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Instead of Dinners for Eight this month, we are having an all member PNA potluck dinner Saturday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Blue Building. Socialize with friends and neighbors and celebrate our community! Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. RSVP by calling (206) 783-2244 or email marylee@phinneycenter.org.
The popular Phinney Reads program is back this spring with an irresistible coming of age story, The Highest Tide by Olympia writer Jim Lynch. After you read the book, join us on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the book and meet the author at the Phinney Neighborhood Center. The book is available at Santoro’s Books at 7216 Greenwood Ave N at a 15% discount for Phinney readers.
Thank you Ballard Market, sponsor of the 19th Annual PNA Wine Taste, and to the following Wine Taste participants who donated wine to this event: Airfield Estates Winery, Animale, Chatter Creek, Dunham Cellars, Eaton Hill, Guardian Cellars, Hollywood Hill Vineyard, Lopez Island Vineyards, Massett Winery, milbrandt vineyards, Northwest Totem Cellars, O’Shea Scarborough, Portalis Wine Shop, Side Door Cellars, Sleight of Hand Cellars, Two Mountain Winery, The Vineyard Wine Shop, Windy Point Vineyards and Yamhill Valley Vineyards. Thanks also to Terry Lundmark for the Wine Taste poster design, Essential Baking Company for their bread donation and Starbucks for the coffee. The 12th Annual Home Design & Remodel Fair was a success for all those who attended. Thanks to our sponsors George W. Johnson Realty, Greenwood True Value Hardware, HomeStreet Bank, Jackson Remodeling, Keystone Windows & Doors, and KPLU Radio. Nearly 90 exhibitors filled the building with interesting displays and many of these also donated door prizes and shared their expertise in short presentations. If you missed the event, you can still visit our Home Fair Web page for a full list of participants or drop by the PNA Tool Library and pick up a copy of the program guide. Kudos to all the volunteers who helped things run smoothly and to the bakers and local businesses who provided refreshments: Starbucks, Picnic, Kort Haus, and Greenwood Safeway. PNA’s two preschool co-ops offer their Spring Gently Used Sales in March. Both sales take place in the PNC Community Hall. Many items will be half-priced from noon—1 p.m At these sales you’ll find a huge selection of gently used clothing from 0-10 years, maternity clothes, toys, games, books, strollers and tons of general baby/kid gear. For easy shopping all clothes will be hung by sizes. There is plenty of parking in the PNA lower and upper parking lots, so grab a tote and line up early for the best bargains! Both sales also accept tax deductible donations of gently used baby/kids clothes and gear. Proceeds will go to the PNPC & the 65th Street Co-op. Spring is the season when the Phinney Neighbors in Action program of the PNA gathers gifts for the children of Childhaven and Broadview Emergency Shelter. Look for a colorful “Comfort & Joy” quilt containing gift ideas in the lobby of the Phinney Neighborhood Center from now until mid-April. The toys, books, and other items collected will be given for birthdays and other special occasions at these two agencies. The Comfort and Joy gift drive is an opportunity to share some of our love and gratitude with children who could use a little extra. Please deliver unwrapped gifts to the PNC or GSC by April 13. PNA’s popular Dragon Room Summer Program will once again offer a variety of themed week-long, half-day camps for children ages 3 through 7, from June 22 - August 27, 2009. Early registration for PNA members begins on March 30. For more information visit the Dragon Room Summer Program web page or contact phinneysummer@gmail.com. PNA now has a blog at phinneycenter.blogspot.com where you can learn more about the people and events of the PNA. There’s also a PNA Facebook Group forming. In addition, you can receive this newsletter via email which not only saves us money but also saves trees. Contact chardell@phinneycenter.org to stop getting the paper version The PNA Book Club meets in the Blue Room on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. The April selection is Mexican Enough: My Life Between the Borderlines by Stephanie Griest.
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The PNA is currently seeking submissions of artwork to be considered for use on the 2009 Phinney Farmers Market t-shirts and tote bags. We are seeking bold, original artwork that reflects the spirit of this local farmers market and which contains imagery related to farming or the items available at the market. Past examples of artwork used on t-shirts and tote bags, as well as detailed submittal requirements are available at this web page. All submissions must be received by March 31. After preliminary jurying by the PNA Arts Committee, final selections will be posted on the PNA website for a public vote April 20–May 1. Mark your calendar and be sure to go online to help choose the art for our new market merchandise!
Dinner for Families Living in Aurora Motels On Monday, March 2, 5:00—8:00 p.m. the Greenwood SAGE Project, in partnership with Awake Church, will host an evening of warm food and relaxing shoulder massage for women who live in motels along the Aurora corridor. Volunteers are needed for help with setup, meal planning, meal preparation, cleanup and childcare. All are welcome to attend the dinner at 6:30 p.m. Call Jenny at the GSC for more information, to sign up to volunteer, or to RSVP for the dinner. (206) 297-0875. Come to a class on Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m.—noon, led by GSC’s social worker Carin Mack to explore and discuss ways that older adults can mentor. The following week on Thursday, March 12, 11 a.m.—noon, in partnership with the Greenwood SAGE Project, we will meet with representatives from local organizations who will provide information about connecting with mentoring and tutoring opportunities in the community. Tutoring Program for Sudanese Children
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BUILDING COMMUNITY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Strong vibrant neighborhoods don’t just happen. They’re the result of years of hard work and effort. Since 1980, the Phinney Neighborhood Association has invested time and money in building and strengthening our neighborhood by providing and promoting a variety of programs and activities aimed at connecting neighbors and fostering involvement in our community.
Over the years, thousands of neighbors, near and far, have joined in these efforts creating a unique neighborhood center that is home to countless events, classes, community meetings, preschool and childcare resources, a tool lending library, soup kitchens, a senior center and an art gallery.
Make an investment in the future of your neighborhood. Membership forms the cornerstone of the Association and is vital to our success. Join today.