If you're like me and can never remember whether it is recycling week or not, rejoice! There's now an app for that. Seattle Public Utilities has a new app called Recycle it, and it has plenty of features I'm sure to use on a weekly basis. Here's what it can do, right from SPU's website: Look up your collection day Get weekly collection reminders, never forget your Recycle day Report some common service issues Report a missed collection Change your service…
This Friday, December 14th, the Christmas ships will be sailing around Lake Union and through the Fremont Cut for the annual Parade of Boats, and we should have a good view of the festivities here in Wallingford. There are musical performances aboard the lead ship at 7:20 p.m. in the middle of the lake, and 8:10 p.m. at Evanston Plaza in Fremont. For those unfamiliar with the Christmas Ships, here's some info from their website. The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship™ Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has…
An apartment building, with retail on the street level! Okay, so no surprise there. What is somewhat of a surprise is that, after all this time, something is actually going to emerge in the space once occupied by Kitaro Sushi at 1624 N. 45th. Kitaro burned down December 7, 2011 as we wrote about here. I'm not sure an exact cause was ever determined, but reports at the time said the fire was electrical in nature. A dentist's office was also…
The end-of-the-year holidays are often at time when people look to share some of what they have with others who might have less. If you're such a person and are looking for such an opportunity, look no further than FamilyWork's Holiday Helper Family Sponsorship: This year, we asked each child to choose a winter item they need and a toy they're excited about. Our goal is to fulfill their wishlists and send each family home with a board game, so everyone…
I take full responsibility as the editor of the week for missing the announcement of this annual event. It is truly last minute. Tonight it is the annual Green Lake Pathway of Lights from 4:30 - 7:30pm. The holidays are on the horizon, and we’re already getting into the spirit of the season as we prepare for the annual Pathway of Lights! This FREE family favorite holiday event is on Saturday, December 8 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Come stroll the glimmering Green…
Hey, itchin' for some cultchuh? Wanna see some free theatah? Wallingford Presbyterian Church (1414 N 42nd St) is hosting Taproot Theatre Company’s Christmas Touring play Foolish Wiseman, here in Wallingford, walking distance from you, tomorrow morning, Sunday, December 9th at 10:30 am. Meet Ogion [o-jun], the comical and little-known fourth wise man. Afraid of the dark, this befuddled hero has little chance of following the Bethlehem star until he runs into two thieves, Leah and Jacob, who believe it would be profitable…
Megan James from Seattle Pops (1401 N 45TH St) writes: We are offering Christmas Trees again this year at Seattle Pops (1401 N 45th Street, Interlake & 45th) with 100% of the Profits going to Adopt a Family Charity through the Salvation Army. Thanks to the community, last year we were able to provide for two local families in need who had just transitioned from a shelter to their own home and were in need of basic necessities as well as…