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Kids’ Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

Sofia drew this picture at last year’s Pinehurstfest. She got that right about Pinehurst, right? Evergreen trees? Yes! See it in the kiosk at Pinehurst Pocket Park, NE 117th St and 19th Ave NE.

Trees-Sofia

If you would like to submit your child’s artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 10712 5th Ave NE.

Crime Prevention Tips for the Holiday Season

Here are some tips from Seattle Police Department for crime prevention during the holiday season:

  • When parking your vehicle to go shopping, remember where you parked it! Always park in a well lit and well traveled area. Do not park in a remote dark area.
  • When you return to your vehicle, scan the interior of your car to be sure no one is hiding inside. Check to see if you are being followed.
  • Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. You will be ready to unlock the door and will not be delayed by fumbling and looking for your keys.
  • When storing items purchased at the stores, place them out of sight. The best place is in a locked trunk.
  • Do not leave your purse, wallet, or cellular telephone in plain view.
  • Don’t resist if someone tries to take any of your belongings. Don’t chase someone who robs you, they may have a weapon. Instead call 911.
  • Lock your vehicle and put up your windows even while you are driving.
  • If you go to an automatic teller machine for cash, check for people around and make sure it is well lit and in a safe location.
  • Carry only the credit cards you need and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
  • Beware of the “a good deal” scams. Things are not always what they appear to be.
  • If you are purchasing toys for small children, be sure that they are safe. You will be surprised what a small child can swallow or what can injure them

Holiday Ornament Workshop for Kids 5 to 7!

OrnamentsHoliday Ornament Workshop is on December 10th in the Pinehurst studio of Victoria Raymond!
Students will make a variety of fabulous ornaments for the upcoming holiday season.

Ages: 5 to 7
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Cost: $25

Spaces are filling up fast.
More workshops are coming for older ages. Email Victoria if interested.

email: v.raymond@comcast.net
web site: www.victoriaraymond.com
www.facebook.com/victoriaraymondarts

Pinehurst Picks

Is this still there, or did I hear that the murals are going away?

PinhurstSchoolMural

Please feel free to send in photos of art – or anything unexpected and fun – you see on your walks around the neighborhood to info@pinehurstseattle.org.

North Seattle Baseball Open House December 5th

NSB

Come learn about the north end’s premier youth baseball league at North Seattle Baseball’s Open House, happening this weekend at its *NEW* North Seattle Batting Cages indoor facility.

– Meet NSB board members and coaches
– Grab a complementary hotdog and drink (while supplies last)
– Explore the new-and-improved North Seattle Batting Cages facility
– Find out what it has planned for ballplayers this spring at NSB, and register on-site

This event is open to all – new and returning families – or just those who wish to check out the area’s only indoor batting cage facility!

Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 12:30-4pm
Location: North Seattle Batting Cages (home of NSB) – 12550 27th Ave NE, (next to Slate Crossfit)

More information can be found on …

Email: contactnsba@gmail.com

December 2 Holiday Event at Lake City Community Center

Thanksgiving is over and now it’s on to the next holiday, right? Start it off Wednesday at Lake City Community Center’s 8th annual Holidays at the Center. Santa will be there, and an elf magician will entertain the kids while they wait in line for their turn with Santa. The Dickens Carolers will greet guests at the door, Ingraham High School band will play carols, and employees from Union Bank will host a kids’ coloring table. Also, enjoy cookies, cider and coffee. Doors open at 6:45 pm and the tree lighting is at 7:30 pm. See poster below!

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Lifetime Learning Center

LLCWinter class signup is happening now at Lifetime Learning Center. This is a wonderful organization right next door in Lake City that provides daytime classes for older adults. All the teachers are volunteers, and there are no tests or grades.

There are all kinds of classes, including yoga, current events, creative writing, philosophy and much more.

The eight week classes are only $30 each, plus a $15 quarterly registration fee.

Check out LLC’s website, where you can see the winter course catalog by clicking on the ‘classes’ tab.

Pinehurst Picks

A Pinehurst chicken flock enjoying a short vacation away from home while its coop was being cleaned. Fresh grass and delicious bugs!

Please feel free to send in photos of art – or anything unexpected and fun – you see on your walks around the neighborhood to info@pinehurstseattle.org.

Hens20thAnd115th

Help Prevent Clogged Storm Drains

drainThis time of year, storm drains can easily become overwhelmed with leaves and the summer’s accumulated street debris, resulting in backed up gutters and drains, and localized flooding. In Seattle, for example, there are about 80,000 storm drains — far more than city crews can clear quickly.

The Take Winter by Storm campaign is urging us to adopt local street drains and drainage ditches, to make sure they are free of leaves and debris.

Safely (that means staying out of the road when raking) adopting a local storm drain or drainage ditch  by keeping it clear of leaves, snow and other debris is the single most important thing that we can do to protect our property.

In addition to adopting a neighborhood storm drain, we can take two other important steps to get ready for the storm season:

·       – Maintain gutters, downspouts, rain barrels, private culverts by keeping them clean, flowing and directed away from properties and hillsides.

·       – Know the emergency hotline number for your local drainage utility, to report sewer backups, major flooding and landslide issues. Take Winter by Storm is a one-stop emergency preparedness center that includes safety tips and regional resources for information about the weather, power outages, flooding, shelters and assistance agencies. In Seattle, that number for reporting flooding issues is 386-1800.

For more information on preparing for bad weather, visit Take Winter by Storm.

School Traffic Safety Committee Seeks Members

schoolpedestrainsThe Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee is accepting applications for new members to help make walking and biking to school in Seattle safer and easier. The volunteer board was created by the Seattle City Council in 1975 to improve traffic safety for all of Seattle’s school children. It advises the Mayor and City Council with respect to school traffic safety, including adult crossing guard locations, school traffic signs and signals, school safety patrols, bicycle facilities, sidewalks and student traffic safety education.

Board members serve a three-year term, with an opportunity to serve a second term. Members must be Seattle residents and may not be City employees. The board meets the fourth Friday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. typically at Seattle Public Schools headquarters, with occasional field meetings at school sites or school crossings. Ideal committee members may include parents of school children, frequent walkers and bikers, people interested in pedestrian or bicycle encouragement and those with expertise in public health or child injury prevention.

If you’re interested, submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest via email by 5 p.m. on November 30, 2015, to Ashley Rhead at ashley.rhead@seattle.gov. For more information or questions, call Ashley Rhead at (206) 684-7577 or send her an e-mail.