A Sephora store appears to be coming to Ballard Blocks 2. According to the Ballard Blocks site plan, the international cosmetics store will be opening a new location in the corner retail space at 14th Ave NW and NW 46th St. Sephora is currently hiring for a number of positions at the soon-to-open Ballard store. This will be their fourth Seattle location; there’s one store at the U-Village, one in South Lake Union, and another downtown. A soft opening will be on April 19th, The grand opening will be on April 23rd. They will be giving away some special gifts during the grand open ..read more

Martial Arts Instructor Jaron Johnson is having outdoor training on self-defense near Northgate Saturday, Nov 14th. 10am – 12pm. The cost is $15. but if you mention “Wedgwoodview”, he will not charge you. He teaches with a different style of self-defense. You will need to know the basics of protecting yourself in this climate of smaller police presence. It’s called MaatDefense.com. Check out his website. To any veterans If you like to check it out for free, get a workout, and learn new techniques ..read more

A Sephora store appears to be coming to Ballard Blocks 2. According to the Ballard Blocks site plan, the international cosmetics store will be opening a new location in the corner retail space at 14th Ave NW and NW 46th St. Sephora is currently hiring for a number of positions at the soon-to-open Ballard store. This will be their fourth Seattle location; there’s one store at the U-Village, one in South Lake Union, and another downtown. A soft opening will be on April 19th, The grand opening will be on April 23rd. They will be giving away some special gifts during the grand open ..read more

Martial Arts Instructor Jaron Johnson is having outdoor training on self-defense near Northgate Saturday, Nov 14th. 10am – 12pm. The cost is $15. but if you mention “Wedgwoodview”, he will not charge you. He teaches with a different style of self-defense. You will need to know the basics of protecting yourself in this climate of smaller police presence. It’s called MaatDefense.com. Check out his website. To any veterans If you like to check it out for free, get a workout, and learn new techniques ..read more

From the District: Based on forecasts from the National Weather Service and our partners at the City of Seattle, there is a high chance of significant snow and icy road conditions on Fri., Feb. 8 and Sat., Feb. 9. Student and staff safety are our top priority. In an abundance of caution, students will be released 75 minutes early on Friday afternoon. Schools will follow a Wednesday class schedule. School will start at the regular time and transportation will run regular routes. Additional details: All after school activities are cancelled on Fri., Feb. 8, including athletics. Pleas ..read more

Celebrate the final days of the current Burke Museum before we close our doors on December 30, 2018 to move collections and prepare exhibits for the New Burke Museum (opening fall 2019). Enjoy free admission and gallery activities for all ages. Scheduled activities: 11 am – 1 pm daily: Meet paleontologists and get a closer look at fossils being prepared in the Testing, Testing 1-2-3: Work in Progress paleontology labs 11:30 am daily*: Storytelling of “How Mouse Moved the Mountain.” Dec 29 & 30 only: activities led by special guest artist/storyteller, Ty Juvinel (Tulalip) 2 pm daily: “Tiny ..read more

The U District, Roosevelt, and Northgate Link light rail stations will arrive in 2021, which means these neighborhoods will be better connected to each other and the region. Three-quarters of Ravenna residents said they plan to use the Roosevelt light rail station when it opens, according to a 2013 RBCA survey. Join U District, Let’s Go for an evening of sharing ideas and resources to prepare for these changes. Learn what our neighborhoods are already doing to get ready for transportation investments coming soon. Let’s learn from each other and build on our collective creativity as we get read ..read more

Join the Emerald City Women’s Chorus for its fall session after a successful first year making delightful music together The Emerald City Women’s Chorus, a non-audition chorus in north Seattle, is gearing up for its second year. The chorus extends an invitation to women of all ages and all voice parts to join this fun and supportive community of 40 singers who love to sing for the joy of it. Kicking off the Fall session is a social gathering on Saturday, September 22 at 3:00 p.m. at a member’s home in Lake Forest Park. This is an opportunity for you to meet chorus members and their director, f ..read more

The NE 70th St Crossing Improvement design has been updated to remove the parking option between Roosevelt Way NE and 12th Ave NE, to compensate for the narrowness of the street. Parking still will be available on the south side of NE 70th St between Roosevelt Way NE and 8th Ave NE as shown on the previous design. Click here for updates and more information. The post Design Update for NE 70th and I-5 Crossing Improvement Impacts Some Parking appeared first on Wedgwoodview ..read more

Learn how to make an emergency toilet, operate an automated external defibrillator (AED), and other handy city life hacks at the Urban Survival Skills Fair on Sept. 30 next to Victory Heights Park. Hosted by Seattle Emergency Hubs, the fair will feature booths and information for those interested in emergency preparedness. The post Urban Survival Skills Fair in Northeast Seattle, Sept. 30, 10-2 appeared first on Wedgwoodview ..read more