Monthly Archives: January 2013

KapKa Cooperative School Open House

Have a child who's ready to enter Kindergarten in the fall? Shelli Strate, a parent of KapKa Cooperative School (510 N. 49th St.) wrote to tell us about the school's open house this Saturday, January 26, from 2-4pm: This is the time of year when many families are exploring elementary schools, hoping to find just the right fit for their children. If are a local family interested in inquiry-based, progressive education, KapKa Cooperative School is a program you might consider.  They have been…

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Meet New Wallingford Chamber President, Debbi Larson

The Wallingford branch of Seattle Bank recently received the 2012 Wallingford Chamber of Commerce's "Outstanding Service to the Community by a Business" award, thanks, largely, to the tireless efforts of Community Banker, Debbi Larson. Since 2009, Larson has been active in the Wallingford Chamber to help promote businesses within the neighborhood. She founded and chairs the ever-popular "Cheers to Wallingford" business expo, which is now headed into its third year. The business expo gives a boost to businesses with additional exposure…

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Clothing Swap at Om Culture

With the inauguration wrapped up, you're no doubt exhausted from the intense focus the media has paid the most pressing issue facing our nation: Michelle Obama's outfits. "Now," you're probably thinking to yourself, "what have I got that's going to match that, and show that I am ready to follow our leader into the future?" Wonder no more: this Sunday, January 27th from 1 pm - 6 pm, Om Culture is hosting the Seattle Clothing and Costume Exchange: This clothing exchange…

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Happy MLK Day

Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day! I've always had a special affection for the day, as I'm one of Dr. King's many namesakes. Yep, this white Jewish dude was named after Martin Luther King. Here's the story: What's in a name - an MLK Day Reflection.

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GMO Meeting

Mandy forwarded on this note from Jenny: There could not be a more exciting time to be working on the issue of labeling genetically engineered food here in Washington. GE labeling will be up for a vote on the ballot in November and the fight has already begun. To learn more and get involved, join us for our: “Let Me Decide” Campaign Action Meeting Tuesday, January 22nd 7:00 - 8:00 PM   Good Shepherd Center, Room 202 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Seattle,…

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Scam Alert

Both Mrs. Wallyhood and I have received a robo-call this past week from "JP Morgan Chase" informing us that our American Express card has been suspended because it is believed to be stolen. This would be more disturbing if either of us had an American Express card from JP Morgan Chase, which we do not. Following the prompts out of curiousity, the computerized caller requested that I enter my 16 digit American Express card number "to confirm my identity". Huh, how…

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Op Ed: BEX IV Capital Levy

The following post was written by Mwiza Kalisa, of Schools First -- a grassroots, citizen-based organization that has conducted Seattle school levy campaigns since 1995. We felt a post about the levies was pertinent to our readers since the upcoming vote to renew the Capital Levy (BEX IV) for Seattle Public Schools includes money to re-open and modernize Lincoln High School in 2019 to accommodate the influx of students here in the north end. This month voters will receive ballots in the mail…

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