A taste of local culinary history

Judith Dern will be at Magnolia's Bookstore from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday with her new book, “The Food and Drink of Seattle: From Wild Salmon to Craft Beer.” Photo by Joe Veyera

Monday, August 20, 2018 5:22 PM

Magnolia author's new book covers past and present of Seattle food

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Magnolia Historical Society celebrating new history book

The Magnolia Historical Society will go back in time to the ‘50s and ‘60s with a themed party to celebrate the upcoming release of its third book documenting the neighborhood’s colorful past.
Free Easter egg hunts in Queen Anne, Magnolia

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting free or low-cost Easter egg hunts around Seattle on Saturday, April 20.
Discovery Park's debatable future

Discovery Park is prized for its quiet, reserved space and views of the Puget Sound.
But times are changing, and a few residents and local leaders in Magnolia see a need to make a few changes in order to preserve the park's historic district and make more people aware of the resources the park provide
Daybreak Star looking at a brighter future

Once facing sizable short- and long-term debt, the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation’s Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center is now increasing its programming ahead of its annual fundraising gala next month.
Local Realtor hosting shredding, electronics recycling day

Local Realtor Ken Graff is hosting another paper shredding, donation and electronics recycling event 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at 1200 Westlake Ave. N., near the Seattle Lake Union - Coldwell Banker Bain offices.
Mounger Pool reopens in Magnolia next month

Lowery C. “Pop” Mounger Pool in Magnolia will reopen on May 11.
One of the city’s two outdoor pools, Mounger will have a new plaster liner installed in its large pool next week.
Improving shoreline street ends

The Seattle City Council designated 149 shoreline street ends as for “public uses and enjoyment” in September 1996. Less than a third of shoreline street ends are unimproved today. SDOT has two projects planned for this year in Queen Anne and Magnolia.
Heron Habitat Helpers hosting work party at Kiwanis Ravine

Heron Habitat Helpers is in its 19th year providing habitat restoration between Discovery Park and the Ballard Locks, and is hosting its next work party on Saturday, April 13, focused on the perimeter of Kiwanis Ravine.
Christmas Glow coming to Smith Cove Cruise Terminal

Christmas Glow will transform the inside of the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal event center at Pier 91 into a winter village from Nov. 28 to Jan. 5, and is offering a season pass now through April 10 at a 56-percent discount for the first 1,000 people.
PNB costume shop manager retiring

Thirty-six years ago, Pacific Northwest Ballet, then under the direction of Francia Russell and Kent Stowell, was mounting a new ballet by Vincente Nebrada, an internationally known choreographer. New costumes were needed, as well as an extra pair of capable hands to sew them. Enter Larae Hascall, whose own mother had taught her to sew when she was a girl growing up in Spokane.
‘She Stoops to Conquer’ a hilarious romantic romp

SSC’s production of She Stoops to Conquer runs through April 14 in the Center Theatre at Seattle Center. For tickets or information, call the company box office at 206-733-8222 or visit seattleshakespeare.org.
Blessing of the Fleet hooks blue skies

Blue skies made a rare appearance during this year’s Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at Fishermen’s Terminal. The ceremony offers prayers that the commercial fishers leaving for Pacific and Alaskan waters have safe travels and a happy reunion, that their harvests be fruitful, and that they be good stewards of the ocean’s resources.
Safeway developer hosting last general meeting on March 26

The private developer leading the Queen Anne Safeway redevelopment that proposes doubling the store’s size and building around 280 units on top will have its last general meeting at the Queen Anne Community Center on Tuesday, March 26.
91st Blessing of the Fleet at Fishermen’s Terminal on Sunday

Ballard First Lutheran Church Pastors Erik Wilson Weiberg and Elise Scott will conduct the 91st Blessing of the Fleet at Fishermen’s Terminal on Sunday.
SPR plans March 11 reopening for Queen Anne Pool

Seattle Parks and Recreation is heating up the Queen Anne Pool in anticipation of a March 11 reopening following major reconstruction.
‘The Woman in Black’ a dark tale well done, but not fear-inspiring
Queen Anne Block Captains Network hosting introductory meeting March 13

The Queen Anne Block Captains Network will host an introductory meeting open to the public from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Queen Anne Manor, 100 Crockett St.
Pacific Science Center, Seattle Hockey Partners launching new series

Pacific Science Center has teamed up with Seattle Hockey Partners to launch a new series, The Science of Sports & Entertainment, that starts with a sneak peek at the architectural and engineering challenges with building a new arena at Seattle Center.
Kohl-Welles, Dembowski hosting town hall on Feb. 21
Corps plans Lake Washington spring refill

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