April 23, 2011

Progress appears to be moving forward for the transition from La Bera Cafe to The Fine Diner International Cuisine, 1000 N.E. Northgate Way. No word yet on the opening date, but between The Fine Diner, The Flying Squirrel Pizza Co. (8310 Fifth Ave. N.E.), and COA Mexican Eatery & Tequileria (7919 Roosevelt Way N.E.), we’ll soon have

April 23, 2011

All around the neighborhood eggs are being hidden and hunted. There’s a garden work party at Olympic View Elementary School. The tag sale for Earth Day is on at Wild Root Salon, 8814 Roosevelt Way N.E. And there’s a plant sale across the street at Maxine’s, 8811 Roosevelt Way Northeast. And besides, it just might

April 23, 2011

The Maple Leaf Community Council sent an urgent email this morning about the Maple Leaf Reservoir Park. Dear Neighbor — We have been communicating with the Parks Department about the design process for portions of the Family Terrace – that section of the new Maple Leaf Park intended for kids. We need feedback from you

April 22, 2011

In addition to the egg hunt planned tomorrow as the grand opening for the new Hubbard Homestead Park, another nondenominational Easter celebration a little closer to home also is taking place on Saturday. There was fun for all ages at last year’s Carnival of Eggs. Once again, Lakeview Free Methodist Church, 9412 15th Ave. N.E.,

April 22, 2011

Earth Day announcement at the Maple Leaf Dog Oasis. Thanks to our sister site My Ballard for this post. Today is Earth Day, a day focused on being a little “greener.” Washington Energy Services is a Magnolia-based family-owned company that sells energy efficient home improvement products and services. They sent us a list of the