SHARE to open shelter in nearby neighborhood

Last November, Our Redeemer’s Church decided to close the SHARE homeless shelter in Loyal Heights after the discovery of a convicted child rapist. This week, SHARE announced that it’s moving ahead with plans to open a temporary shelter in Green Lake, at Bethany Lutheran Church (7400 Woodlawn Ave NE). At a community meeting in the …

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Nearby: Movie, homeless, ladybug, Space Needle

Some interesting news from our nearby neighborhoods… – Movie “Grassroots” filming on Phinney Ridge, based on true story – SHARE homeless shelter coming to a Green Lake church – Ladybug design in Wallingford intersection inspiring other projects – Very cool photos of Space Needle construction back in the 60s

Nearby: Beaches, mural painting, urban hike

Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: An urban hike from Maple Leaf to Matthews Beach Take a hike from Maple Leaf to Matthews Beach Homes demolished for the expansion of Discovery Park Green Lake’s two swimming beaches are popular in the heat The Wallingford wading pool is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays The …

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Nearby: Prayer wheels, Pride, BAT lanes

Here are some of the stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: The rainbow pride flag flies above the Space Needle for Pride Fest. Pictures from Seattle Center of Pride Fest Are the BAT lanes on 15th in Interbay working? Join the conversation. Old trolley pilings removed from East Green Lake Beach Monestary in Greenwood adds …

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Nearby: Solstice Parade, coop tour, fresh berries

Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Preview of the Fremont Fair and Saturday’s Solstice Parade Tickets on sale for the Tilth Chicken Coop Tour King Falafel Grill returning to Greenwood Could mural stop graffiti under the University Bridge? Spooner Farms berry stand now open in Wedgwood

Nearby: Volunteers needed, spill vigil, briefcase run

Here are stories making headlines from nearby neighborhoods: The Greenwood Car show is expanding and organizers are looking for volunteers. People were on the soapbox (literally) for the oil spill vigil in Wallingford. The Fremont 5k and Briefcase relay is Friday. Free summer fitness classes at Seattle Center The “Great Wall of Us” pops up …

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Nearby: Street closure, Bumbershoot, Top Chef

Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: 45th Street viaduct from the U District down to U Village and Sand Point Way will be closed all summer Bob Dylan, Weezer, Mary J. Blige – see the 2010 Bumbershoot lineup Top Chef comes to the U District this weekend Smash and grab in Phinney nets …

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Nearby: 15th Ave Coalition, ‘road diet’, Grammatrain video shoot

Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Group forms 15th Ave W Coalition for Interbay corridor Seattle Center Monorail gets a $7.7 million boost Stone Way “road diet” improves safety Sounders spirit! Photos from last week’s Grammatrain video shoot at Gas Works Park University of Washington researchers look at supermarket obesity rates

Nearby: Dim sum delay, sunny ring, landmarks

Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Ring around the sun seen Sunday afternoon, from UDistrictDaily.com Opening of Bamboo Village dim sum in Wallingford is delayed Three Queen Anne sites named city landmarks Spring means raccoon season, MagnoliaVoice has pictures of baby raccoons “Mamas with Cameras” artwork displayed in Fremont throughout May

Nearby: Free pizza, Art Walk, Sandel Park

Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Final design for Sandel Park at NW 90th St & 1st Ave NW Ride your bike, get free pizza Man faces arson charge after admitting he lit the Ride the Ducks building on fire Caught! Burglars tackled, arrested in Ravenna Wallingford Art Walk starts tonight

Nearby: Ride the Ducks arson, mural contest, Goldie’s

Here are stories making headlines in north Seattle: Camp Fire not signing off to preserve Waldo Woods in Maple Leaf Countdown to the U-District Street Fair Make the 46th St underpass a little brighter. Vote for your favorite mural. Goldie’s in Wallingford gets new owners and its old name Man sets fire to Ride the …

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Nearby: St. Helens film, music star, ‘hairy’ facelift

Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: – Film in Wedgwood kicks off 30th anniversary of Mount St. Helens – International musical star Charlotte Gainsbourg to hold event in Wallingford – Volunteers in Lower Queen Anne fight graffiti at Counterbalance Park – Evo building in Fremont gets “hairy” facelift