Billings Middle School (7217 Woodlawn Ave N) is hosting a community event on Sunday, June 6, 2010, 4-6 p.m. The event is a dedication ceremony for the school’s new “Steps to Green Lake.” There will be music by The Shed Boys, refreshments, campus tours, and presentations by Board Chair Art Vertner, Head of School Ted Kalmus, and two alumni students. The “Steps” are the fulfillment of an idea by the students of the Class of 2007. In recognition of the unique role of Green Lake Park in the academic, outdoor and athletic experiences of a Billings Middle School education, the…
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Billings Middle School launches online auction featuring many items donated by Green Lake businesses
Billings Middle School, an independent Middle School which has made its home in northeast Green Lake (7217 Woodlawn Ave NE) since 2001, has just launched an online auction. All members of the community are invited to to support this neighborhood school by bidding on a wide variety of items. The school, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, awards more than $250,000 annually in financial aid to the 20% of Billings families that receive tuition assistance. To access the online auction, go to Billings Middle School’s home page and click on the yellow auction banner at the top left corner of the screen. …
Seattle teens invited to Billings Middle School's Summer Program
Billings Middle School, located in east Green Lake at 7217 Woodlawn Ave NE, invites all kids entering grades 5-9 to Billings Summer. The program runs from July 12 to August 13, 2010 and includes both full- and half-days between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Scholarships are available. Classes include: Girls Rock! Seattle – A week-long crash course for girls in playing an instrument, songwriting, zine making, self-defense and more. Vocal Music: Unveiling Your Voice – Using playful, effective old world and contemporary techniques, participants will discover their own vocal style. Vocal Music: Performance Vocals – Participants will learn how to…
East Green Lake fire impacts local business and school
Yesterday (Sunday, March 14, 2010), we told you about a fire at 7212 and 7214 Woodlawn Ave NE which impacted both a local business and school. The fire, which was caused by by an overheated power cord, did not cause any injuries. The unfolding story and pictures of the fire can be seen here. Since then, we have visited the site of the fire and confirmed several details. We spoke with Ingrid Hurlen, Community Development Coordinator at Billings Middle School, which is primarily located at 7217 Woodlawn Ave NE. Billings used 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, one of two adjoining spaces…
Fire in east Green Lake
There was a fire this afternoon (Sunday, March 14, 2010) in a vacant store front located between Rosita’s Mexican Grill and Mockingbird Books. 15 emergency units were called to 7214 Woodlawn Ave NE at 4:04 p.m. This address once held Green Lake Dry Cleaners, but is currently vacant. From My Green Lake tipster Carol (thanks Carol!): 6 fire trucks, 4 fire SUVs and a police car [were at the scene]. They seemed to put it out pretty quickly but there was a lot of black smoke. I did not see an ambulance so I hope that means everyone is okay. Update,…
