Monthly Archives: January 2011

Good News From Family 4th at Lake Union

Did you catch the announcement this morning on KONG 6/16 about the fate of this year's Family 4th show on Lake Union?  Jon Stone, One Reel's Executive Director announced that Microsoft and Starbucks have already donated $125K each for the 2011 show.  One Reel needs about $200k more to make the event happen again this year, and is once again turning to the public for donations.  They hope to meet their goal by March 1. After Chase Bank dropped its sponsorship…

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Wallingford Weekend

As I begin to write this post on Tuesday night, it is snowing.  Now, do I risk my credibility by assuming it'll melt with the predicted rain & 47 degree temps on Wednesday, or do I cover my ass and mention a lot of indoor activities just in case?  Hmmm. Friday 5:30 - 9pm.  Wallingford Community Kitchen is cooking up some Southern delectables at the Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Room 140 Seattle, WA.  $9.99 pre-registration fee, $15…

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Wallingford Has Been Tagged

While most of the neighborhood was admiring the beautiful snow that fell over Wallingford last night and enjoying the peacefulness it brought along with it, an individual(s) was busy tagging 45th Street businesses with graffiti.  While venturing out this afternoon I spotted several businesses that have been tagged up and down 45th Street.  I can't be the only person who finds this act of damage appalling.  Hopefully SPD finds the culprit(s) behind the 45th Street graffiti!

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Snowy Scenes from 35th & Wallingford

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I certainly hope Wallyhood's photo essayist, Helen, enjoys this post: This is Wallingford, yes? Tropical snow. Evergreen, except when it isn't. Metro bus, stranded.  We decided to make tea & open our home/facilities to the stranded passengers, but Metro was there lickety split & got everybody moving again.

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Seattle Schools start two hours late today

All Seattle Schools will open two hours late this morning due to hazardous road conditions.  Regular school bus routes are still in effect, but there is no door-to-door service. There is no SPS morning breakfast service, no Headstart or preschool, and no half day kindergarten.  There is full day kindergarten but it will start two hours late. Listen to the message here: SPS Two Hour Late Start Other schools in Wallingford: The Meridian School will have a 10 am start, and…

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New Artist’s Way Winter Classes

Are you in search of your inner creativity and can't seem to find it?  Well, right here in Wallingford, The Seattle Artist's Way Center has designed courses, based upon The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, to help you uncover and inspire your creative side.  The Seattle Artist's Way Center has announced their Winter Schedule, and registration is now available and open to all.  Classes will be held at Present Sense (4131 Woodland Park Ave N) beginning January 23, 2011. Winter Course Class Description:…

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Who is The Mayor of Wallingford?

Last week, reader s banarian sent us this interesting e-mail: Around 1981-83, there used to be a guy who'd take his place right outside the door to the Food Giant - he'd refer to himself as the "Mayor of Wallingford" and he was a repository of the things going on in the area. who was he really? what happened to him? So, we asked our resident historian, Paul Dorpat, who gave us this thoughtful response: Since Wallingford has never been a…

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