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John Stanford REALLY recycles

Barb Burrill says "recycle those holiday cards...and juice boxes!" Not satisifed with the usual "cart it off to the recycling center, where a petroleum-fueled process breaks down materials into their constituent parts for re-admission into the consumer cycle", the John Stanford International School's "Green Team" is making items directly from recycled materials. Barb says: We make purses, lunch bags and tote bags from foil pouches such as Capri Sun, but we accept any brand. We also will be making gift tags…

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Saving the Nocturnal Zoo

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The Phinneywood blog has the scoop on a group of folks trying to save the nocturnal exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo: Woodland Park Zoo announced in November that it will close its Nocturnal House exhibit for budget reasons. But, now there’s a group of zoo lovers who are banding together to try to keep it open. “For 2010, we needed long-term solutions that match our income with increasing expenses, and that meant reducing annual expenses between $800,000 and $1 million,” the zoo explained to…

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Izilla is Here to Stay

Back in October, we mentioned that Izilla Toys was going to open an annex store in the Wallingford Center for the holidays, with the hope that they might make the space a second location.  Turns out, they like us so much, they're here to stay.  Though the shop is now closed for renovation, the plan is to re-open some time in mid-January, with a grand re-opening celebration slated for early February. "We were really moved by how welcoming and supportive the…

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Volunteer as a Friend to the ‘Friends’

The Friends of McDonald School (not to be confused with the McDonald Elementary School Community -- I'll give you a moment to sort that out) needs some volunteers to help spend some money! Friends of McDonald School (FOM) is a non-profit organization that raises money for community space improvements on the school grounds. So far, they've done a great job in adding a brand new outdoor play structure, colorful maps on the blacktop, and a basketball hoop. Now in their second…

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Green Lake Skate Park

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While we knew about Wallingford's Inner Space Indoor Skate Park (3506-1/2 Stone Way N), somehow we missed not only the controvery surrounding the Green Lake Skate Park, but the fact that such a skateboard haven existed at all. If you want to learn more and get in the conversation, see My Green Lake's Skate Park round-up.

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John Stanford Int’l Recognized as One of Ten ‘Great Schools’

During the December 9 School Board Meeting,  John Stanford International School (JSIS) was one of ten Seattle Public Schools  to receive the "Great Schools" award.  The award, co-sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa of Washington state  and the Center of Educational Effectiveness, recognizes the top 5% highest improving schools over a 5 year period in the combined areas of reading and math.  Principal Kelly Aramaki was on hand to receive the award and a banner for the school. Mr. Aramaki was thrilled to receive the award, as was…

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Kids Free at the Zoo

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(This originally appeared on My Green Lake) Beginning this Saturday, December 19th, and through Sunday, January 3rd, Woodland Park Zoo is offering free admission to the zoo for kids. Just mention “Winter Fun” upon entry and one child 12 and under gets in free with each paying adult. From the zoo: Discover the “hot” and “cold” spots during your adventure. The warm, humid Tropical Rain Forest offers an escape from the chill where you’ll encounter ocelots, tropical birds and snakes. Snow…

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