Monthly Archives: October 2011

Movin’ and groovin’ for McDonald Elementary

This Friday (October 21), students at McDonald Elementary School will be walking laps around Wallingford Playfield to raise money for the school. The second annual Move-a-Thon is the school's major fall fundraiser, and they hope to raise $40,000 which will help cover the costs of enrichment programs not funded by the district. This year, the Mariner Moose will be on hand to cheer the little ones on as they make their way around the field. McDonald Elementary is a neighborhood school…

Continue ReadingMovin’ and groovin’ for McDonald Elementary

Mushrooms for supper

Wallingford Community Kitchen is holding its monthly dinner this Friday (October 21) and it's all about mushrooms. You'll have the opportunity to feast on a four-course, mushroom-centric meal plus the pleasure of meeting Luis Felix--an avid forager and all-around fun guy (sorry, I just couldn't resist) who will share his tips and tricks on finding the perfect mushrooms. Purchase your tickets in advance online through Brown Paper Tickets by 5pm Wednesday, October 19. Here are the details: Join us on October…

Continue ReadingMushrooms for supper

Wallingford Greenway Meeting Tuesday

We heard there was a pretty good turnout for the Wallingford Neighborhood Greenway last week at Mosaic Coffeehouse. If you missed it and you still want to be involved in helping plan the greenway, not to worry--there's another one tomorrow night (Tuesday, October 18) from 6:30-8:30pm at Mosaic (4401 2nd Avenue NE). Tomorrow's meeting will mostly be a review of what was discussed last week, which we have a summary here for you to read. The group came up with a map…

Continue ReadingWallingford Greenway Meeting Tuesday

Curls For The Cure

Wallingford's Salon Metro (1714 N. 45th St.) is hosting "Pink Party: Curls For The Cure" on Tuesday, October 18, from 6-8 pm. Part fundraising for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and part curly hair 101, the salon will provide snacks and sips as well as two curly hair styling demos and product consultation from Ouidad, which will match donations dollar for dollar. There will also be a silent auction and a raffle drawing for hair products and services, and the first…

Continue ReadingCurls For The Cure

Unicorn Rescue

Janey writes: Late last Monday night, I was taking out the recycling when my next-door neighbor asked if I knew that there was a unicorn in my yard.  She’s pregnant, so not likely to have been drinking, but perhaps all the hormones . . . . ?  But, lo and behold, there on the sidewalk in front of my house was in fact a unicorn.  About 4’ tall including the horn, with a quite wonderful pelt of fake fur topping its…

Continue ReadingUnicorn Rescue

Free wellness event at Fuerte Fitness

Just in time for Cold and Flu Season, Fuerte Fitness (1225 North 45th Street) is holding a free wellness event on Tuesday, October 18 from 5pm - 8pm. Volunteers from the Foundation for Wellness Professionals will be providing free wellness screenings that include stress and adrenal testing, chemical toxicity testing, and blood pressure. Fuerte Fitness will also be giving free chair massages, a yoga and hula hoop workshop, spinal examinations and complimentary refreshments. Download the flier here and let your friends and…

Continue ReadingFree wellness event at Fuerte Fitness

GLM Deals: Martial Arts and fun for tots

Green Lake Moms has two neighborhood deals worth checking out: First up is $49 for one month of Fitness Kick Boxing classes as Modern Martial Arts Academy (4501 Interlake Avenue N. #6). The deal is 69% off the regular price for a month of Kick Boxing, plus it includes gloves and handwraps. A $160 value! Click here to grab the deal. The second deal comes from Tara's Tots, the fine folks who offer early childcare learning through their multiple programs and…

Continue ReadingGLM Deals: Martial Arts and fun for tots