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Commute-Free School Year Activities

This morning, children throughout the neighborhood will shoulder their backpacks to begin the new school year. But what will they do during those hours between when school gets out and bedtime? Or on the weekend? If you are looking for back-to-school activities for your students, and if you want to avoid the nasty rush hour commute that often accompanies those activities, check out what’s available in the neighborhood. Think of it - supporting local businesses, saving gas, and wearing your kids out…

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Third Annual Goddess Festival Returns to Woodland Park

Tara Shuttleworth of Babette's Events reminds us that The Goddess Festival will be returning for its 3rd year on Saturday, Sept. 14th. Like last year, this event, which benefits The Wallingford Community Senior Center, will take place at Woodland Park. Tara writes: "The Third Annual Goddess Festival will take place in Seattle’s Lower Woodland Park on September 14th, 2013 to bring together the community and create a unified inspirational heartbeat. Live music, local artists and vendors, performance workshops and a Kid Zone…

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Hamilton Walking Map

Just in time for school to start (which is Wednesday, September 4, barring any last minute announcements of a teacher strike), a Hamilton International Middle School parent has created a handy walking map to Hamilton (1601 N. 41st St.) from points in Wallingford and Fremont. The map also points out some interesting places in the neighborhood. You can click on the map legend here (Hamilton Walking Map Key) and download a full sized map here (Hamilton Walking Map). While we're on the…

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Fall Classes at the Good Shepherd Center

The Wallingford Community Senior Center and PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) have some new classes and sessions available at the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North). Check 'em out: Transit Instruction and Field Trips Saturday, Sept 11, 1 - 3pm. Field Trip Dates: Tue 9/17 10am & Tue 9/24 10am Learn about navigating the bus system and more in this program for riders who qualify for the Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP). Must attend the class session and at least one field…

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Stolen Bike? Get it back!

Seattle Police Department recently launched @Getyourbikeback, a Twitter feed for their inventory of over 500 bicycles in their Evidence Warehouse. Why does the SPD have so many bikes? According to the SPD Blotter, "Each one of those bikes was abandoned somewhere in the city then later recovered by officers. We may have your bike, and we’d like to reunite you with your wheels." The Blotter points out that most folks don't report their stolen bikes because they don't know the serial number. “You…

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Apply Now for the Neighborhood Matching Fund

Got any ideas for some fun neighborhood projects? Did you know you can apply for up to $25,000 in matching funds through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods? It's true! The deadline to apply is Monday, October 7 by 5:00pm. The activities may be physical projects, as well as educational, cultural, and relationship-strengthening activities. Need a little inspiration? Check out the list of awarded projects from March, including the Freeway Estates Orchard. To learn about the guidelines and application process, visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/smallandsimple.htm or attend a Neighborhood…

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Westward and Little Gull Opens September 3

The long-awaited waterfront restaurant, Westward, and its counterpart, Little Gull Grocery, opens on Tuesday, September 3. The new full service restaurant and grocery (with its own 156 ft dock!) is conveniently located off the Burke Gilman Trail at Eastern (2501 Northlake Way). Westward and Little Gull Grocery are owned and operated by Skillet founder, Josh Henderson, under the Huxley Wallace Collective. Here's a little summary of the two new spots from their website: Westward is a water-inspired full service restaurant and bar…

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