Got something to share with your neighbors? Check out the forums section of Wallyhood for announcements, referrals, and answers to various questions (or questions that need answers!) Here are the highlights from this past week:
There’s been a lot of discussion about the empty lot near 45th and 5th. jldimond reports that there’s “a constant stream of druggies hiding and fighting in the unchecked growth” and wonders who owns the lot and what can be done to make the adjacent Metro bus stop safer. Reader susan_wills shared some bad news in her post, my car prowled, contents ripped off, parts…Wallingford Home Tour: January 9
The Wallingford Home Tour (canceled last September) has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 9th, 2011, from 11am-4pm. Tickets are $15 and children under 12 are free, and are now available for purchase at Tweedy & Popp Hardware (1815 N 45th St), Cutz Meridian Salon & Spa (4515 Meridian Ave N), and the Wallingford Neighborhood Office (2100 N 45th St. Behind Tully’s)
Never been on a home tour? Here’s what you can expect: Once you purchase your tickets, you’ll receive a map showing each participating home’s location (there are 8 this year). On the day of the tour, you’re free to …
Fresh Fitness and Dance
Fresh Fitness and Dance (4430 Corliss Ave North) is coming to the Wallingford neighborhood. Stop by the new studio Sunday, January 9, at 4:30pm for the Grand Opening, featuring live performances by instructors, refreshments, and appetizers, plus a 90-minute Zumba kick-off party.
FRESH FITNESS & DANCE is bringing its upscale ambiance, eco-friendly amenities, and talented, professionally trained instructors to a beautiful new location in Wallingford. FFD is a one-stop shop for people of all ages and genders who want to obtain – and maintain – total health and wellness through a variety of traditional and non-traditional fitness and dance classes.…
New Years Day in Wallingford
Can you believe 2011 is only two days away? Have you thought of what your New Year Resolution(s) are going to be? How about spending more time in the neighborhood? We can get you started with this handy list of shops that are open on New Years Day. Times are subject to change so make sure to double-check with stores before heading out and about.
Where to get your Caffeine Fix:
Fuel: 8am-8pm
Chocolati Cafe: 8am-7pm
Irwin’s: 7am-5pm
Essential Baking: 7am-6pm
Zoka: 8:30am-7pm
Diva Espresso: 8am-7pm
Mighty-O-Donuts: 8am-3pm
Gypsy Java Cafe: 9am-3pm
A Muddy Cup: 6am-1pm
La Boulangerie: 7am-6pm
Starbucks: …
4-H Club Coming to Wallingford
Can you think of a better location than Wallingford to become the newest home to a 4-H club? Well don’t think twice, this Lynnwood-based club is heading our way and is seeking Seattle urban kids, ages 5-18 to become new members, and for adults to enroll as leaders. Wild ‘n’ Woolies will hold their first club meeting on January 2, from 9am-11am. If you’re interested, contact Nina Finley for the location: [email protected].
16 year-old Nina gave us the scoop as to how she got involved with 4-H:
When I was nine, I went to the Evergreen State Fair and fell …
New Years Eve in Wallingford
Have you made your plans yet for New Years Eve? We’ve got the lowdown on what’s open throughout the day, and which restaurants will offer special New Years Eve menus and seatings. Please make sure to call ahead for reservations. Times for the quick, casual places are subject to change so you may want to double-check before heading out.
Closing Early
Varsity Inn: 7am-3pm
Essential Baking: 6am-6pm
Closing Before Midnight
Julia’s: 7am-10pm
Jhanjay: 11am-10pm
Bizarro: 5pm-10pm
Chutneys: Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Dinner 4:30pm-10pm
Tutta Bella: 11am-11pm
Kabul: 5pm-10pm
Djan’s: 11am-3pm, 4:30-1opm
Open Past Midnight
Blue Star: 7am-1am
Wendy Morales tells us: “We …
Candles Will Continue To Glow-Pathway Of Lights
This year’s budget cuts have impacted our community and families in many different ways. The Green Lake Community Center has been at the center of many of the proposed budget cuts, which could have a big impact on nearby Wallingford.
Pathway Of Lights, though, which had been in jeopardy of being blown out for good due to budget cuts, is saved. This Seattle holiday tradition will continue to glow thanks to two private companies who have already offered to support the event.
According to My Green Lake:
And, while the Pathway of Lights requires more funding than the 2011 budget …