Monthly Archives: March 2012

Madrona Appreciation Day Winners

From all account, Madrona Appreciation Day was a huge success this past weekend.  The Madrona School Library was packed with people with standing room only.  As one Madrona resident said, “In that room was everything I love and adore about … Continue reading

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2012 Dine Out for Madrona K-8

Tuesday, April 10th, is the 4th Annual Dine Out for Madrona K-8.  The participating Madrona restaurants on 34th Avenue,  Bistro Turkuaz, Bottlehouse, Cupcake Royals, Hi Spot, Madrona Ale House, Naam, Pritty Boys, St. Clouds, are joining with the PTSA to … Continue reading

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Seattle and Madrona Real Estate Market

In the physical Seattle Times today I read the headline “No End to Slide in Home Prices” and the headline on the same article online says “Seattle-Area Home Prices Fall in January for Sixth Month in a Row”.  The article … Continue reading

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Madrona’s Restaurant Bea to Open March 30th

The newest addition to the Madrona Business District, Restaurant Bea, is set to open Friday, March 30th.  Restaurant Bea is located in the space formerly occupied by June.  To read more about Restaurant Bea, click the link to my previous … Continue reading

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Madrona Neighborhood Appreciation Day

Madrona Neighborhood Appreciation Day is this Saturday, March 24th at 10 AM in the Madrona School (K-8) Library (map).  The event is open to the community so residents from all Seattle neighborhoods and especially the surrounding neighborhoods of Madrona, Leschi, … Continue reading

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Big News for Madrona School: St Therese Gets Huge Grant

Congratulations to St. Therese School located on 35th Avenue in Madrona.  The local Catholic school just received word that they were awarded over a half million dollar grant to implement a program where teachers and students use technology in the … Continue reading

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Seattle Cupcakes

The Seattle Times did a feature on cupcake shops around Seattle and of course no article would be complete without discussing Cupcake Royale which began across from the Madrona Playground in 2003.  The article discusses cupcakes around Seattle including Cake … Continue reading

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Madrona: Remember to Spring Forward Tonight

Madrona do not forget to spring forward tonight.  Remember to set your clocks forward one hour.  The clock officially moves forward Sunday morning from 2 AM to 3 AM.  It is a shame to lose one hour of sleep, but … Continue reading

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Market Your Calendar for Madrona Mayfair Block Party

The Madrona Community Council is hosting Madrona Mayfair this year on Saturday, May 12th.  Unlike previous years, Madrona Mayfair is being combined with BOOM‘s 34th and Union Street Festival.  This will allow the festivities in Madrona to go from the … Continue reading

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