Archives for July 2013

Mayoral Candidates come to NE Seattle on Wednesday night

July 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Primary ballots start appearing in mailboxes soon — Do you know who your Seattle mayor candidate-of-choice is?

If not, you can catch most of them at a Mayoral Candidates Forum put on by the Northeast District Council on Wednesday, July 17.

Your 2013 Northeast District Council Mayoral Candidate Forum participants (and their respective candidate homepages, if I could find them) are:

Meet and greet the candidates at 6:30 PM, with a forum from 7-9 PM.

The event is being held at the Seattle Musical Theatre in Magnuson Park.  You are warned, however, that there is a paving project happening along Sand Point Way NE and NE 125th St. If you’re coming from the north, head south on 35th Ave NE, then east on NE 70th St. If you’re coming from the south, you’re likely to encounter slow traffic on Sand Point Way NE.

If you’re walking to the event, or riding a bike, watch out for cars using neighborhood streets as detours.

Filed Under: Magnuson Park, Mayor's Office, Meeting, Northeast Seattle, Ravenna-Bryant Community Association, Roosevelt Neighborhood Association, Wedgwood Community Council

Get schooled on UW architecture, with a Seattle Architecture Foundation tour

July 14, 2013 by 1 Comment

Ever strolled onto the University of Washington campus, marveled at all the different architecture, and thought, “Gosh, I’d sure love to learn more about these buildings from a knowledgable person, for a modest fee?”

Well, you’re in luck, dear reader! Because the Seattle Architecture Foundation (SAF) is doing just such a thing.

Via email:

Purple and Gold: From Gothic to Modern at the UW Core

Come see how this glorious “University of a Thousand Years” has managed through its first 150. Go back in time to bask in the rich detail of Gothic, Renaissance, and Beaux Arts architecture. Stroll through serene quadrangles, lush gardens and awe-inspiring interiors along the way. Witness some new stars as contemporary buildings change with the needs of this fine institution. Oh, and did we mention it has the most fabulous view of Mount Rainier.

The tours run from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM on July 27, August 31*, September 28*, and October 26* (the last Saturdays of the next four months).

Tickets are $15 ($10 for SAF members, $25 day of IF there are any available). Advance tickets are strongly recommended, and can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets, here.

The Seattle Architecture Foundation is a non-profit organization that connects people to the architecture, design and history of Seattle. SAF provides entertaining workshops, dynamic tours, educational seminars and enthusiastic community advocacy.

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*A word of caution: All of these starred tour dates are also Husky Football home game dates. You may want to consult the Husky Football season schedule before choosing one of these dates; however, not all the game times are set as of this writing.

Filed Under: Events, History, Northeast Seattle, University District, University of Washington

Espresso Express closing — party on Saturday, last day Monday

July 13, 2013 by 2 Comments

Espresso Express, the coffee shop that has occupied the northeast corner of the 15th Ave NE and NE 65th St intersection for around 30 years, is closing.

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We’ve just learned that a goodbye party is happening today, Saturday, July 13, from 4-7 PM. The shop’s last day of business is Monday, July 15.

Tweets from the owner’s son, Ray Barnhart:

Filed Under: Everything counts in large amounts

NE 75th St Design Alternatives Review meeting dates set — save the date(s)!

July 12, 2013 by 3 Comments

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has gone through all the feedback they received and data they’ve collected about NE 75th St and nearby roadways, and come up with some design alternatives for the area. And the big reveal is coming soon.

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Via the NE 75th Street Road Safety Corridor Project email list (emphasis ours):

Please join the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to review proposed roadway design changes on NE 75th Street and other nearby streets. Two meetings have been scheduled to consider the proposals and gather public feedback:

Evening Meeting: Wednesday, July 24th, 7-9PM in the Fellowship Hall (downstairs) at Wedgwood Presbyterian Church (8008 35th Ave NE)

Daytime Meeting: Thursday, July 25th, 1-3PM in the Fellowship Hall (downstairs) at Messiah Lutheran Church (7050 35th Ave NE)

The proposed alternatives will be released to the email list and the project website in advance of these meetings, so be ready for a little homework ahead of time.

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The Ravenna Blog is planning on attending the evening meeting on Wednesday, July 24, and will have LIVE COVERAGE running for those of you at home — follow along live and/or read later.

Filed Under: Civic Envolvement, Construction, Meeting, Northeast Seattle, Seattle Department of Transportation, Traffic

Your Busy Weekend in Northeast Seattle: July 12-14

July 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The weekend forecast is looking good — highs in the mid-70s. Get outside while you can!

 

FRIDAY

  • Enjoy some music in the park with the whole family.
    • Family Summer Concert Series at the Magnuson Park Amphitheater (6344 NE 74th St), 7 PM. Recess Monkey and Off the Hook (Rolling Stones tribute band) perform. FREE, but donations accepted.

SATURDAY

  • Work the soil, take home some vittles.
    • Work party and harvest at the Ravenna Community Garden (NE 68th St and 21st Ave NE), 10 AM – 1 PM.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

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Anything else to add? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll add it to the post!

Want to promote an upcoming NE Seattle weekend happening? Email us, or use our online comment form to tell us about it.

Filed Under: Your Busy NE Seattle Weekend

35th Avenue NE business district survey ends this Sunday — take it now!

July 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Members of the Wedgwood Community Council and Ravenna-Bryant Community Association, together with other neighbors and local business owners have combined to form a group working on a neighborhood plan for 35th Avenue NE.

And part of that plan involves asking users of 35th Avenue NE what they think of the place, so the group has put together a survey.

If you find yourself on 35th Avenue NE on a regular (or even irregular basis), no matter where you live, your input is requested, and appreciated.

The survey has 31 questions, and takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

Click the image above to take the 35th Ave NE Business District survey (through July 14th)

Click the image above to take the 35th Ave NE Business District survey (through July 14th)

Learn more about the 35th Avenue NE neighborhood planning group/process here.

Filed Under: Bryant, Northeast Seattle, Ravenna, Ravenna-Bryant Community Association, Wedgwood, Wedgwood Community Council

Annual University Village summer concert series starts July 10

July 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment

On Wednesday nights starting July 10 through August 21, from 6:30-8:30 PM, the University Village presents another season of their annual free summer concerts.

The 2013 Sounds of Summer Concert Series line-up features:

July 10 – The Nowhere Men

July 17 – Mycle Wastman

July 24 – The Dudley Manlove Quartet

July 31 – LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends

August 7 – The Paperboys

August 14 – Clinton Fearon & The Boogie Brown Band

August 21 – Hit Explosion

In addition to their favorite bands, concert-goers look forward to gourmet bites from University Village restaurants, the lively Ram beer garden and fun activities in the kid’s play area.

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The University Village Sounds of Summer Concert Series is presented by UW Medicine, with major support from Bob Byers Volvo [also a Ravenna Blog sponsor], Mrs. Cook’s, the Ram Restaurant and Brewery and Click 98.9.

Filed Under: Music, Ravenna Blog sponsor, University District, University Village

Missing cat, found dog (UPDATE)

July 8, 2013 by 5 Comments

Two pet mix-ups to share with you from over the past weekend. Please keep your eyes and ears open!

Lost Cat

Please Help Taz get back home. He was last seen on Tuesday, July 3, near Ravenna Ave NE and NE 70th St.

Taz is a neutered male cat with medium length black fur. He’s almost a year old, and a little smaller than average. He’s an indoor cat, and normally shy around strangers.

Please call,  text, and/or email if you have seen him. Phone number is 406-4111, and the email address is  LostRavennaCat@hotmail.com.

 

Found Dog

UPDATE (12:42 PM): Dog finder Vanessa tells us that the dog was chipped and the owner has been located!

This guy was found a little further out than Ravenna, but lost animals do wonder about.

This darling medium-sized, neutered, male dog was found the evening of 7/7/13 without any collar on Corliss Ave. N off of 92nd St. (The red harness pictured is a loaner.) He’s mostly black, with tan and white on his chest, legs, and feet. He was spotted on the loose in the same area a couple of weeks back (also collarless that time) but was not able to be apprehended — too fearful, shy, and skittish. Was won over with food and treats this time, and is an incredibly wonderful and loving guy, adapting readily to being around kind adults, kids, and another well-socialized dog. Will be taking him to vet shortly to verify whether he’s chipped. Please be in touch if you think you might know this dog and/or the owner — thank you! Contact info: rutabaga.unicycle@gmail.com.

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Dog found on Sunday, July 7, on Corliss Ave N off of NE 92nd St. Was also seen roaming in same area in late June.

Filed Under: Lost/Found, Maple Leaf, Northeast Seattle, Ravenna

Tickets on sale for annual Picardo P-Patch fundraiser dinner

July 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Tickets for the Fourth Annual Feast in the Garden fundraiser dinner for the Picardo P-Patch are now on sale!

This year’s dinner takes place on Wednesday, August 14, from 6-9 PM, and is held in the p-patch’s Pavilion, rain or shine.

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Tickets are $35 if purchased before July 31, and $40 after. Seating is limited, so reserving your seat(s) early is recommended. Contact Tracy for tickets (tracycookie@gmail.com or 525-2166). For more information on the event itself, email melaninagao@yahoo.com.

Via email:

It’s a not-to-be-missed, fun, delicious event, which includes:

– Delectable tapas and homemade wines and beer,
– Bountiful authentic paella by Chef Jim Kuhn, cooked al fresco,
– Sumptuous dessert buffet

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Proceeds will be used for the construction of picnic tables and benches for the Pavilion and other common areas within Picardo.

Filed Under: Events, Food, Northeast Seattle, Picardo P-Patch

Your Busy Weekend in Northeast Seattle: July 5-7

July 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Happy Independence Day, neighbors!

Not much on the weekend calendar at this time, but I hear there are some events around town today. And fireworks.

We’ll remind you here, just in case you’re new, that explody devises are not allowed in town. But feel free to sit around in the dark and watch the following:


FRIDAY

  • Enjoy some music in the park with the whole family.
    • Family Summer Concert Series at the Magnuson Park Amphitheater (6344 NE 74th St), 7 PM. Emerald City Jazz Emsemble performs. FREE, but donations accepted.

    • Anything else to add? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll add it to the post!

    Want to promote an upcoming NE Seattle weekend happening? Email us, or use our online comment form to tell us about it. We publish these Busy Weekend posts at noon on Thursdays.

Filed Under: Your Busy NE Seattle Weekend
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