Some new art is on display at Cafe Lulu (6417 Latona Ave NE). The artist, Thomas Allsopp, is a former priest and a Chaplin at Seattle Children’s Hospital. He is a Green Lake resident and a regular customer at Cafe Lulu. “He doesn’t have a website,” Cafe Lulu’s Karen Laurie says, “so if people want to see it, they have to see it in person! The pictures don’t do it justice, the detail is amazing.” New art goes up at Cafe Lulu every month or two. It is always for sale, and 100% of the sale price goes to the…
August 2010
August 11, 2010 at 2:14PM
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Tangletown's Meridian Market for sale
Tangletown’s Meridian Market (2201 N 56th St) is being put up for sale. Owner Wally Wright says that he will be meeting with a broker today (Wednesday, August 11, 2010) and a listing will be available shortly. While the entire business will be for sale, Wally says that there is another scenario that may work: if someone is interested in purchasing just the food service aspect of the business (i.e. the deli), he could maintain the grocery aspect. “It really is an ideal situation for someone,” he said. “It’s turnkey. Everything is ready to go.” Meridian Market has been struggling…
August 10, 2010 at 3:17PM
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Free class at Greenlake Farmers Market: Learn to can and freeze peaches
The Greenlake Farmers Market (6501 Aurora Ave N) is offering a free food preservation class. Learn to can and freeze peaches this Saturday (August 14, 2010) at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the market, located at 6501 Aurora Ave N, on the same lot as the U-Haul truck-rental business. No registration is required – just come on by. Please note that parking on-site is limited. The Greenlake Farmers Market is open six days a week (it’s usually closed on Mondays). Hours are 10 a.m. through 7 p.m., subject to the weather. ____________ Ed. note: The Greenlake Farmers Market is…
August 10, 2010 at 2:56PM
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Green Lake cats rescued by local roofing company
My Green Lake reader James Cameron sent us a touching story from northwest Green Lake. “For three days beginning last Friday,” James writes, “our cats were stuck on top of a neighbor’s roof, afraid to come down because of the steep grade. Despite repeated attempts by neighbors using ladders, handcrafted sky bridges and water hoses, we couldn’t get them to budge from their high perches.” By Sunday afternoon, the cats still had not come down from the roof. James and his family were getting desperate. They looked for a local company that specializes in rescuing animals from steep roofs and…
August 10, 2010 at 1:02PM
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Pigs Peace Sanctuary’s Walk for the Animals 2010
The Pigs Peace Sanctuary is holding its annual Walk for the Animals at Green Lake Park on Saturday, September 4, 2010. Check-in begins at 10:15 a.m. and the walk starts at 11 a.m. 100% of registration fees ($15) and walker sponsorships go to Pigs Peace Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe home for unwanted, abused or neglected animals in need. Prizes will be awarded to the walkers that earn the most money in pledges for the sanctuary. The team that earns the most pledges will also win a special prize. Snacks will be provided, and there will…
