If you're thinking about adopting a cat in the new year, then you simply must read this very sweet note we received from Miss Margie's 2nd grade class at John Stanford International School: Dear Cat Lovers, We are Miss Margie’s 2nd grade class at John Stanford International School in Seattle. There is a cat rescue group that we are working with to help. They go all over the northwest and find cats at shelters that are going to be put to…
Fuerte Fitness owner Adriana Medina (and Wallyhood sponsor) wrote to tell us that last Wednesday night was the gym's final Belly Dancing class of the year. A new 4-week session begins January 4, so if you're thinking about adding something new to your fitness routine, this could be your thing: Classes are 5:30pm on Wednesdays. For more information, visit: http://www.fuertefitness.com/
Danny Shane wrote to tell us that his cat Danny (pictured right) has been missing for over a week. He's a six year-old gray and white tabby and "very skinny." He's wearing a green and white collar. Danny was last seen around Wallingford Avenue and 35th/36th. If you've seen Danny, please give Shane a call at 206.261.2034 or email at [email protected].
You may remember back in October, when Madi alerted us that 45th Street in front of Dick's held the dubious honor of being the most dangerous intersection for cyclists in the city. It looks like the city has taken some steps to address the problem: The Seattle Bike Blog reports that "SDOT has installed a buffered bike lane in front of the popular burger joint. The lane replaces what previously was empty space on the roadway. The extra-wide lane on this segment of…
North Seattle Sarah got to attend the "soft opening" of The Publican, the new restaurant and bar by the Brouwer's Cafe / Bottleworks crew opening where Bandolero once stood in Tangletown (2253 N 56th Street). On her blog, she reports: The Publican has 21 taps for craft beer, and offers an incredible selection from an efficient storage system. [...] If you don’t want a beer on tap, just try their bottle selection – no wait, scratch that. There is NO bottle selection. …
(Updated: 12/26 9:20 am: I misread the order of things and got "newer" and "older" designs reversed. Corrected flow and opinions on same below.) There was quite a bit of conversation a week ago about the 4111 Stone Way development project, and whether the building design was a "fit" for the neighborhood. One sharp-eyed reader pointed out that older drawings of the building provided in the Early Design Guidance document available on the City of Seattle web site shows a much…
Imagine taking a walk to Gas Works Park and finding a life-sized gingerbread house perched atop Kite Hill. The roof is tiled with chocolate snaps and festooned with gumdrops! The eaves are dripping with snow-white frosting and, wow! Look! There are people climbing on the steps of the house to enjoy its sugary goodness! Just thinking about it brings out the kid in me. But alas, it's only a camera trick, though a marvelous one created by photographer Tracie Howe. Tracie…