Wallingford, Seattle

Canceled events tonight at the Good Shepherd Center

There are two events scheduled at the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave. N.) that are canceled this evening: No concert tonight at the Good Shepherd Chapel Performance Space: The Wayward Music Series FRI. 1/20  - Tonight's concert with  Trimtab + Figeater has been POSTPONED until Friday, Feb. 24. However, please DO COME to the opening for UPRISING, a new site-specific visual/sound installation by artist Rick Araluce and myself at Suyama Space (2324 2nd Ave., in Belltown between Battery & Bell, next to the Rendezvous). Opening reception tonight, 5-7 PM; artist talk tomorrow at…

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Seattle Schools: Snow make-up day on Jan. 27

Seattle Public Schools has announced its plan to make up for at least one of the snow days this week: Dear Families, Seattle Public Schools will hold classes on Friday, Jan. 27 as a snow make-up day. No school was scheduled for next Friday, the day between semesters, but instead it will be used as a make-up day for one of the three snow days this week, as outlined in the 2011-12 school calendar. A determination on making up the additional…

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Garbage and Recycling Pickup Delayed Until Next Week

Here's an update on garbage collection, as of Saturday AM: No Garbage Pickup Today (Saturday). Normal residential collections to resume on Monday, Jan. 23 Neighborhood road conditions prevent safe collection of delayed residential garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste today, Saturday. All customers who did not have their solid waste picked up during the past week may set out double amounts for their next regularly scheduled collection at no extra charge. Most commercial and apartment customers will be collected today…

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4111 Stone Way Design Review on Monday

On Monday, January 23, the public will have a chance to make comments and ask questions about the proposed Stone Way Apartments design -- the four-story mixed use project on 4111 Stone Way N. The meeting will be held beginning at 6:30PM at the University Heights Center (5031 University Way N.E.). According to the Land Use Bulletin, the proposal is for a four-story structure containing 27 residential units over 1,560 sq. ft. of retail/commercial space.  Parking for 19 vehicles to be provided at…

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Zoo Open

Looking for something to do with the kiddos on a snow day? The Woodland Park Zoo* has re-opened at regular winter hours (9:30 am - 4:30 pm). They sent us this shot of a resident grizzly shaking off the storm.   * Did you know the Woodland Park's Zoo's URL is zoo.org? Way to get in early on the domain name gold rush!

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Seattle Schools closed Friday

In case you were wondering, or had any doubt whatsoever...here's the official announcement from Seattle Public Schools: Dear Families, Due to concerns about hazardous road conditions, including icy roads, all Seattle Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 20. The John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence will also be closed to all non-essential personnel. All before and after school activities are canceled. And there will be no preschool or Head Start. Thank you, Office of Public Affairs    

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Oasis Art Gallery celebrates 7 years

On Sunday, January 22, Oasis Art Gallery (3644 Wallingford Avenue N.) will celebrate its 7th anniversary with a reception and unveiling of its new exhibition, "Explorations" (Travel to new places in artful ways. January 22 - April 7, 2012). The exhibit will feature photography, watercolor paintings, and objets d'art from around the world by local artists Beth Anderson, Diane Aurigemma, Leigh Pate, and more. Here are the details of Sunday's reception: Join us on Sunday, January 22nd from 3-6pm to: Meet the…

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