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Magnolia Mom’s Host “Shop Til You Drop” Tonight

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It may only be a week past Halloween, but it’s never too early to start planning for the Holidays, (especially if you’re looking to catch those pre-season sales!). The Magnolia Mom’s from Our Lady of Fatima are hosting a shopping event this evening at Fatima Parish Hall to raise funds to provide winter coats for Seattle area children in need.

Get a head start on your holiday shopping with 25 local vendors selling clothing, fun handmade jewelry, chocolates and treats, accessories, iPhone covers, and more! Lots of good holiday gift ideas, and there will also be a Fashion Show by Vixen Spa, massages and brow waxing, and raffle items to giveaway! The event is from 6:00-9:00PM, bring your shopping bags, and shop til you drop.

Seattle Mourns Loss of Komo Anchor Kathi Goertzen

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Seattle residents are mourning the loss of long time Komo TV anchor Kathi Goertzen, who passed away Monday after a 14 year battle with benign brain tumors at the age of 54. Goertzen, a Magnolia resident, celebrated her 25th anniversary on Komo back in 2005, and you can view an extensive list of her greatest moments on Komo on their website.

There will be a public memorial held for Kathi this Sunday afternoon beginning at 1pm at Fisher Pavilion at the Seattle Center, and doors will open at 12:30pm. Komo has reported that seating will be fairly limited, allowing room for mostly just family, friends, and co-workers of Kathi. The public can sit in the grass, and listen to audio provided for the outside service, but if you’d like a seat, Komo has advised to bring your own lawn chair.

Seafair Weekend is Here!

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The much anticipated annual Seafair weekend is finally here, and the list of events is better than ever! If you’re in or around Seattle, you’ve probably heard the blue angels whizzing over head as they prepare for their performances tomorrow and Sunday, and there will by hydroplane races tomorrow at Genessee Park, so take advantage of this beautiful summer weather and come join the masses for a wonderful Seattle summer tradition! 

The Seafair Fleet Week Ship Tours began yesterday and will go through Sunday, allowing patrons to climb aboard the ships and chat with the sailors who run them. This year marks the 62nd annual Seafair weekend, and in addition to the Blue Angels and Hydro races, there are some spectacular acts lined up like the Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience, great food and beer gardens. There are also Seafair events taking place in other areas around Seattle such as the Magnolia Summerfest and Seafair Parade tomorrow afternoon, and you can even stop by Boeing Field and watch the Blue Angels take off and land, so come on down and experience Seafair weekend in Seattle!

Magnolia Townhome For Sale: $399,000

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This new large three unit townhouse is now available in the Magnolia neighborhood! All three bedrooms in this unit have their own attached bathroom, and their is a powder room to boot on the lower level. The unit has a wonderful little garden out back, but the real beauty of this listing is where the cook slaves away; the kitchen boasts beautiful cherry wood flooring (as does the living room) and cabinets, and sleek granite counter tops with ample storage. This unit is in a great neighborhood in close proximity to Magnolia Manor Park and the Interbay Golf Center. For more information on this unit, visit Ewing & Clark Inc.

Status: For Sale
Bed/Bath: 3/3.25
Price: $399,000

2 People Shot in Discovery Park

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Many people venture to Discovery Park, one of Seattle’s biggest tourist destinations, to catch a view of the city, or go for an afternoon hike in the Magnolia neighborhood park. But last Thursday evening, along with the tragedy of the Batman Premiere shooting in Aurora, CO, Discovery Park had another shooting occur that same evening, injuring a 16 year old boy, and a 17 year old girl.

According to the Seattle Times, police made a statement claiming the boys friend’s took him to the hospital to be treated for an arm injury, and the girl didn’t know she had been shot until she got home and realized her leg was bleeding. Police are on the lookout for three teenage boys who are said to be responsible for the boy’s injury, and apparently the boy knows who the shooter is. Gang investigators are looking into finding those responsible, who are at large in Seattle.

Metropolitan Market Buys Magnolia Thriftway

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The rumors are true! The Metropolitan Market has taken steps to acquire the Magnolia Thriftway, and process is set to be finalized  in September. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Thriftway located at 3830 34th W. has been owned by Jim and Lynn Penhollow for quite sometime, but they’ve decided to sell to prepare for their retirement. Metropolitan Market was chosen due to their like minded business practices, and has already taken steps to ease the transition by setting up meet and greets for the current Thriftway employees, and began interviewing for new hires in the fall.

The Penhollow family has owned the business for 34 years, and is sad to leave, but happy and at east leaving the store in the hands of Metropolitan Market. They will keep the same investments that Thriftway has invested in the neighborhood, such as support for Lawton Elementary, Magnolia Little League, and Summerfest. The grocery hub will remain open during the transition, and during any remodeling. For more details on changes in the upcoming weeks, visit Metropolitan Market.

2012 Farmer’s Markets Summer Season Updates

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If you weren’t out enjoying this lovely turn of the weather this weekend you were one of few; as the sun starts to come out, so do the summer crops and the local farmers markets will open in a few weeks with a ton of fresh new produce. The 2012 farmer’s market season took off running this year, with some markets already up and others soon to follow in the next few weeks. The surrounding Seattle areas will have a few new faces like the Shoreline Farmer’s Market that will open June 16th and will close down others like the

Photo Courtesy of Zachary D. Lyons, copyright from the 2011 Wallingford Farmer's Market

Georgetown market, who didn’t see enough foot traffic the last few years, but hopes to return in the fall with more people coming in and out of the neighborhood. Keep in mind the U District and West Seattle Markets run year round; here is a list of openings to look out for when you’re in the neighborhood:

Burien: 11am-6pm Thursdays

Columbia City: 3-7pm Wednesdays ( and will open early to chefs only to check out the loot before the crowds, from 2-3pm)

Lake City: 3-7pm Thursdays, beginning June 14.

Phinney: 3-7pm Fridays, starting June 3rd.

Madrona: 3-7pm Fridays beginning May 18th.

Magnolia: 10am-2pm, Saturdays starting June 9th.

Queen Anne: 3-7:30pm Thursdays, beginning June 7th.

Wallingford: 3:30-7pm Wednesdays beginning May 30th, (opening early for chefs only from 3-3:30)

 

Magnolia Residents Take Action Against Commuter Daily Parking

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A group of Magnolia residents are taking action against people parking on their street who don’t live there and use their street as a park-and-ride when taking the bus or using other transportation from Magnolia Village. These folks are taking action by putting notes on cars who park on the street daily, asking them not to park on their street for the following reasons, according to the Magnolia Voice: 

“It is public in the sense that residents use it to enter and exit their homes at all times and in the sense that it accommodates parking for residents’ guests, deliveries and trash pickup along with thru traffic. It is a narrow street and a busy one. Using it as a place to park while commuting to another location impedes all of the essential public uses named above and is causing problems for those who need to enter and exit their driveways, park on or pass along this block.”

The group listed off other parking areas that would be less disruptive for the neighborhood and one of the parking violators actually turned out to be a neighbor 6 blocks away! Whether you agree with either party, the street is currently Seattle Public property, so residents and commuters might have to take their disputes to a higher party if the problem escalates. For more information, visit the Magnolia Voice.

Looking for something to do on May 5th? Maybe go to Bainbridge…..

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IslandWood is an educational non-profit on Bainbridge Island. IslandWood serves schools and children in the Magnolia area. They are hosting a spectacular event on May 5th called Dinner in the Woods. It is held on their campus amongst the Douglas Firs and black-tailed deer on Bainbridge Island. They have an exciting schedule planned: cocktail hour, a scrumptious dinner prepared by their acclaimed chefs, local wine pairings, and silent and live auctions with stellar items. The whole family is invited and they will also provide educational children’s programming. There is no need to dress-up. True to their roots, this is a jeans-and-fleece gala. More information about the event can be found on their website: ditw.islandwood.org.

Magnolia’s Seattle Pie is Moving to South Lake Union

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Magnolia’s beloved pie cafe, Seattle Pie, is unfortunately leaving the Magnolia neighborhood for South Lake Union. According to the Seattle Pie website, it will actually open on a vessel in the South Lake Union harbor, making it the first ever floating pie company. Look for it this summer!

If you can’t wait and have a craving for Seattle Pie’s scrumptious, award-winning fruit or cream pies, don’t try going to the old Magnolia location at 3111 West McGraw. It is already closed. Fortunately, you can still find the pies at various grocery stores, like the Met Market, Town & Country, Central Market, PCC, Whole Foods, etc. My mouth is already watering for a Strawberry Rhubarb pie. For more information, please visit the Seattle Pie website.