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August 2009

August 23, 2009 at 7:13PM

SPANISH LESSONS Guy

Thursday, we filled you in on local personality The Poetess at Green Lake. Today, Mitch Spute reminded us of another bigger-than-life Green Laker: SPANISH LESSONS Guy!  83 years old, he has been walking Green Lake for more than fifteen years. LEONARDO, GREEN LAKE’S PERIPATETIC `PROFESSOR’ SUSAN PAYNTER P-I COLUMNIST Wednesday, October 27, 1999 Section: News, Page: B1 Two sounds penetrated the gauze on Seattle’s Green Lake one morning this week. Ducks sharing a laugh at the grim joggers pounding past. And Leonardo, the strolling Spanish teacher, describing the trees to a student straining to match his accent. Regulars at Green…

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August 21, 2009 at 4:54PM

Green Lake Home Prices Down 20-25%

Good news for home buyers–neighborhood homes are priced 20% to 25% under peak prices. Now is definitely time to buy that historic mansion you’ve always wanted. The Minniemyer House (Minniemeyer?) is still on the market and already $100,000 less than it listed for two months ago. It’s not even the most expensive house in the ‘hood (it’s tied for second). Check out our open house map (new every Friday) and start house hunting.

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August 21, 2009 at 3:08PM

Green Lake and Wallingford Garage Sales & Open Houses August 21-23, 2009

My Green Lake and Wallyhood love you soooo much, we made this map for you, and we’ll do it next week and next and next and next and next too. View Wallingford / Green Lake Garage Sales in a larger map Having a garage sale or hosting an open house in Wallingford or Green Lake? Let us know at tips@mygreenlake.com and we will add you to the weekly map. And, BTW, all you garage sale hosts: don’t just dump all your unsold items back in your basement. Consider donating them to Family Works, which will distribute your stuff to local…

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August 20, 2009 at 10:34PM

Support Green Lake Games this Weekend

Green Lake Games (7509 Aurora Ave N) was pillaged Monday night and is holding a Weekend Gaming Recovery Rally Saturday and Sunday 11am-8pm. There’s something for everyone: “everything from party games to war games and kid’s games to strategy games” so support your neighbors and pay them a visit. This last Monday, the store was unfortunately broken into and robbed. We’ve managed to replace the glass in the door already, but obviously the rest of what was stolen is not as easily replaced. In an effort to recover, we’re encouraging everyone to come down on Saturday and Sunday to play…

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August 20, 2009 at 9:29PM

Tillamook Cheese Day at Woodland Park Zoo

At the risk of alienating our vegan readers, FREE CHEESE AT THE ZOO! This Saturday, August 22nd, from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Moooooooo-ve on into the Family Farm and enjoy Tillamook® Cheese Day at Woodland Park Zoo. Sample some cheese and help celebrate 100 years of fresh Tillamook® products made right here in the Northwest. Say “cheeeeese” and have your picture taken with Tillie, the Tillamook® cow mascot, or enjoy games and prizes for the whole family! Yummy burgers made with real Tillamook® cheese will be available for purchase. Activities are free with zoo admission or membership. We hear Loafy might…

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