Irwin’s Neighborhood Bakery and Cafe is coming to Green Lake. Irwin’s office manager Cara tells us that the projected opening date is mid-April. Demo has already started, she says, “and we are psyched!” The bakery and cafe will be located at 301 NE 65th St, across the street from Latona Pub, Mona’s Bistro and Lounge, Cafe Lulu, and Krittika Noodles & Thai Cuisine. The location previously held PetDaddy, a self-serve dog wash and dog boutique. PetDaddy closed after a drunk driver crashed into its storefront. Brown paper covered with artwork by Aaron Winnenberg currently hangs in the shop’s windows. This will be Irwin’s third…
February 2011
February 18, 2011 at 6:57AM
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What can be done to improve Seattle’s Off-Leash Areas?
photo credit: Clara S. Seattle Parks and Recreation is asking for feedback from the public about the city’s off-leash areas for dogs, including the Woodland Park Off-Leash Area, which is located west of the tennis courts at Lower Woodland Park. A brief survey is available here.
February 17, 2011 at 6:57AM
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Food and clothing drive at Evans Pool
The Seattle Parks and Recreation Race and Social Justice Change Team is holding a food and clothing drive at Green Lake’s Evans Pool (7201 E Green Lake Dr N). The drive takes place through the end of February 2011, in honor of Black History Month. A large box outside of the pool office is being used to collect canned and packaged food, new blankets, new jackets, new socks, and other new clothing. Donated items will be forwarded to food banks and missions in Seattle. You can leave items in the box or give them to any pool staff member.
February 17, 2011 at 6:35AM
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Kids’ costume party and German Library open house at Green Lake’s Seattle Area German American School
Anjanette Gonzales wrote to let us know that the community is invited to visit the Seattle Area German American (SAGA) School at an upcoming Kinderfasching and an open house at their German Library. SAGA moved to Green Lake from the University Heights Community Center at the beginning of the school year. They are now located in the old John Marshall High School building (520 NE Ravenna Blvd). On Sunday, March 6, 2011, 2-5 p.m., the school will be holding a costume party, called a “Kinderfasching,” in the John Marshall Auditorium. There will be music, games, drinks, and food. Attendees are…
February 16, 2011 at 10:34AM
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Love-themed guerrilla art installation at Green Lake Park
Five guerrilla art installations were temporarily installed at Green Lake Park this past weekend (February 12-13, 2011). The “h-Art Project” was created by Briar Bates, Leo Spizzirri, Jennifer Davis and Matthew Bollen. A photo collection documenting the creation of the pieces can be viewed here. Artist Matthew Bollen tells us that the pieces, which received a positive response at the park, were taken down on Monday. ”Love is fickle, you know,” he said. This is the second h-Art Project installation at Green Lake Park. You can view the 2010 installation here. Thanks for the tip, Jordan!
