Now that wi-fi is available at Cafe Lulu (6417 Latona Ave NE), it really is the perfect little spot (those bagels, mmmmmmm). If you haven’t stopped in lately, it’s a great time to visit. Some truly stunning artwork is on the walls, courtesy of Whidbey Island artist Karin Bolstad. New art goes up at Cafe Lulu every 5-6 weeks. It is always for sale, and 100% of the sale price goes to the artist. Karin’s work will be featured at the cafe through at least the first week of July.
May 2010
May 28, 2010 at 6:36PM
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Have you seen algae in Green Lake?
The Friends of Green Lake, an amazing group that works to keep Green Lake clean and clear, would like you to keep an eye out for algae in the lake’s waters. Blue-green algae can be toxic. All sightings of it in Green Lake should be reported so that it can be tested for toxicity by the Washington State Department of Ecology. From the Friends of Green Lake: The bloom usually looks pea-green, and can be scum or filaments or small spheres. As the cells die, they can release pigment that is a striking blue. Digital photos help document the bloom….
May 27, 2010 at 8:41PM
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Artist Nikki McClure coming to Green Lake's Mockingbird Books
News from Mockingbird Books (7220 Woodlawn Ave NE): Nikki McClure, an Olympia author/illustrator who is known for her intricate and beautiful papercuts which have been used to illustrate several children’s picture books, will be at Mockingbird Books at 4 pm on Friday June 11th to talk about her most recent book, “Mama, Is It Summer Yet?” Many of you may be familiar with her yearly calendars, the magical “All in a Day” by Cynthia Rylant, and her board book, Awake to Nap“. Please join us as Nikki reads from her newest book and talks about her work. photo credit: PatCastaldo
May 26, 2010 at 10:33PM
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The Greenlake Farmers Market
Curious about the signs advertising the Greenlake Farmers Market on the west side of Green Lake? The market is located at 6501 Aurora Ave N. Note, however, that it is not always visible while driving down Aurora. A U-Haul truck-rental business in located on the same lot, and the trucks can block views of the market. If you see the U-Hauls, you know you are in the right place. Slawek Pytlasinski, who many know as “Green Lake Guy,” has run the market since 2007. He is kicking off the season on Friday, June 18th 2010 with fresh cherries. July will…
