Holiday

Wallyhood (Last Minute) Gift Guide

Updated (See Not A Number) Thursday, 1:20PM It's the Wednesday before Christmas and -- c'mon, fess up -- you still have to get some last minute gifts.  Well, fear not, neighbors, as we've put together a handy little guide for super-cool gifts found right here in Wallingford.  Best of all, they're mostly around $20 or less!  Many thanks to Wallywriter Chris and Reader Laura who helped put the list together. Amita, the Art of Gifts (Wallingford Center) Open 10 a.m. -…

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Holiday Dining At Tilth

If you're thinking about enjoying an evening out on Christmas Eve or New Years Eve, then you'll want to consider making your reservations at Tilth (1411 N. 45th Street), where Owner/Chef Maria Hines and Chef de Cuisine Jason Brzowzy have planned a sumptuous four-course holiday tasting menu.  The menu is the same for either evening and there are three options for each course offered: First Course Taylor Shellfish Oysters: champagne mignonette, mint, apple Celery Root Soup: celery heart, celery leaves, perigord…

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Woodlawn Santa Update

When I answered my phone today, and the person on the other end gave a rousing, "Ho ho ho!" I knew Sharon Ehrig was doin' o-kay.  And she is! Also known as "Woodlawn Santa," Sharon Ehrig is one of the bright lights in Wallingford.   I know some of you are waiting to hear how Sharon is doing after her breast cancer surgery, so I'll just say it:  she's doing great!  The surgery did not reveal any new concerns or problems.  Yay! …

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Wallingford Weekend Festival

There may be frost on roofs, but the sun is shining bright, so there's no reason in the world not to shrug on a warm coat and walk on up to downtown Wallingford this weekend, there's just heaps going on. We already told you about the artist house sales, the lighting of the Wallingford signs, Santa photos benefitting the Boys and Girls Club, and the "Shop for a Cause" fundraiser for the Wallingford Senior Center, but Kara Ceriello of the Wallingford…

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Wallingford Weekend

There's no rain in the forecast (yet) for this weekend and temperatures should hover around 40 degrees----perfect weather to throw on a coat and hat, and take a stroll to the many events happening around the neighborhood. Friday, December 3 Santa photos at Mud Puddle Club Photography in Wallingford Center, 4 PM to 8 PM. Bring the kids and the pets in to meet Santa Claus, and let him know what's on your wish list this year and that you have indeed…

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Santa and the Big Roundup

As you summon your holiday shopping derring-do, prepared to face the battle of the crowds, you might want to consider making a stop at J.C. Penney up in Northgate.  Way out of the neighborhood, I know--but here's why:  Any purchases you make at the store between now and December 14, J.C. Penney will round up to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club.  The spare change adds up, too, as WBGC board member Jacqui…

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Stone Soup Presents-A Child’s Christmas In Wales

Stone Soup Theatre (4029 Stone Way N.) presents A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas and Directed by Jenny McMurry. Productions begin December 3-24, Friday-Sunday, with special matinée performances on Wednesday, December 22, Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.  Evening performances take place Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm.  (No 7:30pm performances on December 24th) Ticket Prices are $18 per person or $16 per person for groups of 4 or more. From…

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