We've been hearing from old sides that trick-or-treater turnout tonight was higher than previous years. We don't have a good frame of reference, since Baby Z is just turning two, so this was our first time hitting the streets from the collecting end, but it did seem like there were hordes of kids out. Chatting amongst the Wallyhood writers, Helen mentioned that "the merchants on 45th were running out of candy and we were totally cleaned out at home! We had…
Amazing how this boat washed up so far inland and landed in these people's front yard. If you squint, those two paper plates read Just. Married. How sweet - yet economical. I swear there was a spider this size in my basement the other day.
The northern side of the block between Corliss Ave. N. and Sunnyside Ave. N. on 45th St. is looking like a ghost town. Quiznos The Money Store Crazy Beans
Garden looking tired and needing to be put to bed? Tilth can help you get its jammies on and tucked under the covers: Putting the Garden to Bed; Nov. 6, 10 AM- Noon Fall is a fantastic time to replenish the soil that has offered you its bounty all year long. Find out how you can maximize this important time of the year and jump start your garden next spring. What about making use of all that rain that's coming soon? …
We're having a hard time wrapping our brain around this, but we're going to recommend you go to Babalu tonight. Yes, yes. The Babalu that our readers regularly decry for the idiocy it brings to the neighborhood. But tonight there's a band playing that, if we're to judge by the samples they have on-line, sound really good. So what are you going to do? If you like the blues, at least give them a listen. $5 cover, show starts at 9…
If you've been meaning to try Smash Wine Bar (1401 N 45th St), here's an opportunity: today's LivingSocial Deal of the Day gets you a $50 certificate for food and drink for $25 at Smash (nb: not good for happy hour priced items). Sounds like a fine way to break up the autumn gloom. (Disclosure: Smash is a Wallyhood sponsor.) (Fuller Disclosure: We bought this deal, and if three people who follow the link above do as well, ours is free.)…
As residents of Wallingford we are surrounded by great schools and education options. Now our international schools are asking for our support. Out of five local international schools, Wallingford is glad to be the home to two, John Stanford International Elementary and Hamilton International Middle School. Wallingford residents are invited to the First Annual Celebrating Connections Event and Auction, Thursday, November 4, 5:00pm. The event will be held at the Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street. The proceeds and donations from this…