Jen Koogler, Marketing Coordinator at Scarecrow Video:
Where are you from? – From here. I grew up in Renton.
What’s the secret of your success? – Our vast inventory of films and our commitment as a staff to sharing that and promoting our love of cinema to Seattle.
What do you like best about Wallingford? – It’s large and not as physically close-knit as some other neighborhoods but it’s got a nice neighborhood feel to it and sense of community. It’s nice to know that people in …
The Food Network Challenge has selected another neighborhood eatery for its show, Tangletown’s Mighty-O Donuts. The episode airs Sunday, April 10th at 8 PM.
An enthusiastic donut-eater myself, I caught up with Mighty-O’s competitor, “donut creator extraordinaire” Sara Beth Russert.
I know you aren’t supposed to give away the ending, but what was the challenge?
We had to make several different kinds of donuts and create a showpiece, a giant donut sculpture. I kept mine – it will be on display in the cafe after the episode airs.
What was …
Most city-livers are so distant from the sources of what they eat that this seems like magic. But in her new book Your Farm in the City, Lisa Taylor of Seattle Tilth explains that starting an urban farm is no mystery, but rather something deeply satisfying that we can all do. Meet Lisa, learn about the book and get a signed copy this Thursday, March 31st at 7 PM at the offices of Tilth in …
Greg Martin, Assistant Head Instructor at School of Oom Yung Doe (hefting a Chinese long staff with broadsword, don’t try this at home):
Where are you from? – I was born in Redmond and was raised in Kirkland where I still live
What’s the secret of your success? – Connection with the community. We’ve had over 100 community events like women’s self-defense workshops and stress-relief workshops. We’ve worked with local schools, especially Hamilton, teaching free after-school lessons. I was Volunteer of the Year at the YMCA and …
I have to confess to growing up in Southern California in the 1970’s. In a ranch …
What is your name?: Catherine or Cat
Where are you from?: San Francisco, but moved to Seattle in Third Grade. I’ve been homeless on and off my whole adult life.
What do you think of the neighborhood?: I like Wallingford. The people are friendly. They have enough money to buy the paper but they don’t have so much money that they’re snobs.
Favorite Wallingford moment?: I meet people I wouldn’t ordinarily meet, it’s been a real blessing, the interaction with people in my daily life. I met …
Sometimes, Wallyhood provides a place for readers to do a bit of community policing in its Forums and Comments. So, to be safer and better-informed, read on:
A rash of plant poisonings and uprootings. Got any leads? Have your plants been damaged? Ideas about why someone would target such helpless and innocent victims? How safe is Wallingford for single, female residents?, asks a potential newcomer from the Eastside. Got any input or experiences? The ever-contentious debate over removing signs from telephone poles rolls along. Explore this unusual controversy for yourself, you’ll never look at a pole the same way again.…© 2009 - 2023 Wallyhood