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December 2011

December 18, 2011 at 4:50PM

Green Lake job openings: FROGBOX, Forza, Greenlake Bar & Grill and more

FROGBOX Seattle is hiring a part-time driver. Jeremy Holmes sent us the following details:FrogBox is an eco-friendly moving box supply company that strongly values customer service, integrity and entrepreneurialism. We are currently interviewing looking for a self-motivated individual to help provide support in our Seattle location. This is an exciting opportunity to get in at the ground level and gain experience in all aspects of the business! Training and support to be provided. This is a part time position, Weekends, and potential mid-week flexibility is a must. Essential duties: • Safely and efficiently handle a 1 ton truck throughout the Seattle area • Load,…

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December 18, 2011 at 3:46PM

Gray skies over Green Lake

Many thanks to Jennifer Towner for sharing this photo, which she took yesterday (Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011) while walking around Green Lake:

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December 17, 2011 at 9:51PM

Green Lake Stroller Strides wins national award

Athena Frederick of Seattle Stroller Strides has been named 2011 Stroller Strides Franchisee of the Year by the national company. 292 franchisees across the USA were eligible for the award. Nominees are required to provide a video presentation representing their accomplishments throughout the year. Here is Athena’s video: Stroller Strides is a fitness program that new moms can do with their babies. There are eight Seattle locations, including Green Lake Park, where moms can often be seen power walking and body toning using exercise tubing and their strollers. For more information about Stroller Strides of Seattle, please contact Athena Frederick at (425) 894-8641.   Congrats, Athena!…

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December 17, 2011 at 3:49PM

Children’s author Leslie Patricelli coming to Mockingbird Books

Leslie Patricelli, author and illustrator of the board books Yummy Yucky, Quiet LOUD and Potty, will be at Mockingbird Books (7220 Woodlawn Ave NE) on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Patricelli will be sharing her newest book, Be Quiet, Mike!, at the 11 a.m. storytime.

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December 16, 2011 at 4:47PM

New community center hours announced for 2012

2012 operating hours for the Green Lake Community Center (7201 E Green Lake Dr N) have been announced. The facility will be open: Mondays - 1:30 – 9 p.m. Tuesdays - 1:30 – 9 p.m. Wednesdays - 1:30 – 9 p.m. Thursdays - 1:30 – 9 p.m. Fridays - 2 – 9 p.m. Saturdays - 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays – closed Currently, the Green Lake Community Center is open Mondays-Fridays, 1 to 8 p.m. and closed on Saturdays and Sundays (note, however, that is is closing Dec. 18-26  for maintenance.) A Seattle Parks and Recreation press release sent earlier today (Friday, Dec. 16, 2011) read as follows:…

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