Shana Iverson of Archie McPhee’s writes:
Hello! The Beaconettes wrote a lovely Archie McPhee song for the Figgy Pudding fund raiser contest for the Pike Place Senior Center and food bank. They won crowd favorite and raised more money than any other group. They will be performing it LIVE at Archie McPhee on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:30pm. Come join the fun!
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Well, we learned that Green Canopy is the company behind the playful polka-dots. The Fremont-based company buys dilapidated homes throughout Seattle and renovates them using sustainable materials and by making them energy-efficient. This 1924 house, which they’ve dubbed “Keaton” after Buster Keaton, will lose its spots by Friday so that the construction crew can put up the siding. Before they do that though, they’re asking the neighborhood to …
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking comments from Wallingford neighbors about our neighborhood greenway project and the Seattle Bicycle Master Plan, in general. If you have a moment, voice your opinion here before December 22. The page also has a link to the PowerPoint from SDOT’s open house presentation last week at Hamilton.
Another neighborhood greenway gathering is happening this Wednesday night (12/14) at the Mosaic Community Coffeehouse (4401 2nd Avenue NE), from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, and everyone’s invited. Here are all the details:
Seattle’s Neighborhood Greenways movement is in full swing. Come be inspired by what your neighbors …
Jennifer writes:
Dear fellow Wallingford community members,
I was wondering if you could spread the word about an accident that occured in front of the Wallingford QFC on Friday, November 4th. That morning, I was hit by a car — making a right-turn from 45th St onto Wallingford Ave — while I crossed the crosswalk. The car did not stop after striking me, and continued to drive northbound on Wallingford. I hoped to send this email out earlier, but have been recooperating from a surgery repairing my left shoulder the past few weeks.
To give context to the situation: Around …
White Moustache Urban Adventure Company hosts all-inclusive eating tours for individuals or groups. The company features various themes to choose from including “Streetfood” or “Cupcake Safari” and for $200, a couple can eat and drink their way around the city via tour bus.
Recently, White Moustache did a mash-up called “Musical Plates” that combined a foodie tour with indie band Goldfinch. They created a promotional video highlighting the tour which also features Wallingford’s Satay and Cantinetta. Have a look-see for yourself, and if you can’t see the embedded video, just click on the link:
White Moustache // Musical Plates with …
My Green Lake has a host of other activities up that way, as well.…
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Michelle Quesada, Architect:
Where are you from? – A global village. I was born in Houston. The family was living in Venezuela at the time. I grew up in developing nations. I have called Seattle home for over 30 years.
What’s the secret of your success? – Listening and cultivating a collaborative approach. Architecture is a process, made richer by conversation and inclusion.
What do you like best about Wallingford? – Our awareness of community. Most folks here participate in some way in the neighborhood, whether it is leading a …
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