More proof that green is the new black: the 5-Star green home we told you about in June is off the market. The lucky new owner scored this green dream for $800,000, quite a markdown from the original $950,000. But what to spend the savings on when one’s house is already 30% more efficient than international energy code and has a vegetated roof?
September 2009
September 22, 2009 at 2:10PM
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Free Cyclocross Clinic at Gregg's
Is it Cyclocross when I’m riding around the lake and swerve into the grass to avoid the stroller mafia? No…but you’re on the right track. To learn what Cyclocross is all about, attend the free clinic at Gregg’s: Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30 p.m. Gregg’s Greenlake Cycle 7007 Woodlawn Ave NE The leaves are just starting to turn and the nights are just starting to get a little chilly and while summer isn’t over yet, Cyclocross season is just around the corner. Cyclocross is arguably the most fun bike racing you can do, as well as the most challenging. The…
September 22, 2009 at 1:33PM
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Solar Washington Home Tour October 3
Update: Saturday, October 3rd 10:00 a.m. – Sustainable Green Lake bike tour meets at 5308 Baker Ave NW in Phinney Ridge. 2:00 p.m. – Spokespeople bike tour meets at 4219 Wallingford Ave N in Wallignford. Or visit the sites on your own: address list, PDF map. Save the date! The Solar Washington home tour is fast approaching on October 3rd. Sustainable Green Lake will lead a bike ride (details available soon!). If you have a home, business, or municipal building that you would like to add to the annual ASES/Solar Washington Tour, find forms and contact information near the bottom…
September 22, 2009 at 11:02AM
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Reminder: 2009 Luminata Lantern Walk is tonight
Chuck sent this reminder to the Luminata Latern Parade yahoo group: Come one, come all to the lovely Luminata Lantern Walk tonight, the Fall Equinox. Gather at 7:00pm at the Green Lake Small Crafts Center on the south end of Green Lake — near the tennis courts off West Green Lake Way N. Anything YOU like that glows is welcome as a lantern for this event. We encourage you to bring a wish written on a small piece of paper, for a ceremonial release by fire. Don’t miss cider and treats after the walk – your homemade cookies are most…
September 22, 2009 at 8:24AM
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Next Friends of Green Lake Meeting September 29
We ran into FOGL’s Gayle and Richard while strolling around the lake Sunday night and got the scoop on the latest water temperature. Attend the Friends of Green Lake meeting in a week and learn a thing or two about the lake for yourself. Tuesday, September 29th 7:00 p.m. The Hearthstone Board room, main floor 6720 E. Green Lake Way N Here’s what’s going on with FOGL as reported at the last Green Lake Community Council meeting: Next meeting will be September 29th at the Hearthstone – Rick Keil, a professor at the UW – and a leader of the…
