The following sign was spotted this morning (Friday, August 19, 2011) at the former Vitamilk Dairy site, a three-acre empty lot of land frequently referred to as Green Lake’s “Big Hole”: The sign, a parody of a Seattle Department of Planning and Development land use sign, indicates that the empty lot will be used “to construct one ground level ball pit pond containing 1,200,000 cu. ft. of rainbow plastic balls.” “Parking for for 171 bicycles, 65 unicycles, and 13 tricycles to be provided in 2 levels within the structure,” the sign reads. “Existing ramp to be converted to one 40 ft….
August 2011
August 19, 2011 at 11:08AM
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Parody land use sign at former Vitamilk site promises huge ball pit and slide
August 18, 2011 at 4:45PM
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Vegan BBQ fundraiser for the African Wildlife Foundation this Saturday at Green Lake Park
By Anika Lehde There will be a Vegan BBQ this Saturday (August 20, 2011), 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., on the field next to the basketball courts at the Green Lake Community Center (7201 E Green Lake Dr N). Everyone is welcome and the event will be family-friendly. Vegan hot dogs and sausages will be available at the BBQ for a suggested donation of $5-$10. Bring your own plate and utensils, as this is a no/low-garbage event. The event is being organized by an amazing young adult named Kitty Jones. All proceeds will go to the African Wildlife Foundation, which works to end poaching, protect land, and empower people to continue…
August 18, 2011 at 3:45PM
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Green Lake photographs by Jeff Blucher now on display at the Roosevelt Starbucks
Photos of Green Lake shot by Jeff Blucher are currently on display at the Roosevelt Square Starbucks (6417 Roosevelt Way NE). We have featured Jeff’s excellent photographs of Green Lake in the past. Here are a few highlights: Jeff’s photos of Green Lake, as well as some of his photos of other Seattle locations, will be on display at Starbucks through the end of August, 2011.
August 18, 2011 at 2:26PM
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Hearthstone residents share life stories, longevity advice
By Shelly Najjar photo credit: Charlotte Astrid People today are living longer and healthier lives than in previous years. Last week, I had the chance to interview four people in (or almost in) their 90s, to talk about their lives and to find out if they had any advice for people who would like to live as long as they have. These interviews took place at The Hearthstone (6720 E Green Lake Way N), a non-profit that was founded in 1966. Paulette Gregory, Director of Marketing at The Hearthstone, says there are currently 187 people in residence, with a range in age from 74…
August 18, 2011 at 1:04PM
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Woodlawn Ave NE at 1st Ave NE, 1956 and now
The Seattle Municipal Archives Photograph Collection contains two shots of Woodlawn Ave NE at 1st Ave NE, taken in April 1956. Here they are, juxtaposed with views of the same, much leafier, location today:
