Kids

Mommy Matters

Melissa Benaroya and Robin Dowdy are hosting Mommy Matters, another series of classes for new moms in Wallingford (that is, the classes are in Wallingford, the moms can be from wherever). We reproduce their e-mail here in all its technicolor glory: Mommy matters Mommy matters, led by local parent educators, is an opportunity for mothers of  toddlers to get support and learn about what matters most as your child hits the “two’s”. Mommy matters blends Love and Logic principles, Gottman techniques…

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Invasion

This weekend saw a Star Wars invasion in front of Comics Dungeon (250 NE 45th St). Some photos we culled from the Twitterverse: (Photos by @OptiondD and @hhlodesign respectively) It was all part of their Anniversary Sale, which continues on through Tuesday, August 25th. Sorry we didn't give you the heads up, we didn't know!

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Today’s Happenings

Reminder, the Pirates and Pipsqueaks kids carnvial is going on now until 5 pm in the parking light behind Solid Ground. Also, a reader tweeted that there's a designer streetwear sale going on at the top of Wallingford steps. And the sun is shining and you should get outside.

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Pirates and Pipsqueaks

Sounds like there's some good old fashioned fun to be had this coming Sunday at Solid Ground: Pirates and Pipsqueaks, an old fashioned carnival with old fashioned prizes for kids of all ages, will take place Sunday, August 23rd from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Solid Ground parking lot (1501 N. 45th St). Vintage carnival games will include Dunk the Pirate, Walk the Plank, Bean Bag Toss, Ducks in the Pond, Balloon Darts, Bottle Ring Toss, Giant Bubbles, and lots…

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Arson in North Seattle?

This report submitted by Lower Wallingford Correspondent, Chris Witwer. The Seattle Fire Department is warning residents that a series of fires in the Greenwood neighborhood were intentionally set.   There have been at least 4 suspicious fires in the area in the last two months -- two of them rather recently. In addition, two abandoned buildings on the western edge of the UW campus were torched last night, according to King 5.  Fire investigators aren't saying the fires are all connected, but…

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Tickle Tune Typhoon

More kid-friendly stuff happening in Wallingford this weekend, this one tomorrow (Saturday) from 4 - 5 pm at the Good Shepherd Center: Tickle Tune Typhoon Family Concert Lorraine Bayes (of Baby Sing-Along) & Dennis Westphall This unique family concert is a blend of original, traditional and ethnic styles of music, bringing children, families and communities together to sing, dance, play and learn through song. This fun-filled performance invites everyone to enjoy a memorable musical event for the whole family in support…

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Recess Monkeys: Unplugged

Toddler heart throbs the Recess Monkeys are paying a visit to Wallingford this Saturday, August 1 at 11 am at Alphabet Soup Children's Books (1406 45th St). If you haven't heard of the Recess Monkeys, you're either childless or have grown children that are listening to the Black-Eyes Peas at best or Miley Cyrus at worst. Despite the fact that our child is only eight and a half months old and expresses his musical taste by passing his hands by each…

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