Meet farmers, enjoy a Bite of PhinneyWood, and rent space at the Phinney Center
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PNA HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS
We love partnering with Neighborhood Farmers Markets to bring the community together at the Phinney Farmers Market every Friday from 3 to 7pm in our upper parking lot. The farmers market offers a unique outlet for farmers and shoppers to directly engage one another in a way that doesn’t happen anywhere else.
The community can meet the folks who grow our food, learn about their farms, and directly support their work through shopping. Meet farmers at the Phinney Farmers Market in the guest blog linked below and subscribe to Neighborhood Farmers Markets' Ripe and Ready e-newsletter for a weekly update on what's fresh at the market through Sept. 30.
Meet farmers and say hello at the market this Friday »
We're thrilled to launch a new annual event called Bite of PhinneyWood on Sat, Sept. 17, to showcase our thriving local food scene. Bite attendees can try up to 25 restaurants with one ticket in our Phinney Center Upper Parking Lot.
Neighbors and businesses are looking forward to this new event, too. Martino’s chef and owner Chris Martino shared, “Having lived here for many years I'm excited to have this type of event. Phinney Ridge has some amazing restaurants and I'm excited to see everyone doing their thing.” Everyone who buys tickets before Sept. 2 is entered to win gift cards from participating restaurants. We are also seeking volunteers! This event is sponsored by Salmon Bay Community Lending.
25 restaurants. One ticket. One spot »
We have a rare opening for commercial lease space in our Brick Building! With sprung bamboo floors and east-facing windows, it's ideal for a movement-based activity studio, such as yoga, pilates, or martial arts. It is self-contained with its own separate entrance.
Check out the space and inquire today »
Know someone who wants to connect with the community or who may need help around the house or yard? Please refer them to the PNA Village with our Refer-a-Friend program! If someone you refer joins the Village or volunteers, you’ll receive a $5 coffee shop gift card and be entered to win a year of full Village membership.
Refer-a-Friend today »
Winter Festival & Crafts Fair vendor applications are due this Sun, Aug. 21! Artists and makers, apply to join our beloved holiday shopping tradition on Dec. 3 and 4. We welcome makers selling many different handcrafted items: jewelry, bath goods, housewares, art, pottery, apparel, gourmet foods, and more! Application fees support our community-driven programs and services.
Apply for our Winter Festival soon »
Want to make a difference with a fun nonprofit team? Apply to be our new Volunteer Coordinator, Member Services Coordinator, Hot Meal Program Kitchen Assistant, Staff Accountant, Administrative Assistant, or Client Engagement Manager! Check out PNA Job Opportunities below for the full list of open roles.
Make a difference with us »
There's still time to solve puzzling clues and explore the neighborhood on the final Gumshoe 5k Detective Walk! Clue sheets are due this Sun, Aug. 21. Join other gumshoes at 2pm this Sunday at Couth Buzzard Books to do the walk with the Answer Man. Everyone will be ready to turn in their forms by 4:30pm!
Become a PhinneyWood sleuth »
Mission Moment
The Grievers Library launched their first Book Box at the GSC on Aug. 11. “A Grievers Library, offering free books for bereaved children, teens and adults, is a medicine cabinet filled with love potions that belongs on our streets—for easy dispensing to those afflicted with heartache and despair,” shared their Project Manager Pamela Belyea.
Our Senior Programs Director Cecily Kaplan adds, "We are so proud to be part of this project. We're honored to host this little library of healing and comfort and that we can be part of supporting those in the greater community who are dealing with profound grief and loss." Come see the library and learn more about the project at: www.grieverslibrary.org.
Featured Events
Contexpo: Income Inequality & the Wage Gap
Fri, Sept. 9, 6:30-8:30 pm. Blue Building. Free.
Sat, Sept. 10, 12-2 pm. Brick Building. Free.
Take a deep dive into Income Inequality and the Wage Gap through an interactive art experience, conversations with experts, and an activism brunch. The Contexpo event series is presented by our partner Mirror Stage. The series is free and open to the public.
Explore Income Inequality at Contexpo »
Bloodworks Northwest Pop-up Blood Drive
Fri, Sept. 9, 10 am-4 pm. GSC. Free.
As the community faces a dangerous blood and platelet shortage, Bloodworks Northwest is in dire need of donations to supply local hospitals. Make an appointment to donate blood at the GSC by calling 800.398.7888 or clicking below. Same day appts will be available!
Give blood, save lives »
CPR/First Aid/HIV Certification Course
Sat, Sept. 10, 9 am-12 pm. Blue Building. $40-$50.
Sat, Oct. 8, 9 am-12 pm. Blue Building. $40-$50.
Can you provide first aid, take care of injuries, help a choking infant, and stop cardiac arrest? Learn those skills and more in this injury prevention-focused course. It's taught by Ken Norris, a 26-year veteran of the Seattle Fire Department. This course meets COVID-19 safety requirements and certificates are issued at the end.
Learn life-saving skills »
Speed Friending
Sat, Sept. 17, 10 am-12 pm. GSC. Free.
Interested in making friends? Speed Friending is a fun and fast-paced way to meet new people that dissolves awkward social barriers. Join us for this accessible and inclusive event! Refreshments provided. RSVP required: email Teresa at teresat@phinneycenter.org or call 206.531.0061.
Make new friends »
PhinneyWood Art Walk
Fri, Sept. 23, 6-9 pm & Sat, Sept. 24, 12-5 pm. Neighborhood.
The 26th BIG One PhinneyWood Art Walk is a neighborhood party with art, music, performances, and specials at participating venues. Registration is open for businesses and artists to join the fun and build community during one of the longest running art walks in Seattle!
Businesses and artists, register today »
Classes & Activities
Talent Show
Fri, Aug. 19, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free.
Virtual Magic Show
Thurs, Sept. 1, 11 am-12 pm. Online. Free.
Community Woodshop Safety Certification Class
First Thursdays through Dec., 6-8 pm. Next classes: Sept. 1 & Oct. 6. PC. $20.
Salvaging Shipwrecks
Fri, Sept. 9, 1-2 pm. Online. Free.
Beginning/Intermediate Spanish Language Class
Wed, 4:30-5:30 pm. GSC. Free.
Advanced Spanish Language Class
Mon, 4:30-5:30 pm. GSC. Free.
Ongoing Groups
PNA Fixers Repair Cafe - Greenwood Hardware
Spanish I & II Conversation Group - PC
American Mah Jongg - GSC
Daily Lunch - GSC
Medicare Assistance Appointments - GSC
Pilates for Core and Balance - GSC
PNA Village Play Group - GSC
Jewelry Making Group - GSC
Easy Exercise - GSC & Online
Yoga for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis - GSC & Online
Yoga for All Levels - GSC & Online
Zumba Gold - GSC & Online
Zumba Gold Toning - GSC & Online
PNA Book Group - Online
Seniors Living Alone Group - Online
Zwiefacher: Tricky Rhythms and Movement - Online
Memory Loss Groups & Classes
All Present: A Song Circle - Online
The Gathering Place - Online
Groups with Cecile Andrews
Conversation & News of the Day - Online
All online PNA/GSC activities take place on Zoom video conferencing software. To pay or donate to GSC for participation in any of these programs please click here. All ages welcome! Payments for Zumba classes (except for Gentle Zumba) are paid to the instructor directly and information on how to do so will be sent upon registration.
Volunteers Most Wanted!
Our COVID requirements for volunteers are evolving with public health guidelines. Specific programs and events may have different vaccine and masking requirements.
Be the GOAT* like a goat!
Help us get rid of blackberry vines and other weeds at Whittier Kids, the GSC, or the Phinney Center. One time, or lots of times. Solo, or with friends. We’ll take all the sweat you’re willing to give! Flexible schedule. Email LeAnne to sign up. *Greatest of all time
Bite of PhinneyWood
Shifts: Sept. 17, 9 am-8:30 pm.
Volunteer and celebrate our inaugural Bite of PhinneyWood! Help at admissions, in the beer garden, support vendors, set up, clean up, and more!
Floor Buff
Shine our floors with a floor buffer! Help wanted at the Phinney Center, Greenwood Senior Center, and Whittier Kids—pick the floors you want to shine! Equipment and training provided. Flexible schedule. Email LeAnne to sign up.
We're looking for community members to join our Board of Directors! The PNA values a diversity of opinions, lived experiences, ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations. We encourage people representing the diverse elements of our community to apply and serve!
Apply and serve on our Board »
PNA Job Opportunities
- Development Director
- Staff Accountant
- Hot Meal Program Kitchen Assistant
- Client Engagement Manager
- Evening Administrative Assistant
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Member Services Coordinator
- Ballard Preschool Co-op Parent Educator
- Whittier Kids School Age Child Care Teacher
- Whittier Kids On-Call Substitute Teacher
Join the Whittier Kids team!
We're seeking fun-loving teachers to join our Whittier Kids afterschool program (see above). Whittier Kids offers professional growth, a creative work environment, competitive wages, benefits, and a $500 signing bonus. Apply today!
Quick Links & Info
Tool & Seed Library Hours
Fridays: 3-5 pm
Saturdays: 9 am-12 pm
PNA Tool Library (online inventory)
Community Woodshop
King County Seed Library
About Us
The mission of the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is to build, engage, and support our diverse community through programs, services, and activities that connect neighbors and foster civic engagement. Learn more about our work and donate today!
