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This was a big week for Seattle:
🏀 NBA has voted to explore expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas
🚝 LINK Light Rail completed first week crossing over Lake Washington connecting with the Eastside to the 1 Line! A nationwide first over a floating bridge! And there’s more: Sound Transit's Crosslake Connection opened yesterday, March 28, bringing the first-ever light rail service across Lake Washington and connecting Seattle to Bellevue and Redmond via the completed 2 Line. Check out this article from the Seattle Times about exploring the area with the 2 Line.
⚾ Mariners kicked off their season against the Cleveland Guardians this past Thursday.
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📅 This Week’s Notable Events
Glow-in-the-Dark egg hunt at Magnuson Community Center on Friday 4/3!
Teen Glow Egg hunt! A great option for the older kids (ages 12-17) taking place on Friday, April 3rd! This egg hunt takes place at Magnuson Community Center (7110 62nd Ave NE) at 8-10pm. Get some glow sticks and search the whole facility for eggs, candy and prizes. More info here.
Looking for an egg hunt in our neighborhood? Here’s some info about egg hunts in our part of town!
🎶 Dar Williams at Neptune Theatre (1303 NE 45th Street) — Friday, Apr 3, doors open at 7pm, show at 8 PM. The beloved folk singer-songwriter is touring her latest album, Hummingbird Highway, with special guest Ruth Theodore. A great excuse to head to the U District on a Friday night. Tickets via STG.
🙋 The Bryant PTSA Online Auction started this past Friday and runs through Friday, April 3rd. The online auction is open to anyone, not just Bryant families. Proceeds support students, teachers, and staff at Bryant Elementary. Reach out at bryant[email protected] to access the auction!
⛸️ Beyond Northeast Seattle
The Stars on Ice tour is stopping at Climate Pledge Arena on May 23, and the lineup is stacked. Olympic gold medalists Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin are headlining, along with ice dance silver medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates, Amber Glenn, and several other 2026 Olympians. Tickets start at $29.
If you ask me, Liu's story alone is worth the price of admission - she stepped away from skating as a 16-year-old prodigy, came back on her own terms, and became the first American woman to win individual Olympic gold in figure skating since 2002.
🔍 Karen's Local Pick
I first discovered The Cookie Breaks a few years ago at Ebb & Co on 55th Street (RIP) and was immediately hooked. These bite-sized cookies are thick, soft, and dangerously easy to eat five of before you realize what happened.
Flavors include brown butter chocolate chunk, s'more, cinnamon swirl, and the hello dolly. I've had them cater my dessert at parties — yes, they're that good. You can order online for pickup or text Caitlin directly at 314-780-2359. You might also catch her popping up at Ravenna Brewing. thecookiebreaks.com
Dates | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Monday, March 30 | 📚 Third Place Books (6504 20th Ave NE) | Science on Tap: Science on Tap invites everyone to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Discussions are led by local experts and cover topics ranging from health technology to marine biology to space exploration and beyond. Come eat, drink, and learn with them! 7pm. |
Tuesday March 31 | 🍺 Ravenna Brewing (5408 26th Ave NE) | Head in the Clouds Trivia Night every Tuesday at 7-9pm [details] |
Also on Tuesday March 31 | Fiddler’s Inn (9219 35th Ave NE) | Head in the Clouds Trivia Night every Tuesday at 7pm [details] |
Thursday, April 2nd | 📚 Third Place Books (6504 20th Ave NE) | Third Place Books welcomes author Megan Lally for a conversation about her new young adult thriller, What We Did to Survive. 7pm. [details] |
Friday, April 3rd | 📚 Third Place Books (6504 20th Ave NE) | Third Place Books welcomes Pacific Lutheran University Associate Professor of Education Paul S. Sutton for a conversation about his new book A Teacher's Guide to Instructional Resistance: Overcoming Curricular Challenges to Do What's Best for Your Students. [details] |
🛒 Open for Business: Support Local!
Business | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
(7533 Lake City Way) | 🟢 New! | We came across this restaurant in the car - it randomly popped up on our navigation and we realized it is new! Check out this amazing review on Instagram. |
(6256 35th Ave NE) | 🟢 Newish? | This food truck moved from nearby Veraci Pizza to the parking lot at the corner of 65th and 35th Ave NE (formerly Wedgwood Mart). |
(2300 NE 65th St) | 🟢 Newish | Mexican brunch café now open in the former Varsity Restaurant space. Brunch is still alive — think chilaquiles and crab benedicts. Open until 3pm. |
(8507 35th Ave NE) | 🟢 Newish | Independent romance bookstore and gift shop that opened October 2025 in the heart of Wedgwood. |
🏗️ Development & Construction Projects
Business | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Wedgwood Landbanked Site Park (8605 35th Ave NE) | 🟡 Under Construction | No new updates. New 0.33-acre multi-use park with central lawn, walking path, curved seating wall, and art pedestal. Construction to begin this summer |
Wedgwood Center Redevelopment (NE 85th Street Shopper Center) | ☹ On Hold | No new developments this week on the redevelopment at 35th & 85th. The property remains listed for sale, and the Rite-Aid building is still vacant. We're watching and will update you when something moves. |
🗺 Reminder: One Seattle Zoning & City Policy
The biggest policy story affecting all three neighborhoods this spring is Seattle's One Seattle Comprehensive Plan and the Centers & Corridors zoning legislation.
• What it is: The legislation updates zoning across 30 new Neighborhood Centers, expanded Urban Centers, and transit corridors city-wide — affecting the built character of NE Seattle.
• Why it matters: Parts of Wedgwood and Ravenna may see new multi-family housing capacity. Phase 2 in 2026 addresses Frequent Transit Route zones, which includes stretches of 35th Ave NE and NE 65th St.
• Key upcoming dates: March 31 public comment training • April 6 public hearing & rally • May 29 second public hearing
• Get involved: Sign up for Futurewise's free volunteer training at futurewise.org or follow your neighborhood council for updates.
📅 Key Dates Ahead
Date | Event |
|---|---|
Apr 5 | Easter Sunday |
Apr 6–10 | ASB & Villa Academy Spring Break |
Apr 13 | Villa Academy — No School (Professional Development) |
Apr 13–17 | Seattle Public Schools Spring Break |
Apr 15 | Tax Day |
Apr 17 | ASB Grand Day |
May 2 | Windermere Cup Opening Day |
May 9 | Picardo P-Patch Plant Sale |
May 10 | Mother’s Day |
June 15 | ⚽ First Seattle World Cup match: Belgium vs. Egypt (Group G) |
Sept 9 | 🏈 First Seahawks game (NFL opener) |
📌 Stay Connected: Key Resources
Organization | Website / Resource |
Beginner’s Light Rail Guide | Learn more at Seattle Times |
Wedgwood in Seattle History | |
Wedgwood Community Council | |
View Ridge Community Council | |
Seattle One Seattle Plan / Zoning | |
Futurewise (Zoning Advocacy) | |
⚾ Seattle Mariners Schedule |
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