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….
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Seattle Tibetan Youth Congress to hold vigil at Green Lake Park tonight
The Seattle Tibetan Youth Congress is holding a candle vigil at 5 p.m. this evening (Wednesday, October 12, 2011) at Green Lake Park. The event is taking place at the southwest corner of Green Lake (5900 West Green Lake Way N), near the Aqua Theater and the Green Lake Small Craft Center. The group’s website states that the vigil is a “demonstration is to join in solidarity to protest against Chinese government due to recent disturbing self-immolation trends inside Tibet.” For more information about the vigil, email the Seattle Tibetan Youth Congress at seattletyc1959 [at] gmail.com or phone (260) 693-7892.
Activist describes Occupy Seattle as “an alternative to Greenlake ‘social activism’”
Earlier today (Monday, October 10, 2011), John Madziarczyk wrote a short piece on Lost Highway Times, a political and philosophical blog, comparing the Occupy Seattle movement to “Greenlake social activism.” Occupy Seattle is, according to the movement’s website, “a non-violent, extended public occupation of downtown Seattle.” The occupation is part of a national resistance movement of “the 99%” that started with Occupy Wall Street in New York City and has spread to more than 1,200 cities. The Occupy Seattle movement, Madziarczyk suggests on Lost Highway Times, is an alternative to “Greenlake social activism,” which he defines as “privileged yuppies doing things like eating organic and…
2011 Walk for the Animals at Green Lake Park
The annual Walk for the Animals, a benefit for Pigs Peace Sanctuary, will be Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at Green Lake Park. Check-in begins at 10:15 a.m. at the Green Lake Community Center (7201 E Green Lake Dr N) and the walk starts at 11 a.m. Registration is $20. More about Pigs Peace Sanctuary: For more information email pigspc [at] gmail.com or call the Pigs Peace Sanctuary at (360) 629-6433. Thanks for the tip, Anika.
2011 Walk for Farm Animals at Green Lake Park
Updated Saturday, October 15, 2011. Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals is being held at Green Lake Park on Sunday, October 23, 2011, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The walk around the lake begins near the Green Lake Community Center (7201 E Green Lake Dr N). According to walk coordinator Kristin Lockwood, the event “celebrates and promotes compassion for farm animals and raises vital funds for Farm Sanctuary’s lifesaving rescue, education and advocacy work.” In addition to the walk, the event includes food, a raffle, face painting, and temporary tattoos for kids. Singer Songwriter Aaron English will perform. The walk is an annual event. In the past, more…
