On Tuesdays, we publish a vintage postcard from Green Lake’s past. These postcards were generously shared with us by Green Lake residents Mark and Mary Griffin. (You can find previously-published postcards here, here, and here – sorry we missed last Tuesday!) This week’s card is an aerial view of Green Lake. It was mailed in Bellingham on July 5, 1949. The northwest part of the lake and park can be seen, including the Green Lake Bathhouse (now home to The Seattle Public Theater) and west Green Lake beach. The postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Gosling at 1128 18th Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The…
February 2011
February 15, 2011 at 4:39PM
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Vintage Green Lake postcard: Aerial view of Green Lake, circa 1949
February 15, 2011 at 12:04PM
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Seattle Public Schools survey on paying more for Kindergarten
This story originally appeared on MyBallard.com Right now parents who have children in full-day kindergarten are charged $207 each month of the school year. With an estimated $35 million budget gap for next year, Seattle Public Schools wants to know what you think about raising that rate to $310. Although SPS will continue to accept survey responses through Friday, those filled out by Wednesday at 3 p.m. will be reviewed by the School Board during their work session that evening. From SPS: The state of Washington funds only half-day kindergarten (there are a few exceptions to this for high poverty schools). For…
February 15, 2011 at 7:03AM
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Permits issued for medical marijuana dispensary at 84th and Aurora
Yesterday (Monday, Feb. 14, 2011), Aurora|Seattle reported that permits have been issued for a medical marijuana dispensary at 8313 Aurora Ave, the former home of the Aurora Medical Clinic. Aurora|Seattle cited Officer Travis Testerman of the Seattle Police Department’s North Precinct Community Policing Team as a source. “Though there is currently no visible or smellable activity at the property,” the Aurora|Seattle post reads, “owners plan to open soon.”
February 15, 2011 at 6:16AM
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A look back at Green Lake’s Saleh al Lago
Yesterday (Monday, Feb. 14, 2011), Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson shared a tiramisu recipe with her readers. “Truth be told,” she wrote, “it’s not my recipe: it’s Saleh Joudeh’s, the name behind the late, great Saleh al Lago at Green Lake.” Saleh al Lago, an Italian restaurant, occupied 6804 E Green Lake Way N from 1982 to 1999. The spot currently houses Nell’s Restaurant. The following story from our news partner The Seattle Post-Intelligencer offers a glimpse into the popularity of Green Lake’s Saleh al Lago. The story was originally published on Sept. 29, 1999. SO LONG, SALEH: DINERS CROWDING INTO POPULAR…
February 14, 2011 at 4:32PM
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Register now for Katy’s Musikal Magik at the Green Lake Community Center
Registration is now open for Katy’s Musikal Magik. The early childhood music classes are the most popular offering at the Green Lake Community Center (7201 E Green Lake Dr N), according to Jeff Skinner, the facility’s former Coordinator. Green Lake classes include Infant Music Development, Toddler Music Development, Preschool Music Development, World Music Appreciation for Kids, Spanish Music with ASL, and Musical Sign in ASL. The program’s second winter session begins this week. Class information and registration details can be found on Katy’s website. In addition to Green Lake classes, you can find the program at the Phinney Neighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N), the Ballard…
