Karen asked us to keep an eye out for her dog, Puzzle. Here's the note she posted most recently to Craigslist: Lost Black Dog Near Gasworks Park in Seattle, WA - last seen Friday night at 11 PM Tangletown (Kensington between 52nd and 53rd) Her name is Puzzle -- a 60lb black Viszla/lab mix -- ran away Thursday night from Gas Works Park. She was last seen Friday night at 11 PM Tangletown (Kensington between 52nd and 53rd), but is expected…
As we mentioned last week, Janet Strong is stepping down after 15 years as executive director of the Wallingford Neighborhood Association. Now, the organization is looking for someone to take the reins and lead the WNA into its next phase. Here's the job description. Could be you! Executive Director ‐ Wallingford Neighborhood Association The Wallingford Neighborhood Association is home to the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce, the Wallingford Community Council and The Wallingford Neighborhood Office The Wallingford Neighborhood Association is seeking an Executive Director with strong…
I spent one long, cold year living in Minnesota, where the locals joke that there are only two seasons: Winter and Road Construction. Lately, I’ve been feeling like the same could be said here in Seattle, especially when I try to navigate 45th Street (which, like any good Wallingfordian, I avoid as often as possible). To find out the purpose of the construction on 45th, I contacted SDOT’s Jeff Bender, who helpfully explained the project. The construction along 45th is part…
Wallingford architect Kevin Kane will be leading a walking tour tomorrow of green homes (not to be confused with green houses) tomorrow as part of the Wallingford Walks series: The tour will stop by six homes that are successfully implementing green practices, and Kevin will lead the group in a discussion about those practices. The walk will start outside of Tully’s, 2100 North 45th Street, at 10:00 am, and will cover approximately three miles at a leisurely pace over approximately 2…
How about some music and dance tonight? Luc and the Lovingtons will be kicking off a summer tour at Fresh Fitness and Dance (4430 Corliss Ave N) tonight (Friday) at 9 pm. Admission is by donation, there will be food and drinks and dance performance. Who are Luc and the Lovingtons. Here's a sample. It sounds pretty sweet to our ears. As of our count, the Facebook page for the event has 39 people coming, and that's generally the tip of…
Mike Ruby sent these photos of today's Ask.com surprise party at Wallingford Playfield. Looks like everyone had a great time!
The Goddess Festival, the daylong music event that debuted last year at Meridian Park will be returning this year with some adjustments and perhaps lessons learned to Lower Woodland Park on August 25th. Tomorrow night, there's a fundraiser comedy show for the event. Tara Shuttleworth, the event organizer, writes: Coming up THIS FRIDAY THE 13th! Babette's Events Presents our Second Annual "Laugh Your Goddass Off" Comedy Show at CMA Gallery and Performance Space in Wallingford. Starring Michael Stegner, Cait Parks, Andy…