November 16, 2012

Inside the reservoir almost a year ago. Photo courtesy Dane Doerflinger Photography The city is concerned that faulty calculations were used when considering earthquake readiness for its four underground drinking water reservoirs, including the one just being finished in Maple Leaf. Our news partner The Seattle Times has the story here. City officials say there’s

November 15, 2012

Kick off your holidays with festivities for the whole family at “Santa’s Holiday Spectacular,” featuring a live performance by Caspar Babypants starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. All ages are welcome, and there will be treats and other surprises for children 10 and younger. The festivities continue at noon with Radio Disney, plus Kidgets Club members

November 14, 2012

Maple Leaf Life reader “a dude” had it right back in May when he said the old Northgate liquor store would be reopening as a BevMo! According to Seattle Weekly’s Voracious newsletter, the alcohol warehouse is opening Friday at 10700 Fifth Ave. N.E., making it the first BevMo! in Seattle and fifth in the state

November 14, 2012

Here’s a seasonal plea: “We need your turkeys!” Last Thanksgiving North Helpline, the food bank that serves northeast Seattle, including Maple Leaf, Wedgwood and View Ridge, served over 6,500 needy neighbors in the weeks leading up to Turkey Day. They were helped by the Lake City Fred Meyer, which hosted a Turkey Drive last year

November 13, 2012

In addition to our coveted elementary schools, Maple Leaf also boasts a couple of sought-after private schools, including St. Catherine of Siena Parish School, 8524 Eighth Ave. N.E. Have you been wanting to learn more about the K-8 Catholic school and whether it would be a good fit for your child? You’ve got two opportunities coming up,