Ravenna Blog

Espresso Express closing — party on Saturday, last day Monday

July 13, 2013 by Rebecca Nelson 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.

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:

@RavennaBlog Espresso Express is closing it's doors on Monday after nearly 30 years. Drop by 6:30am to 2pm (closed Sun) to say goodbye!

— Ray Barnhart (@Ray_Barnhart) July 11, 2013

@RavennaBlog been losing money for a while and the final blow was a mysterious water leak that would've cost too much to fix.

— Ray Barnhart (@Ray_Barnhart) July 11, 2013

@RavennaBlog real reason: used to be that ppl would drive to get coffee, now there's a shop on every corner and lately the surrounding area

— Ray Barnhart (@Ray_Barnhart) July 11, 2013

@RavennaBlog has been boarded up to sell to developers/transit. Less foot traffic = less customers.

— Ray Barnhart (@Ray_Barnhart) July 11, 2013

@RavennaBlog oh yeah for sure, there's no hard feelings about the development. My dad is good friends with Hugh.

— Ray Barnhart (@Ray_Barnhart) July 11, 2013

Filed Under: Everything counts in large amounts

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

July 12, 2013 by Rebecca Nelson 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.

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.

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 Rebecca Nelson 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

Enjoy some local art, locally.
- 8th Annual Wedgwood Art Festival, 10 AM – 5 PM, Hunter Farms Tree Lot (corner of 35th Ave NE and NE 80th St)

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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 Rebecca Nelson 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)

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

Missing cat, found dog (UPDATE)

July 8, 2013 by Rebecca Nelson 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.

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 Rebecca Nelson 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.

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

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 Rebecca Nelson 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

Summer Story Times and more at the Northeast Branch

July 2, 2013 by Rebecca Nelson Leave a Comment

Northeast Branch Children’s Services Librarian Erica Delavan will be taking a break in mid/late July for a summer vacation, but there are a few more Story Times before she’s gone (via email):

Preschool Story Time (Geared for ages 3-5)
Tuesdays, July 2, 9 at 10:30 AM

Toddler Story Time (Geared for ages 1-3)
Thursday, July 11 at 10:15 & 11:15 AM

Pajamas & Puppets (All Ages)
Wednesday, July 10 at 7 PM (a week earlier than normal!)
Wednesday, August 21 at 7 PM

There’s also the Seattle Public Library’s Summer Reading Program to participate in:

The Summer Reading Program is in full swing, and we have prizes for all kids from 0 – 12 years old! (Yes, I even have board book prizes for infants, so read to those babies this summer.) Just come to the library to pick up a reading log, keep track of the books your child reads or that you read to your child, and after 10 books, they win a free book! We also have lots of great programs going on this summer for kids, and you can find out about everything here.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!

To help fill the gap between now and fall Story Times, there are an assortment of free events for families with kids of various ages to participate in, too:

Ponte el Ritmo – Afro-Latino Rhythms! (Ages 5 and up)
Monday, July 22 at 4 PM

Roots and Branches – Music with Harmonica Pocket! (Ages 1 – 6)
Thursday, July 25 at 11 AM

Can You Dig It? with Alex Zerbe (Ages 3 and up)
Friday, August 2 at 2 PM

Storybook Science: Incredible Insects! (Ages 4 – 8)
Saturday, August 17 at 11 AM
Registration required.

Center of the Earth Tour with the Brian Waite Band (Ages 5-11)
Friday, August 23 at 11 AM
At the Meadowbrook Community Center
10517 35th Avenue NE

Make a Pop-Up Book (Ages 3 and up)
Tuesday, August 17 at 3 PM

Filed Under: Families, Kids, Music, Northeast Branch, Northeast Seattle, Story Times

Start your future together among the (pre)history of the Burke Museum

June 30, 2013 by Rebecca Nelson 1 Comment

Today, Sunday, June 30, from noon to 3 PM, the University of Washington is holding a
Campus Wedding and Special Events Fair. You can register for the event here, or learn more about Burke Museum rentals here.

The Center for Urban Horticulture and the University of Washington Club are among the event space possibilities the university offers…

…but, frankly, we think a reception at the Burke Museum would be the best choice.