Oops! Time for a little mea culpa-ing here at Wallyhood: We had some great comments and responses to the post about the closing of the Gypsy Café on Stone Way—thanks for reading! Seems I got some of my facts scrambled, but the folks at Evo and Evolution Properties provided us with some more information so read on for corrections and clarifications to our earlier post: Evo Seattle Ski & Snowboard Shop is moving into the Fremont Collective building in October. Their…
Wallingford Mom and playwright, Lauren Goldman Marshall, founded the Theatre of Possibility (TOP), an acting and creativity class for young people who have a lot to express and who want to be more effective in their relationships with peers and adults. Some may have Aspergers or ADHD, while others may be trying to figure out peer relationships. A new class session begins on October 2 (information for registration and scholarship information appear below). Guest writer Shannon Hobbs visited TOP recently and wrote…
Wallingford kitty, Boots, has gone missing and his owners want him back home: Please help us find our cat, Boots was last seen on 43rd and Latona on 9/23 at around 5pm. We’ve had him since he was a kitten and he travels between two cities with us. He is very playful and cuddly, but he DOES have a home! Please contact us with any information that may help us find our cat! (206) 915-2028 call or Text anytime. (Click on the flyer once, and again…
The final Art Walk of the season approaches, this Wednesday, October 3rd, from 6-9PM. Art Walk organizers plan to close with a "big, magical, fun send-off!" Victoria writes: Our 'Street Team' will be out and about over the next couple of weeks to decorate the storefronts and streets of the neighborhood with glittering stars to create a magical feel. Come out in costumes if you like – unicorns, dragons, faeries, magicians and more are welcome! Featured artists and musicians include: Tom Talbott's…
Back in July, we told you about the citywide marketing campaign, "Only in Seattle" which was launched as a way to motivate shoppers to stay local by visiting participating neighborhoods each month. This Sunday (September 30), it's Wallingford's turn to host, and you're not gonna want to miss the neighborhood's ginormous sidewalk sale, with discounts offered at seventeen favorite neighborhood locations, including: $1 off each draft or growler refill at Bottleworks $1.99 pajamas, sleep-sacks, and swaddles at Paron's Closet $35 Moroccan…
The Wurst is yet to come, neighbors. In fact, it's this weekend! The 30th annual Great Wallingford Wurst Festival takes place Friday and Saturday (September 21-22) on the grounds of St. Benedict School (4811 Wallingford Avenue North). The festival is family-friendly, featuring lots of kid bouncies, games, crafts, a Biergarten, tons of homemade goodies for sale, plus lots of live entertainment on the outdoor stage. On Friday and Saturday night, The Dudley Manlove Quartet will be playing for folks 21 and over…
Last year, we told you about seven year-old Savannah's quest to raise money for pediatric brain research on behalf of her friend, Torin, who had been diagnosed with a high grade malignant brain tumor. Savannah and her mom, Margie, took part in the 2011 Run for Hope 3k walk and, with the help from friends, family, and neighbors, she raised $1,900 in donations (her goal was $1,000!). This year, Savannah and Margie are once again taking part in the 3k walk…