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October 2009

October 19, 2009 at 8:34AM

Dedicate a bench in Green Lake Park

For a tax-deductible $5000, you can own a little piece of the park. The new shade plaza has yielded a bunch of new benches and seven of them are up still for grabs. Your $5000 gets you a plaque for fifteen years (then you get first dibs on renewing). That’s less than a dollar a day. More information and application form here.

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October 17, 2009 at 10:02PM

Wi-Fi hotspots in Green Lake

Need a change of scenery, but really need to get caught up on your lolcat videos? Never fear, we’ve located fourteen Wi-Fi hotspots around the ‘hood for you. So pack up your laptop and conduct your important business while enjoying the best blueberry muffin at 72nd Street Cafe. Or wings and Fosters at the Kangaroo and Kiwi Pub. Or…well, you get the picture. Wi-Fi hotspots in Green Lake

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October 17, 2009 at 8:32PM

Another gorgeous shot of Green Lake

Wow – check out this amazing shot of the dock … it makes the lake look huge! Thanks for sending this pic our way, Lynne!

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October 17, 2009 at 12:01PM

Green Lake before the rain

As of noon, the rain has let up, but the skies are still white.  No thunderstorms or tornadoes yet! Jonathan from Green Roots Photography was kind enough to send us a couple of pre-rain pics of the lake: Thanks Jonathan!

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October 17, 2009 at 11:18AM

Poet Dennis Caswell at Green Lake Library this afternoon

Poets West will be back at the Green Lake Library (7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N.) today (Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009), 4 – 5:15 p.m. This week’s program features a reader’s choice of poetry, prose, or public issue. An open mike session will follow featured poet Dennis Caswell, with others to be announced. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. [Seattle Public Library]

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