45th Street has another mural to add to its copious collection (including one on the sides of the Blue Star, Bottleworks, old Tully's, Kabul, Seattle Stained Glass, Emerald City Spirits, Golden Oldies and Frame Central). The side of Slave to the Needle is sporting this beauty as of last week:
We've posted here a few times about "Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies". Rick Turner, the event's organizer, sent along this explanation of what it's all about (and don't miss the bit at the end, with info about tonight's movie): Wallingford’s Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies is a Wallingford documentary film-buff mainstay. It’s been presenting free documentary films, and hosting discussions after the films for over 11 years now. Somewhere between 50 and 150 people gather each Friday evening…
In what I foresee will not be the first letter of this kind, Cameron writes: This drone crash landed in my yard today, filming with a GoPro camera that was attached to it. Kind of creepy. Anyway, after leaving it there for an hour no one came and picked it up so I’ve put it in a safe place. I assume it’s someone’s toy, and I’d be happy to reunite it with the rightful owner. –Conditional on a promise that they…
In one of the most surprising twists to a comment thread, we had a lively discussion on the All Crime, All The Time post yesterday about baby stroller quality and prices. Also, Chris and Erica sent in this: Last night someone stole a flowerpot from our front steps on 56th Street between 1st Ave. N. and Kensington Pl. It is not very valuable, but it is handmade and we really liked it. It is a medium-sized (12" wide?) concrete pot covered with gray…
At its January meeting, the Wallingford Community Council heard from both the City and Friends of Gas Works Park. This year will see significant activity in two areas: Kite Hill and the playground. David Graves, the Senior City Planner for Gas Works reported the following. Gas Works Park Play Area renovation – The 2008 Parks and Greenspace levy included money to make improvements to the existing play area at Gas Works Park. The remnants of the play area are located on…
Reeve Baily writes: After years of planning, a successful Kickstarter campaign and a lot of elbow grease, "The Octopus Bar" is ready to open in Wallingford. Tucked between the two Guild 45th Theaters, they promise Wallingford's only 'Gastropub' experience. Their neon sign alone, is a sight to behold. For everyone that wants to welcome them to the neighborhood and see what lurks beyond, they open Saturday, January 25th at noon. That's today, people! Soft opening was last night, Reeve tells us.…
Attention Wallingford: have some junk to haul to the dump? Do it this weekend! Otherwise, it's about to get a lot harder. The North Transfer Station (aka Wallingford trash dump) will be closing for two years as of 5:30 pm this Monday January 20. Seattle Public Utilities will be replacing the old facility with a "more modern and efficient facility" over the next two years. While construction is underway, you are encouraged to use the new South Transfer Station facility at…