Dig in to PNA Village Gardening Day on May 14, register for Garage Sale Day ASAP, and celebrate neighbors
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PNA HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS
We're seeking volunteers to garden for our elder neighbors on Sat, May 14 from 8:30am to 12:30pm. There are more weeds and overgrown gardens than ever before so we need as many volunteers as possible! “You’ll beautify an elder neighbor’s yard and garden, and make them so happy. It will mean the world to our members that you took time to help them,” shared our Village Program Manager Rebecca Fogarty. Please email Rebecca at rebeccaf@phinneycenter.org RIGHT NOW to sign up (or at least by May 9). To keep everyone safe, proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including booster, is required to participate. A negative PCR test from within 72 hours of the event is also acceptable.
5 reasons why you should garden with us on May 14 »
On Sat, April 30, more than 200 superheroes united to raise vital funds for the PNA at Back in Action!, the comic book-themed return of our spring fundraiser. We appreciate all of the PhinneyWood superheroes who celebrated and gave from the heart. Back in Action! raised more than $80,000 to support our community-driven programs and services! Check out our recap blog to see fantastic costumes and exciting moments from the party.
Superheroes assembled »
Garage Sale Day is almost here! Get ready to shop our parking lot flea market, explore neighborhood garage sales, and recycle, donate, or dispose of unwanted items on Sat, May 21 from 9 am to 1 pm. Sale registration closes on Mon, May 16 so sign up soon! No yard or garage? We have flea market spots available in the heart of PhinneyWood! Volunteering on Garage Sale Day is a great way to take part, too!
Snag a spot, sell, recycle, and shred »
Our Whittier Kids Summer Camps offer fun and enriching experiences in a welcoming and caring community. Its kid-approved weekly themes provide opportunities for making new friends while building social confidence and leadership skills. Kids entering Kindergarten through 5th Grade are welcome. There are now openings in Whittier Kids play-oriented preschool and after school programs, too! Enroll your kids and help them grow.
Explore Whittier Kids and enroll today »
Honor Neighbor Day this Sat, May 7 with acts of kindness for anyone who makes your neighborhood great! Former PNA Board Member Judith Wood helped establish Neighbor Day and is thrilled to see it continue. "I am delighted that Neighbor Day is still celebrated in Seattle after so many years. There have been changes in the name and the date, but the spirit remains the same—to celebrate and strengthen our neighborly connections," she shared. "Happy Neighbor Day!!"
Spread kindness on Neighbor Day »
Mission Moments
Our PNA Tree Appreciation Series brought together more than 100 community members, ages 3 to 90, to explore and enjoy trees from Earth Day to Arbor Day. PNA Village members and Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op students grew a beautiful tree art project and planted it in our Blue Building lobby. The week featured tree activities for all ages, and concluded with tree story time for PNPC students and a tree walk led by local plant expert Arthur Lee Jacobson. Thank you to everyone who appreciated trees with us and to Village members Liz White and Terry Cook for seeding this new event series!
Thank you to everyone who supported our GiveBIG campaign and joined our league of PNA superheroes! Your gifts empower our heroes and help our extraordinary work in the community soar. Missed our spring fundraisers? It's never too late to make a tax-deductible donation and supercharge our essential programs and services. Excelsior!
Featured Events
PNPC Open House
Sat, May 7, 10 am - 12 pm. Brick Building. Free.
Come learn about our Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op‘s (PNPC) fantastic programs for infants, toddlers, threes, and pre-k in the Dragon Room and Red Room of our Brick Building! Meet PNPC teachers, mingle with co-op families, and learn about the curriculum. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Meet PNPC and mingle with co-op families »
CPR/First Aid/HIV Certification Course
Sat, May 14 & Sat, June 11, 9 am - 12 pm. Blue Building. $40-$50.
Can you provide first aid in emergencies, locate and take care of injuries, help a choking infant or child, and stop cardiac arrest? Learn those skills and more in this injury prevention and safety-focused course. It's taught by Ken Norris, a 26-year veteran of the Seattle Fire Department. Certificates are issued at the end of class.
Be prepared for health emergencies »
PhinneyWood Pride Rainbow Hop
Sat, June 4, 10:30 am - 3 pm. Neighborhood and Brick Building. Free.
Each year we kick off Pride Month and celebrate Phinney-Greenwood’s commitment to inclusivity and equity with this family-friendly LGTBQIA celebration! There will be fun activities for all ages at businesses throughout the neighborhood. Each business gives out map stamps to kids—after six stamps, kids can exchange their maps for a free Woodland Park Zoo ticket!
Rainbow Hop with PhinneyWood »
PhinneyWood Art Sale & Stroll
Sat, June 18, 12 - 4 pm. Neighborhood yards & PC lower lot.
Artists and makers wanted! Our general parking lot sold out, but we still have space reserved for BIPOC artists at a reduced rate. Email Mary Campbell for info. Need a space to sell from or want to host an artist? Check out this DIY tool to find a spot or sign up your yard!
Take part in handmade neighborhood fun »
Classes & Activities
Community Woodshop Safety Certification Class - PNA
Thurs, May 5 - 19, 6 - 8 pm. $20.
Why Mars? - GSC
Wed, May 11, 1 - 2 pm. Free.
Humanities Washington Talk: After the Blast: Mount St. Helens 40 Years Late - GSC
Wed, May 18, 1 - 2 pm. Free.
Cribbage for a Cause - PNA
Fri, May 20, 6:45 - 9:30 pm. $5 to play, all proceeds donated to Hot Meal Program.
Beginning/Intermediate Spanish Language Class - GSC
Wed, 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Free.
Advanced Spanish Language Class - GSC
Mon, 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Free.
Ongoing Groups
PCPE Hora de Cuentos en Español/Spanish Storytime for kids
PNA Fixers Repair Cafe - Greenwood Hardware
PNA Garden Club Meet Up - PC
Spanish I & II Conversation Group - PC
GSC Men's Group
American Mah Jongg - GSC
Daily Lunch - GSC
PNA Village Play Group - GSC
Medicare Assistance Appointments - GSC
Pilates for Core and Balance - GSC
Yoga for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis - GSC & Online
Yoga for All Levels - GSC & Online
Easy Exercise - GSC & Online
Zumba Gold Toning - Online
Zumba Gold - Online
Zwiefacher: Tricky Rhythms and Movement - Online
Seniors Living Alone Group - Online
PNA Book Group - Online
Memory Loss Groups & Classes
Brain Games - Online
ESML Art Appreciation Group - Online
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.
Garage Sale Day, Tool Sale, and Recycling Event
Sat, May 21, shifts from 8 am to 2 pm (sorting shifts on Fri, 5/20 from 2 to 6 pm)
Join us for this neighborhood tradition of finding and selling treasures! We'll also host our popular Tool Sale, and have partnered with other organizations to recycle, reuse, and dispose of items our neighbors no longer need. Volunteers are needed to help sort, organize and sell tools, direct traffic, take photos, and help attendees fill out community surveys.
Greenwood Senior Center Weekly Receptionist
Your customer service skills and pleasant team-player attitude are needed for the volunteer GSC Receptionist position! Greet and support members, guests, staff and volunteers. Answer phones and make calls, sign people up for lunch and classes, handle payments, and assist small office projects. Weekly 4-hour shift. Volunteer application and background check and confidentiality form required; 6+ month commitment requested. Orientation & training provided.
PNA Job Opportunities
- Facilities Director
- Memory Loss Program Social Worker
- Staff Accountant
- Whittier Kids School Age Child Care Teacher (Learn about the program)
- Whittier Kids Food Service Coordinator (Learn about the program)
- Whittier Kids On Call Substitute Teacher (Learn about the program)
- Co-op Preschool Teacher – Spanish Speaking (Learn about the program)
Quick Links & Info
Tool & Seed Library Hours
Fridays: 3 pm - 6 pm
Saturdays: 9 am - 1 pm
Crafting items needed at the Tool Library!
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!
