Pete asks: Any idea what the "incident" that caused the Wallingford Branch Of Verity Credit Union to be closed today is? We don't, but hope it wasn't like the Incident at Bartell's. Who's got the skinny? Update: Sam notes that this SeattleCrime.com article, posted at 11:15 Saturday morning, probably has the answer: Police set up containment in Wallingford a short time ago near Stone Way N and N 47th Street looking for a robbery suspect. Officers are looking for an older…
Rachel sent us a quick summary of the Community Kitchen meeting they held a week ago Friday: The Wallingford Community Kitchen was held last Friday night with about 25 people in attendance from throughout Wallingford and beyond. People came together to cook, share a meal and discuss the plan for 2010. The biggest message was that people see this event primarily as an exercise in community building and getting to know one's neighbors and doing so in a sustainable manner. Additionally, ideas…
Three weeks into the closure of the Wallingford Senior Center, save for a few programs and one remaining staff member, the now ghost town of a building exploded with bluegrass music and the energized voices of well over 100 people last night. In attendance were staff members, the Center's Board of Directors, members from the Chamber of Commerce and the Wallingford Community Council, local seniors, families and notable local politicians: 2009 mayoral candidate, Joe Mallahan and city councilmember, Tom Rasmussen. Photos…
If you're wondering what all those people heading to Green Lake this Sunday are up to, My Green Lake has the scoop. It's the Green Lake Gobble: Taking place at Green Lake Park this Sunday, November 22nd, the Green Lake Gobble & Mashed Potato Munch Off will bring over 1,200 event participants to either compete in the 5K run/walk, the free kids dash, or the soon to be a favorite mashed potato competitive eating contest where eight (un)lucky contestants will go…
Dreaming of a Thanksgiving where there's no dishes to clean? Not particularly wed to the notion of turkey? Then think about scrapping the old "slave over the oven" model of Thanksgiving dinner and head over to homey Sutra: Thanksgiving Dinner at Sutra Restaurant in Wallingford! Join us for a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Feast next Thursday. We'll be having a very hearty 4 course dinner at our regular price of $33 for dinner. We'll also be offering an optional all local wine pairing…
When Avila (1711 N. 45th Street) announced their opening, they mentioned they were interested in serving a one-day a week family friendly meal: dirt-cheap, kid-friendly homestyle cooking. Wasting no time, they're kicking it off this Sunday, November 22nd from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. The menu will change each week (and there will always be a vegetarian option), but they're starting off with: Bread and Green Salad Fried Chicken or Kale Stuffed Cannelloni Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Zucchini Pineapple Upside-Down Cake $10…
Vivian writes: Dear Wallyhood Blog Editors, My name is Vivian Little. I have been reading your blog for the last three months. I lived in the Fremont neighborhood for 14 years. I have worked and worshiped in Fremont/Wallingford for over 12 years. After reading in Wallyhood Blog, the variety of responses from neighbors regarding Nickelsville locating at Keystone Congregational Church [Nickelsville Coming to Wallingford, Nickelsville Moves On], I wanted to let you know of a wonderful community building effort happening at…