Category Archives: Shopping

Skylines 9th Annual Book Giveaway!

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Jim Tanner

!Reminder! Collection: Collection Box Location: Under stairs across from the Cascade Dining RoomCollection starts: October 22nd, SundayCollection ends: November 6th, Monday Giveaway: Date: November 7th, TuesdayTime: 10am to 4:30pmPlace: Mt Baker Room Link to Poster

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Skyline’s 9th Annual Book Giveaway!

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Jim Tanner

Collection: Collection Box Location: Under stairs across from the Cascade Dining Room Collection starts: October 22nd, Sunday Collection ends: November 6th, Monday Giveaway: Date: November 7th, Tuesday Time: 10am to 4:30pm Place: Mt Baker Room Link to Poster

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The First Hill Farmers Market is Back!  

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sue Van L. It has been four years! Starting today (July 7th, 2023) at 10am, the First Hill Farmers Market along 9th Avenue, between Seneca Street and University Street on Virginia Mason’s campus, will set up shop again. The … Continue reading →

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Recyclable? Try Refillable. The Quest For a Greener Cleaner

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Susan Shain in the NYT — Thanks to Mike C. Every week, Angela Espinoza Pierson looked at her recycling bin — filled with detergent jugs, shampoo bottles and clamshell containers that once held strawberries — with mixed feelings. Sure, it … Continue reading →

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The benefit of AmazonSmile

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: if you happen to use Amazon, please consider using AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on … Continue reading →

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1000+ units, 2 more towers, a 747 fuselage, a music venue and a Trader Joe’s – at Stewart and Denny (not 9th Ave!)

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Jeff E.

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Remember the good old days

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From a Facebook Friend of Put B.’s in Hawaii.

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Montlake Bridge closures begin August 9

Posted on July 28, 2021 by William Calvin

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Montlake Bridge repair project will begin Monday, August 9. This project will require two phases of closures — a 26-day continuous around-the-clock closure through September 3 to general vehicle traffic followed by an … Continue reading →

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Cool app for shopping

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Want to shop at COSTCO, QFC, Safeway or many other stores and get same day delivery. This looks like a cool app but there is a 5% delivery fee or you can a monthly fee for free deliveries. The app … Continue reading →

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