Monthly Archives: October 2011

Madrona’s Halloween Festivities

I have written several blogs on Madrona’s Halloween Festivities this weekend, but since this is the big weekend, I thought I would do one more update.  The Madrona Community Council and B.O.O.M. (Business Owners of Madrona) are sponsoring a fun … Continue reading

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Nextdoor Madrona

A new network of neighborhood websites is popping up and Madrona has their own local version of it: Nextdoor Madrona.  I recently joined and have not had a lot of time to spend on it, but basically the website reminds … Continue reading

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Madrona Wine Merchants’ Grand Opening

Madrona Wine Merchants had their grand opening today.  Madrona has been waiting for the wine shop’s pending arrival for some time now, but today they had their first ever sale at 12:15 PM.  The Madrona Wine Merchants are a specialty … Continue reading

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What a Joke! Audit Rubber Stamps Seattle School Sale

This is old news and something I have not really commented on in the past, but now that a state audit has just rubber stamped the sale of Martin Luther King Elementary School to the lowest bidder, First African Methodist … Continue reading

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St. Therese Halloween Carnival

Seattle’s St. Therese Catholic School in Madrona is having their third annual Halloween Carnival Saturday, October 29th from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM.  The carnival is held in the St. Therese gym which is on the corner of 35th and … Continue reading

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Madrona Wine Tasting Event in Just Over Two Weeks

The Madrona Wine Tasting Event is just a little more than two weeks away: Saturday, Nov 5th, from 6:30 PM to 9 PM at the Madrona Glassybaby studio.  The event, which is $25 per person, includes free wine tasting and … Continue reading

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Gas Leak In Madrona Today

A little scare in Madrona today.  The City of Seattle was working on the sidewalk project on 34th Avenue and they hit a gas line.  Neighbors could hear the hissing of the gas line and smell it in the air.  … Continue reading

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Sunrise Water View Washington Park Home – Open this Sunday

North of Madrona, this beautiful home in the heart of Washington Park will be open this Sunday from 1pm-3pm. This home features panoramic views, including stellar views of the Cascades and Lake Washington.  Interior features include high ceilings, large rooms, … Continue reading

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Dine Out in Madrona in October

It is a good time to dine out in Seattle. The Seattle Restaurant Cooperative is running a city wide promotion including restaurants in the Madrona area. From October 16th to October 27th (excluding Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday brunches) more than … Continue reading

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Madrona’s Trash Collection Company to Be Acquired

Madrona’s trash collection company, CleanScapes, is set to be acquired by Recology, the 8th largest solid-waste collector in the country.  Please click on the link for more details on the CleanScapes merger, but CleanScape has more than just one connection … Continue reading

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