If you happen to see this lovely parrot and her human friend in the neighborhood, be sure to say hello. Maiya is exceptionally friendly and will happily perch on your (or your thrilled child’s) arm.
September 2009
September 26, 2009 at 9:43PM
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Mike McGinn visits Green Lake
Looks like we weren’t the only ones who couldn’t make it to the library this afternoon to see mayoral candidate Mike McGinn town-hall-it-up. Never fear, twitter’s here! Thanks to @mcginnformayor and @deehr, we can form a pretty good composite sketch of what went down: Q: The budget? A: We need to do more with less, and part of that is empowering community groups to solve problems. Q: The Internet? A: Broadband is no longer something that is just nice to have. It is now essential infrastructure. Seattle will profit from advances in this area. Q: Why should an undecided voter…
September 26, 2009 at 4:35PM
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Catching up with Spanish Lessons Guy
We flagged down Spanish Lessons Guy (a.k.a. Leonardo) at the lake today and asked him if he’s found a new place yet. Good news for SLG (but bad news for everyone who wanted to room with this charming and gorgeous gentleman): he has found a place to stay. We love you, Spanish Lessons Guy! Update: Nope, he has *not* found a place yet! Thanks to Nutmeg1 for leaving the following information in the comments: Leonardo is still looking for a permanent place. He has a place to stay temporarily but it’s very far away. He would like to have something…
September 26, 2009 at 11:38AM
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Light the Night Walk at Green Lake tonight
There’s a big event at the lake tonight: Each year, in communities all across the United States and Canada, families, friends, neighbors and teams from local businesses and national companies come together for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS’s) Light The Night Walk events to bring help and hope to people battling blood cancers. [Light the Night Walk] 5:00pm ~ Remembrance Ceremony begins @ the Patient Services Tent 5:15pm ~ Shuttles Begin Park N Ride @ 65th & Ravenna Aqua Theatre Bath House Theatre 6:00pm ~ Festivities Begin: registration, balloons, food, kids zone, entertainment. 6:15pm ~ First Walk Program Announcements:…
September 26, 2009 at 1:03AM
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Green Lake bridal boutique featured in Seattle Bride Magazine
Green Lake–based boutique, Calla Bridal is celebrating its first birthday this October, but owner Yachi Liang has been smitten with wedding dresses since eyeing her great-aunt’s bridal gown business as a young girl. Wanting a shop of her own, she opened Calla Bridal and quickly grabbed the attention of Seattle brides with edgy, vintage-inspired styles by lesser-known designers Matthew Christopher and Vineyard Bridal. Determined to showcase young designers new to the Seattle area and provide brides with a personal, one-at-a-time approach, Liang’s cozy boutique is a warm, clean space focused on her gowns and helping each bride find the right…
