairs, according to a recent Press Release, after the recent winter storm and freezing weather which created a significant increase in the number of new potholes.And the pothole rangers are asking the public to report potholes immediately. Their goal is to have the potholes repaired within three business days of a request.The immediate "work by the Pothole Rangers helps address any isolated trouble spots and prevents deterioration of the remaining street surface," the press release stated.The Mayor has added funds to respond to pothole repair requests. SDOT has $9 million available to address street surface repairs, which includes potholes. About $8.5 million of that is earmarked for main arterials.To report a pothole or any type of street maintenance repair go here or call 2-6-684-ROAD. And to see the status of a pothole request go here. The map shows about 3 requests submitted recently for Laurelhurst.For general pothole information, including what causes potholes, the various types of potholes and more go here. (photo courtesy of City website) Read more...
City Wants To Hear From Public About Needed Pothole Repairs
Laurelhurst Blog - The City of Seattle is focusing on roadway repairs, according to a recent Press Release, after the recent winter storm and freezing weather which created a significant increase in the number of new potholes.And the pothole rangers are asking the public to report potholes immediately. Their goal is to have the potholes repaired within three business days of a request.The immediate "work by the Pothole Rangers helps address any isolated trouble spots and prevents deterioration of the remaining street surface," the press release stated.The Mayor has added funds to respond to pothole repair requests. SDOT has $9 million available to address street surface repairs, which includes potholes. About $8.5 million of that is earmarked for main arterials.To report a pothole or any type of street maintenance repair go here or call 2-6-684-ROAD. And to see the status of a pothole request go here. The map shows about 3 requests submitted recently for Laurelhurst.For general pothole information, including what causes potholes, the various types of potholes and more go here. (photo courtesy of City website) Read more...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 -- 12:55 pm
Don't Miss Upcoming Laurelhurst PTA Fundraisers For The Whole Family
Laurelhurst Blog - Don't miss a fun Laurelhurst PTA fundraising event tomorrow at Chuck E Cheese in Bellevue from 3-9pm. This is the first of three upcoming and fun fundraisers, two in partnership with local businesses, to benefit Laurelhurst Elementary School that are "fun and easy way to raise money for theschool," one of the Committee Members told us.The money raised by the PTA through the donations is used to pay for services and programs that are no longer paid for by the State or the District, such as art programs, technology for the classrooms, reading tutors, inspiring field trips, general music program, reading tutors, math tutors, science enrichment and advanced learning enrichment, as well as a full-time librarian. Laurelhurst PTA Auction Committee invites everyone to the event tomorrow at Chuck E Cheese tomorrow, and be sure to mention "Laurelhurst" and Chuck E. Cheese will donate 15% of register sales back to the school. On February 28th have dinner at Varlamos (3617 NE 45th Street) and and be waited on by Laurelhurst Kindergarten teacher Jen Anderson and a fun group of Moms (Alli Sweet, Wendy Harper, Molly Black, and Kristen DePew) 100% of the tips will be donated to the Laurelhurst PTA. "So you'll want to leave big tips," one of the Committee members told us adding "How easy is this? Eat, have fun with your temporary wait staff, leave a tip and help us raise money for Laurelhurst PTA."The last event will be on March 7th from 3:30-10pm, at Menchie'sFrozen Yogurt in the University Village. Menchies will donate 20% of sales for anyone who mentions "Laurelhurst". "Spread the word to all your friends and neighbors!" the PTA Committee member told us. Read more...
Don't Miss Upcoming Laurelhurst PTA Fundraisers For The Whole Family
Laurelhurst Blog - Don't miss a fun Laurelhurst PTA fundraising event tomorrow at Chuck E Cheese in Bellevue from 3-9pm. This is the first of three upcoming and fun fundraisers, two in partnership with local businesses, to benefit Laurelhurst Elementary School that are "fun and easy way to raise money for theschool," one of the Committee Members told us.The money raised by the PTA through the donations is used to pay for services and programs that are no longer paid for by the State or the District, such as art programs, technology for the classrooms, reading tutors, inspiring field trips, general music program, reading tutors, math tutors, science enrichment and advanced learning enrichment, as well as a full-time librarian. Laurelhurst PTA Auction Committee invites everyone to the event tomorrow at Chuck E Cheese tomorrow, and be sure to mention "Laurelhurst" and Chuck E. Cheese will donate 15% of register sales back to the school. On February 28th have dinner at Varlamos (3617 NE 45th Street) and and be waited on by Laurelhurst Kindergarten teacher Jen Anderson and a fun group of Moms (Alli Sweet, Wendy Harper, Molly Black, and Kristen DePew) 100% of the tips will be donated to the Laurelhurst PTA. "So you'll want to leave big tips," one of the Committee members told us adding "How easy is this? Eat, have fun with your temporary wait staff, leave a tip and help us raise money for Laurelhurst PTA."The last event will be on March 7th from 3:30-10pm, at Menchie'sFrozen Yogurt in the University Village. Menchies will donate 20% of sales for anyone who mentions "Laurelhurst". "Spread the word to all your friends and neighbors!" the PTA Committee member told us. Read more...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 -- 11:44 am
Goings On This Week At The Center For Urban Horticulture
Laurelhurst Blog - Some interesting events are planned this week at the Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street).Tomorrow evening, the Northwest Horticultural Society is hosting a fund-raising book launch party for petal & twig: Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches and Grasses from Your Garden by Valerie Easton, former Miller library manager and well-known garden writer . "Val has been perfecting her floral design talents over the last years, and now in Petal and Twig: Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches, and Grasses from Your Garden, she shows us how to make beautiful arrangements with what grows in our own backyards," the information says.The party starts at 6:30pm and the cost is $18 and includes a talk and book signing (books available for purchase) by Easton, a dessert buffet and drawings for beautiful plants. Proceeds will benefit the Elisabeth C. Miller Library.On Thursday evening, David George Gordon, author of " 'The Secret World of Slugs and Snails" will speak and sign copies of his book. Gordon has written about topics ranging from watching gray whales and bald eagles to appreciating cockroaches, coral reef fish and geoduck clams. Gordon also the Science Writer for Washington Sea Grant, a branch of NOAA located on the University of Washington campus.Gordon has been featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not, National Geographic Kids and Time magazine and has appeared as a guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Nightline and The View.And all of February an exhibit of original pen and ink drawings and oil paintings by Seattle artist Karen Luke Fildes, called "Art in the Slow Lane," will be on display. The drawings are from Gordon's The Secret World of Slugs and Snails: Life in the Very Slow Lane, and the paintings depict an array of Northwest garden habitats and wilderness tableaus from the Nisqually and Thornton Creek watersheds. (picture courtesy of CUH) Read more...
Goings On This Week At The Center For Urban Horticulture
Laurelhurst Blog - Some interesting events are planned this week at the Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street).Tomorrow evening, the Northwest Horticultural Society is hosting a fund-raising book launch party for petal & twig: Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches and Grasses from Your Garden by Valerie Easton, former Miller library manager and well-known garden writer . "Val has been perfecting her floral design talents over the last years, and now in Petal and Twig: Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches, and Grasses from Your Garden, she shows us how to make beautiful arrangements with what grows in our own backyards," the information says.The party starts at 6:30pm and the cost is $18 and includes a talk and book signing (books available for purchase) by Easton, a dessert buffet and drawings for beautiful plants. Proceeds will benefit the Elisabeth C. Miller Library.On Thursday evening, David George Gordon, author of " 'The Secret World of Slugs and Snails" will speak and sign copies of his book. Gordon has written about topics ranging from watching gray whales and bald eagles to appreciating cockroaches, coral reef fish and geoduck clams. Gordon also the Science Writer for Washington Sea Grant, a branch of NOAA located on the University of Washington campus.Gordon has been featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not, National Geographic Kids and Time magazine and has appeared as a guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Nightline and The View.And all of February an exhibit of original pen and ink drawings and oil paintings by Seattle artist Karen Luke Fildes, called "Art in the Slow Lane," will be on display. The drawings are from Gordon's The Secret World of Slugs and Snails: Life in the Very Slow Lane, and the paintings depict an array of Northwest garden habitats and wilderness tableaus from the Nisqually and Thornton Creek watersheds. (picture courtesy of CUH) Read more...
Monday, January 30, 2012 -- 7:00 pm
6-story building heights OK'd near Seattle's Roosevelt High
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - ... Group, the property developer of the three blocks south of the high school. Andrew Miller, land-use chair of the Ravenna-Bryant Community Association, said that without a memorandum of understanding, the developers have no incentive to continue to ... Read more...
6-story building heights OK'd near Seattle's Roosevelt High
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - ... Group, the property developer of the three blocks south of the high school. Andrew Miller, land-use chair of the Ravenna-Bryant Community Association, said that without a memorandum of understanding, the developers have no incentive to continue to ... Read more...
Monday, January 30, 2012 -- 11:59 am
NEST, Virtual Village For Seniors, Seeking Volunteers and Founding Members
Laurelhurst Blog - Judy Kinney is the new Executive Director of North East Seattle Together (NEST), a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle, helping seniors stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love by creating a virtual village.NEST has been working hard for a few years towards its upcoming launch next month of its services and programs, including securing donations, new members and gathering volunteers. In December they opened their first office in the United Methodis Church (5751 33rd Avenue NE).In anticipation of the impending lauch on February 14th, NEST is still looking for volunteers to do office work and also assist with the seniors in one of the Northeast neighborhoods. Two upcoming orientation are scheduled for volunteers, one tomorrow from 6-9pm and another on Saturday from 9:30-noon.NEST is also seeking new "Founding Members" to begin receiving community and support services beginning February 14th. Founding Members lock in a lower membership rate, as well as receiveup to 10 weeks of services at no additional charge. Included in the benefits to members of NEST are community volunteers who help in providing a wide range of services to seniors (yard work, gardening, computer assistance, etc) and ongoing classes (fitness, etc) and events, transportation services, and various service providers (such as estate planners) will provide their services as a discount to members.For further information email info@nestseattle.org or call 522-6378.There will also be a celebration of the launch and Founding Members with a free community dance celebration on February 12 at Wedgwood Community Church (8201 30th Avenue NE). Featured will be the Savoy Swing Club, a dance troupe performing Lindy Hop, Swing and vintage jazz dance. They will also teach dances from the Jazz and Big Band eras. Here is a previous Blog Post we did. Read more...
NEST, Virtual Village For Seniors, Seeking Volunteers and Founding Members
Laurelhurst Blog - Judy Kinney is the new Executive Director of North East Seattle Together (NEST), a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle, helping seniors stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love by creating a virtual village.NEST has been working hard for a few years towards its upcoming launch next month of its services and programs, including securing donations, new members and gathering volunteers. In December they opened their first office in the United Methodis Church (5751 33rd Avenue NE).In anticipation of the impending lauch on February 14th, NEST is still looking for volunteers to do office work and also assist with the seniors in one of the Northeast neighborhoods. Two upcoming orientation are scheduled for volunteers, one tomorrow from 6-9pm and another on Saturday from 9:30-noon.NEST is also seeking new "Founding Members" to begin receiving community and support services beginning February 14th. Founding Members lock in a lower membership rate, as well as receiveup to 10 weeks of services at no additional charge. Included in the benefits to members of NEST are community volunteers who help in providing a wide range of services to seniors (yard work, gardening, computer assistance, etc) and ongoing classes (fitness, etc) and events, transportation services, and various service providers (such as estate planners) will provide their services as a discount to members.For further information email info@nestseattle.org or call 522-6378.There will also be a celebration of the launch and Founding Members with a free community dance celebration on February 12 at Wedgwood Community Church (8201 30th Avenue NE). Featured will be the Savoy Swing Club, a dance troupe performing Lindy Hop, Swing and vintage jazz dance. They will also teach dances from the Jazz and Big Band eras. Here is a previous Blog Post we did. Read more...
Monday, January 30, 2012 -- 11:30 am
Help Shape Seattle Waterfront At Upcoming Series Of Meetings
Laurelhurst Blog - The City of Seattle's Waterfront Seattle project is conducting several community informal discussions to gather input on some of some of the key questions shaping the future of the Seattle waterfront.Each discussion, held at Town Hall from 5:30-7pm, will explore a different issue, from how to make the waterfront attractive in all seasons to how to balance many transportation needs. To attend send email here: rsvp@waterfrontseattle.org.Here is the schedule:Tuesday, January 31st: Climate and ContextHow can we make the waterfront an attractive place for all seasons? Wednesday, February 8th: Mobility and AccessThe waterfront is a crossroads. How do we balance the many transportation needs? Wednesday, February 15th: Uniquely SeattleSeattle's waterfront has a rich context and history. How can we design it to reflect the uniqueness of the placeand speak to our past, present and future? Monday, February 27th: Environment and EcologyHow can the waterfront help to restore the natural ecology of Elliott Bay and showcase sustainable design? Monday, March 5th: Setting the StageHow do we create vibrant spaces for arts, culture and entertainment? . Read more...
Help Shape Seattle Waterfront At Upcoming Series Of Meetings
Laurelhurst Blog - The City of Seattle's Waterfront Seattle project is conducting several community informal discussions to gather input on some of some of the key questions shaping the future of the Seattle waterfront.Each discussion, held at Town Hall from 5:30-7pm, will explore a different issue, from how to make the waterfront attractive in all seasons to how to balance many transportation needs. To attend send email here: rsvp@waterfrontseattle.org.Here is the schedule:Tuesday, January 31st: Climate and ContextHow can we make the waterfront an attractive place for all seasons? Wednesday, February 8th: Mobility and AccessThe waterfront is a crossroads. How do we balance the many transportation needs? Wednesday, February 15th: Uniquely SeattleSeattle's waterfront has a rich context and history. How can we design it to reflect the uniqueness of the placeand speak to our past, present and future? Monday, February 27th: Environment and EcologyHow can the waterfront help to restore the natural ecology of Elliott Bay and showcase sustainable design? Monday, March 5th: Setting the StageHow do we create vibrant spaces for arts, culture and entertainment? . Read more...
Friday, January 27, 2012 -- 12:59 pm
Karoline Morrison: 'Twilight Of The Blondes'
KUOW-FM Seattle - ... Morrison speaks about her memoir, "Twilight of the Blondes," on February 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Third Place Books in Ravenna. KUOW does not endorse or control the content viewed on these links as they appear now or in the future. Mon Fri 2:00 p.m. (PT) ... Read more...
Karoline Morrison: 'Twilight Of The Blondes'
KUOW-FM Seattle - ... Morrison speaks about her memoir, "Twilight of the Blondes," on February 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Third Place Books in Ravenna. KUOW does not endorse or control the content viewed on these links as they appear now or in the future. Mon Fri 2:00 p.m. (PT) ... Read more...
Friday, January 27, 2012 -- 11:09 am
Plant salvage At North Link's Brooklyn and Roosevelt Station Sites
Laurelhurst Blog - Tomorrow from 10-noon, Sound Transit is hosting a plant and landscaping materials salvage event in advance of building demolition at the sites of the future Brooklyn and Roosevelt North Link light rail stations, as part of their commitment to sustainability.Plants, including small shrubs, and landscaping materials will be available for free on a first-come, first-served basis and Sound Transit requests no early birds.Participants must bring their own tools such as shovels, pots and gloves, for removing and taking away the items they choose.At the Brooklyn Station site meet in the parking lot of the Chase Bank building (4300 Brooklyn Avenue NE). Plants available include Barberry, Nandina and Boxwood.At the Roosevelt Station site meet at 1033A NE 66th Street, across from the QFC parking lot. Plants and landscaping materials available include Yew, Bamboo, Juniper, pavers, retaining wall systems and decorative concrete edging.Sound Transit staff will be on hand. For questions contact Kristin Hoffman at (206) 903-7401 or kristin.hoffman@soundtransit.org. Read more...
Plant salvage At North Link's Brooklyn and Roosevelt Station Sites
Laurelhurst Blog - Tomorrow from 10-noon, Sound Transit is hosting a plant and landscaping materials salvage event in advance of building demolition at the sites of the future Brooklyn and Roosevelt North Link light rail stations, as part of their commitment to sustainability.Plants, including small shrubs, and landscaping materials will be available for free on a first-come, first-served basis and Sound Transit requests no early birds.Participants must bring their own tools such as shovels, pots and gloves, for removing and taking away the items they choose.At the Brooklyn Station site meet in the parking lot of the Chase Bank building (4300 Brooklyn Avenue NE). Plants available include Barberry, Nandina and Boxwood.At the Roosevelt Station site meet at 1033A NE 66th Street, across from the QFC parking lot. Plants and landscaping materials available include Yew, Bamboo, Juniper, pavers, retaining wall systems and decorative concrete edging.Sound Transit staff will be on hand. For questions contact Kristin Hoffman at (206) 903-7401 or kristin.hoffman@soundtransit.org. Read more...
Friday, January 27, 2012 -- 9:53 am
City Hall Open House Tomorrow
Laurelhurst Blog - Tomorrow from 10-2pm the Mayor is holding an Open House at City Hall (601 5th Avenue).The agenda will include:tours of the Mayor's Office and City Council Officesquestion and answer session with the Mayorworkshops on the legislative process and interpreting credit reportstabling by City departments and the City Attorney's Officelive musica farmer's marketfoodoppportunity to learn about resources the City providesmeeting local elected officialsconnecting with opportunities to make community a better place Read more...
City Hall Open House Tomorrow
Laurelhurst Blog - Tomorrow from 10-2pm the Mayor is holding an Open House at City Hall (601 5th Avenue).The agenda will include:tours of the Mayor's Office and City Council Officesquestion and answer session with the Mayorworkshops on the legislative process and interpreting credit reportstabling by City departments and the City Attorney's Officelive musica farmer's marketfoodoppportunity to learn about resources the City providesmeeting local elected officialsconnecting with opportunities to make community a better place Read more...
Thursday, January 26, 2012 -- 3:57 pm
What is a real Craftsman?
Beacon Hill News and South District Journal - ... aesthetic." Original Craftsman-style houses can be found throughout the older neighborhoods of Seattle. Places like Ravenna, Fremont and Wallingford are home to many excellent examples of Craftsman-style houses. Simon said that most people ... Read more...
What is a real Craftsman?
Beacon Hill News and South District Journal - ... aesthetic." Original Craftsman-style houses can be found throughout the older neighborhoods of Seattle. Places like Ravenna, Fremont and Wallingford are home to many excellent examples of Craftsman-style houses. Simon said that most people ... Read more...
Thursday, January 26, 2012 -- 9:31 am
Free Recycling Event On Saturday At Metropolitan Market
Laurelhurst Blog - One of our readers, Reilly, would like the neighborhood to know about a Recycling event going on Saturday in the parking lot at nearby Metropolitan Market (5250 40th Avenue NE) from 10-3pm.You can drop items off to be recylced at no charge and "it will save you a trip to the dump and keep stuff out of the land fills" Reilly tells us. 1 Green Planet, a non-profit, who is hosting the event, donates a portion of their proceeds to Childrens Hospital and several other organizations. Here is a list of the items that can be recycled at the event and you can call or email to ask about recycling for other items.:o Any electronics, working or not, whole or in parto Appliances - washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.o Electronics - televisions, stereos, etc.o Scrap metal, machinery - circuit boards, etc.o Computers (secure data destruction) - PCs, laptops, printers,monitors, etc.o Batteries - car, computer, etc.o Medical equipmento Ink & tonero Cell phoneso Vehicleso Paper & Cardboardo Plastics Read more...
Free Recycling Event On Saturday At Metropolitan Market
Laurelhurst Blog - One of our readers, Reilly, would like the neighborhood to know about a Recycling event going on Saturday in the parking lot at nearby Metropolitan Market (5250 40th Avenue NE) from 10-3pm.You can drop items off to be recylced at no charge and "it will save you a trip to the dump and keep stuff out of the land fills" Reilly tells us. 1 Green Planet, a non-profit, who is hosting the event, donates a portion of their proceeds to Childrens Hospital and several other organizations. Here is a list of the items that can be recycled at the event and you can call or email to ask about recycling for other items.:o Any electronics, working or not, whole or in parto Appliances - washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.o Electronics - televisions, stereos, etc.o Scrap metal, machinery - circuit boards, etc.o Computers (secure data destruction) - PCs, laptops, printers,monitors, etc.o Batteries - car, computer, etc.o Medical equipmento Ink & tonero Cell phoneso Vehicleso Paper & Cardboardo Plastics Read more...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 -- 10:58 am
Have You Seen This Lost Cat?
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader sent us email that his cat, Roscoe, is lost. He was last seen on 41st Avenue NE and NE 45th Street near the park.Roscoe is a black and white tuxedo cat who is about one years old. The owner describes him as "very playful and rambunctious."A reward is being offered for finding the cat.Please call 206-659-2098 if you have information. Read more...
Have You Seen This Lost Cat?
Laurelhurst Blog - A reader sent us email that his cat, Roscoe, is lost. He was last seen on 41st Avenue NE and NE 45th Street near the park.Roscoe is a black and white tuxedo cat who is about one years old. The owner describes him as "very playful and rambunctious."A reward is being offered for finding the cat.Please call 206-659-2098 if you have information. Read more...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 -- 10:50 am
Give Input On Seattle Public Libraries On Saturday at Northeast Branch
Laurelhurst Blog - Seattle Public Library is holding the last of its community outreach meetings, part of the "Libraries for All: A Plan for the Present, A Foundation for the Future," on Saturday from 2-4pm at the Northeast Branch (6801 35th Avenue NE).The community meetings are an opportunity for the public to give input on how library services can improve in four main areas - library hours, books and materials, computers and online resources, and building maintenance. There will also be a discussion of strategies to stabilize Library funding. If you cannot attend a meeting, you can submit your feedback online.And for more information go here or call 206-386-4636. Read more...
Give Input On Seattle Public Libraries On Saturday at Northeast Branch
Laurelhurst Blog - Seattle Public Library is holding the last of its community outreach meetings, part of the "Libraries for All: A Plan for the Present, A Foundation for the Future," on Saturday from 2-4pm at the Northeast Branch (6801 35th Avenue NE).The community meetings are an opportunity for the public to give input on how library services can improve in four main areas - library hours, books and materials, computers and online resources, and building maintenance. There will also be a discussion of strategies to stabilize Library funding. If you cannot attend a meeting, you can submit your feedback online.And for more information go here or call 206-386-4636. Read more...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 -- 6:27 pm
This Week's Recommended Shows
Seattle Weekly - ... from their lambasting live show to their debut EP Pus City - produced by Chris Proff (Strong Killings, Mercy Ties, Ravenna Woods) - confirms this very claim. The music is driving and expansive - for example, "Hard Feelings" with its percolating bass ... Read more...
This Week's Recommended Shows
Seattle Weekly - ... from their lambasting live show to their debut EP Pus City - produced by Chris Proff (Strong Killings, Mercy Ties, Ravenna Woods) - confirms this very claim. The music is driving and expansive - for example, "Hard Feelings" with its percolating bass ... Read more...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 -- 10:19 am
Roosevelt Highschool Symphony Orchestra To Perform With Seattle Symphony Tonight
Laurelhurst Blog - The Roosevelt Symphony Orchestra will be performing a free, side-by- side concert with the Seattle Symphony tonight from 7:30-8:30pm at Roosevelt High School. Roosevelt is the reference high school for Laurelhurst. And the concertmaster of the Roosevelt Symphony is a Laurelhurst resident, Andrea, RHS orchestra booster chairperson told us.Roosevelt High School Orchestra members and Seattle Symphony musicians will perform together on the stage during Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92. Other pieces included in the performance will be Tchaikovsky: Allegro con spirit from Souvenir de Florence performed solely by the Roosevelt Orchestra, and Weber's Overture to Der Freischütz performed by the Seattle Symphony only.The performance provides an opportunity for student musicians to play with and learn from professional musicians.This free concert, and two upcoming others at other locations, are presented as part of the Seattle Symphony's Family, School & Community Programs, and provide an opportunity for student musicians to play with and learn from professional musicians. "Music is for everybody, and we love the opportunity to take our great orchestra out of Benaroya Hall, and into schools, community centers and public spaces to share the joy of music. This is just one strand of our ever-increasing commitment to communities, families and young people," Executive Director Simon Wood said. Read more...
Roosevelt Highschool Symphony Orchestra To Perform With Seattle Symphony Tonight
Laurelhurst Blog - The Roosevelt Symphony Orchestra will be performing a free, side-by- side concert with the Seattle Symphony tonight from 7:30-8:30pm at Roosevelt High School. Roosevelt is the reference high school for Laurelhurst. And the concertmaster of the Roosevelt Symphony is a Laurelhurst resident, Andrea, RHS orchestra booster chairperson told us.Roosevelt High School Orchestra members and Seattle Symphony musicians will perform together on the stage during Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92. Other pieces included in the performance will be Tchaikovsky: Allegro con spirit from Souvenir de Florence performed solely by the Roosevelt Orchestra, and Weber's Overture to Der Freischütz performed by the Seattle Symphony only.The performance provides an opportunity for student musicians to play with and learn from professional musicians.This free concert, and two upcoming others at other locations, are presented as part of the Seattle Symphony's Family, School & Community Programs, and provide an opportunity for student musicians to play with and learn from professional musicians. "Music is for everybody, and we love the opportunity to take our great orchestra out of Benaroya Hall, and into schools, community centers and public spaces to share the joy of music. This is just one strand of our ever-increasing commitment to communities, families and young people," Executive Director Simon Wood said. Read more...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 -- 10:15 am
Parent Lecture On Importance Of Kids Sleep Tomorrow Night At Villa Academy
Laurelhurst Blog - Villa Academy (5001 NE 50th Street) is hosting another parent lecture tomorrow night from 7-9pm called "Sleep Well for School (and Life) Success."The information says: Over half of children don't get enough sleep, which has a big impact on their emotions, cognitive abilities, and physical coordination. All of this impairs school performance, interferes with mood, and increases risk of obesity. Catherine Darley, ND from The Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine, will cover the impact of sleep, red flags of sleep problems, and how to help children get healthy sleep. This event is free, open to the public and for parents of children age 3-14. Read more...
Parent Lecture On Importance Of Kids Sleep Tomorrow Night At Villa Academy
Laurelhurst Blog - Villa Academy (5001 NE 50th Street) is hosting another parent lecture tomorrow night from 7-9pm called "Sleep Well for School (and Life) Success."The information says: Over half of children don't get enough sleep, which has a big impact on their emotions, cognitive abilities, and physical coordination. All of this impairs school performance, interferes with mood, and increases risk of obesity. Catherine Darley, ND from The Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine, will cover the impact of sleep, red flags of sleep problems, and how to help children get healthy sleep. This event is free, open to the public and for parents of children age 3-14. Read more...
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