Apparently, not everyone books a staid eggs benedict brunch with Mom at Ray's or Salty's or the other usual and accustomed Seattle locations for Mother's Day. Or—credit the Octopus Bar for a little creativity to get the old girl out for something she might really WANT to do this time, god forbid. We received this heads-up from the Octopus about their plans for the day, and it would be something of a travesty to not give it some airplay on our…
All are invited to Neighborcare Health's Spring Give fundraiser in person on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion. This year's attendees will enjoy catered appetizers, drinks, and desserts while mingling with community members, philanthropic leaders, corporate partners, Neighborcare Health staff, and Neighborcare Health's Foundation Board. There will also be live entertainment including music, speakers, and videos highlighting Neighborcare Health's work of providing quality medical, dental and mental health care for all in our community, regardless of income or insurance status. Neighborcare Health…
Come see Lincoln High School’s first musical, the Addams Family! They’re creepy and their kooky, mysterious and spooky- the Addams Family is being performed on May 5th, 6th, and 7th at Ballard High School! This is Lincoln’s first musical since its reopening, and the cast, pit orchestra, and crew are thrilled to be performing after COVID delays. Shows are at 7 pm as well as 2 pm on Saturday. We would love for the Wallingford community to come and support the…
This weekend, the sun was shining and Wallyhood was out to welcome back Seattle Pops, after its winter slumber. This neighborhood popsicle shop had a lengthy closure during the pandemic, but opened back up last summer, then closed for the cold winter months, and has now emerged once more! Seattle Pops started as a freezer stand at a block party in 2013, hit the farmers market circuit in 2014 and has been here serving icy refreshments in the Wallyhood since 2017.…
Let’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat: It’s NOT Mexican Independence Day. That’s September 16th. Cinco de Mayo DOES celebrate the victory of the Mexican army over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The way I read the history of this unofficial* holiday, Cinco de Mayo had its beginnings, not in Puebla—or even Mexico—but rather in California. There, it has been celebrated continuously since 1863. And like many things spawned in California, Cinco…
Here's your reminder for the Tilth Alliance Edible Plant Sale, scheduled for May 6 (pre-sale, by ticket admission), and May 7-8, at Meridian Park. This gives you time to either plan and make space in your garden beds; or alternatively, to get as far away from Wallingford as you can to avoid the throngs who will flood into the area for this uber-popular event. For those of you venturing in to the sale, don't forget that the Good Shepherd P-Patch will…
I was surprised and saddened to read of the passing of Scott Morrow in the Seattle Times. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, Morrow was a longtime activist in Seattle’s struggles with the issue of homelessness and an early proponent of sanctioned encampments and tiny-house villages. He died of pancreatic cancer on April 19. His tribute/obituary on Legacy.com details a life of advocacy and service. I never met Scott Morrow. But when I signed on as a volunteer editor for…