Saturday, March 10 from 9am- 2pm

United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw St

You will find tons of high-quality, upcycled baby and kids’ clothes, sorted by gender and size, from infants up to children’s size 10. Brands include Baby Gap, Gymboree, Mini Boden, Nordstrom, Juicy Couture and many others, at up to 90% off of retail. In addition, there will be toys, games, books, décor, as well as baby/kid gear like strollers, nursery furniture, highchairs, car seats, bicycles and sports equipment. Most items are reduced an additional 50% starting at 1PM.

Due to the popularity of this sale, organizers ask shoppers to leave young children at home (or at the MAC). Bring your bags and join us for some serious shopping!

Proceeds from this event support the Magnolia Cooperative Preschool’s scholarship fund. Leftover items are donated to various Northwest charities. Cash and local checks with valid photo identification are accepted.

By reporter Steven Smalley

With a promise to stick with the previous fine dining menu, Raja Mandapati and his wife Chef Vijaya Lakshmi Mandapati have purchased Rogo’s restaurant in The Village with the intention of maintaining the high standards of the previous owners. New signage on the front and side of the establishment was installed recently, complete with gold on black logo it reads, Magnolia’s Restaurant & Lounge.

The renovated menu, with traditional fine dining selections still in place, such as seasonal fish, seared scallops and Szmania’s favorite Jaeger Schnitzel, is now augmented with a few Indian dishes.

Indian selections, such as slow cooked Lamb Vindaloo, Butter Chicken, and a vegetarian option, Paneer Mutter – a gravy-laden tradition of cheese cubes and green peas cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes, cream, and cashews boost the menu. There is also expanded children’s options, and desserts to include three Indian items as well.

This reporter tried the Butter Chicken which was accompanied by basmati rice, a tangy tomato and cucumber salad, and an unforgettable cabbage sauté. When asked about the spices within the terrific recipe, the chef would only disclose: mustard seeds. We could have simply consumed a bowl of cabbage and been completely satisfied. All of the flavors within the meal were remarkable.

About 30% of the entire menu is Indian dishes.

“We have three other restaurants in Charlotte North Carolina. Our family has lots of experience in the restaurant business,” explains Raja Mandapati. “We’ll see how the neighborhood interacts with the new menu items and then rotate them as we see fit. We want to make this one of the best neighborhood restaurants.”

Look for daily specials Thursday-Saturday, including prime rib, lamb shanks, Ahi tuna, and beef brisket. The full bar has a happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily with drink and food specials. Restaurant hours: Sunday-Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday 4-10 p.m.

The previous owners, Julie and Ludgar Szmania stopped by from their Wenatchee home to offer encouragement.

“They enjoyed themselves and gave us excellent feedback,” Mandapati beamed. “They said call us anytime you need support. Their visit gave us a big boost.”

Additionally, Mandapati tells Magnolia Voice, Rogo’s Chef Michael and his wife Caroline decided to sell the restaurant and follow her career path to a new city, in case you were curious. All the best to them.

Magnolia’s Restaurant and Lounge is located at 3321 West McGraw Street in the world-renowned Magnolia Village.

Visit their website: www.magnoliaslounge.com

Fragrant Winter Shrubs Rose Care Class: Sunday, February 25th, 10:00 – 11:00 am

For long and outstanding blooms when it warms up, February is the best time to take care of your roses. Chuck Flaherty, co-owner of Magnolia Garden Center will talk about pruning and fertilizing established roses as well as planting and caring for new ones.

This class is free and held at Magnolia Garden Center. Please let them know if you plan to attend – call 206.284.1161.

Magnolia Garden Center | 3213 W Smith Street, Seattle, WA 98199 (206) 284-1161

Magnolia Art Experience (MAX) and the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, have partnered to present the new series of the Magnolia Art Walk. The first Art Walk is Saturday, February 24, from 4– 7pm in the Village.

Merchants in the Village will provide venues for local emerging artists to display their work. Stroll around and chat with artists (who will be hanging out at their stations), stop into Nutty Squirrel Gelato to check out the glassybaby pop up shop and stock up for Spring!

The Magnolia Art Experience (MAX) Narthex Gallery is pleased to present, Tania Gonzalez-Ortega, a Mexican born artist, who grew up living most her life in Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and California. A fine art graduate of UCLA, she actively pursues her art making while she and her husband own and operate Sunny Pine Farm in Twisp, Washington. She is leading an artist lecture and cheese tasting during the Art Walk. The lecture will begin at 4:30 pm.

Start your Art Walk at Narthex Gallery and pick up your map for the Art Walk.

Magnolia’s Bookstore is excited to feature Sara Anderson, author and illustrator of many beautiful children’s books (including A Day At The Market, a fan favorite) as their visiting artist for the Magnolia Art Walk on Saturday, February 24th. Some of Sara’s original art will be on display throughout the art walk, and Sara will be there from 4 to 6 to sign and talk about her many gorgeous books. Click here to see more of Sara’s books and artwork.