There it is, right at the top of your New Year's Resolutions list: "Learn to draw". And right there in the number two spot: "Spend more time in dive bars". Well, how are you supposed to achieve both of these noble goals? We draw your attention to Boozy Doodle Drawin' Night at Al's Tavern, every Tuesday night starting at 9 pm. We know only what we read in this sign, which instructs you to "bring yr' sketchbook". First Boozy Doodle attendee…
Seattle police are currently stationed on N. 34th street at the transfer station. Rumor is that someone has placed a live artillery shell (reportedly 150mm) into the metal recycling collection. The bomb squad has been sent in to recover the shell. Neighbors are not believed to be in any real danger from this event. If/when we learn more, we'll keep you posted. Update 12:43pm: According to SeattleCrime.com and the Seattle 911 blog and eyewitness reports, N. 34th street is open to…
Photo by Matt Mason A final decision regarding the potential closure of the Wallingford Community Senior Center will be reached by the end of January, according to their Board. Just before Christmas, Board members agreed to make this the final month for decision-making. To help in the process and for a fresh outlook on the situation, they're bringing in the outside aid of seven to eight community members. At this point in the game, the conversation will center on the reality…
First, I want to thank everyone who took the time to give feedback on Wallyhood. The fact that almost 250 were willing to take a moment out of their day to help us understand our readers and make this blog better testifies to the fact that y'all care! Not surprisingly, most readers live in Wallingford. It's a Wallingford blog, after all. What may be a bit surprising, though, is that almost half live between 40th and 50th Streets: We're not quite…