Monthly Archives: May 2013

Felipe Caneta

Soleil writes: Wallingford resident and my dear friend Felipe Canete passed away tragically yesterday from an apparent heart attack/failure. You may have seen him around the neighborhood with his son Rio Malai and wife Katy Canete.  He was far too young, at 35 years of age. He performed with bands Luc and the Lovingtons and Sing with Señor. Soleil, Felipe's business partner and band-mate, notes that they had a performance scheduled at Alphabet Soup for June 8th, which has obviously been…

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Incoming Families’ Playdate at McDonald

Just in on the mama-vine: We know that starting a new school marks a new chapter for the entire family. Getting to know other new and incoming families can make the transition so much easier. We hope you will join us at our Spring Play Date for incoming McDonald families. What: Spring Play Date for Incoming Families When: Sunday, May 19, 3 - 5PM Where: McDonald International Playground Sounds muy divertido to me!

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Farmstand Resumes

The folks running CityGrownSeattle, the farmstand stocked with produce grown here in Wallingford and in Ballard, wanted to let you know they're opening up for their "preview day" tomorrow, May 18th. They'll take Memorial Day weekend off, then, be back with regular Saturday farmstands in June and on through the summer. Their farmstand is located at 4108 Eastern Ave N, hours are Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm. If you'd like to receive their "fresh sheet" email,  a list of the…

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Night Light Nails Takes Former Comics Dungeon Space

On June 1, Night Light Nails will be moving two doors west from its present location (256 NE 45th St) to the former Comics Dungeon space, on the corner of NE 45th Street at Thackeray. The popular nail salon has been in the neighborhood for four years, and salon owner, Van, tells us the upgrade to the corner space will provide more natural light and room for more chairs.  

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Cops Pop Tobacco Shop For ‘Trafficking Stolen Property’

KIRO 7 News reports that Ahcene and Irinia Aribi, owners of a Wallingford convenience store, BBC Smoke & Wine (2315 N 45th St.), are under investigation by the Seattle Police Department for "Trafficking in Stolen Property." According to KIRO 7 News: Documents filed in King County allege the investigation started more than a year ago when a Safeway employee shopping at BBC noticed a package of razors that still had a Safeway security sticker attached.  Days later, an investigator saw packages of condoms…

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Pop Some Tags this Saturday

The primo yard sale experience in Wallingford is happening this Saturday, when the annual John Stanford International School Yard Sale Tour takes place from 9 am to 3 pm. In addition to toys, kid’s gear, books, and housewares, there will be bake sales at all locations and raffles for some great prizes. Proceeds benefit the JSIS PTSA. Come out to our seven locations and support your local public elementary school! Maps are available at the host homes. This year’s fabulous yard…

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Wallingford Boys and Girls Club Celebration

Meghan Sweet, the director of the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club, writes: Wallingford Boys & Girls Club, along with all six of its sites (serving Wallingford, Fremont, Lake City, Greenlake, View Ridge and Maple Leaf), is having its 5th Annual Celebration on June 7th. The event is free to attend (we don’t want any of our families to be left out!), although there is a silent auction and a soft ask during dessert. This is a great event for neighbors that…

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