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Free Puppet Workshop Saturday

Looking for a fun family activity this weekend? Maybe someplace with AC? Join us Saturday, August 4th, from 1-2pm for a free puppet making workshop with SilverKite Community Arts!  Using recyclables, participants will create their very own puppets and develop stories about them in this fun, hands-on workshop. We will be meeting in the Solid Ground meeting room on the main floor of the building. Enter through the front entrance of the library. Registration is not required, but space is limited.…

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A Sneak Peak into Seattle Furniture Company

Seattle Furniture Company may just be the coolest shop you've never heard of! Hiding in the basement next to Norco Medical Supply and marked by an inconspicuous sandwich board is a 7000+ square foot trove of American and Danish mid century furnishings, along with vintage and contemporary, Asian, industrial and Hollywood Regency home décor. Located 0.1 mile from my house, I'm ashamed to admit that I walked by for several years without believing there was anything worthwhile inside such an unassuming…

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Read more about the article National Poetry Month celebrations continue at Open Books
Open Books is a poetry-only bookstore in Wallingford.

National Poetry Month celebrations continue at Open Books

April is National Poetry Month, and Open Books, Wallingford's poetry-only bookstore, will be hosting events and offering special discounts through the end of the month. These include family- and student-friendly initiatives and new ways to engage with poetry within the store, which is located at 2414 N. 45th St. Check out what's going on this month, and make sure to stop by. For Kids & Adults Alike  15% discount for students and teachers: Throughout the entire month, students and teachers, including K-12 and…

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Read more about the article @Library: Portrait Art Sunday, Game Day Wednesday

@Library: Portrait Art Sunday, Game Day Wednesday

Local artist Savvy Dani will be hosting a live portrait sitting at our local Wallingford Library on Sunday, March 22nd, from 1pm to 4pm. The free event will be geared toward beginning artists, with Dani provided a talk on tips and tricks for those looking to hone in their skills. Both Dani and the model will be available to chat once the painting process begins, according a release. Artists of all stripes and skill levels are invited to join in the fun…

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Read more about the article Art of Confections Open for Business

Art of Confections Open for Business

A new shop named Art of Confections opened for business last week on N. 45th Street, ready to serve up specialty cakes and sweets. Run by Shila Jansen, the store features several seating areas, an espresso bar, and of course the main show: row upon row of desserts. Several cakes, ranging from chocolate raspberry to lemon to carrot make their rounds in a revolving display case by the door. Cupcakes, fruit tarts, and a variety of chocolate-covered items sit ready to be…

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Programs for a variety of tastes at WCSC!

Have you checked out what’s happening at WCSC lately? Wallingford COMMUNITY Senior Center will feature a variety of great programming in May. Here are a few highlights: Interested in Arts & Culture? WCSC features two programs on May Day (May 1st) which might be right up your alley! Outing to Northwest African American Museum - Thursday, May 1st, 12:30-3:30 PM. View the exhibit “Pitch Black” and learn about Washington’s black baseball history. Who played baseball where? How did segregation and integration…

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Art Walk Feedback Requested

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For the last few years, Wallingford Art Walk has gone through some gyrations. A few years back, I remember it being an interesting, well attended neighborhood event. People strolled through shops in the neighborhood where artists showed their work next to wine and cheese. Musicians played outside of Wallingford Center and I was guaranteed to run into a handful of people I knew along the way, stop for a conversation and perhaps be introduced to someone new. Somewhere along the way,…

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