Your Busy Weekend in Northeast Seattle, March 13-18

The rain returns this weekend with highs in the mid 50s. But that’s good news for the allergy sufferers among us, right?!

THURSDAY, March 12

• Celebrate St. Patty’s day early with some magic.
  • Blarney Bash and Louie Foxx Magic Show at Ravenna Eckstein Community Center at 6535 Ravenna Ave NE. 6:30-8 PM. Don’t forget to wear your green! All ages. $1 per child.
• Learn how to knit with your arms!
  • Arm knitting demonstration at Acorn Street Shop, 2818 NE 55th Street. Bring or purchase enough yard to make a cowl, blanket, or other project of your choosing. 6-8 PM. FREE.

FRIDAY, March 13

• Attend a press conference update on the Sisleys. 
  • The mayor, council members, and representatives from city departments will gather for a press conference update on $3 million+ legal judgement owed by the Sisleys. Meet at the northwest corner of NE 65th ST and 14th Ave NE. 10 AM.
• Watch a movie with your friends under ten. 
  • Movie Night at Ravenna Eckstein Community Center at 6535 Ravenna Ave NE. Popcorn and a coloring sheet included. Donations accepted. 6:30-8 PM. FREE.
• Play board and card games with coffee and treats.
  • Games will be available or bring your own to Game Night with GeekGirlCon at Wayward Coffee House, 6417 Roosevelt Way NE. Second and Fourth Friday, 7-11 PM. No cover.

MONDAY, March 16

• Take back story time with a grown-ups only version. 
  • LoLS (League of Literary Snobbery) Storytime for Grown-Ups.  Third Place Pub at 6504 20th Ave NE. Popcorn provided. 7-8 PM. FREE.

TUESDAY, March 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 

WEDNESDAY, March 18

• Meet your Seattle Council District 4 Candidates.
  • Meet your District Candidates Event at Sand Point Community Church’s Perry Hall, 4710 NE 70th Street. Members of District 4 (included Ravenna and Bryant neighborhoods) will be registered to vote only for their preferred D4 candidate and the two at-large positions instead of voting for 9 Councilmembers as in the past. Incumbent Jean Godden has four official challengers. 7:30-8:30 PM.

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