Customers at Our Fabric Stash in Pike Place Market’s DownUnder have been quietly sewing care cushions for people living on the streets of Seattle.

It’s part of a year-long initiative by owner Deborah Boone, who called on the community of sewists and crafters after a brainstorming session with a homeless woman who visited the fabric store in search of peace and the opportunity to be surrounded by pretty things.

(Photo take by Alejandro Valdivieso)

Last month, two members of the Pike Market Senior Center taught us you can fall in love at any age. 

Just one day after Valentine's Day, Bennie and Patricia were married in the very room where they met.

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will soon begin construction on First Avenue for its Center City Connector Streetcar. The Market community is encouraged to attend one of two upcoming informational drop-in sessions at Pike Place Market, hosted by SDOT and project partners. At these public sessions, you have the opportunity to meet the project team, get information and ask questions about what to expect during the construction stages, including utility work impacts, load zone and parking changes. Both meetings are identical and are open house format; there will not be any formal presentations, so you are welcome to come any time during the following sessions. For weekly updates from SDOT about the streetcar project, sign up here. To reach the Center City Connector Streetcar team, call the 24-hour hotline at (206) 400-7578 or email centercitystreetcar@seattle.gov. 

Public Info Meetings:

Session one: Tuesday, March 27
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Elliott Bay Room (Atrium Loft); 1433 First Ave, 3rd Floor

Session two: Wednesday, March 28 
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Microbrewery Museum at Pike Brewing Co.; 1415 First Ave 

Construction Map & Schedule: