Monthly Archives: March 2011

Madrona Neighborhood Award Winners

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Casey Losh

I previously blogged about the Madrona Neighborhood Appreciation Day and the 4 awards that were being presented.  Please click the link above for a detail description of the awards.  The winners were as follows: The Nora Award: Audrey Seale The … Continue reading →

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Madrona Blossoms Coming in May

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Casey Losh

The flower baskets that decorated the Madrona business district the previous 5 years will once again beautify the storefronts and street lamps along 34th Avenue and Union Street.  The baskets have been planted and will be ready sometime this May. … Continue reading →

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Madrona Mayfair T-Shirt Contest

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Casey Losh

There is still time, although not much.  The Madrona Community Council is having the first annual Mayfair T-shirt Decorating Contest.  The contest is open to all Madrona residents who are 5 to 12 years old. Simply create a design on … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Work Party for the Leschi Natural Area – Saturday

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Casey Losh

Leschi was one of the first neighborhoods to create an open space plan, and residents are very active in their local parks and green spaces. No matter the weather local Leschi residents and their friends meet monthly at 36th Avenue … Continue reading →

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Quick Reminder: Friends of Madrona Woods Work Party This Saturday

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Casey Losh

I previously blogged about the Work Party at Madrona Woods.  Madrona Woods is the section of Madrona Park that leads down the hill towards Madrona Beach.  Friends of Madrona Woods has been working with the Seattle Parks Department to maintain … Continue reading →

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Madrona Neighborhood Appreciation Day – Saturday

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Casey Losh

Tomorrow, March 26th is Madrona’s annual Neighborhood Appreciation Day.  Please join fellow residents and friends at Madrona School Library from 10 AM to 11:30 AM to honor some of the local neighbors who make Madrona so special.  There will be … Continue reading →

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Glassybaby Sues

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Sarah Hill

Madrona based Glassbaby is reportedly suing Red Envelope and Northern Lights Enterprises for imitating the beautiful, but easily, replicated glass candleholders.  Yet, Glassybaby was denied a trademark for the design at the beginning of this year.  A court date has … Continue reading →

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Road Construction on 23rd Avenue?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Casey Losh

As I was leaving Madrona this morning, I noticed on 23rd Avenue between Union (the gas station) and Pine (the power plant) they had blocked off one lane heading south.  There were trucks in the area – it looked like … Continue reading →

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Madrona Area Homes Get $2.5 Million for Flood Damage

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Casey Losh

I will not rehash the entire article, but about 12 homes in Madison Valley settled with the City of Seattle for $2.5 million for flood damage.  You can click the link and read the article on the Seattle Times for … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Seating Coming Soon to Madrona’s Hi Spot

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Casey Losh

Outdoor seating is coming soon to Madrona’s Hi Spot Cafe (map) and not just like how it has been in the past.  I talked to Mike, the owner, last weekend and he said he was getting ready to open up … Continue reading →

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