Monthly Archives: May 2012

Wallingford wading pool scores Saturday hours

Last week, Wallingford neighbor Greg Flood alerted us to Ask.com's promotion "You Asked, We Answered" in which Seattleites were asked which of the three requests would they like to see fulfilled: 1) Getting a free cup of joe during a morning commute; 2) minimizing stadium traffic; or 3) saving our citywide wading pools from the budget chopping block this summer. In a surprising little twist, Ask.com announced this week that all three requests will be fulfilled this summer. So not only…

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Murphy’s 31st Anniversary

Wallyhood sponsor Murphy's Irish Pub (1928 North 45th Street) is celebrating 31-derful years as a neighborhood pub and tomorrow night, everyone is welcome to come and partake in the festivities. All night long, customers get 31% off pitchers of Guinness, Manny's, Mac & Jack. Rolling Rock, and Diamond Knot IPA. So stop in, raise a pint, and enjoy Murphy's outdoor garden in the back, which is in full bloom.  

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Chow Foods to open ‘TNT Taqueria’

The paper covering the windows of the Chow Foods storefront at 2114 N. 45th Street will soon be removed to unveil a new mexican quick-serve restaurant. Peter Levy of Chow Foods tells us that "TNT Taqueria" will open around mid-July, and he assures us that the food will be yummy. Levy also tells us that they'll be serving beer at that location. Chow Foods owns and operates several neighborhood eateries including the 5 Spot on Queen Anne and Endolyne Joe's in West…

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B.F. Day earns top award for Special Ed

Many thanks to Toby Jarman who provided us with this story! Congratulations to B.F. Day Elementary School for receiving the Outstanding School Award from the Seattle Special Education PTSA! The award was presented at the Seattle Special Education PTSA’s general meeting on Tuesday, May 15, along with awards for Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding Teacher. I was very proud to nominate B.F Day for this award. At a time when autism is on the rise and public schools everywhere are struggling to understand and serve these…

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Wallingford Yard Sale

The granddaddy of all yard sales in Wallingford is happening this Saturday (May 19) from 9:00am - 3:00pm, and all proceeds benefit John Stanford and McDonald International schools. Here's the scooparooni: Bargain hunters will find kids’ toys and clothing, housewares, furniture, books, gadgets, and many other treasures at sales around the neighborhood. The tour starts at McDonald School/Lincoln High School parking lot (4400 Interlake Avenue N.), where McDonald parents will hold their consolidated sale – hundreds (maybe thousands) of items will be available, and you…

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K9 Conditioning Demo at Wally Pets

Tomorrow night (Thursday, May 17), bring your pooch over to Wally Pets (4411-C Wallingford Avenue N.) from 5:00PM - 7:00PM, where Paws4training owner Susan Oshie (CPDT-KA) will provide a demonstration on K9 conditioning and body awareness exercises. You and Fido will want to check it out because body awareness helps with so much of the following: Improves balance and coordination Improves flexibility & stabilizes weak areas Improves distribution of weight & muscle tone Improves performance Improves bond between dog and handler…

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Education at Elevation Benefit Auction

High in the mountains of Eastern Tibet stands a tiny school focused on doing a world of good. Education at Elevation (E@E), located in rural Kham, Tibet, educates and houses 75 orphaned children from ages 6-14, who come from nomadic families. The school was founded by Wendy Wong in 2007 after she met Sonam Rinpoche, a Tibetan Monk who planned to build in Tibet and was inspired by his passion to help needy children. According to Wong, "It is our mission to…

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