Woodinville Community
Free Santa Pictures in Woodinville (& Holiday Cheer)
Thursday, November 26th, 2009Please come join the Woodinville Windermere Office for quality, Santa Pictures in our downtown office. Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer and will be sent to you within a week. You will be able to email or print as many copies as you would like. In addition we will have cookies, warm drinks […]
Avondale Roadwork: Test Patch Grinding Patch Underway
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Are you curious about the road work on Avondale?
The committee for A Better Avondale has been hard at work over the last year meeting with DOT and county executives to get the road improved and the county to address the road noise (read more @ www.ABetterAvondale.org).
So what are they doing?
King County Department of Transportation has begun […]
Woodinville-Duvall Road Widening Project - Community Meeting 9/17
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009When: Thursday, September 17th, 6pm-8pm
Where: Wellington Elementary School Gymnasium
The City of Woodinville has scheduled a community meeting to get your input on the Woodinville-Duvall roadway section alternatives for this project.
At this meeting you will learn about the design schedule, have the opportunity to discuss the sections considered, and express your input.
The meeting is an open […]
Interest rates are going back up! Don’t miss out.
Monday, June 1st, 2009If you are waiting for the market to be at the absolute bottom - be careful. Changes in the interest rate can offset any further depreciation that might take place and you might just miss out.
Northshore School District - Proposed Budget Cuts 4/14/09
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009On April 14, 2009, the School Board held a study session where they
were presented with the proposed cuts to staff and programs in order
for Northshore to reach their 2009-10 budget goals based on the
district’s Core Mission Priorities.
You can view the new information here
If that link doesn’t work, use the link below, and follow it to […]
Open Houses - 3/28 and 3/29
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009Please stop by and see these two fabulous homes!
Saturday 3/28/09 1:00-4:00 pm Brookside Country Club
Simple Elegance
Sunday 3/29/09 1:00-4:00pm Brook Trails Estates
Room for everyone and everything!
Home Buyer Seminar - 3/7/09 Your Invited!
Monday, February 23rd, 2009The Education Task Force Report is Available
Saturday, January 24th, 2009The Washington Legislature’s Joint Task Force Report on Basic Education Funding has been completed and it is endorsed by the Washington State PTA.
Definition of Basic Education
Includes the implementation of Core 24.
Which is an increase in the number of courses required to graduate from the current 19 to 24. These 24 courses are deemed required to […]
Can We Improve our Current Education System?
Sunday, January 11th, 2009Learn what we can do on Thursday January 15th @ 7pm OR Friday January 16th at 10am
Event: Presentation by Kelly Munn of The Leauge of Educated Voters
Location: 19254 176th Ave. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072 (Close to Mack’s Corner, Look for the parking signs)
Come hear what Kelly has to say - if you aren’t already, she will get […]
Woodinville High School Wins Silver Honor!
Monday, December 15th, 2008Congratulations to Woodinville High School staff & students for being one of 12 schools in Washington to receive the Silver ranking in the recent US News & World Report’s annual rankings of the top performing high schools in the country!
The Gold & Silver met the following three distinctions:
Students perform better overall than statistically expected
Disadvantaged students perform […]
Need a visual? See how fabulous rates are right now!
Thursday, December 4th, 2008If you were sitting on the fence about refinancing your current loan or getting into a new loan and a new home…. here are some great charts that will help you see how fabulous rates are right now.
Would you like to print this out ? Click here => historical-rates.pdf
This information and great charts are provided by my […]
Santa Event - You Are Invited!
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008You are invited to an Evening of Holiday Cheer & Photos with Santa at the Windermere Woodinville Office.
When: Friday, December 5th, 5:30-9:30
Where: 12901 NE 175th St., Suite 100, Woodinville, WA 98072
(Windermere Woodinville Office)
Bring the whole family. Take a free professional photo with Santa, and join your neighbors for cookies and cider.
We are also accepting donation […]
Do You Want a Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary?
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary is a voluntary, citizen-based program that promotes naturescaping and other habitat improvements for wildlife on privately owned properties and within the community. Each year over 35,000 acres are developed in WA (that’s about 35,000 football fields to put it in perspective). This […]
Tips for Selling Your Home in A Down Market
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Prepare your Home. When there are lots of homes to select from—buyers generally avoid the homes that need immediate work. This means—a fresh coat of paint, a thorough yard clean-up, and, if needed, new flooring, new countertops, and/or a new roof. I will provide you with specific guidance on what needs to be done and […]
9th Annual Tour of Gardens - July 19th
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Don’t miss this year’s Tour of Gardens sponsored by The Woodinville Garden Club. This is a self guided tour of 5 local, private gardens. Per the Garden Club website “five private local gardens are featured that offer patrons a visual feast of color and texture, unique plant combinations and artistic embellishments”.
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 10am-4pm
Ticket Cost: $15 (Includes description of gardens […]
Woodinville Business Update - Columbia Winery
Saturday, June 14th, 2008Columbia Winery in Woodinvillealong with its sister winery Covey Run has been acquired by Ascentia Wine Estates, a newly formed private company based in California. Columbia Winery has been making wines in Washington since 1962 and was the first to produce several varietals in the state, including Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Pino Gris.
Columbia’s tasting room […]
Woodinville High school Drama - Wins 5th Avenue Awards!
Saturday, June 14th, 2008Congratulations to the Woodinville High School Drama department!
This group of enthusiastic and talanted students really impressed everyone and won 3 awards at the Benaroya Hall ceremony on Monday night (6/9/08).
The Woodinville High School won the following 5th Avenue Theatre Awards for its show “Good News”
The Overall Production Prize
Honors for Best Non-singing Actor
Honors for Best Stage Crew
Woodinville […]
K-12 Education - Your chance to have a voice
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008The K-12 Education funding system is broken in Washington State. Do you want to have some input on how to fix it? Don’t miss the meeting tomorrow - in Woodinville - where you can voice your opinions and learn the current status.
Basic Education Funding
In 1977, Washingtonians were watching Lavern & Shirley and paying thousands of dollars […]
15 Minutes to A Better Avondale
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008If you want to get Avondale road resurfaced so you can increase your quality of life, the committee for A Better Avondale would like for you to do the following 3 things that will take all of 15 minutes.
1 If you have not called the CAR (Citizen Action Request) hot line to request maintenance to […]
Northshore Lacrosse - Division II Champs!
Monday, May 19th, 2008Congratulations to the Northshore Lacrosse boys team for an exciting victory on Saturday against previously unbeaten Seattle Prep.
(Score: 12-11)
What a major accomplishment when you consider that this Northshore Lacrosse Club was founded in 2005 with the first JV and High School Varsity teams in 2007.
Click here, for more information on the Northshore Lacrosse Club.
Voice your Opinion: Education Funding &/or A Better Avondale Road -5/17
Thursday, May 8th, 2008Come voice your opinion!
Do you want see Education Funding fixed next year - so we don’t need to go through what we went through this year?
Do you want to see a quieter, safer Avondale Road put into the budget? (For more info see www.ABetterAvondale.com)
(45th District Includes: Woodinville, Duvall, Carnation, Kirkland, & Redmond )
State Representatives, Larry Springer and Roger […]
Spring Cleaning? Recycling event - 5/10
Friday, May 2nd, 2008Annual Spring Recycling & Collection Event.
Location: Woodinville Park & Ride, NE 179th & 140th NE
Time: 9-3pm
Type of Items Accepted: Tires, motor oil, batteries, refrigerators, freezers, propane tanks, electronic equipment, metal lawn chairs, broken bikes, etc..
see city website below for complete list and fees.
Form of Payment: Cash only
More Information? www.ci.woodinville.wa.us/News/SpecialEventsDetail.asp
Woodinville Wine Country - May Events
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008May’s Featured Wine Events in Woodinville Wine Country:
May 10: 11am-5pm DeLille Cellars & Doyenne Spring Barrel Tasting Event. Taste wines from their current and next vintage & enjoy appetizer pairings. $25/person.www.delillecellars.com.
May 10th & 11th 10am-6pm Red Sky is sponsoring the Kirkland Artist Studio Tour on Mother’s Day weekend. www.kirklandstudiotour.com.
May 18th 1-3:30 Novelty Hill-Januik Winery - Private […]
QuieterAvondale - 4/22 Mtg Update
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Last night was the kick off of a grass roots compaign to make a positive change for many homeowners along Avondale and many more who drive down Avondale on a regular basis.
The issue? Noise & Safety.
The desired change? New pavement material that will reduce the noise and improve the safety. Any type of Asphalt will […]
Woodinville Garden Club Plant Sale - May 10th
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008Are you ready for Spring yet?
If you are tired of the snow and rain and need a little bit of color, don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on plants at the Woodinville Garden Club Sale. There will be a variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, tomatoes, hanging baskets & geraniums.
Date: May 10th, 2008
Time: […]
NSD Board Voted on Budget Reductions - 4/22
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008The NSD School Board voted to approve many of the budget reduction recommendations last night.
The Reduction Plan in Lieu of School Closure was approved in total. See
District Information - 2008-09 Budget Reduction for details.
Five items from the original 08-09 plan were voted on individually. Click on Northshore School District - Budget 2008-09 and then scroll […]
Woodinville Village Updates
Monday, April 21st, 2008Woodinville Village has been in the media over the past couple of weeks as it deals with the shifting real estate landscape. As the area home inventory increases there is more financial risk and less incentive for the developers to rush the condos to market. However the commercial side of things - office space and […]
Citizens for a Quieter Avondale - 4/22 Mtg Agenda
Monday, April 21st, 2008Curious what the meeting is all about? Here is the agenda - please come!
Citizens for a Quieter Avondale
Public Meeting
(hosted by the Upper Bear Creek Community Council)
4/22/08 - 7:30PM
Woodinville Water District Building
Agenda
Welcome (2 min): Nancy Stafford, UBCC
Introduction (5): Citizens for a Quieter Avondale
Janna Hamed (What is the problem?)
Megan DeSantis (What do we want the County […]
NSD - Where will the $700K come from now?
Thursday, April 17th, 2008Woodin was saved and 800+ children will not be shifted around for the 2008-2009 school year - but there is still a $700K budget problem.
Where will they come from and how will you be impacted and will we go through this again next year? Here are the proposed alternative budget cuts.
http://schoolcenter.nsd.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=75578&sc_id=1208301425&cms_mode=view
Stay involved - have a voice in […]
Are you annoyed by Tire Slap?
Friday, April 11th, 2008Then the Citizens for a Quieter Avondale would love to hear from you.
Tire slap is the term for the road noise generated when car wheels “slap” the road surface. If you haven’t noticed, the noise has increased over the years along Avondale road and it isn’t just due to increased traffic - much of it […]
Woodin will NOT be Closed
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008The Northshore School Board voted unanimously to not close Woodin for the 2008-2009 school year!
Seattle Time Article this morning
Whenever you think that speaking up and fighting for what you believe won’t work - remember situations like this. Clearly the work done by concerned parents from many different schools made a significant impact on this process.
Now […]
Board Meeting ends at 2AM!
Thursday, March 27th, 2008It was an emotional scene at the Northshore School District Board meeting with parents protesting the closure of Woodin Elementary and the proposed disruption at all of the other Woodinville Elementary schools. The meeting extended until 2am before it was finally brought to a close.
To date, the board has voted and approved all budget reductions except […]
Analysis Recommends the Closure of Woodin Elementary
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008At 4pm sharp the Northshore School District Board posted the analysis that everyone was waiting for - which Woodinville school would be selected for closure. Clearly a topic that was near and dear to many based upon the fact that the website was slammed with hits and many people were delayed in getting the answer […]
NSD Budget Shortfall - A Call to Action
Thursday, February 7th, 2008Are you paying attention to the media coverage of the Northshore School District budget shortfall?This shortfall will have an impact on every child in the Northshore school district (go to www.NSD.organd scroll down for the details). Unfortunately for a large group of families, it will be a very personal impact if one of the Woodinville […]
Do you know someone who needs a Scholarship?
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008The Windermere Foundation Scholarship is designed to encourage and recognize high school students who show determination in seeking to continue their education while contributing within their communities to help those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Priority is given to those students who themselves are at risk financially and without the help of […]
Scoop on the Hilltop Center
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Are you curious as to what is going in at the new Hilltop center along the Woodinville-Duvall road by 156th street?
Here’s the scoop based upon an article in the Seattle Times today.
Open for occupancy February 15th, 2008.
Merchants open for business mid-May 2008.
75% of the space of the 14,000 sqft has been leased (there is the time […]
Are you up-to-date on the Northshore SD $3.4M Budget Shortfall?
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008Last Tuesday, the Northshore School Board voted to do the analysis that may lead to the closure of one of the Woodinville Elementary Schools. If that option is selected all schools will likely be impacted as the children/programs from the school that is closed are shifted to other schools. Also - if they decide not to close one […]
Potential Northshore Elementary School Closure
Friday, January 4th, 2008I just got back from a very well attended PTA meeting at Bear Creek Elementary. At this meeting it was shared that next Tuesday (1/8) the Northshore School Board will be voting on whether they will do the analysis and decide whether to close one of the eight Woodinville elementary schools in order to fix […]
Media Coverage of Woodinville Flooding
Friday, December 7th, 2007The recent storms were capture in a variety of media sources - for your reference I have included links to all the ones that I found most interesting. I hope all is well for you and your family.
Woodinville Flooding, KOMO YouNews, Dec 3rd (Pictures)
Seattle, Woodinville Cope With Urban Flooding, King 5 Video, Dec 4th
Storm drenches […]
Resources for dealing with Flood Damage
Friday, December 7th, 2007The Washington state website has provided a useful resource for flood prevention (next time) and resources for dealing with the clean up if you had rain/flood damage. http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/FloodSafe_HowTo.shtml#D
I hope all is well for you and your family - please let me know if you need a referral for a high quality service provider to help […]
Winter Recreation Guide is Available
Monday, November 19th, 2007The City of Woodinville 2008 Winter Recreation Guide is out. Don’t let the cloudy, raining winter months stop you from having fun. If you didn’t receive your printed copy you can check it out online (link below). Plenty of opportunities for you and/or your children to take classes or volunteer. Have fun!
2008 Woodinville Recreation Guide
Winery Recognized for its Architecture
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007In case you missed it, the Seattle PI did a nice write up this week on the Novelty Hill - Januik Winery facility in Woodinville. These two wineries share this tasting room and production facility. If you haven’t taken the time to visit there you really should, it is quite impressive. The facility is open daily from 11am-5pm.
For […]
Iron Chef in Woodinville
Monday, October 22nd, 2007The new Woodinville Village will include a high end hotel with a “culinary amphitheater” sounds like a lot of fun to me. Click on the knife for the full article that was in the Seattle Times.
Welcome!
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Welcome to my website where you can find all the information you need to know about Woodinville - the community, the resources available to you, the neighborhoods and information specific to Woodinville kids. I will be adding to this website on a regular basis - so check back and see what’s new! If you have […]