On Saturday, June 6, streets will be restricted to one lane of traffic in each direction at the intersection of Queen Anne Ave N and W McGraw Street and also at the intersection of Queen Anne Ave N and W Galer Street, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. SDOT crews plan to stripe the pavement following work on pedestrian improvements.

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle’s $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and
long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the
region.

The Seattle Landmarks and Preservation Board has approved the “Aurora Bridge Fence” project. The fence is meant to deter jumpers from committing suicide. Construction on the $8.1 million project is slated to begin early 2010. The Queen Anne Community Council has opposed this plan for several reasons. According to a letter they sent the Landmarks and Preservation Board earlier this year, they believe that the fence will not prevent a significant number of suicides, the public dollars spent on the project will be wasted and adding the fence would greatly destroy the appearance of the bridge.

Bartell Drugs is hosting a “Stock the Pantry” Food Drive to feed children and families this summer. The food drive runs through June 14 at all 55 Bartell locations, including the store at 1929 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA. They are collecting nonperishable food donations for Northwest Harvest and are especially looking for kid-friendly food items such as tuna, instant oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, cheese crackers, applesauce and canned fruit in individual servings.

The two-week food drive is especially important to help Northwest Harvest replenish food supplies during summer months when families who normally depend on free or reduced-price school meals may struggle to provide those meals at home.

Salon Joseph, 600 W. McGraw St., Seattle, WA, will host a fundraising event for the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  The public is invited to schedule an appointment, with 10% of the proceeds and a portion of the stylists’ tips benefiting the Puget Sound Race for the Cure.  On-site egistration for the Race for the Cure, as well as snacks and beverages, will also be available.

Breast cancer survivor, Salon Joseph stylist and the Puget Sound Affiliate’s New Balance Survivor of the Year Anna Schumacher will be available to consult chemotherapy patients who are looking to re-grow their hair with style and class. 

To schedule an appointment call 206-285-1113.

The Race for the Cure is vital to the Affiliate’s mission of raising awareness of breast cancer and money for breast health and breast cancer programs in the Puget Sound region.  The Affiliate’s goal to raise $2 million towards the fight to end breast cancer can be realized if every person joining the Race for the Cure commits to raising a minimum of $150, the cost of one mammogram.  Last year hundreds of women benefited from early screenings and other breast health programs provided by the local Affiliate.

If you were wondering about that big blue light that sliced across the sky near the Space Needle last night, it was a big marketing bash for Bing, Microsoft’s new search engine. Photos…

This Saturday, June 6^th from 9-3PM is the 16^th Annual Bigelow Block Sale.  Over 40 families will be participating all along historic Bigelow Avenue and adjoining side streets.  It is a wonderful neighborhood event complete with lemonade stands and great finds.  From antiques to sample sales, there will be something for everyone.   Start at the corner of Bigelow Ave N. and Boston and follow the balloons to the participating houses.  At 1400 Bigelow Avenue north Troop 70 will be raising money for scholarships.  People can go towww.bigelowsale.homestead.com  for more information or contact Coreen at coreen@599home.com