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May 13, 2011
Did you get your Stamp Out Hunger bag from your postal carrier last week? Tomorrow, May 14, is the big day, so don’t forget to put out a bag of nonperishable foods if you’re able. And remember, only donate items like canned meats, fish, soup, vegetables; bottled juice, pasta, cereal and rice that do not require refrigeration. …
May 12, 2011
COA Mexican Eatery & Tequileria doesn’t plan to officially open until May 20, but it’s got a few events planned this weekend to give you a taste of what’s to come. According to the COA website, it’s planning a Tacos for Life Street Fair from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 14: COA has decided to …
May 12, 2011
When we last spoke with Maple Leaf residents Garett Slettebak and Heather Berger (pictured at right), the founders of the annual Spoke & Food fundraising event were optimistic they’d be able to get a few Maple Leaf restaurants involved in the event by this year. The event, which takes place June 28 this year, encourages people to forgo using …
May 12, 2011
“The Observers” by Scott Musgrove, whose art can be seen this month at Cloud City Coffee, 8801 Roosevelt Way N.E. If you’ve been to Cloud City Coffee this month, you’ve likely noticed the art now on display, such as “The Observers,” pictured above. The showing at 8801 Roosevelt Way N.E. features the works of local artist Scott Musgrove, a Pinehurst …
May 11, 2011
By Katie Melton Disagreements between neighbors about a proposed street mural at Northeast 96th Street and 12th Avenue Northeast has caused Maple Leaf artist Rachel Marcotte to put the project to rest. “I think we can pretty much assume that there will be no mural in Maple Leaf this year. Disappointing, but oh well. I …