Monthly Archives: December 2009

Tully’s Official Comment on Holdup

On Friday, the VP of Marketing and company spokesperson for Tully’s Coffee, Scott Earle returned Wallyhood’s request for information about the Nov 22 robbery at the store’s Wallingford location. In an official statement, he said that two weeks ago an individual entered Tully’s Coffee at 2100 N 45th St, claiming to have a weapon and demanded the money in the till. Earle said that staff handled the situation well and according to protocol. “From our standpoint, we never want to have…

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Art and Olives

We found a few interesting sales going on in homes around the neighborhood this weekend. The sun shining so warmly, it's well worth the walk to stroll over. At her home on 4033 Eastern Ave N, Rena is selling her home cured olives and spices. The olives themselves are brought fresh in a barrel from Israel. She opens them individually with a stone to let the brine in, then mixes them with spices and garlic, all from here garden here in…

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Green Lake Elementary Tree Sale

As they have been for almost 20 years, Green Lake Elementary School (2400 N. 65th Street) is selling Christmas Trees through Dec 21st as a fundraiser. Kate writes: Why buy your tree from Green Lake Elementary? We carry high-quality trees of all sizes and types at competitive prices. We also carry great wreaths and swags to complete your holiday decoration. Take home a treat bag, custom made with love by our staff and kids! 100% of net proceeds go directly to education…

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WCSC: Donors Interested; Still Needs Effective Business Model

About 25 people attended last night's Wallingford Community Council meeting at the Good Shepherd Center, including Wallingford Community Senior Center and WCC Board members, Senior Center members and local residents. The first hour of the meeting centered around a discussion of the WCSC's future, which addressed potential donors who have recently stepped forward and the necessity for a stronger and better-equipped Board to help draw up a sustainable business model. Kathleen Cromp of the Senior Center, who led the discussion, started off by…

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Woodland Park Fields Grand Re-opening

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Back in June, we noted that the lower Woodland Park fields were getting a facelift, to the tune of $5 million. Well, the work is done and it's time to celebrate: Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Green Lake community and sportsfield users are celebrating the renovated Lower Woodland Park fields #2 & #7 on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 9 – 11 a.m.  The event will include a special soccer clinic and games hosted by current Major League Soccer players and…

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