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Learn about North Seattle preschools at ParentMap’s 2012 Preschool Preview

ParentMap is hosting three regional Preschool Preview events this year, including a North Seattle/Shoreline event next Tuesday (Jan. 10, 2012), 5-8 p.m., at Shoreline Community College (16101 Greenwood Ave N). More than 30 preschools and organizations will be at the event, including Associated Recreation Council, Mighty-O Donuts, North Seattle Catholic Schools, Seattle Creative Kids Preschool, North Seattle Community College Co-operative Preschools, Nurturing Knowledge, Montessori Garden, SAGA School, and Villa Academy. In addition to learning about various preschools and chatting with program staff at the fair-style event, ParentMap is offering families the opportunity to pre-register for complimentary 15-minute consultations Anoo Padte of Art of Education. Free childcare,…

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Huge fireworks show seen from Green Lake

Around 10 p.m. tonight (Saturday, May 22, 2010), a spectacular fireworks show could be seen (and heard!) from many areas of the Green Lake neighborhood. Wondering what was up? All we know at this point (thanks, West Seattle Blog!) is that they were connected to a private party.  According to KING 5, they originated in the Shoreline area.  My Green Lake tipsters reported seeing them from as far away as Wallingford. Did you snap any pictures or video of the fireworks?  Know the story behind them?  Drop us a line. Update, 11:25 p.m. – Thanks to commenter Lisa H for…

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New ETA on end of I-5 noise pollution in North Seattle: end of December

Noise from from the grinding work on I-5 getting you down?  Our friends over at seattlepi.com have an update for ya: Getting There: When will I-5 project in North Seattle be complete? By SCOTT GUTIERREZ SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF Question: Misty Willits asks when the DOT is planning to complete the repaving project on Interstate 5 north of Seattle. “The grooves in the pavement actually cause the wheels on my car to jog side-to-side to such a degree that it is difficult to steer. It feels very similar to hydroplaning, which leads me to believe this will be incredibly dangerous when the…

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North Seattle Round-up: nearby events, public art, new businesses, bargain alert, and crime watch

Weekly news from our neighbors! Nearby events: Wallingford:  This year the Argosy Christmas Ship™ will stop just offshore at Gasworks Park on two separate occasions:  Tuesday, December 1st,  the Snohomish County Windjammers will be serenading Lower Wallingford from 8:20-8:40pm.  Wednesday, December 23rd is the Finale concert, sung by the Seattle Girls’ Choir. Wallingford: Wallyhood’s Wallingford Senior Center Auction on-line fundraiser auction is closing tonight (Sunday) at midnight. Wallingford: On Saturday, December 5, Caspar Babypants will be performing at Alphabet Soup Books. Shoreline:  The Jillian Graham Band will be playing at the Laughing Ladies Cafe on December 12th at 7:30 p.m….

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North Seattle Round-up: nearby events, new businesses, bargain alerts and crime watch

Weekly news from our neighbors! Nearby events: Wallingford: Those awesome folks over at Wallyhood are holding an online fundraiser auction, with all proceeds to go to the Wallingford Community Senior Center.  They are currently soliciting donations. Wallingford: The Wallingford Chamber of Commerce and Wallingford Community Council are also planning a fundraising event for the Wallingford Community Senior Center.  The Soup and Bread Fundraiser will be held this Thursday, November 19th. Greenwood: On Saturday, December 5th, there will be a community breakfast at the Greenwood Senior Center (525 N 85th St), followed by a leaf & litter cleanup focusing on Greenwood…

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