Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

A strange bird out the window

Posted on June 24, 2018 by William Calvin

      As drones go, this is no toy but a commercial one.

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The beginnings of a garden

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Jim deMaine

On the way to Baretll’s today, I saw a few folks from Horizon House watering the nascent garden behind the fence at the corner of Madison and Terry. According to the volunteer the property is leased by St. James from … Continue reading →

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Summer at First Hill Park

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Summer Outdoor Reading Parties Start Tuesday June 19th! Calling all the sun-loving First Hill bookworms! The beloved Outdoor Reading Party series kicks off Tuesday June 19th with cool beverages, light snacks, live music, great weather, and your neighbors gathering to … Continue reading →

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Bloom event at Freeway Park June 23rd 11 – 2 PM

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Your are invited to the annual Freeway Park in Bloom event, coming up on Saturday June 23rd from 11-2pm. “In Bloom” is an opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate the plant palette and arboretum of Freeway Park. We will … Continue reading →

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As Seattle grows, a storied Black church searches for its place

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Mt. Zion Baptist Church is finding it needs to change. As the neighborhood gentrifies, who is to be included in their potential congregation? Membership has fallen from a peak of 3000 down to about 800. Should the church … Continue reading →

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Freeway Park this month

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Freeway Park has lots of volunteer opportunities; contact Alex Zeiler at  alex@freewayparkassociation.org if interested. Freeway Park in Bloom– Come celebrate spring with free music, food and activities for the whole family including a tree tour. Saturday, June 23, 11-2pm Seneca Plaza Washington … Continue reading →

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Freeway Park in June – lots happening

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

There’s lots going on at nearby Freeway Park: Library book sales, food and music! Click this link for details: JuneCalendar final Freeway Park

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5 Billboards in Seattle

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Have you noticed any of these billboards around town. It’s billed as a “New art project, A LONE, combats civic loneliness with public empathy.” Click here for the full article. From Crosscut: “Stinson says A LONE (which is up through May) was … Continue reading →

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New crosswalk at 9th & Columbia

Posted on May 10, 2018 by William Calvin

Note also the tan-colored pavement at the NW and SE corners.  Use caution when turning from southbound 9th Avenue downhill on Columbia; you may not be able to see approaching uphill traffic as you used to.

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Show Divine – free singalong at the Paramount on May 21st

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Jim deMaine

STG Presents Show Divine at 9th & Pine at The Paramount Theatre on Monday, May 21, 2018. FREE EVENT. Doors at 6:00 pm – Event at 7:00 pm SHOW DIVINE AT 9TH & PINE (original billing used March 1, 1928) celebrates … Continue reading →

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Spring in Freeway Park

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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Freeway Park celebrates Mother’s Day

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Jim deMaine

STORYTELLING FOR THE THE FAMILY, FREE MASSAGES FOR THE MAMMA’S. SWEET TREATS FOR ALL. SUNDAY MAY 13TH 12:00-2:00PM UPPER PLAZA (NEXT TO WSCC) Mother’s Day at Freeway Park presents FREEWAY PARK ASSOCIATION

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Medic 1 History – a unique Seattle story

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Medic One began with a basic need and focused vision. The Seattle visionaries who founded the Medic One program in the late 1960’s believed that bringing an advanced life support system right into the home of a heart attack victim … Continue reading →

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Is Seattle less angry than the “other Washington?”

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Alex Berezow, a proud Husky alum with a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Washington, is senior fellow of biomedical science at the American Council on Science and Health. He is a science writer, U.S./European affairs writer and author … Continue reading →

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Opiod addiction event

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

OpioidAddictionEvent_flyer_final – click the link to view From a concerned Capitol Hill resident – : “My motivation to help create this event began last summer when a number of men and women were coming into my back yard to shoot up. … Continue reading →

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What 620 Terry will look eventually like

Posted on April 25, 2018 by William Calvin

In case you cannot guess from what’s in place, this shows the eventual 24 stories. They are now starting on the 3rd floor. Soon the NW podium will top out and the tower in the SE corner will continue on … Continue reading →

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Flowers on Four

Posted on April 22, 2018 by William Calvin

  

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First Hill Community Newsletter

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Jim deMaine

There’s lot’s going on at Freeway Park. Click here for the First Hill Newsletter! We want to show our appreciation for all the mamas out there! So please join us Sunday May 13 – 12-2pm * In the upper lawn area adjacent … Continue reading →

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“Itzhak” at the Regal Cinemas

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Sally Soest: “Itzhak” is a beautiful movie about Itzhak Perlman, his life, his playing, his humanity, his teaching, his family, his sense of what music is and does…. It’s warm and touching and enlightening. It’ s playing today (4/14) … Continue reading →

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First Hill Spring Clean Up

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Jim deMaine

The First Hill Improvement Association is celebrating Spring by hosting the fifth annual Spring Clean-Up! Saturday, May 12th, 10am– 12pm First Hill Park 1201 Minor Ave Meet your neighbors, learn about what’s going on in the neighborhood, and make the neighborhood a … Continue reading →

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Let’s bring light rail to First Hill

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Sound Transit is in the scoping process for a light-rail extension alignment to Ballard and West Seattle and seeks public comment to refine the route alignment. First Hill is an ideal location for a new station in this route. Our dense … Continue reading →

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South-of-the-Frye ground floor done, 2nd begins

Posted on April 9, 2018 by William Calvin
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New falcon nest in the neighborhood

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Falcon cam: http://1201thirdtenants.com/falconcam.aspx From Mark Dambourg: “As the site states, the building is downtown at 1201 Third Ave.  The current view is of a bird on the eggs in the nest of pebbles which are in a in a wooden frame. … Continue reading →

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Market to Mohai – an urban trail

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Jim deMaine

By Dana E. Neuts (from the AARP Bulletin) Thirty years after retiring from Boeing, John Pehrson, 91, of Seattle, is helping the city become age-friendly. Pehrson is the volunteer chairman of the Market to MOHAI project. When complete, the 1.4-mile … Continue reading →

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Trinity Bingo Night – for WHEEL (Women’s Housing, Equality and Enhancement League)

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Jim deMaine

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH SECOND ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT & DINNER WHEN: Saturday, May 5th from 5pm – 8pm WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall FEATURING: Dinner & Dessert· Drinks · 4 Rounds of Bingo · Trivia · Silent Auction · Fun … Continue reading →

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