Halloween on Holman

[ October 31, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Not into the night time trick-or-treat scene? The businesses of the Carkeek Plaza (the shopping center with QFC) and Holman Road Square just across the street will be hosting a festive trick-or-treat event on Halloween. Halloween on Holman Sunday, October 31 Carkeek Plaza and Holman Road Square 1 PM – 4 PM Merchants will be supplying treats [...] [...]

Crown Hill Business Association Summer Social, Aug 31, 2010

The Crown Hill Business Association is hosting a Summer Social for the businesses and residents of Crown Hill to get to know each other, and enjoy some of the fine summer weather (while it lasts). This is a free event, so come on out, enjoy free pizza and beverages, and meet some of the businesses [...] [...]

Murals of Crown Hill

Pipe wrench mural Upon moving to Crown Hill in 2002, I noticed many blank walls on buildings, often tagged with graffiti, painted out graffiti, re-tagged, re-painted out, etc. What is it about a blank wall that encourages vandals to leave their marks? Our major streets, 15th Ave NW, Holman Road, and NW 85th Street appeared quite [...] [...]

Value Village at new location

Value Village Henry Mural A festive reception and fashion show on March 3 marked the opening of the Value Village at their new location near the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 85th St.  Crown Hill Neighborhood Association board members and representatives of Crown Hill businesses were invited as well as other community representatives. Jane Mansfield Jane [...] [...]

Classes at Swanson's Nursery (Feb-Mar 2010)

Three great classes coming up at Swanson’s Nursery. The cold snap in December has probably kicked your cabin fever into high gear. Only problem is that was followed by record breaking warm weather in January which has you itching to get out in the yard. It’s still not safe to put in your spring garden, [...] [...]

Footwear Donations Needed

Some local footwear purveyors will be collecting gently used footwear for Soles4Soles, a non-profit set up to distribute footwear to people in need in more than 125 countries. On December 12th, participating locations will give 20% off a new pair of shoes in exchange for your donation. Nearby locations: Ballard:  re-soul, 5319 Ballard Ave. Phinney Ridge:  The Sneakery, [...] [...]

New Saturday Fitness Hour

NEW! SATURDAY FITNESS HOUR AT THE GYM CROWN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Want to touch all fitness bases in one hour?  Come to a complete conditioning work-out.  You will raise your heart rate, stretch, learn about your core and strengthen your whole body — and feel good!  All fitness levels are welcome.  Your trainer is Mary Slater, a former [...] [...]

Books....donate, trade, buy

The book store closest to Crown Hill that we know of will be the new Couth Buzzard that will open soon on Greenwood Avenue at 84th Street.  The owners invite you to drop off books you want to donate or those you want to offer for a credit.  Starting October 5, Gerry and Theo will [...] [...]

Crown Hill Business Assn, October 2010 luncheon

[ October 20, 2010; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] October 20, 2010, Noon-1:30 Taki’s Mad Greek Restaurant 8539 15th Ave NW Lunch and tour of the new Fire Station #35 (one block north) for Crown Hill Business Association RSVP (206) 706-0366 [...]

Mr & Mrs Wok Restaurant

Mr & Mrs Wok 10000 Holman Rd NW Seattle, WA 98177-4921 (206) 789-0558 I have to admit I can be pretty passive when ordering Asian food. There are certain things I like and what I don’t like, I really don’t like. That is until I went to Mr & Mrs. Wok. The first time I ate there I had [...] [...]

Crown Hill Business Association, End of Summer Social, Aug 31, 2010

[ August 31, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The Crown Hill Business Association is hosting a Summer Social for the businesses and residents of Crown Hill to get to know each other, and enjoy some of the fine summer weather (while it lasts). This is a free event, so come on out, enjoy free pizza and beverages, and meet some [...] [...]

Rizzo’s French Dip a hit!

While not exactly in Crown Hill, Rizzo’s French Dip is close enough that many of us will at least want to try them out: 7334 15th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117 (206) 588-2841 Seattle Weekly had this short review. And they’ve already been reviewed quite favorably a number of times on Yelp.com Our correspondent (thanks Kirstin) reports: I went to Rizzo’s [...] [...]

Crown Hill Business Assn, Luncheon, Aug 18, 2010

[ August 18, 2010; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Wednesday, August 18th 2010 Noon Swanson’s Nursery Cafe 9701 15th Ave NW Lunch, end-of-summer social update, enjoy summer at Crown Hill’s famous Swanson’s Nursery, meet more business people like yourself. Join us! http://crownhillbusiness.org [...]

Crown Hill Business Assn Networking Lunch, July 21, 2010

[ July 21, 2010; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Restaurante Michoacan 8311 15th Ave NW July 21st, 2010 Come share ideas about our community’s opportunities. http://crownhillbusiness.org [...]

Four Spoons Cafe now serving!

The Four Spoons Cafe has now opened at the site of the former Library Cafe and later Crown Hill Bistro. Great to see new businesses opening up in Crown Hill! 850 NW 85th Street (85th and Dibble) (206) 297-6384 They serve breakfast and brunch/lunch. They’ve already got some very good reviews at Yelp.com. [...]