[Ed note: Several weeks back, a reader, Anne Leache, wrote in and said she had reached out to a local homeless woman in front of QFC, and was interested in sharing the story she had heard. We of course welcomed the story. As Anne dug in, though, things became more complex. This is her story.] As a Wallingford resident, avid walker, and business patron, I pass through the Wallingford Ave. and 45th intersection on a regular basis. For two years, I…
Satay Malaysian Street Food (1711 N. 45th St.) is hosting its first "Dog Night" this Wednesday, May 15, from 6:00pm to close. They welcome dogs and their humas to dine and drink on the back patio; and as an added treat, Wally Pets will be providing doggie snacks for all canine customers. Makes me sad to miss it, as our beloved Wallyhood Rover Reporter, Scout, lost his battle with cancer two weeks ago. We hope he's out there, somewhere in the…
On Wednesday, May 15 from midnight to midnight, you’ll have a chance to donate to your favorite local nonprofits through The Seattle Foundation’s second annual GiveBIG giving event, and we wouldn’t be a true neighborhood news blog if we didn’t mention two of our favorite Wallingford nonprofits that could use our support. FamilyWorks and the Wallingford Community Senior Center impact many lives each day and a gift on May 15th to them will help continue important work of serving the community. What’s GiveBIG? Glad you…
The kindergarteners at John Stanford International School are hosting their annual plant sale to raise money for their sister school Juan de la Barrera in Puerta Vallarta. The sale will be on the playground (on 4th Ave. NE, above 40th St. NE) near the basketball court on Saturday, May 11 from 10-1 pm. We’re told there will be lots of tomatoes and basil, cucumbers, and other veggies, flowers and houseplants including lots of beautiful orchids. Perfect timing for Mother’s Day! All of the seeds this…
JSIS 5th grader Clarissa Henry and former JSIS student Esai Prescod are one of three finalist teams in the "Grow Your Own Business Challenge" sponsored by Warren Buffet's Secret Millionaire's Club and the Fairholme Foundation. This is a national competition to promote youth entrepreneurship. Clarissa and Esai are "Team WiN WiN, " which stands for Waste Not Want Not. "It’s a win for the environment and a win for us,” said Clarissa. The partners created a business plan that includes preserving…
OK, Steve Winwood won’t be there but YOU should be. Come and learn some new steps and kick up your heels in community with others to support two local non-profit organizations strengthening individuals, families and seniors in the north end. It’s Dance 4 Wallingford, a multicultural and intergenerational community dance party on Saturday May 11th, 2013, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC). The idea for the event came from the “World Dance Parties” that…
SDOT says: Crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation will install a new, marked crosswalk and new curb ramps at the intersection of Northeast Pacific Street and Latona Avenue Northeast [where the Burke passes Dunny Lumber] on Wednesday and Thursday, May 8 and 9, to provide improved access to the Burke-Gilman Trail. The new, marked crosswalk will indicate the preferred crossing location for pedestrians on Northeast Pacific Street. The new curb ramps will improve access for people with mobility challenges. A…