Village Cove, a retirement community which will soon be built in east Green Lake, is offering a free pain management seminar on Tuesday (May 3, 2011), 2 – 3 p.m. The seminar will take place in the chapel at The Hearthstone (6720 E Green Lake Way N). Dr. David Tauben from the UW Medical Center’s new Center for Pain Relief will lead the seminar. He will discuss innovative treatment techniques in chronic pain management. Dr. Tauben is a UW clinical associate professor and director of medical student education in pain medicine in a joint appointment with the Department of Anesthesia and Pain…
April 2011
April 29, 2011 at 11:50AM
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2011 Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club plant sale tomorrow
The Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club, which is located at the Green Lake Small Craft Center at the southwest corner of Green Lake (5900 West Green Lake Way N), is holding their annual plant sale tomorrow (Saturday, April 30, 2011), 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Floral and edible plant starts will be available at the Aqua Theater, located right next to the Small Craft Center. For more information, contact John Schantz at (206) 915-8151.
April 29, 2011 at 11:29AM
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Spring classes at The Center at St. Andrew’s
The Center at St. Andrew’s (111 NE 80th St) is offering several classes this spring. All are welcome. How Can We Sing A New Song? St. Andrew’s Rector Peter Strimer and Music Director Michael Cooley offer this class focusing on music and the life of the church. $50. Class offered Wednesdays, May 4-Jun 1 , 7-8:30 pm. Who Am I? Spiritual Autobiography and Identity The Center Program Director Cherry Haisten will facilitate this exploration of spirituality and identity. The class will include prayer, reflection, journal exercises, and sharing. Bring excerpts from your favorite spiritual autobiographies to share. $50. Class offered Wednesdays,…
April 29, 2011 at 10:48AM
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Hello spring! Baby ducks hatch in Green Lake yard
Many thanks to Nancy Johnson for sharing the following photos, which truly herald spring in Green Lake. On Tuesday (April 26, 2011), ten ducklings hatched in Nancy’s west Green Lake yard: Ducks regularly travel across Aurora Ave N from Green Lake to nest in Nancy’s yard. Last fall up to sixteen ducks were in her yard at one time, and there are eight regular visitors who make the trip every day. ”They want bird seed,” she says, “and will tap on our back door to remind us to put some out for them if we haven’t put it out already.” Update, May 7:…
April 28, 2011 at 1:05PM
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New co-ed leisure Bocce league starting at Lower Woodland Park
Underdog Sports Leagues is starting a new co-ed leisure league for Bocce enthusiasts at the Lower Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Club in July. Eliza Webb from Underdog sent us the following information: The newest Underdog leisure sport is here. Enjoy the longer nights and warmer weather with everyone’s favorite backyard game gone big-time! Bocce is oh so much more than rolling balls down the courts with a slightly smaller ball. It’s also about funny team names, ridiculous outfits on theme nights, team prizes, and the leisure league atmosphere you’ve learned to love with Underdog Bowling and Drinks on the Links. * 6 players per team * 3…
