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This weekend’s breakfast special at Treehouse Coffee (October 31-November1)

From Michele:

I see fluffy waffles in your future with little pockets of syrupy deliciousness… homemade strawberry and coconut syrups will accompany these tasty delights. And did I mention BACON??!! Yes, salty and sweet united make for world peace (or maybe just smiling tastebuds.) Race thru the raindrops and on over to Treehouse Coffee for this weekend’s breakfast special. Happy trick or treating!

Read more about Treehouse Coffee here and here.

Setsuna

Setsuna’s been open a week and already it’s been reviewed on Yelp!
Our family, fans of Japanese food, was eager to check out the cuisine.

The decor is very simple, and comfortable for families; the bar area is spacious and looks to be a comfortable place to sample some of the sakes.

Traditional Japanese appetizer like edamame, karaage (fried chicken pieces)

Along with maki (sushi rolls), Setsuna has tempura, donburi, tofu and noodle dishes. My dining companion enjoyed his tempura udon, and quickly befriended the bartender and our server, who is from the Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo.

I had chicken katsu (breaded chicken cut into strips) with gyoza (dumplings) served with a sauce with a teasing bite to it. Our meals were served with courses of miso soup and rice.

Setsuna offers a menu of imported beverages: a wide range of sake, served chilled or warm. with varying levels of dryness and Japanese favorites like Asahi Extra Dry, Sapporo beers, shochu (distilled indigenous Japanese alcoholic beverage) and cassis soda. Also available are tangy Calpico, made with fermented milk, and Shirley Temples.

We made quick work of our dinners: the portions aren’t very large, but the entrees are very affordable. I’ll be returning often to try out the other menu items. As we were on our way out, our chef and our server bowed to us and bid us thanks and farewell–they are friendly and very tolerant of our attempts to practice the little Japanese we knew.

Like its predecessor, Setsuna has a take-out menu, but it is also open for lunch.

Setsuna is located at 11204 Roosevelt Way N.E., just north of NE Northgate Way. Phone: 206 417-3175.

Jackson Park Trail – Update from this week’s meeting

From Kate & Katheryn:

Neighbors interested in the Jackson Park Trail held a meeting Tuesday evening, October 27.

The history was discussed, the Golf Course Master Plan was looked at, neighbors interested in selecting the consultant formed a team, as well as neighbors interested in the public outreach role.

The CD that the UW students prepared last Spring will be downloaded and available for review.

You can read more about Seattle Parks and Recreation plannning here, the Seattle Golf Master plan here, and Jackson Park Trail here.

More to come on the next meeting dates…

Halloween Safety Tips from Seattle Police

Nancy posted some Halloween safety tips here. And, the SPD Blotter has some more great tips for all of us to consider this weekend:

The Seattle Police Department wishes Seattle residents a Happy Halloween and offers the following Halloween safety measures to parents whose ghouls and goblins will be making the rounds on Saturday night.

• Don’t allow children go “Trick or treating” alone. An adult should accompany young children and make sure that all children carry a glow stick or flashlight and wear reflective clothing.

• Accompany young children to the door of every house they approach. Stay within sight of the door when opened. Children should be cautioned to never enter a home without prior permission from their parents.

• Stay in familiar neighborhoods and only visit well-lighted homes that have their outdoor lights on. Parents should be familiar with every house and with all people from which the children receive treats.

• Children should be cautioned never to approach any vehicle, occupied or not, unless they know the owner and are accompanied by a parent.
• All costumes and masks should be clearly marked as flame resistant. When using facemasks, make sure the child can see and breathe properly and easily.

• Don’t cut through yards, parks or alleys. Walk, don’t run, and stay on the sidewalks, cross only at intersections and crosswalks, not between cars. Don’t forget to look both ways before crossing the street.

• Be sure to carry a flashlight with fresh batteries and make sure your child knows your phone number and address. For children under 12, attach a tag with their name, address and phone number (including area code) to their clothes in case they get separated. Older children who might be going out with friends should have a cell phone, mapped route and set a time to come home.

• Children should be cautioned to remember any suspicious incidents and report them to their parents, a trusted adult or the police.

• Children should be cautioned to run away immediately from people who try to lure them with special treats. Children should be instructed to scream and make a scene if anyone tries to grab them or force them, in any way, to go with them.

• Don’t approach unknown animals or pets; they could be frightened by the costumes or strange noises.

• Parents should inspect all treats and dispose of anything that has been opened or has never been wrapped. The police should be notified if something has been tampered with.

Send us your Halloween photos

We would love to post them here on the Pinehurst blog. Send us photos of your kids, your pets, your house, a favorite pumpkin, whatever you think tells a great story about Halloween here in Pinehurst.

Not getting enough Seattle crime news?

Check out the brand spanking new SeattleCrime.com blog for your fix of crime related stories and details on recent Seattle 911 calls.

SeattleCrime.com is written by Jonah Spangenthal-Lee, former Stranger crime writer. If the site is anything like Jonah’s work at the Stranger, it will be well worth reading daily. Jonah digs into issues and covers many stories that you will not read elsewhere.

Student art sought for 2010 Neighbor Appreciation Day

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites Seattle students, kindergarten through 12th grade, to submit original artwork for a contest as part of Neighbor Appreciation Day, February 6, 2010.

The winning artwork will adorn the 2010 Neighbor Appreciation Day greeting card. Free cards will be available at City Hall, neighborhood service centers, community centers and libraries throughout Seattle. Winners will receive cash awards of up to $100.

The artwork should depict caring and active neighbors, reflecting the theme of Neighbor Appreciation Day. Past artwork has shown neighbors sharing meals; exchanging plants; and working together on a community project, such as building a new playground, painting a mural, or beautifying school grounds.

Art should be submitted on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper. It is recommended that art be vivid in color. Pieces done in watercolor or magic marker tend to show better, but all formats are welcome. Student artwork must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, December 11 at the Department of Neighborhoods. For more information, contact Lois Maag, (206) 615-0950.

Congratulations Phillip and Eric and thank you Garth and Lorna!

Last night Pinehurst Community Council elected new officers and honored long-time outgoing officers. From left to Eric Youngblut (new Vice President), Phillip Duggam (new President), Lorna Mrachek (retiring Vice President) and Garth Ferber (retiring President).

Tent City3 has moved in at St. George’s Episcopal Church

From Rev. Deacon Mary Gould:

Tent City3 moved to St. George’s Episcopal Church, 2212 NE 125th St. Seattle, WA 98125 on Saturday the 24th. The move was long and wet and the residents are still trying to set up camp. The site is small but the community is welcoming and TC3 is grateful for the opportunity to be there. They will be at St. George’s until January 2, 2010.

The residents are still in urgent need of washable blankets. Please consider having a blanket drive for them and forward this request to anyone who may be willing to donate blankets.

Size D batteries are needed as they provide 24 hour security for a two block area around St. George’s and need flashlights on the long dark nights to walk the “beat”.

Since it is cold and flu season, it would also be helpful if donations of Tylenol, aspirin, and cough drops can be made.

As always, food is needed. If you and/or a group you know would be willing to provide a meal while TC3 is at St. George’s please contact our meal scheduler Liz Fenn at 425-698-5581 to schedule a date. The meal does not need to be complex. Chili, hearty soup, meatloaf etc. are always a warm and welcome blessing on cold nights!

David Ginsberg, Candidate for Seattle City Council Position 2

Note: In the interest of helping Pinehurst neighbors to learn about the candidates who are running for local office in 2009, I invited all candidates to submit information about themselves and their campaigns to post on the Pinehurst Blog. This is the tenth post in the series.

Hello again Pinehurst,

It seems like a long time ago now, but this year’s campaign began last spring in Pinehurst. Some of you were probably there to see my first shot at public speaking. I’m happy to report back to you that my speaking skills have improved a great deal since then!

I decided to run for Seattle City Council out of a sense of frustration with a lack of progress on key issues facing the city, out of concern that this lack of progress was hampering our ability to meet the challenges we face, out of a deep and abiding faith that Seattle of all cities ought to be leading the way.

Over the past 7 months I’ve spoken to hundreds of community leaders, businesspeople, environmental advocates, builders, transportation specialists, social service providers, young people and retirees. Those conversations have helped my develop ideas for how we can deal with the challenges we face. Here’s a look at some of my ideas:

Economy & Opportunity: For a better economy I’m proposing the establishment of a local currency along the lines of BerkShares in Massachusetts, which I’m calling Emerald Dollars, to will help keep our money invested right here in the local business that are the engines of economic prosperity and innovation, and help them jumpstart a job-growing economy. Learn more.

Livability & Affordability: For better development, greater affordability and more livable neighborhoods I’m proposing we replace our overly complex and bureaucratic planning and land use code with “smartcode” that encourages walkability and includes design guidelines and greater flexibility that frees architects to design solutions that fit the specific neighborhood location rather than the one size fits all cookie cutter construction we’ve seen in the last decade. This has been adopted in other communities and Seattle in particular would benefit from it’s adoption here. It’s time we fix our broken land use system so we can start designing more beautiful and functional buildings that compliment the great natural beauty of this region, rather than just the next round of future tenements. Learn more.

Transportation & Mobility: For better transportation I’m proposing that we develop an actual transportation system that will serve Seattle for the next century or more, including a rail-based rapid transit system as the backbone to connect our urban villages and urban centers to each other, streetcar connectors along key business corridors to allow people to get back and forth easily without a car, and bus circulators to get people who don’t live within walking distance to a transit station. This whole system needs to work together if we’re going to make it easy for people to get around without cars, and mesh with the network of greenways I’ve proposed with bicycle paths separated from both moving traffic and parked cars to permit our families and elderly to also get around by bicycle safely. Learn more.

These are examples of the type of bold ideas I’ll champion on the Seattle City Council. You’ll find more in a document I’ve released entitled “Investing in Our Future: For an Ecologically, Economically and Socially Sustainable Seattle”. It contains more than 20 specific policy proposals, more detail than any other candidate for citywide office, and it is a roadmap to a brighter future for all of us who call Seattle home. This document is available for download in PDF form here. Please let me know what you think…I welcome your ideas!

Please visit www.davidginsberg.org to learn more.

I’d be honored to have your vote and I look forward to continuing this conversation we began 7 months ago in Pinehurst.

David

Pinehurst Seattle

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