June 23, 2013

Thornton Place is the gathering area to be this summer with the addition of its new Summerfest that kicked off this weekend, followed next weekend by the first-ever Seattle Chess Club Tournament Simultaneous Exhibition. From 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, you’re invited to join the chess tournament that will pit 30 players against one another.

June 20, 2013

Despite the rain, there are plenty of people and vendors at the Lake City Farmers Market this afternoon. It’s open until 7:30 tonight, and every Thursday from 2:30-7:30 p.m. in front of the Lake City Library at Northeast 125th Street and 28th Avenue Northeast.

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June 19, 2013

It’s been two days since our feeders have been inundated by Red Crossbills. Have they left for the mountains?

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June 18, 2013

The wait is over, and the place is – different. The annual Maple Leaf Summer Ice Cream Social will begin at 6 p.m. on July 31st, and will be at Olympic View Elementary School. The social is held on the last Wednesday of July, and is usually held at the Maple Leaf Reservoir Park. But

June 17, 2013

Maple Leafers won’t have as far to travel to get fresh produce from their local farmers market starting Thursday, when the longer and bigger Lake City Farmers Market reopens for the season. This year, the market runs from 2:30-7:30 p.m., and extends from the road in front of the Lake City Library (at Northeast 125th