(Photo by D’Arcy Norman)…
Senior Center Breakfasting Again
After announcing last month that their doors will remain open, the Wallingford Community Senior Center has steadily begun to rebuild.
The center has reached 20 percent of their fundraising goal toward an anonymously donated $25,000 Challenge Grant since ramping up efforts in March. Additionally, they’ve welcomed back two former programs and are gearing up to host a community-wide pancake breakfast later this month.
Kathleen Cromp of the Senior Center tells us that they have reached about $5,000 in donations so far and hope to reach their fundraising target in a few months. Much of the thanks goes to Wallyhood readers …
Community Embraces ‘A New Start’ For Senior Center
This morning’s pancake breakfast at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC), aptly named “A New Start”, was as busy as an I-Hop on National Pancake Day. By 11:30 a.m., Community Board Member Carol Ballard said the count had peaked to 190 hungry patrons. “We had 166 people before church let out,” she beamed.
Last week, we reported the center had reached 20 percent of their fundraising goal toward an anonymously donated $25,000 Challenge Grant since ramping up efforts in March. While there’s no word yet on the number of funds raised from today’s event, it was clear the Wallingford community …
Varsity Inn: New Mexican Dinner Menu
Last week, lower Wallingford’s own Varsity Inn debuted a new Mexican dinner menu — and I find myself wishing I were a real restaurant reviewer so I could do them justice. Best meal I’ve had in ages. Succulent meat, fresh grilled vegetables, mature seasonings, a superb tortilla soup… wow.
Here’s a list from the new dinner menu:
Steamed Mediterranean Mussels with homemade chorizo, onions, garlic, jalapenos, herbs An amazing Mole (half chicken with rice & beans) Carnitas Estilo San Luis — slow cooked pork tenderloin with tomatillo jalapeno salsa, rice & beans Carne Asada marinated in cerveza and spices, with…