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April 2010

April 22, 2010 at 3:05PM

A busy weekend in Green Lake

This upcoming weekend (Friday, April 23 – Sunday, April 25, 2010) is going to be a busy one in the Green Lake neighborhood. Friday: Friday night is opening night of Seattle Public Theater’s Youth Theater Program’s production of “Room Service.” The performance is free and runs through May 1. The Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club plant sale begins on Friday, 4-8 p.m. Saturday: The Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club plant sale continues, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mars Hill Church is hosting a Green Lake cleanup and cookout. Meridian Market is throwing a third anniversary party. There will be a…

April 22, 2010 at 10:06AM

Register now for a $5 Kids' Fish-In event at Green Lake Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Go Play Outside Alliance of Washington will hold a Kids’ Fish-In event at Green Lake Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Up to 500 kids will cast their lines into the water and go home with a rod and reel, and – probably – a fish – or two for a $5 registration fee. The event will take place at the Green Lake Park beach by the Bathhouse Theater, 7312 W Green Lake Drive N, on the northwest shore of…

April 22, 2010 at 7:52AM

Man assaulted last night in west Green Lake

A homeless man was assaulted last night (Wednesday, April 21, 2010) in west Green Lake. The police were initially called to W Green Lake Way N and Aurora Ave N. The man was found was found at Woodland Pl N & N 63rd St, under the Aurora Avenue N overpass that features a brightly-painted mural of zoo animals. Casey McNerthney, crime reporter at SeattlePI.com, published this report early this morning: Police check assault call near Green Lake, find one victim Police and a fire department crew tend to a man who was assaulted Wednesday night near Green Lake. His injuries…

April 21, 2010 at 3:46PM

Free family nutrition class at Greenlake PCC

The Greenlake PCC (7504 Aurora Ave N) is hosting a free family nutrition class on Sunday, May 16, 2010. There will be two separate 45-minute classes held at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Are you running out of ideas on how to feed your picky eater? Do you feel overwhelmed by the task to feed your family well? We are offering free family nutrition classes at select stores to help parents provide the meals and snacks your children need to be their strongest. Come enjoy delicious samples, hands-on activities, and leave with information to help you make healthy choices to…

April 21, 2010 at 2:45PM

Preview Seattle Opera's "Amelia" for free at the Green Lake Library

The Green Lake Branch of the Seattle Public Library (7364 E Green Lake Dr N) will host a free preview of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of “Amelia.” The preview will be 2 – 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2010. From the Seattle Public Library: The preview is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Free parking is available in the branch parking lot. “Amelia” is about a first time expectant mother grappling with the trauma caused by the loss of her father in Vietnam. “Amelia” is a new opera commissioned by the Seattle Opera and created…