A stress-free living workshop is being held this Tuesday (September 14, 2010), 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., in the Green Lake Library‘s lower-level meeting room (7364 E Green Lake Dr N). The focus will be on “cultivating one’s own power.” A second workshop is planned for Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., in the Green Lake Library‘s meeting room. The focus of the October workshop will be on love and peace. The free workshops are being organized by Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. They are not library-sponsored programs. Gain insights and clarity on stress. Learn strategies that…
September 2010
September 10, 2010 at 9:49PM
Read More
Pacific Color building to lose its signature tower
The Pacific Color building, located at 7107 Woodlawn Ave NE (between Starbucks and The Big Hole), is undergoing a major renovation. RGN Construction is heading up the project and roofing is being done by KSR Commercial and Industrial Roofing. According to a sign on the door of the building, work began on August 23, 2010. Kelly Stergo of KSR Roofing told me that the project will “beautify the building inside and out.” In addition to the roofing work, the interior and exterior will be painted. The building will be also be losing its signature tower, a remnant from when it…
September 10, 2010 at 1:53PM
Read More
Bagley Elementary garden work party tomorrow (Saturday)
The new Outdoor Classroom and Learning Garden at Daniel Bagley Elementary (7821 Stone Ave N) is gearing up for planting. Able hands are asked to help clear the garden tomorrow (Saturday, September 11, 2010), 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. No heavy lifting is required, just cleaning up. Come for the day or for an hour. Children are welcome and the playground is adjacent to the garden. Please bring shovels or trowels if you can. A lovely new shed and two new water spigots have been installed, and 16 new raised-bed kits are en route which will accommodate every class. You…
September 10, 2010 at 9:40AM
Read More
Seattle City Council seeks your feedback on upcoming budget crunch
The City of Seattle is facing a $67 million general fund deficit for 2011. As the Seattle City Council works to balance the city’s 2011-2012 budget, they are seeking input from residents to develop a budget that “best reflects the needs of our city.” Would you like to participate in this year’s budget process? Here’s how: * Visit the City Council’s new Ideascale page. Use the site to share, comment and vote for ideas on how to balance the budget. The City Council promises to continuously review this feedback and respond to the most popular ideas. * Submit your thoughts…
September 10, 2010 at 9:05AM
Read More
A visit to 7615 Aurora: Prana Cuts Barbershop, One Stop Swagg Shop, and Spoken Visual Productions
The amazing Ben K. from Aurora|Seattle is at it again. Here’s his latest “Profiling Aurora” video clip: This time join me as I get to know my new friends in the neighborhood at 7615 Aurora Avenue: Brian Forza from Prana Cuts Barbershop, Mike Callan from the One Stop Swagg Shop, and Tristan Stewart from Spoken Visual Productions. Previously, Ben has profiled Aurora’s Eddie’s Pan Asian Restaurant and Mendoza’s Mexican Mercado.
