Green Lake News

Learn more about Green Lake's birds Tuesday with Martin Muller

Submitted by Ray Marcham on Friday, November 20th, 11:33am

Have you always wondered about all the birds that live in and around the lake? Then the Friends of Green Lake have a special event for you.

Martin Muller, who lived in the neighborhood for 20 years and has documented 187 species of birds who have been seen at Green Lake, will be discussing the birds who live among us Tuesday night at The Hearthstone, 6720 East Green Lake Way N.

It going to be a follow-up of his talk back in April. Muller will also talk about his research of the Pied-billed Grebe, too.

It all begins at 7 p.m., but space is limited, so get there early.

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Help find Rio the Italian Greyhound

Submitted by Amy Roe on Wednesday, November 18th, 06:07pm

Rio, the 3 year-old Italian Greyhound pictured above, is missing from his home in the vicinity of 85th and Meridian N. Fellow Iggy friends have been trying to help find him. (The video from a recent Iggy meetup, but does not include Rio.)

If you see Rio call 206 227 4214; 425 244 4772 or 206 953 4608

As I write this, an Italian Greyhound is nestled in my lap. They're sensitive animals that tend to form close bonds with their humans, so I can only imagine how traumatic this is for Rio, not to mention for his owners. I hope he's found safe soon. Let's all keep an eye out for this MIA IG.

Photo and poster available on the Iggy Ambassadors- Emerald City meetup site.

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Video: Hipsters discuss cyclocross

Submitted by Amy Roe on Wednesday, November 18th, 04:25pm

Did you learn the difference between BMX and cyclocross at the races Sunday at Woodland Park? Then you're ready to see this video!

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Video: Symphony of the Sprockets

Submitted by Amy Roe on Monday, November 16th, 04:49pm

Hope you enjoy this lil' video we made of the race.

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Crepes, kids & candy: 'Cross takes over Woodland Park

Submitted by Amy Roe on Monday, November 16th, 03:43pm

It was cold, wet n' muddy--classic cyclocross conditions at yesterday's races at Woodland Park, but that didn't keep people from riding in costumes, and one guy competed wearing only a pair of tighty-whities. Check out the results here and relive the glory with this video we made and scroll down to see some snaps I took.

Bishop Blanchet wins state 3A volleyball title

Submitted by Ray Marcham on Sunday, November 15th, 10:27am

The Bishop Blanchet Braves won their first state 3A volleyball title since 2006 on Saturday night, beating the Mt. Spokane Wildcats in four games at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.

The Braves won the match 15-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-14. The win gave Bishop Blanchet their fourth state title, as they won in 1991, 2004 and 2006.

Along the way, the Braves beat Auburn Mountainview, Meadowdale and Mount Si to get to the finals.

Mt. Spokane was the top-ranked team in 3A coming into the tourney, while Bishop Blanchet was #3. So it was a big matchup, indeed.

And the result is another state championship for the Braves. Congrats!

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Serious cowbell coming to Woodland Park Sunday

Submitted by Amy Roe on Friday, November 13th, 11:06am

West Seattleites ousted a recent cyclocoss race from Lincoln Park, saying it tears up terrain, but fortunately, Green Lakers are down, so cyclocross is coming to Woodland Park Sunday. The first race starts at 9:30 a.m. and the day culminates with a XC trail race for men and women at 3:30 p.m.

For the uninitiated, cyclocross is an off-road cycling event that sometimes has riders-- known as "bunnies"-- carrying their bikes, running uphill, and maneuvering through mud and over obstacles. It has roots in European road racing and shares skills with mountain biking

With the occasional costumes and copious cowbell, the sport's freewheeling spirit makes it a soul sibling of trail running, and great fun for spectators.

Above photo from Market Street Cycling/Joe Bar.

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Neighborhood plan update meeting tonight

Submitted by KOMO Staff on Thursday, November 12th, 03:54pm

UPDATE: DPD tells me about 40 community members, Planning Commissioners and Neighborhood Planning Advisory Council representatives showed up for the final Status Report Meeting last night. You can get a Ballard/Crown Hill recap here.

There's still time to weigh in online. DPD includes your feedback in summaries of key neighborhood issues that will ultimately help the Mayor and Council make decisions about potential future neighborhood plan updates.

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Help clean up McDonald School

Submitted by Amy Roe on Thursday, November 12th, 10:51am

From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Friends of McDonald School is having a clean-up of the school's east play field. The school is at 144 North 54th St.

This photo, courtesy of the Friends, was taken during a May 2009 construction work party. Saturday's event is just a clean-up, so you won't need a tool belt. There may be coffee and donuts, though.

For more information, email McDonaldSchool@gmail.com

Photo courtesy of Friends of McDonald School. Thanks!

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Green Lake Community Council meets tonight

Submitted by KOMO Staff on Tuesday, November 10th, 09:08am

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, the Green Lake Community Council will hold its regular meeting. The meeting is at the Hearthstone, 6720 E. Greenlake Dr. N. Everyone is welcome.

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