The Toddler Play Center at the Green Lake Community Center (7201 E Green Lake Dr N) is temporarily cosed today (Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011) due to some minor flooding in the room. The rest of the facility is operating normally. “We apologize for this inconvenience,” Carl Bergquist, Assistant Coordinator at the Green Lake Community Center says. “We are hoping to get this issue resolved by tomorrow morning.” The Toddler Play Center is available to children aged 6 months – 5 years and their caregivers. Its regular operating hours are Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. It is available for rent on Saturdays and…
September 2011
September 28, 2011 at 2:57PM
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Green Lake Community Center’s Toddler Play Center closed today due to flooding
September 28, 2011 at 11:46AM
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Sarvey Wildlife Center reports on the rescue of a Green Lake goose
In July, we shared the story of a Great Blue Heron who was injured after becoming tangled in fishing line in Green Lake. Unfortunately, although that bird was rescued by Sarvey Wildlife Center, its legs were so severely damaged that it had to be euthanized. Happily, the Sarvey Wildlife Center rescues other birds from Green Lake that do reach full recovery. The story of one such rescue was featured in the organization’s fall 2011 newsletter: The Rescue of a Greenlake Goose Republished with permission from the Sarvey Wildlife Center As animal rescuers know, a rescue can be as simple as walking up…
September 27, 2011 at 2:17PM
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Author of “Soccer Dreams: Playing the Seattle Sounders FC Way” to visit Mockingbird Books
Children’s author Clare Hodgson Meeker will be at Mockingbird Books (7220 Woodlawn Ave NE) on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at 4 p.m. Clare will share the story behind her book Soccer Dreams: Playing the Seattle Sounders FC Way and will give tips on teamwork from the Sounders FC. Participants will also make their own soccer balls out of plastic bags tied with nylon rope. The event is appropriate for ages 7-12. Call (206) 518-5886 to order a book in advance and receive a 10% discount off the retail price.
September 27, 2011 at 1:13PM
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The 2011 Green Lake Gobble & Mashed Potato Munch Off
The Green Lake Gobble & Mashed Potato Munch Off is returning to Green Lake Park on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. More than 1,800 people are expected to attend. The event begins at 9:10 a.m. with a free Kids Dash, followed by a 5K run/walk at 9:30 a.m. The race course can be viewed here. Runners will have the opportunity to “Burn the Turkeys” by racing against one male and one female running the event in turkey costumes. All the runners who finish the 5K before the turkey of their gender will automatically qualify to win a range of random prizes. There will also…
