Wallingford’s local consignment shop, Kids on 45th, is celebrating Earth Day all week with a special “Consignment for a Cause” clothing drive. Basically, parents can consign their kids’ clothes and designate the money go to the charity of their choice (or not—they can choose to receive the cash or online credit themselves). Plus there are some in-store activities for kids like a scavenger hunt and a prize wheel.

Check the Kids on 45th Facebook page for the event info and details on how to participate in Consignment for a Cause and/or the Express Consignment program going forward. https://www.facebook.com/events/2293624054222435/

Big changes …

Alright, fess up. Whodunnit?

Shortly after the city opened a playground at 35th and Woodlawn as recompense to the neighborhood for hosting a garbage dump … errr … Transfer Station, some anonymous vigilante took it upon themselves to dub the otherwise anonymous play area Dump Park.

Apparently, Apple Maps understands that there are lots of places and businesses out there that don’t have an established means of making it into their database, so they allow anyone to add a place or business to the official Apple Maps list of locations just by submitting a form. It seems this is occasionally …

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, our neighborhood has a plethora of Easter and springtime events going on. Wallyhood contributor Anne sent us this note:

What is your favorite part of Easter?

Popping florescent yellow and pink peeps in your belly?  

Ham?  

Mimosas before noon?

Leaving carrots out for the bunnies infiltrating our neighborhood!?!

Saying goodbye to your Lenten promises while eating chocolate cake or chugging an extra large pint?

Random fact: the date of Easter changes every year because it is always the first Sunday, after the first full moon, after the vernal equinox. Wow. Who …

Karen O’Connor at the Seattle Parks Department sent over an update on the Wallingford Playfield playground equipment upgrade:

Seattle Parks and Recreation expects the new play area to be open by June 15, or earlier. Final design adjustments and severe weather slowed construction.

Due to safety concerns, minor design changes were required. The play structures are the same, but the planned mound under the play equipment needed to be removed. As a replacement for the mound additional play features have been added.

These include:

An Oodle Swing Three musical equipment pieces: Cascata Bells, a Kettle Drum and a Kundu…

The Pacific Northwest Shop (4411 Wallingford Ave N) kicks off their 2019 Second Saturday of Spring trunk show series this coming Saturday, April 13th. In addition to their regular locally produced merchandise, they’ll have three artisans from the area in store showing their work.

Fusion In Glass: Jewelry from Kyle von Wrangel Kinsey’s Seattle studio will be on display. The description I was sent say that Kyle “works like a mad scientist to meld metals and glass into one-of-a-kind dichroic glass jewelry.” If you’re wondering what “dichroic” means, maybe this animation will help.

Mama D’s Farmhouse Baking Co: Mama D’s …

While this week has taken a rainier, colder turn from previous weeks, there’s no mistaking the fact that Spring is on its way. Flowers are sprouting up all over, blossoms are falling from the trees all over the sidewalks, and my allergies are kicking up big time.

So it’s oh so apropos that Hansens Florist (46th & Stone Way N, across from Blue Star Cafe) is hosting a free spring open house on Friday & Saturday, April 12-13, 11am to 4pm. Don’t forget to say hi to their new florist, Sue Grimord.

Floral demos at 12:00 & 2:00Chat with…