Wallingford, Seattle

Progress on the North Transfer Station (aka "Garbage Dump") renovation project continues to be made, at the rate one expects of such things. Andy Ryan sent us this update: Meeting Highlights Despite the cold and snowy weather, nearly 20 stakeholders and community members turned out at the North Transfer Station stakeholder meeting in Fremont last night. At this follow‐up to the October 21 workshop, Seattle Public Utilities presented five hybrid concepts that were developed based on feedback received at the October…

When we were growing up, we'd "work up an appetite" by taking a walk around the block with the family. When we moved to Seattle, the tradition changed to games with friends at the playground across the street: four square, kickball, whatever it took to get us good and hungry. This year, it looks like it's going to be sledding. Hope everyone has a warm place to spend this Thanksgiving. Thank you for spending this past year with us!

Outside of QFC.  He says his name is Michael and the coffees were given by customers. Where will he sleep Tuesday night?  "Under the same bush I always do."

The Seattle Parks and Recreation and Green Lake Community Center Advisory Council are proud to announce the 34th Annual Pathway Of Lights at Green Lake (7201 E Green Lake Dr N) --taking place Saturday, December 11, from 4:30pm-7:30pm, RAIN or SHINE.  The lake will be surrounded by thousands of candles, making the walk even more enjoyable.  The holiday spirit will be in full-swing, as local musicians, carolers, and warm beverages/treats en-light our community on this dark December evening. Despite it's longstanding tradition, the Pathway…

[Ed note: There are over 100 Metro buses stranded around the city, including one block from the JSIS where we live. You can check http://metro.kingcounty.gov/up/rr/adverseweather.html for info on your route, or use the One Busy Away App for your iPhone / Android / Windows Phone 7 / SMS to see your bus not coming with the newest technology available. The city has opened extra homeless shelters and will be opening the city libraries at 1 pm as warming centers. As for…