Sean Penn was at Green Lake Park earlier this evening (Monday, July 18, 2011), according to reports from people at the park. Just before 5 p.m., Charlotte Smith tweeted “Just lapped Sean Penn @ greenlake. Not kidding.” Less than an hour later, “Carol Anonymous” added that her daughter had also seen the Academy Award-winning actor running around Green Lake, and over on Facebook, Karen Laurie of Cafe Lulu asked, “Any idea what Sean Penn is doing in town? He was just spotted running around Greenlake by one of the Cafe Lulu gals.” Welcome to Green Lake, Sean! Update, 11:25…
July 2011
July 18, 2011 at 4:50PM
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Swimming in Green Lake
Thinking about swimming in Green Lake? Here’s what you need to know: Where to swim at Green Lake Green Lake has two swimming beaches that are kept clear of boats and aquatic weeds. East Green Lake Beach is located at 7201 E Green Lake Dr N and West Green Lake Beach is at 7312 W Green Lake Dr N. Swimming in Green Lake is regulated by the Seattle Municipal Code. SMC 16.28.010 dictates that swimmers must stay within designated swimming areas or within 50 feet from the shore, unless the swimmer is accompanied by a boat within 25 feet of the swimmer that has a personal…
July 18, 2011 at 3:04PM
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Green Lake pediatric care specialists offer tips for a healthy summer
By Shelly Najjar Summer means school is out and children have more free time. Two Green Lake-area healthcare specialists give advice for keeping children, and their free time, as healthy as possible. Dr. Troy Hull, a dentist from Greenlake Kids Dentistry (6900 E Green Lake Way N, #H), offers these tips on oral health: First and most important, make sure you have an established oral health home. Should anything happen, be it a fall from a bike or scooter or an injury to the face or mouth of any kind, it’s extremely important to be a patient of record in a dental practice to…
July 18, 2011 at 10:43AM
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“Memory Matters” presentation at The Hearthstone will address Alzheimer’s disease and memory disorders
The Western and Central Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be holding a “Memory Matters” presentation at the The Hearthstone Chapel (6720 E Green Lake Way N) on Thursday (July 21, 2011), 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. “Memory Matters” uses the latest research to address the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and memory disorders. Please note that the presentation is not appropriate for individuals with memory loss. RSVP to Sheryl Harmon, Marketing Director for Village Cove at (206) 774-5153. The Hearthstone is a My Green Lake advertiser.
July 16, 2011 at 3:59PM
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Mayor Mike McGinn visits Green Lake for walking tour and mini town hall
Mayor Mike McGinn visited the Green Lake neighborhood today (Saturday, July 16, 2011). The mayor began his visit with a walking tour of east Green Lake. The tour was led by longtime neighborhood advocate Ref Lindmark of the Green Lake Community Council. Also present were Wendy Lindmark, Shana Bestock, Artistic Director and Education Director at the Seattle Public Theater, Richard Fleming and Gayle Garman of Friends of Green Lake, Officer P.J. Fox from the Seattle Police Department, Julie McAferty of the Greenlake Guesthouse, Neighborhood District Coordinator Karen Ko, Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith, and various other members of the Mayor’s Office. The tour began…
