A Seattle Housing and Resource Effort (SHARE) shelter at Bethany Lutheran Church (7400 Woodlawn Ave NE) has reopened, according to an email sent to the SHARE email distribution list last night (Friday, October 21, 2011). Citing insufficient funds, SHARE closed all 15 of its neighborhood indoor shelters on Monday, October 10. “We are reopening because the $44,000 that the National FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] Board had cut from our yearly budget was restored,” the email sent by SHARE last night explained. “We are reopening because the SHARE Shelter Board had a fabulously successful Auction last Sunday night, that resulted in a $25,000 check delivered yesterday to SHARE. [...] Also…
October 2011
October 22, 2011 at 12:16AM
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State Senator Scott White dies
Democratic State Senator Scott White died earlier today (Friday, October 21, 2011). He was 41 years old. White represented Washington State’s 46th District. The district covers much of north Seattle, including north Green Lake. [pdf map] According to an AP story posted on seattlepi.com, authorities say there is no evidence of foul play in Sen. White’s death. “Today Seattle lost one of its promising leaders,” Mayor Mike McGinn said in a statement earlier this evening. “A man of intelligence, humor and compassion, State Senator Scott White was a devoted public servant, father and husband. My heartfelt condolences go out to his…
October 21, 2011 at 4:54PM
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Resident rallies neighbors to bring a credit union ATM to east Green Lake
In August 2010, the BECU ATM located next to the Green Lake Peet’s Coffee and Tea (6850 E Green Lake Way N) was removed. A new ATM, operated by Chase Bank, was later installed in its place. Thanks to the the CO-OP ATM Network, Green Lake residents who use credit unions have access to several other surcharge-free ATMs, including nearby ATMs in the west Green Lake 7-Eleven (7314 Aurora Ave N), the Wallingford 7-Eleven (101 NE 50th) and the Roosevelt Safeway (7300 Roosevelt Way NE). However, the loss of the Green Lake BECU ATM was frustrating for many in the east Green Lake area who relied on its convenient location….
October 21, 2011 at 2:30PM
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2011 Halloween party at the Green Lake Tacos Guaymas
The Green Lake Tacos Guaymas (6808 E Green Lake Way N) is hosting their annual Halloween Costume Party on Friday, October 28, 2011. The 21-and-over event will feature DJ Carlos, Dos Equis Girls, and cash prizes for the best costumes: $150 for first prize, $50 for second prize and $25 for third prize. Thanks to Martin Garcia-Gonzalez for these photos from last year’s Halloween Party at Tacos Guaymas: The Green Lake Tacos Guaymas is a My Green Lake advertiser.
October 20, 2011 at 2:18PM
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This weekend in Green Lake: Family Fun Night, MVP Challenge 5K, Walk for the Farm Animals and more
Here is what’s happening this weekend in our part of the city: Friday, October 21, 2011 5:00 p.m. Green Lake Community Center Family Fun Night. [more info] 7:30 p.m. David Mamet’s The Cryptogram at the Seattle Public Theater at the Green Lake Bathhouse. [more info] Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:00 a.m. MVP Challenge 5K at Green Lake Park. [more info] 2:00 p.m. Make Your Place: Non-Toxic House Cleaners workshop at the Green Lake Library. [more info] 7:30 p.m. David Mamet’s The Cryptogram at the Seattle Public Theater at the Green Lake Bathhouse. [more info] Sunday, October 23, 2011 11:00 a.m. 2011 Walk for Farm Animals at Green Lake Park….
