Susan Lowney wrote to tell us that workers were forced to cut down a dying old tree at 49th and Densmore this week. "It's been my neighbor since I moved here in 1977," she writes, adding, "I understand that the remaining stump will be harvested for making furniture. A fitting end for a dying tree."
If playing ultimate Frisbee or soccer in the mud is part of your winter ritual, then you’ll need to head somewhere besides Wallingford Playfield this year. The Parks Department recently closed to field to allow turf rebuilding. And this year they mean it! They have erected fencing to render the field largely unusable. I guess they finally realized that Wallingford’s winter sports enthusiasts, dog owners and restless youth were not going to stay off the field simply because a sign politely…
Here are a few events on tap for this weekend: "WaterRIP" at Kerf International Gallery, Wallingford Center Kerf International Gallery is opening a new show in the Wallingford Center. Healing Rain is a four artist extravaganza that is unusual and relevant. "WaterRIP" installation links water to humans using recycouture gowns as metaphors. "And Now Behind Door #2" is a spiral with a game about activism to play in the middle, so bring a friend or two. A room of beautiful wooden…
SATAY Malaysian Street Food (1711 N. 45th Street) is celebrating its second anniversary this Sunday, December 9, and as a "thank you" to the community, they're giving a little something away in exchange for a small donation to Mercy Corps. Owner Peter Ringold gave us the scoop: Over the past two years we have been fortunate to have received tremendous support from the Wallingford community. We'd like to thank everyone for their support and invite them to come to Satay this Sunday, December 9th to celebrate…
'Tis the season for giving, even if it's a set of hotel soaps you brought home from your last trip. Salon Metro (1714 N. 45th) is collecting toiletries the Orion Center and Youth Care Transitional Living Program to benefit the homeless and those in need. Here's a few ideas for items on their wish list: The shelter requests unopened shampoo, conditioner. straighteners, curlers, razors, plus soap for faces and bodies. Full size or travel size from your last hotel trip is…
The combination of rain and holiday lights going up always prompts me to think about our homeless neighbors. With weather as wet as it has been lately, I don’t last more than 10 minutes outside before I am chilled to the bone. I can’t imagine sleeping outside in the cold and wet weather, or spending my days with the damp settling into every joint. I’ve worked in human services, so I know I am not alone! Many charitable souls think about…
Save the date, folks: The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) invites you to "Celebrate One Wallingford" on Thursday, December 13, from 5:30-8:00pm. Last year's celebration was a fun-filled evening with carolers, cookies, and holiday entertainment brought to you by neighbors young and old. Here's what the folks at the WCSC have to say about this year's event: It’s that time of year again for festive gatherings with family, friends and neighbors! The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) is…