John writes: The old Tweedy & Popp store has decloaked. There are now big color posters in the windows with pictures of oriental rugs. One of them reads, "Heirloom Rugs." I dunno if that's the actual name of the new business. I wonder if it'll be one of those oriental rug shops that have perpetual "Going Out Of Business Liquidation Sale!" signs but never actually close down? Sweet. I can see it now: "Grand Opening Sale! Going Out of Business!"
If you’re interested in helping to choose some new playground structures for the McDonald School lot on 54th and Latona, then you'll want to make note of a few upcoming dates: The Friends of McDonald School is hosting a workshop on Tuesday, March 23, from 7-9 p.m., at Green Lake Elementary School. Everyone is welcome. Funding for the new playground equipment will come from two grants by the Department of Neighborhoods’ Matching Fund and the King County Youth Sports Facilities Grants…
DOUG. writes: If you've ever taken the 26 bus from northern Wallingford toward downtown, you've probably been jolted awake by the mammoth pothole on the 4200 block of Thackeray. Now you can rest easily. The Pothole Rangers were notified by a concerned neighbor on Friday afternoon and were out in force early Monday morning filling the gaping wound. It took mere minutes. So if you see a pothole that needs to be filled, call 206.684.ROAD. It really works!
As long as we're talking about fabric, we thought we'd let you know that Fabric Crush, "a fresh, modern fabric boutique specializing in cotton fabrics, patterns and books from a variety of designers", is opening in Wallingford Center. It sounds like they've burst the seams of their old home in Magnolia and have decided to weave themselves into Wallingford, instead. Opening day is Monday, March 15th: This move will allow us to have more classes and much more room for inventory…
There's something about the phrase "nationally renowned basketmaker" that just tickles our fancy. We imagine velvet ropes pulled back, excited murmurs of recognition, and stadium crowds roaring for this expert weaver. Ah, would that we lived in such a world. Perhaps if the artists of Fiberati have their way, some day we may. This Saturday, March 13th from 10 am - 5 pm at the Good Shepherd Center #202, the 12-person collective will be holding a group show and sale. The…
Irwin’s was a life saver when my wife and I first moved to Wallingford last summer. It’s not too far from our house –and anyone that’s moved knows that a good cup of coffee and something (like a delicious baked good) to get the muscles moving are important ingredients in getting settled in a new house and neighborhood. On top of that – I work from home – and I NEEDED internet access right away. I was the shabbily dressed guy…
We've got a little bit of red carpet here in Wallingford, in form of Ed Hartman, owner of Wallingford's Drum Exchange. Since no Oscar star is complete without an official press release, we hand the mic over to Ed's: Olympic Marimba Records is proud to announce that the Academy Award winning film, “The Blind Side” starring Sandra Bullock (best actress) features a piece of music by Ed Hartman, Seattle musician and composer. Ed writes music for film and television, and is…