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Spanish Lessons Guy is a-ok, but won't be back to Green Lake until April

We received this thoughtful note from someone who wishes to be identified as simply “a friend of Spanish Lessons Guy“: I’m a friend of the Spanish Lessons guy and apparently people have been worried because they haven’t seen him in quite a while.  He’s doing fine.  He’s out of town in a warmer climate until April, at which point he will be back perambulating around the lake and giving lessons. We miss you, Leonardo!

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Local heroes Matt, Ellen, and Ella Kowalczyk featured on KOMO

Climb for Kids, a local nonprofit which raises money for fetal syndrome support organizations, was recently featured on KOMO: We first met Climb for Kids founder Matt Kowalczyk at Cafe Lulu (6417 Latona Ave NE), which hosted a fundraiser for the organization last spring. Matt and his wife (and Climb for Kids co-founder) Ellen are regulars at Cafe Lulu.  You may also find them hanging out at Green Lake with their daughter Ella.  If you see them around, be sure to say hi and congratulate these local heroes for a job well done.

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Spotted at Peet's Coffee & Tea: Maiya the Parrot

If you happen to see this lovely parrot and her human friend in the neighborhood, be sure to say hello. Maiya is exceptionally friendly and will happily perch on your (or your thrilled child’s) arm.

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Catching up with Spanish Lessons Guy

We flagged down Spanish Lessons Guy (a.k.a. Leonardo) at the lake today and asked him if he’s found a new place yet. Good news for SLG (but bad news for everyone who wanted to room with this charming and gorgeous gentleman): he has found a place to stay. We love you, Spanish Lessons Guy! Update: Nope, he has *not* found a place yet!  Thanks to Nutmeg1 for leaving the following information in the comments: Leonardo is still looking for a permanent place. He has a place to stay temporarily but it’s very far away. He would like to have something…

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Spanish Lessons Guy Seeks Green Lake Housing

Help an hermano out: Room wanted (Near Greenlake) Reply to: hous-dkkb8-1391382593(at)craigslist(dot)org Leonardo, the Spanish Lessons guy who walks around Greenlake, is looking to rent a room to live in, preferably near Greenlake. He doesn’t need much, and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Norwegian and would be happy to converse or give lessons. [craigslist] Gracias to Bay Anapol for letting us know about this.

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