It’s hard for us all to keep up with everything going on these days. PhinneyWood is here to help you stay up to date on some of the latest happenings around the neighborhood.

In-person classes are back underway at City Cycle. Classes are currently capped at 4 people and you must reserve your bike in advance. The schedule for the week goes live every Sunday at 12pm here, so be sure to sign up early. Not ready to go to the studio yet? Live classes and on-demand classes are still available. For more information visit CityCycleSeattle.com.

Have some old or unused electronics that you are looking to get rid of? Windermere Greenwood is having an electronics recycling event this weekend with Living Green Technology. The event will take place tomorrow, August 15^th, from 10:30am until 1pm. For more details on what they will be accepting, take a look at their Facebook page. There will also be a paper shredding partner at the event.

The Woodland Park Zoo will be hosting a virtual event on Thursday, August 27th entitled Slipping Through the Cracks: Racism and the Struggle for Equity in the Field of Conservation. Join members and co-conspirators of the BIPOC community as they share their experiences working in and around the field of conservation and explore the environmental consequences that stem from a lack of representation. This free event will be held from 6pm-7pm via ZOOM. You can register here.

Have some news that you need to share with the community, feel free to reach out so we can spread the word! There is an easy online submission form here.

The Phinney Center will be using their rental spaces differently to support the community during COVID-19. If you are considering an office co-op or remote learning space, look into renting a space at the Phinney Center or at the Sunset Hill Community Association clubhouse. They are renting to groups needing half-day, full-day, weekly, and monthly rental spaces starting in September. Get more info and see the available rooms here.

Questions? Email Georgette and Eric at rentals@phinneycenter.org.

7th District Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who represents our neighborhood as well as most of Seattle, Shoreline, Vashon Island, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds and parts of Burien and Normandy Park, is having a neighborhood-specific Zoom meeting on Tuesday August 10.

“Today, our country is facing a pandemic, an economic crisis, and justice system that needs reformation, but we also have the opportunity to make positive systemic change as we address these challenges. We invite you to plug in with your Congresswoman, Pramila Jayapal, on these issues and whatever is top of mind for you. 

The Congresswoman will host a Zoom call for you and your neighbors from Greenwood, Phinney, and Ballard  on Tuesday, August, 11th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. This will be a time for conversation with Congresswoman Jayapal and her district office staff. Space is limited, so please RSVP here to reserve your spot. Once we reach capacity, we will put interested participants on a waitlist.”

What : Ballard/Greenwood/Phinney Plugged in with Pramila

When : Tuesday, August, 11th 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Where : Zoom link will be shared via email

RSVP : RSVP Link

Several PhinneyWood businesses have experienced break-ins and burglaries this past week and a half, as five businesses have been targeted: Chaco Canyon, Seattle ReCreative, Windy City Pie, and most recently, The Park Pub and Greenwood Vision.

It appears to at least two of the break-ins are related, as video footage from the Park Pub and Windy City Pie show what looks to be the same person.

Greenwood Vision also experienced a robbery yesterday, with two people quickly stealing $2,000 worth of glasses frames from the display board.

PhinneyWood.com is waiting on any more potential information about other incidents from Seattle Police Department’s North Precint.

Families in Washington with school-aged children can now get help with food at grocery stores or farmers markets with the new Pandemic EBT program. Eligible families can receive a one-time benefit of up to $399 per child. The deadline to apply is August 31 at WashingtonConnection.org.

If you already receive Basic Food (SNAP) benefits, the Pandemic EBT should have been automatically added in July. In not, contact the Washington Department of Social and Health Services.

If you don’t receive SNAP, but have a child in K-12 who was eligible for free or reduced-price school meals last year, you can complete an application regardless of your citizenship or immigration status.

To apply, go to WashingtonConnection.org, choose “Apply Now” and then “Pandemic EBT” and enter your children’s’ names exactly as they appear on school registration. You may have to register for an account.

Need help? Call 2-1-1 and ask about Pandemic EBT.

Yesterday, Seattle ReCreative suffered a break-in at their 84th and Greenwood store. The worst damage was the smashing in of their large front window. They don’t have leads on the crime at this point, other than it happened early monday Morning. Since Seattle ReCreative’s store sells second-hand art supplies, the perpetrators did not get much of value, noted Executive Director Jenna Boitano.

Seattle ReCreative is a nonprofit organization, creative reuse store, and community art center dedicated to promoting creativity, community and environmental stewardship through creative reuse and art education.

If you’d like to support Seattle ReCreative with a donation, go here: http://www.seattlerecreative.org/financial-donations.

The Bar Method, a boutique barre-based fitness studio set to open in the Phinney Flats building later this year, is offering free outdoor classes starting this week. Here is a statement from local owners Kat and Mari:

Free outdoor classes are starting! Join us every Tuesday at 7:30am and Thursday at 5:15pm in August for a 45-minute full-body Bar Method workout. All classes will be held at the Phinney Center’s Lower Lot just around the corner from the studio.

Space is limited, sign up using this link. More details below. Can’t wait to see you there! What to bring: yoga or camping mat; large towel to drape over props; face mask. What we’ll provide: weights; stationary “barre”; props as needed.

Q: Will people be wearing masks? A: Yes! Masks are required.

Q: What other precautions will you be taking? A: everyone will be distanced at least six feet apart; we will check your temperature when you arrive; hand sanitizer and extra face masks will be available at touchless check-in; props and touchpoints will be properly sanitized before and after use; class lists will be saved for contact tracing.

Q: what are my responsibilities? A: Please register in advance and arrive 10 minutes early to get checked in; if you’re not feeling well, please stay home and take the class online. It will be available on our IGTV tab!

The Bar Method is the premier barre studio that delivers an expertly guided, personalized approach to total mind and body fitness. Each class format has 45 and 60 minute versions that results in increased strength, endurance, and resilience.

(Correcting previous story that listed Greenwood as open)

The Seattle Public Library has published their Road to Reopening that details plans moving forward to best serve our community. The Library is now accepting returns at 12 Library locations across the city including Greenlake and Broadview, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. or until book returns are full. The Greenwood branch remains closed at this time.

Here are some FAQs that are covered in the new announcement:

When are my books due? Due dates are extended until at least Aug. 15, and we are a fine-free Library system, so there is no rush to return items, and you can take the time you need.

When can I start borrowing books again? SPL is in the process of planning limited curbside pickup services at some Library locations, available by appointment. That service is expected to become available by early to mid-August. More information will be shared as soon as details are available.

When can I visit Library buildings again? At this time, buildings are still primarily closed to the public to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the community. There is no target date for reopening buildings to the public. The Library has canceled in-person public Library programs, as well as meeting room bookings, until at least Sept. 7.

Can I donate my used books to the Library? The Library is not able to accept book donations at this time and does not anticipate being able to accept donations throughout the summer. Please do not leave books or other materials you wish to donate at Library sites.

What’s available online? To help meet community interest, the SPL has invested in more e-materials throughout the closure. Homebound Seattle residents can explore their vast inventory of learning and entertainment resources, including e-books (see expanded “Always Available ” lists), streaming services, learning resources and more. Library staff are also ready to answer your phone call or chat or email through Ask Us.