May Day is an ancient holiday, dating back at least to the days of the Roman Republic, when it was celebrated as part of the Floralia celebration on April 27th. Obviously, they didn't call it May Day back then, both because it wasn't May and also because they spoke Latin. It can also be traced back to the Gaelic Beltane celebration, reaching back into the fog of pagan pre-history. Here in Seattle, several groups of Morris dancers have been celebrating this…
Many may assume with the possibility of zoning changes hanging in the air here in our neighborhood that developers might naturally choose to put a hold on their plans in the hopes that larger, taller buildings will be allowed on their lots in the near future. Indeed, that certainly seems to be the case at some properties. Back in August of last year, I wrote about the former Big Wheel Auto Parts building which is, at least for now, being used…
The annual Art in Bloom garden art and studio tour takes place this weekend – partly in our neighborhood. From their website: Looking for the perfect focal piece for your garden or home? Take a break from weeding to shop and talk with nearly 20 artists in a variety of media on this free, self-guided north Seattle garden art & studio tour April 28-29, 10 am to 5 pm. Bridget Culligan, a studio owner here in Wallingford who will be participating,…
The Seattle Police Department announced today that they have made an arrest in the homicide case of Wallingford community leader Lita Byrnes: SPD Homicide Detectives have arrested a 25-year-old man for the murder of his roommate, a 38-year-old woman, in Wallingford last month. The arrest in this complex case came after an extensive investigation, working in conjunction with the Washington State Crime Lab and the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The suspect was arrested early Thursday morning in Seattle and was…
Politico posted a story about millennials and housing affordability. It is a long, feature length article. Our own Wallingford neighborhood is used as the archetype for this battle playing out nationwide. The main person in the story is a young professional trying to change urban development. The choice of accompanying image was done from convenience as it was the first image I found already uploaded on the Wallyhood site. It does not connote any particular view of the site. The story…
Just a quick reminder, the Woodland Park Zoo will be coming to the library (well, the meeting room behind the library) this Saturday, April 28, from 10-11 to talk about the City Nature Challenge 2018. Afterwards, we will do our first Wallingford Walk of the new series, as we embark on a mini-safari seeking out wildlife to identify for the Challenge. Bring your smart phone or tablet, a sunhat, and ideas for future walks! See you soon, Dawn - your Wallingford librarian
Spin (Spyridon Nicon) curates a rotating collection of local art on his barber shop walls (4501 Interlake Ave N). Given how often swaps in a new artist and how often I get my hair cut, it's almost a guarantee that there will be someone new and interesting on the walls each time I head over for a clip. This month is no exception, and if you're out for a stroll, and want to enjoy sharp and vibrant prints, you could do…