Maple Leaf Life

Self-Defense Class

master — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:18:10 +0000

Martial Arts Instructor Jaron Johnson is having outdoor training on self-defense near Northgate Saturday, Nov 14th. 10am – 12pm. The cost is $15. but if you mention “MapleLeaf”, he will not charge you. He teaches with a different style of self-defense. You will need to know the basics of protecting yourself in this climate of smaller police presence. It’s called MaatDefense.com. Check out his website. To any veterans If you like to check it out for free, get a workout, and learn new techniques.

Fall Budget // Accountability Partners on SPD’s Crowd Control Policies // Internet for All // COVID Rental Assistance // Community News You Can Use

master — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:27:08 +0000

Good Afternoon Neighbors, Fall isn’t the only season that kicks off in September- it’s also budget season! In less than two weeks, Mayor Durkan will transmit her budget to City Council for deliberation. This month, I’ve been on a listening tour of the district, meeting with community groups to hear about their budget priorities this year. I’ve had conversations regarding the reality of our budget atmosphere for 2021. I call it “setting the table”- sharing information and managing expectations. In that spirit, I’d like to remind readers of the following realities: In a memo to Mayor Durkan in August, City Budget Office Director Ben Noble provided an updated 2020-2021 revenue forecast. His office anticipates a $337 million shortfall in revenue compared to the 2020 Adopted budget. This figure leads me to believe that our primary question this year is not “What do we want to add to the budget?” instead, “What do we want to protect?”My office is committed to transparency and communication during the budget season. We will receive the budget from the Mayor’s Office on September 29. We anticipate voting on the final 2021 budget on November 23.

This week,The Council passed Resolution 31967, renaming 28th Ave NE between Northeast 125th Street and Northeast 127th Street as Hayashi Avenue, in honor of the Hayashi family that once owned that land and was interned during World War II. The Council passed an ordinance creating additional options for enforcement of violations of civil emergency orders.The Council approved the rezone of property in the Rainier Beach area for affordable housing development.The Council voted 7-1 in favor of a CB 119891 authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to provide legal representation to Councilmember Sawant in her defense against a recall petition. I voted against this ordinance. I attended a Community and Economic Development Committee meeting.I attended a King County Regional Transit Committee meetingI had a check-in with Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Aguirre.I had a meeting with Mayor Durkan to discuss my budget priorities for 2021I had a meeting with Seattle Neighborhood Group and Sound Generations to hear how the East African community, especially seniors, are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. My inbox has been busy! Here are the three most common topics in my inbox this week:

This newsletter will provide city updates and resources.

Sincerely,
Debora

Councilmember Debora Juarez
Email: debora.juarez@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8805

It’ll be a “snow afternoon” for Seattle school kids tomorrow

Sara W — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:05:59 +0000

From the District:

Based on forecasts from the National Weather Service and our partners at the City of Seattle, there is a high chance of significant snow and icy road conditions on Fri., Feb. 8 and Sat., Feb. 9.

Student and staff safety are our top priority. In an abundance of caution, students will be released 75 minutes early on Friday afternoon. Schools will follow a Wednesday class schedule. School will start at the regular time and transportation will run regular routes.

Additional details:

All after school activities are cancelled on Fri., Feb. 8, including athletics. Please check the district’s athletic webpage and your child’s school website for additional information.
Please check with your provider regarding childcare.
All district events are cancelled for this weekend.

Next Week: The possibility of additional snow early next week is in the forecast. If additional schedule changes are needed, we will inform you through our regular district communication channels.

Burglar hits Figurehead Brewing

Sara W — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:10:11 +0000

By reporter Steven Smalley

A fuzzy image of a young white man was acquired using infrared video inside Figurehead Brewing on 21st Avenue West near Caffe Appassionato Thursday as the establishment became another victim of a burglary. The back door was forced and heavily damaged causing most of the costly harm. Security footage showed the perp entering at 2:30 a.m. The safe under the bar was pried loose and hauled away along with $500, according to a published report.

“It could have been worse. He could have taken a lot more,” according to a source inside the business. “It’s a creepy feeling.”

Urban Survival Skills Fair in Northeast Seattle, Sept. 30, 10-2

Sara W — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:04:57 +0000

Learn how to make an emergency toilet, operate an automated external defibrillator (AED), and other handy city life hacks at the Urban Survival Skills Fair on Sept. 30 next to Victory Heights Park. Hosted by Seattle Emergency Hubs, the fair will feature booths and information for those interested in emergency preparedness.

Join Emerald City Women’s Chorus

Sara W — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:13:14 +0000

Join the Emerald City Women’s Chorus for its fall session after a successful first year making delightful music together The Emerald City Women’s Chorus, a non-audition chorus in north Seattle, is gearing up for its second year. The chorus extends an invitation to women of all ages and all voice parts to join this fun and supportive community of 40 singers who love to sing for the joy of it.

Kicking off the Fall session is a social gathering on Saturday, September 22 at 3:00 p.m. at a member’s home in Lake Forest Park. This is an opportunity for you to meet chorus members and their director, find out what makes this chorus special, and learn about their plans for the upcoming choral year. Call Sharon Glein at 206-525-7497 for more information and directions to this event (leave a message and she’ll return your call).

Rehearsals for the 10-week Fall session start on Monday, September 24. Prospective members are encouraged to attend a rehearsal at no cost to experience the chorus in action – please arrive around 7:00 p.m. to your first rehearsal. The chorus rehearses at the Wedgwood Community Church (8201 30th Avenue NE, Seattle – lower level) on Monday nights, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fall session culminates with an afternoon community concert on Sunday, December 2 at Music Center of the Northwest (901 N 96th Street, Seattle). Cost is $117 for the session and includes music for the singer to keep.

To register for Fall session, call Music Center of the Northwest at (206) 526-8443. Emerald City Women’s Chorus was established in Fall 2017 in collaboration with Music Center of the Northwest. Stacia Cumberland is the chorus artistic director, and Tom Hecker is the accompanist. For more information about the chorus (1) call Sharon Glein at (206) 525-7497 (please leave a message), (2) read about the chorus on the Seattle Choral Consortium web page, (3) check out the chorus Facebook page at @EmeraldCityWomensChorus, or (4) email the chorus at EmeraldCityWomensChorus@gmail.com.

Police looking for suspect in Nearby Northgate shooting

Sara W — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 23:52:17 +0000

From Detective Patrick Michaud at SPD

Detectives are investigating after a teen was shot while selling marijuana in the Northgate neighborhood Tuesday night. A woman called 911 at 8 p.m. Tuesday to report her brother had been shot in the 11000 block of 8 Avenue Northeast. Police arrived on scene and found the 17-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Officers performed first aid until Seattle Fire Department Medics could transport the teen to Harborview Medical Center for treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries. The victim was able to tell officers that the shooting occurred outside the apartment building and provided a vehicle description of a black SUV possibly driven by the suspect. The victim went on to tell officers that he believes he was targeted because he was involved in selling marijuana.

Officers from the North Precinct Anti-Crime Team and Gang Unit detectives are now investigating and are asking anyone with information to please call the tip line at 206-233-5000.

Welcome Aegis Living at Ravenna

Sara W — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:14:23 +0000

This new neighborhood living option enables aging neighbors to stay in the area they know and love as needs change, and/or area adult children to bring a parent/relative close by. Modeled after the famed Opera House in Ravenna, Italy, this new local senior living option brings the feel of an intimate Italian inn to the heart of Maple Leaf. The theme carries through with a wine cave, large wood fired pizza oven and even a full-size gondola on a sunny outdoor courtyard, enabling residents to live ‘la dolce vita’ in a setting evocative of a vacation in sunny Italy. Resident rooms feature expansive views to local landscapes–Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, Waldo Woods and Lake Washington. The spirit of carefree, ‘down to earth’ Italian hospitality—where everyone is made to feel like part of the family—is evident throughout, with a range of cozy spaces for gathering, sharing great food and conversation. Residents are happy and families are at ease knowing their relative is safe and well-cared for in a place they enjoy being themselves. Aegis at Ravenna is already making local connections – the community sponsors a local Little League team and recently hosted players and families after a recent league win for pizza from the wood-fire ovens. Watch the video flyover !

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Drink in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest at Aegis at Ravenna, an assisted living residence featuring sweeping views of both the Olympic Mountain …

Maple Leaf Summer Social is next Wednesday! Followed by Night Out

Sara W — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 23:05:54 +0000

The 23rd Annual Maple Leaf Summer Social is next Wednesday, followed by National Night Out the following Tuesday, Aug. 7th

The Social is a neighborhood tradition. This year it will again be held at Maple Leaf Reservoir Park (Roosevelt Way Northeast and Northeast 85th Street) from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information try the Maple Leaf Community Council’s Facebook site.

For more on National Night Out, or to register your block for an evening party, go here.

Blood needed!

Sara W — Wed, 02 May 2018 14:27:14 +0000

Bloodworks Northwest has issued an urgent appeal for blood donors. Inventories have dipped to critical levels due to consecutive weeks of Spring break vacations and a very early Easter holiday. There is a special need for O blood type and platelets, but all types are welcomed. Type O negative blood is the universal blood type that can be transfused to any patient suffering from trauma when they are rushed to a hospital and there is no time to type their blood.

Donating blood takes less an hour, and because blood can be broken down into its three components each donation can potentially save three lives.

Further details and a list of Bloodworks Northwest donor centers are in the release below. Appointments to donate can be scheduled at schedule.bloodworksnw.org, or by calling 1-800-398-7888.