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Read more about the article B.F. Day Elementary Marches for Peace

B.F. Day Elementary Marches for Peace

B.F. Day Elementary made a visible statement about peace on March 14th. Kiro 7 helicopters captured the above image. After 25,000 people viewed the video on Kiro's website they decided to write a special piece on what made the elementary school want to participate in what was called a "school walkout" elsewhere. I highly recommend reading the article in full for a detailed explanation which includes an interview with the principal, how the students and PTA came up with the idea,…

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Read more about the article Wallingford-based Pogo Rides looking for parent ambassadors

Wallingford-based Pogo Rides looking for parent ambassadors

In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share news of a Wallingford-based startup that helps neighbors coordinate carpooling for their kid's activities. Pogo Rides is looking for some help to spread the word on their free carpooling app. Director of Partnerships Julia Selfridge shares: We would love it if you could share the following information with your Wallingford community. We are spreading the word about our free carpool app, Pogo Rides, founded here in Seattle (more specifically, Wallingford! Our office is on…

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Read more about the article Poet Laureate to read to Wallingford children this Sunday

Poet Laureate to read to Wallingford children this Sunday

Former Washington State Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen will be the guest reader this Sunday at Open Books: A Poem Emporium. She will read for children young and old as part of the monthly Winnie-the-Pooh Reading Series at Wallingford's only all-poetry bookstore. The event will be 11-11:45 a.m. at 2414 North 45th St. Elizabeth Austen's collection Every Dress a Decision (Blue Begonia Press, 2011) was a finalist for the 2012 Washington State Book Award in poetry. She is also the author of two poetry chapbooks,…

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Read more about the article Hamilton Middle School portables – a student’s perspective

Hamilton Middle School portables – a student’s perspective

An article has already been written about Hamilton International Middle School's new additions, but here is an insider's perspective anyway. This is my third year at Hamilton. My experience has always been pleasant and the building itself, though somewhat annoying when I'm trying to reach faraway classes, has been a solid good. The portables that have taken over the Hamilton playtop have been designated for eighth graders such as myself. I have three classes in the portables as do many of my friends.…

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Read more about the article Wallingford Bicycle Excursion – Gasworks Park to Montlake Playfield

Wallingford Bicycle Excursion – Gasworks Park to Montlake Playfield

One of my favorite Wallingford excursions is taking the kids on the bike and going to Montlake Playfield. My route is almost all dedicated trail from my house and so I'm not too worried about the combination of cars and kids and bikes. My five-year old is hitched up to my bike on a Follow Me, and my two-year old rides on a co-pilot child seat. Montlake Playfield is a hidden gem of a park. The climbing jungle gym is a step up…

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