Sharon Ehrig, also known as Wallingford's Woodlawn Santa, phoned to let us know she won't be able to don the red suit and wave from her porch during this year's holiday season: "Because of my husband's needs this year and our health, I'm not doing Santa, much to my dismay," she told me. "I'll decorate the porch a little bit, but I'll definitely be downsizing this year, which is really a blow for me." In years past (16, to be exact!) Sharon…
On Monday night Jose Banda visited Hamilton and fielded Q&A. His introductory message was focused on making sure all students learn common core standards and making sure that there is equity access to opportunities for all student groups. He said he was most impressed so far with the level of engagement parents have their schools in Seattle, and that he hadn’t been seeing that in California. The main Q&A line from parents was that many upcoming siblings of students at JSIS…
Seattle Schools superintendent Jose Banda kindly agreed to answer questions from our corporate world headquarters here at Wallyhood, Inc. [Ed. note: we are not actually "inc"'ed, but appreciate the literary flourish.] Better still, the answers he gave were typed up for me so I didn't get a chance to mess up the transcription like I did with Dr. Enfield. Here's part 1 of the interview, covering lots of stuff but not "school reform". Let us know in the comments what you…
The North Precinct of the Seattle Police Department is holding a Safe Communities meeting next Wednesday, October 10, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the North Seattle Community College cafeteria. The Safe Communities initiative is part of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) 20/20 Plan, designed to bring 20 reforms to the SPD over the next 20 months. One of these reforms includes reducing crime and creating safer neighborhoods. The meeting is a chance for the public to hold a discussion with with…
Good news for Wallingford's lovers of baked goods: Julia's Bakery is planning to re-open its doors this Saturday, October 6, at 8am. The bakery closed in late August, but the writing on the bakery's windows indicate that it will be open on Saturday. Here's the scoop on Julia's Wallingford Bakery Facebook page: We will be offering a range of baked goods, including our house cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, vegan and gluten-free products, espresso drinks and fresh daily specials using seasonal…
Election Day is right around the corner folks, and this year, there are so many important issues to consider on the local and state level. One such issue, of course, is Referendum 74, the marriage equality law. Fuel Coffee is one of several Wallingford businesses in support of Referendum 74, and to fundraise for the Washington United for Marriage coalition, they're hosting a Fall Carnival this Sunday, October 7, at 3pm. Here's what Fuel's manager, Bam writes: Please join us at…
Gift of Grace Church (2102 N. 40th St.) will be the site for a rummage sale this Saturday, October 6, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The organizers are raising money for the Global Seva Challenge 2012, dedicated to raising awareness of sex trafficking and providing support for women and children. All proceeds go to the rescue, rehabilitation, and healing of those sold into slavery. If you have any gently used household items, small furniture, camping gear, books, clothing, art, or children's items,…