Shots fired in Northgate on Sunday afternoon

From the Seattle Police Blotter: On 8/16/09, at approximately 4:56 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of NE Northgate Way to a call of shots fired. The incident involved two groups of males, described as either white males or Samoan males, late teens to early 20s.

According to witnesses a suspect from one of [...]

19th Ave Garage Sale – Second Annual! – Saturday, August 22nd

The folks on 19th Avenue NE between 115th and 120th Streets will hold their second annual yard sale. Most will offer free stuff as well. Please join us on Saturday, August 22 between 10:00 and 2:00. Bring your kids and dogs.

Contact Lorna Mrachek for more information at (206) 366-8338 or lamrachek@msn.com

Rally for Children’s Hospital – Wednesday, August 19th

As you may know, Seattle Children’s Hospital has been engaged in a lengthy and thorough two year review process for the approval of its Major Institution Master Plan (MIMP). Last Wednesday, we learned that the Hearing Examiner recently made a recommendation to City Council to deny Seattle Children’s MIMP application— a decision that would effectively [...]

Did you vote?

King County Primary Election Ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, August 18th. Learn more here.

Pets of Pinehurst: 103 Degees

Molly (top) and George (bottom) gave Lorna a fright when she came into the room on the hottest day on record. July 29, 2009. They were cooling off the only way they could.

If you’d like to share your photos and stories about your pets, please send them to ehas2dogs@gmail.com

And remember: the Great [...]

Drop-in ESL Class — Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Drop-in ESL Class — Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.at Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave. NE

$9 per class. No prerequisites.

Info: 386-4283www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/northgate.htm

If this time is not good for you, please call to see if another time can be arranged for you. New classes may be created.

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Small Sparks Community Development Awards Are Waiting!

Do you have ideas for building community that could use up to $250 from the City’s Small Sparks program? Small Sparks involves people in creative small-scale community-building initiatives. For example, two Lake City residents have applied to help pay for a summer outdoor movie night at Little Brook Park in Lake City. If you have [...]

See a Place Where There Should Be a Bike Rack?

Please give share your ideas for where the next on-street bike parking should be. Go to: http://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2009/08/04/primo-parking-for-bikes/

Bounce, Bubbles, and Balls OH MY! – Friday, August 21st

Grab your friends and join your neighbors as we jump around in a bouncy toy, make balloon animals, blow bubbles, and play some fun outdoor family games. Free fun for all.

Friday, August 216:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.at Lake City Playfield2750 NE 125th St.

Info: Meadowbrook Community Center, 684-7523

Pinehurst Residential Burglary Report: July 2009*

Note: of the five incidents in July 2009, four involved entry through unlocked windows or doors. Please remember to lock your doors and windows.

If you have any questions on crime prevention or if you would like to form a block watch, please contact Diane Horswill (diane.horswill@seattle.gov or at (206) 684-7711) at the North Precinct. [...]