Oh dear, another reason for my mother to fret, and just days before Mother's Day, no less. This note went out yesterday to concerned neighbors: [M and N] on the corner of 43 and Sunnyside were burgled last night between midnight and 3:AM. They used a key that was hidden near the door and took money, keys, etc and his pickup truck. [M] may have interrupted them when he got up around 3. If you have an alarm , it might…
Life gives you second chances! Seattle Tilth is doing a re-do of last weekend's Edible Plant Sale at discounted prices on Friday, May 7th (the Mayor is glad he got his plants last weekend): SECOND CHANCE PLANT SALE Buy edible plants left from last weekend's sale for $2 on Friday, May 7, 4-7pm at the Good Shepherd Center. Seattle Tilth has 8,000 locally grown organic veggie plants and sustainably grown culinary herbs and edible flowers available this Friday, 4-7 p.m. in…
The verdict for this one was: "bellissima!". No surprise - as an Italian movie it's got to be sexy, stylish and brew a killer cappuccino, right? Opening at The Guild on 45th on Friday, Mid-August Lunch drew these comments from il pubblico: "It was very funny and charming and sweet. And the male lead is very good-looking! He had a nice smile. " --David "A lovely portrayal of older people which you don't find that much. It had a fun view…
That’s right – curb cuts. You know – the modifications to sidewalks to make it easier to get from the sidewalk, down the curb, across the street and back up on the sidewalk? When nicely done, they look like this: It looks like Wallingford is getting a few more, on Thackery Ave N and NE 44th. (Actually – these are ADA ramps – but everyone calls them curb cuts!) I used to think they were for folks with mobility challenges, but…
GCP writes: Did you hear about the bus accident at 45th & I think Latona (whichever is northbound) today around 5:30ish? Not sure the time exactly because I didn't look, but my husband, daughter, and I were just leaving Comics Dungeon when we hear the unmistakeable sound of a car accident. We walked outside and looked to our left and saw the 26 Express in the middle of the intersection with its bike rack broken off and on the ground. Further…
Man, is this neighborhood a happening place or what?? After you hit the Art Walk this evening, swing on by the Good Shepherd Center (room 202) for a little spirited community culture. The monthly meeting of the Wallingford Community Council will be happening from 7:00-9:00 PM. This month’s agenda features: Reports and announcements on ongoing projects like the McDonald School Playground Discussion about the vision of the future for the Good Shepherd Center Wallingford Community Senior Center update and some news…
Oasis Art Gallery, the hood's affordable stop for exceptional art is hosting a new exhibit; Life Manifested. This exhibit runs through July 25th and focuses on five different artists that portray unique perspectives of how life manifests in our world: Lynne Auld presents a Focus on Paris Life; Tomoko Briggs portrays Otherworldly Habitats and Communities; David Harrison beautifully depicts Impressions of Madrona Trees; Ryan O'Keefe expresses the Elements of Movement; Arturo Torres shows us Doorways to Cultural Discovery. Tonight during the…