Photo credit: FootAJ The new Seattle Greyhound Group is meeting on Saturday morning (Saturday, Jan 14 2012) at 11 a.m. for a walk around Green Lake. The pack of greyhounds and their owners will be meeting at the southwest corner of Green Lake, by the trees near the Aqua Theater. From the group’s meetup page: Have a retired, rescued Ex-Racer, or have 2, 3 or 4? Come and meet others with lovely 4 legged couch potatoes. We will meet up regularly for walks in the park, have fun raisers, picnics, barbecues, and outings to local greyhound friendly locations. Group benefits of…
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2012 Bad Wig and Ugly Tracksuit Walk
More than three dozen participants came out for today’s New Year’s Day Bad Wig and Ugly Tracksuit Walk at Green Lake Park. Here’s a group shot, courtesy of Marlow Harris: Thanks, Marlow!
New Year’s Day Bad Wig and Ugly Tracksuit Walk
The New Year’s Day Bad Wig and Ugly Tracksuit Walk is returning to Green Lake Park this Sunday (Jan. 1, 2012) at noon. Here are some scenes from the 2011 walk, courtesy of Marlow Harris: The walk starts at the Green Lake wading pool, which is located on the north end of Green Lake Park at Wallingford Ave N & East Green Lake Dr N. For more information, contact Marlow Harris at marlowharris [at] msn.com.
Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board seeks new members
photo credit: bitmask From the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT): The Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board is accepting applications for new members to help make walking in Seattle safer and easier. The volunteer board, which was created by Seattle City Council in 1993, plays an influential role in implementing Seattle’s Pedestrian Master Plan. The board advises the Mayor and City Council, participates in planning and project development, evaluates policies and makes recommendations to all city departments including the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). Board members serve a two‐year term, with an opportunity to serve a second term. They are frequent walkers…
‘New Year’s Eve at Green Lake’ planned by Interfaith Community Church
The Interfaith Community Church is planning a New Year’s Eve at Green Lake event. The music, prayer and song outdoor gathering will begin at 3:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve (Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011), near the Green Lake Community Center (7201 E Green Lake Dr N). A walking meditation around Green Lake will follow. Nine different faith and spiritual traditions will be represented. Thanks for the tip, Lila Rapcewicz.
