Mary Kay Vadino shares a happy moment with her son, Anthony, 2, during play at Co-op Preschool in Phinney Ridge.

Kristin Storey, right, and her mother Peggy Storey stroll with Kristen's children Spencer, 2, and Kendra, 6 months, and the family dog Mundo. Their path to Woodland Park Zoo features a mural on the wall of the North 57th Street underpass of Aurora Avenue North.

Zaphara Delmarter has taught fitness "bellydancersize" at the Phinney Neighborhood Center for about eight years. "Most people who take my class do it for fun and health," she says.

Emily Lui, 4, participates in a pre-ballet class taught by Ana-Estela Zamora at the Phinney Neighborhood Center.

Lifelong Phinney Ridge resident Jim Westling shows off a lighted model of the Seattle skyline. He built the model with his teenage son, Jeff. "It was one of those fun Sunday afternoon projects that lasted all week," Westling says.

A friendly sign and makeshift clothesline in front of a residence illustrate the neighborliness of Phinney Ridge.

Laura Downey gives her dog Lucy a bath at Phinney's new do-it-yourself dog washing business called Rub-A-Dub Dog.

Fresh breads stack the shelves at the Greenwood Bakery in Phinney Ridge.

A cup of coffee and the morning paper are all Adam Chawes needs as he sits outside the Greenwood Bakery.

Ron Lewis figures his business has prospered because he hires "people who give good service. And they know what they're talking about.

Mae's Phinney Ridge Cafe is a popular eatery in the neighborhood, especially with the breakfast crowd. Its funky facade reflects the area's off-kilter ambience.