MAGNOLIA SOCCER CLUB'S WORLD CUP EVENT COMINGMagnolia Soccer Club's World Cup is coming Sunday, Nov. 8
A meager turnout at a community meeting to get feedback from Magnolian residents about Old Hay program options begs a few questions: Do parents not know what an option school is or are they so satisfied with existing schools they have no interest in an option school?
The loud rumblings of low-flying airplanes continue to be a concern for the Magnolia community, especially when alternate flight paths exist. However, changing flight patterns doesn't happen that easily.
A man on a black Vespa broke down southbound on the Aurora Bridge at about 10 a.m.
With no fires since the arrest of Kevin Todd Swalwell, arrested for investigation of first- and second-degree arson in relation to the chain of fires in Greenwood, the neighborhood welcomes a cautious relief while maintaining vigilance.
Seniors can relive one of the most beloved holiday films of all time with Taproot Theatre's senior matinee performance of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at 2 p.m., Dec. 2.
Back when I was just a tyke, it always seemed that Thanksgiving Day preparations started at least two weeks before the fourth Thursday in November.
I've noted here before that after I worked with murderers and rapists for a couple of years as a counselor/facilitator, I became a moderately inclined supporter of the death penalty.
Employee gone crazyThe manager of a grocery store in the 1600 block of West Dravus Street was called to the front of the store at 5 a.m., Nov. 23 because an employee was causing a scene. A witness told the manager the employee had been verbally abusing one of the checkers and was throwing food around the store.
Burning CarOn Dec. 1, an officer responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle parked in the middle of a park located on the 2800 block of First Avenue West at 6:36 a.m. When the officer arrived he noticed smoke coming from inside the car. He opened the door and saw that the vehicle was filled with smoke.There was nobody inside the car. The officer notified the Seattle Fire Department. The fire department responded, putting out the fire. Firefighters determined the fire was set intentionally. The vehicle was impounded and a hold was put in place for further investigation.
Remember little Jack Horner who sat in a corner, eating his Christmas Pie? He put in his thumb, and pulled out a plum, and said what a good boy am I? This is where Christmas pudding comes from.
While Queen and Magnolia parents may be excited to have an option school in their neighborhood, what option they'll have exactly remains to be determined. But the district is making headway in creating a design team to determine the fate of Old Hay.
Write your Personal/Family HistoryThis session will focus on stories from young adulthood: first jobs, college, relationships, marriage or not, babies or not, first apartments or homes, etc. You don't need to be a "writer" to produce something wonderful. This free class with provide you with the time and tools to get after this important work. Fun and supportive atmosphere. All you need is a notebook and pen, but you can use a laptop if you prefer. Beginning and returning students welcome. Magnolia Community Center Thursdays: 10 - Noon, Jan. 14-Feb. 25. Call the Community Center -206-386-4235 -- for more information.
I love Gladys. Gladys is one of my greatest success stories in a personal mission of mine that began in the year 2000. You may remember the movie with Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt that tells the story of a young boy, Trevor McKinney, played by Haley Joel Osment, who tries to make a positive difference in the lives of three complete strangers in response to a school assignment named "Pay It Forward."
National forest roads in Washington to get fundingCongress and the Obama administration are responding with on-the-ground results in response to appeals by a coalition of conservation groups and the state departments of Ecology and Fish & Wildlife.