Make an impact by donating blood Monday, February 20 at the Magnolia Community blood drive:
Fatima Church Hall
1-7 PM
Walk-in Service ONLY
?Sponsored by the Magnolia Knights of Columbus
Click here for more information about Bloodworks Northwest. For questions about eligibility, please call 800-398-7888.
From Department of Natural Resources and Parks website
?West Point Treatment Plant is operating in emergency bypass mode as a result of an equipment failure that occurred at about 2 a.m. this morning, during heavy rainfall and high tides. Crews are responding to restore operations.
To protect the treatment plant from significant flooding that could severely damage equipment, West Point is operating in emergency bypass mode. Untreated wastewater is being discharged from the outfall, about three-quarters of a mile offshore and 240 feet deep in Puget Sound. King County will continue to provide updates as this emergency situation is resolved.
King County has notified health and regulatory agencies, and is sampling water quality and posting signs warning people to avoid contact with the water over the next several days as a precaution to protect public health.
King County spokeswoman Monica Van der Vieren told KOMO Newsradio the raw untreated wastewater is gushing into the Sound through an outfall a quarter-mile from shore at a depth of 240 feet at a rate of up to 440 million gallons during each 24-hour period.
According to KOMO, The cause of the equipment failure remains under investigation. It happened during the overnight heavy rains, which coincided with a very high tide.
“The plant is designed to handle the type of storms we have,” she said. “This equipment is really critical when we have high tides to get the treated wastewater out to the Sound, and we have extremely high tides and very high flows, but we don’t know at this time what happened with the equipment.”
We will update you as this story progresses.
A sponsored post from our friends at EraGem
Local Seattle engagement ring company EraGem has been examining how best to align jewelry styles with Seattle neighborhoods, including Magnolia.
Maslow at EraGem says:
?Vintage wedding rings with old European cut diamonds are well received all across Seattle and align perfectly with the?Magnolia neighborhood.? They celebrate how our history has shaped us and reflect the beauty in the art and architecture of eras past.? A 1950s engagement ring in platinum with diamond accents looks fantastic with an antique old European cut diamond, pulling together our favorites from two distinct periods.? The combination is beautiful and reminiscent of when diamonds were passed down as heirlooms through families creating gorgeous combinations that now make perfect Seattle engagement rings.?
?EraGem offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for Magnolia residents.? View their entire selection of engagement rings and other estate jewelry online and elect to have the piece shipped to your home or create a custom wish list and then visit their?comfortable showroom to try on your favorites.
In Magnolia-adjacent news, the library is calling all Fantastic Beasts and Cursed Children young and old to share a magical evening of Harry Potter-themed games and activities from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Queen Anne Branch, 400 W. Garfield St., 206-386-4227.
Consider this an Owl Post invitation to a night of magical activities, games and stories that celebrate the world of Harry Potter. Attendees are encouraged to wear Hogwarts house colors or dress robes, or get in character with their own take on a wizarding costume.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Free street parking is available near the branch.
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4227 or Ask A Librarian.
Good news, gelato lovers! Nutty Squirrel Gelato is starting construction for their new brick and mortar in Magnolia, in the old Wish Upon location. The new shop will have a year-round scoop shop and a state of the art lab style kitchen, where you can meet the chefs and watch fresh gelato being made.
Nutty Squirrel Gelato was a finalist? the Gelato World Tour in 2016, representing Western Americas, and voted the ?Best Ice Cream Shop in Western Washington,” two consecutive years.?After five years of serving the Maple Valley and two years in Seattle?s Phinney Ridge neighborhoods, the owners feel it?s time to expand again and spread their love for gelato!
“Our award-winning, handcrafted gelato, made from scratch with traditional recipes and local ingredients, has spurred incredible success for our family owned and operated business. Just like in Maple Valley and Phinney Ridge, we have again sought a neighborhood with strong local culture: Magnolia. This wasn?t a random decision,? explained owner Tolga. ?We feel very passionate about small communities, and connecting with people on a personal level.?
Nutty Squirrel?s Magnolia shop is slated to open this spring, at 2425 33rd?Avenue W Unit B. ?We are so excited that we found a great location in the heart of Magnolia Village? said co-owner Alev. ?We look forward to serving some delicious treats, and getting to know our neighbors. We are planning a fun space for the kiddos, and maybe even gelato classes for the public; I think they will love it!?
They rotate over 200 flavors. The menu?changes seasonally, to keep things fun. For more information and a list of what gelato is currently being served, be sure to follow Nutty Squirrel Gelato on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Nutty Squirrel
Nutty Squirrel is a small family business with one goal: to share their love of artisanal European ice cream/gelato with friends and neighbors.?They make their gelato and sorbetto right in the store, using only the freshest ingredients. For more information, including catering details, click here.
From Contributor Monica Wooton
Winter Session art classes offered by MAX (Magnolia Art Experience) Magnolia?s new non-profit that promotes art for all are now open for on-line registration. You can register on-line by going to www.magnoliaartexperience.org – classes begin in February and space is limited. Watercolor, writing and encaustic painting will be offered in a series or one day workshops. Students will have experienced instructors who emphasis working at your own pace and stress fundamentals whether it is joining an adult writing community and finding your writing voice, experimenting with watercolor as a medium or doing encaustics – learning to paint with pigmented wax.
Past students have commented on the individual attention by instructors, kind critique and gentle guidance; and, learning with others in an enthusiastic and professional art environment as big pluses to these classes. Costs are reasonable and scholarships are offered. MAX classes and events, including its Narthex Gallery space, are held on Magnolia at 3555 W McGraw.
On January 15th, MAX welcomed its 2017 Board, eleven community members many active artists themselves. They will participate in a Board retreat in January to develop a working rapport, think about Board policy and plan for the long range direction of MAX. They will manage the Narthex Gallery Shows, plan classes, ongoing events like art showings, artist talks, theater presentations, artist meet-ups, book readings, neighborhood art walks and other art related happenings for adults, children and families throughout the year. These activities will promote MAX?s mission: ?Magnolia?s place for creative arts exploration and expression ? A place where creativity, imagination and the arts flourish, where all are welcome. A safe place to encourage, nurture and develop the artist in each of us.?
The new Board includes: Scott Ward past president, Nancy Gellos, President, Whitney Mason, vice-president, Charlie Evens, treasurer, Barbara Richardson, Secretary, and members at large: Colleen Monette, Claudia Meyer-Newman, Rebecca Novelli, Monica Wooton, Marilynn Sheldon, and Bill Seach.
Now showing at the Narthex Gallery works by emerging artist Brittany Wilde. In her artist statement Wilde says: ?This collection of works takes a feminine and yet raw look at some of the most beautiful cultures, faces, eyes and human spirits from around the world. The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people and no two faces, eyes or emotions within this series are the same. Each individual captured within this series stands alone, demanding to tell their own story.? The opening is January 28 4-7pm. The public is invited.
MAX welcomes inquiries regarding classes, volunteers, requests for art showings, class proposals and tax deductible donations. MAX is a 501 (C) 3 organization. Call 206-284-2430 for more information regarding how you can help MAX and how MAX can serve you! www.magnoliaartexperience.org