Pinehurst Seattle

Seattle Parks Contact for Public Safety Issues

Are you seeing public safety problems in our neighborhood parks? Randy Wiger, 206-684-0775, at Seattle Parks and Recreation, handles public safety concerns in the parks. Please don’t hesitate to call him. His name was given out at January’s North Precinct Advisory Council meeting.

Seawall Open House

A bit further afield but it’s a big project which will affect the whole city…

The City of Seattle is holding an open house to discuss the seawall replacement. This issue has been getting a lot of coverage recently. Here’s a chance for the city to explain their arguments, answers questions, and get feedback. Given the connection to the Alaskan Way Viaduct project, I’m sure there will be lots of questions. I’ll be at the North District Council meeting but if anybody makes the meeting, please share what you hear in the comments.

DATE: Wednesday, February 3rd
TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Bertha Knight Landes Room, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue
Refreshments will be served.

From 5:00 to 5:20 p.m. Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith will welcome guests and introduce the
Seattle Department of Transportation to present information regarding the seawall replacement.
From 5:20 to 5:30 p.m. The Department of Finance will present information on the proposed funding plan.
From 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Department staff will be available to provide additional information and take comments
from the public.

For more information, please contact:
Seawall Project Manager Stephanie Brown at 206-386-4635 or via e-mail at stephanie.brown@seattle.gov.

Please Remember to Vote!

After the school post I wanted to remind everybody that there’s a ballot out right now for the February 9th special election. It contains Seattle school levies.

• Capital Levies (Proposition No. 1) provide the funds to renew and replace aging buildings with modern and efficient facilities. In addition, capital levy and bond funds are used for improvements in athletic fields, classrooms, technology and mechanical equipment.
http://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/contests/measureinfo.aspx?cid=33952&eid=1233

• Operations Levies (Proposition No. 2) support core SPS programs by providing nearly 25 percent of the funds for the District’s day-to-day operating expenses. These funds help pay for teachers instructional assistants, full-day kindergarten, sixth period at high school, student activities such as drama, music and athletics, and security and student transportation.
http://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/contests/measureinfo.aspx?cid=33953&eid=1233

Ballots can be dropped off at drop boxes thought here aren’t many of them anymore. Otherwise, you’ll have to mail it.

Metro service changes starting February 6th

Beginning February 6th, routes 73, 77, and 373 will be rerouted off of 15th Ave NE due to construction on Thornton Creek Bridge (just south of Northgate Way). There are minor service changes for routes 242, 243, and 348. Visit the King County Metro web site for the full list of service changes.

Route 73 will be revised to operate in both directions on Roosevelt Way NE between NE Ravenna Blvd and NE 115th St due to reconstruction of the Thornton Creek Bridge on 15th Ave NE. Northbound Route 73 to Jackson Park will serve a new bus stop westbound on NE Ravenna Blvd just west of University Way NE and all bus stops on 12th Ave NE and Roosevelt Way NE. During this long-term reroute, Route 73 will not serve the bus stop northbound on University Way NE just south of NE Ravenna Blvd. Southbound Route 73 to downtown Seattle will serve all bus stops on Roosevelt Way NE except the bus stop just north of NE Ravenna Blvd.

Route 77 will be revised to operate in both directions on Roosevelt Way NE between NE 80th St and NE 115th St due to reconstruction of the Thornton Creek Bridge on 15th Ave NE. Northbound Route 77 to North City will operate on Lake City Way, NE 85th St, 20th Ave NE and NE 75th St to Roosevelt Way NE. Southbound Route 77 to downtown Seattle will operate on NE 65th St and NE Ravenna Blvd to the I-5 express lanes.

Also, Route 77 will operate in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel serving Bay A northbound and Bay C southbound. Northbound trips to North City will no longer operate on Eastlake Ave E, Stewart St, 3rd Ave, Terrace St and 5th Ave in downtown Seattle. Southbound trips to downtown Seattle will no longer operate on 5th Ave, Yesler Way, 3rd Ave and Olive Way. Route 77 will have one trip discontinued during the morning and afternoon peak periods but will maintain a 15-30 minute service frequency.

373

Route 373 will be revised to operate in both directions on Roosevelt Way NE between NE Ravenna Blvd and Pinehurst Way NE due to reconstruction of the Thornton Creek Bridge on 15th Ave NE. Northbound trips to Jackson Park will serve the bus stops on 12th Ave NE just north of NE 65th St, on Roosevelt Way NE just north of NE 80th St, NE 90th St, NE 100th St and NE Northgate Way, and on Pinehurst Way NE just north of NE 115th Ave NE. Southbound trips to the U-District will serve the bus stops on Pinehurst Way NE just north of NE 115th St and on Roosevelt Way NE just south of NE 102nd St, NE 90th St, NE 79th St and NE 65th St.

242

The eastbound trips to Overlake from 5th Ave NE & NE 165th St at 5:54 and 6:09 am will be combined into a single trip leaving Ridgecrest at 6:01 am.

243

The westbound trip to Jackson Park from the Wilburton P&R at 4:46 pm will be discontinued.

348

Route 348 will have a minor routing revision and a terminal change in Richmond Beach due to the construction of a new bridge on 27th Ave NW. Northbound trips to Richmond Beach will operate via NW 197th St to the new bus stop southbound on Richmond Beach Dr NW between NW 197th St and NW 196th St. Southbound trips to Northgate will operate on Richmond Beach Dr NW and NW 196th St. Route 348 will no longer operate southbound on 24th Ave NW between NW 197th St and NW 196th St, westbound on NW 196th St west of 24th Ave NW or on Richmond Beach Dr NW and NW 195th Pl south of NW 196th St.

Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day 2010 on February 6!

For Immediate Release: January 20, 2010

Contact: Lois Maag, 206-615-0950; 206-255-7293 (mobile); lois.maag@seattle.gov

Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day 2010 on February 6!

SEATTLE – Celebrate Seattle’s 16^th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day to reach out to neighbors, create new bonds and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood a great place to live. Community organizations, businesses and residents across Seattle come together on February 6 (and the week of) to celebrate this day. There are three ways you can participate:

· Organize a neighborhood event such as a block party, open house, potluck, or work party to celebrate the day. If planning an event, contact Wendy Watson atwendy.watson@seattle.gov (206-684-0719) and tell us about it. To post your event to our online calendar, visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/calendar, hit the link for “Submit an Event” and complete the form. (Be sure to select “Neighbor Appreciation Day” under the section called DON Programs.)
Use our FREE Neighbor Appreciation Day greeting cards to acknowledge your neighbors. The cards feature winning artwork from the annual Neighbor Appreciation Day Student Art Contest. You can either send an e-card by going to www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/appday or pick up cards at one of the Neighborhood Service Centers, community centers, or libraries, as well as Seattle City Hall and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods office.
Attend one of the many community activities listed on our online calendar. Visitwww.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/appday for a list of special Neighbor Appreciation Day events.

Join Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the thousands of community members across our city in celebration of what makes Seattle great – our neighbors! For information,visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/appday.

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods provides programs and service that engage residents in civic participation, foster stronger communities, make government more accessible, and preserve and enhance the character of Seattle’s neighborhoods.

Local School Open Houses

Here are a couple open houses that I got sent which are both happening soon…

Alternative School #1 – Thursday, January 28th
6:30-8:30: Classrooms open for visiting and chatting with teachers. Kid
ambassadors will be available to guide your tour and answer questions from a
student point of view.

6:45 & 7:45: Short presentation about AS#1, including comments from our
principal, faculty and parents.

11530 12th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125

http://as1web.com/?p=582
(206) 252-4600

St. Catherine School – Sunday, January 31st
Preschool – Grade 8
12:00-2:00 pm

8524 Eighth Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115

www.stcatherineschool.net
(206) 525 –0581
kasanders@nwlink.com

Company at Seattle Musical Theatre

A Pinehurst neighbor sent in a special promotion on behalf of Seattle Musical Theatre for their upcoming show, Company. I have been to multiple shows and always enjoyed myself.

SMT (formerly known as Civic Light Opera) is in its 32nd season and is located within Magnuson Park. We are the only large theatre in Seattle’s NorthEast neighborhood and the only one in Seattle to produce strictly musicals.

We hire local designers, actors and crew and operate on a budget funded by ticket sales and donations. We need our neighbor’s support!

If your readers call our box office (206-363-2809) and mention the code NORTHEAST-NEIGHBOR they will receive $5 off regular ticket price AND a drink voucher to use at our brand new bar!

Seattle Musical Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical Company. The story follows Bobby, a perpetual bachelor in a group of married friends. Set in 1970s New York, it explores the dynamics of relationships and love as Bobby struggles to make a commitment.

Dates & Times:
February 12 – 28
Friday & Saturdays @ 8:00pm
Sundays @ 2:00pm
Thursday 2/25 @ 7:30pm

www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org

Stephen Sondheim's Company

Northacres Park Playground and Spray Park Renovation

The Haller Lake Community Club is hosting a meeting with Seattle Parks and Recreation about the renovation of Northacres Park, which is just on the west side of I-5 across NE 130th St.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Haller Lake Community Club
12579 Densmore Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133-7730

Parks is currently planning for renovation of the play area and the conversion of the wading pool to a spray park. The community is encouraged to come to the first meeting and participate in the planning. Additional information on the direction and timing of the project will be available on this site after this initial meeting.

For more information, see the project web page or contact Kelly Goold, 206-684-0586, kelly.goold@seattle.gov.

REMINDER: Pinehurst Community Council Meeting

It’s been a while since the original post and I wanted to remind everybody about the meeting tonight.

January 25th from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at Amante Pizza, 12319 Roosevelt Way NE.

We’ll be focusing on updates on the many different projects that have been going on in recent months.

“Is That Jazz” Festival This Month

I just got passed some info on a music festival with a Pinehurst connection. There is an avant-jazz music festival the next couple weekends which includes Sunship (previously mentioned here) on Friday, January 22nd. It includes Brian Heaney from Pinehurst and Stuart Dempster who lives in Lake City. I also want to repeat the trivia that Stuart is credited with introducing the didjeridu to North America because that’s amazingly cool.

WHAT: IS THAT JAZZ? – avant-jazz music festival featuring some of the most unique and creative musicians from all over the country.

WHERE: The Chapel Performance Space (4639 Sunnyside Avenue North, Seattle – SW corner of 50th and Sunnyside in Wallingford).

WHEN: January 22, 23, 29, 30, 2010 – 8:00 PM

WHO: Cuong Vu Trio (Seattle and NYC)

Tom Baker Quartet (Seattle)

Sun Ra Tribute Band (Pac Northwest)

Jesse Canterbury’s Vertigo (Seattle)

Sunship (Seattle and NYC)

Bad Luck (Seattle)

Bill Smith Trio (Seattle)

Evan Flory-Barnes’ Threat of Beauty (Seattle)

COST: $15 suggested donation. All ages welcome.

WHO: Cuong Vu Trio (Seattle and NYC)

Tom Baker Quartet (Seattle)

Sun Ra Tribute Band (Pac Northwest)

Jesse Canterbury’s Vertigo (Seattle)

Sunship (Seattle and NYC)

Bad Luck (Seattle)

Bill Smith Trio (Seattle)

Evan Flory-Barnes’ Threat of Beauty (Seattle)

COST: $15 suggested donation. All ages welcome.

INFO: Festival Website: www.isthatjazz.org

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