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Wallingford Garden Tour

Post author:Jordan
Post published:June 16, 2012
Post category:PI Wallingford, Seattle

Next Sunday, June 24th is the Wallingford Garden Tour (from 10:00am - 4:00PM), a self-guided stroll through ten private gardens around the neighborhood organized by (and benefitting) the Wallingford Neighborhood Association. The neighborhood office is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build community by creating and managing events that bring people together, including the Kiddie Parade, Home and Garden tours, and the Spring Clean. Says they: This year’s tour features a variety of gardens throughout the neighborhood. Many of the gardens combine ornamental features…

Cantinetta Block Party

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 15, 2012
Post category:PI Restaurant Wallingford, Seattle

Cantinetta (3650 Wallingford Ave N) is hosting its 4th annual block party this Monday (June 18) from 6:00 - 10:00PM. While I've heard great things about it, I've never been, and so I'm looking forward to the festivities and the food, which sounds heavenly: Enjoy a slice of the Tuscan Spirit. Our chef has put together some delicious Italian nibbles paired with the perfect wines. Come enjoy the food, the company and the outdoors!

Woodland Park Co-op Preschool Hosts a ‘Playdate’

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 15, 2012
Post category:Kids PI Schools

Woodland Park Cooperative Preschool is hosting a "Community Playdate" tomorrow, June 16, from 12:30PM - 2:30PM, where families can stop by and learn about the school's programs. The school is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Solstice Parade/Fremont Fair: Just a short stroll from Fremont's resident troll, our Outdoor Classroom is filled with activities designed for meaningful fun - experiment at our tinkering table, create original art, or dig in our split-level sand pit. Our vibrant Woodland Park…

Found Ring at Meridian Park

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 14, 2012
Post category:Wallingford, Seattle

Wallyhood reader Anna writes: Hi, my daughter found a gold ring while playing at Meridian park last week. She found the ring last Wednesday while playing on one of the structures at the playground. It's gold with a stone in the middle. If you've recently lost a ring that matches the description, drop Anna an email: [email protected].

Solstice Parade/We The People Power Festival

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 14, 2012
Post category:PI Wallingford, Seattle

Get nekkid, paint your body and grab your bike! This Saturday, the Fremont Arts Council is hosting its 24th annual Solstice Parade and Festival, beginning at noon in downtown Fremont. The parade route leads to the We the People Power Festival at Gas Works Park beginning at 1:00PM. Here's the scoop from The Fremont Arts Council: The We the People Power Festival is designed to inspire. It will be a celebration of sustainable living, people-powered action and grassroots democracy, with hands-on fun for the whole…

Kidical Mass to Wallingford Greenway Celebration

Post author:Madi
Post published:June 14, 2012
Post category:Bicycling Ice cream Kids PI

Calling all biking kids and their families! Hop on a bike train to Saturday's Wallingford Greenway Par-tay in the form of this month's Kidical Mass ride. From Totcycle: Depart NE Green Lake, on the grass around the playground at the Green Lake Community Center, and we'll follow this route. Meet at 4pm, ride at 4:15pm, arrive for Ribbon Cutting, Kid Parade, road chalk, hot dogs, bike blenders, and GELATO from D'Ambrosio Gelato in Ballard and Cap Hill! Marco and Enzo, the…

Father’s Day Sale at Snow Leopard Trust

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 13, 2012
Post category:Wallingford, Seattle

If you're looking for last minute gifts for Dad, then you'll want to check out the Father's Day sale this Friday (June 15) at the Snow Leopard Trust, from 10:00AM - 5:00PM. They'll be serving up free coffee to store visitors all day long at their Good Shepherd location (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Suite #225, which is located right where you walk in the front door at the GSC). Here's what you can find at the store: Items perfect for the Fathers…

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