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Kids Free at the Zoo

Post author:Jordan
Post published:December 19, 2009
Post category:Kids

(This originally appeared on My Green Lake) Beginning this Saturday, December 19th, and through Sunday, January 3rd, Woodland Park Zoo is offering free admission to the zoo for kids. Just mention “Winter Fun” upon entry and one child 12 and under gets in free with each paying adult. From the zoo: Discover the “hot” and “cold” spots during your adventure. The warm, humid Tropical Rain Forest offers an escape from the chill where you’ll encounter ocelots, tropical birds and snakes. Snow…

School Board Members Discuss Transition Plan

Post author:Margaret
Post published:December 18, 2009
Post category:Kids PI Schools Wallingford, Seattle

On Wednesday night, the Board members of Seattle Public Schools participated in a work session to discuss implementing the new student assignment plan. While one half of the work session was devoted to the budget, the other half focused on the transition plan and covered topics pertaining to grandfathering and siblings. Here are some key areas of interest: It will take several years to complete implementation of the new student assignment plan - and so this proposed transition plan is just…

Donut Tours

Post author:Jordan
Post published:December 14, 2009
Post category:Food Kids

The folks up at Mighty-O Donuts (2110 North 55th St) are offering tours for kids (and parents) on Dec 21st and 22nd at 10:30 am, to show 'em how donuts are made. Let 'em know you're coming, space is limited: 206 547 0335 or [email protected].

Santa comes to Wallingford

Post author:Sharon
Post published:December 3, 2009
Post category:Christmas Holiday Kids Photography Santa Wallingford, Seattle

My 4 year old has had a love-hate relationship with Department Store Santas for the past, well, four years. He’s super into the “real” Santa, of course, but only likes to admire the store Santas from afar. He particularly likes how Santa wears white gloves and never fails to mention them. “Oh, Mommy, see Santa? He’s waving just to me…with his white gloves.” We decided to do our first Santa visit of the season at Wallingford Center, by way of Mud…

School Board Director at WCC

Post author:Jordan
Post published:November 30, 2009
Post category:Kids Schools

The monthly Wallingford Community Council board meeting will feature a special guest, Sherry Carr, the Seattle School Board Director this month. The public is welcome. Wednesday, December 2nd at the Good Shepherd Center, Room 202, 7 pm - 9 pm.

Paron’s Closet Open

Post author:Jordan
Post published:November 28, 2009
Post category:Kids

Paron's Closet, the new kid's consignment boutique in Wallingford Center, opened their doors today. They'll be holding a "Grand Opening" on Saturday, December 5th with freshly baked cookies and sparkling juice, plus a raffle with "several nice gifts to give away". We stopped in with a small bag of threads Baby Z had outgrown and had a chance to chat with Lisa and Bev, who were still in the process of setting up. This is Kim and Bev's first store, so…

Harvest Fest @ Wallingford Presbyterian Church

Post author:Matt Mason
Post published:November 25, 2009
Post category:Church Food Kids Wallingford, Seattle

[Ed. note: Matt took these beautiful pictures of the WPC Harvest Festival almost a month ago. We forgot to post the pictures until now.] Harvest Fest at Wallingford Presbyterian Church was held October 25th. Bringing together all the best things about fall for the kids. Pies and other refreshments, pumpkin carving, costumes, a treasure hunt, and pin the tail on the donkey. A great family event to celebrate the changing of the seasons.

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