I've spent the last few days in the other Washington, and just got back from a midnight pedal around the National Mall, so I hope you'll forgive me for a little off topic melodramatic ramble. First, I wanted to share how amazing the Capital Bikeshare system is. There are 150 stations all over the city where anyone can pick up a bike, pedal it to where they're going, and drop it off at another nearby station. It's affordable ($7 / day +…
The Wallingford Farmers Market season kicks-off on Wednesday, May 30 from 3:30-7:00PM and is open every Wednesday (except July 4) through September 26. This is the second year the Farmers Market will be located at Meridian Park (Meridian Avenue N. at N. 50th St.). This year, Sky Valley Farm and Skagit River Ranch are joining the market to sell fresh eggs. A Chefs Only market returns this year which takes place from 3:00PM-3:30PM every Wednesday. There will also be cooking demonstrations by…
Last week, Wallingford neighbor Greg Flood alerted us to Ask.com's promotion "You Asked, We Answered" in which Seattleites were asked which of the three requests would they like to see fulfilled: 1) Getting a free cup of joe during a morning commute; 2) minimizing stadium traffic; or 3) saving our citywide wading pools from the budget chopping block this summer. In a surprising little twist, Ask.com announced this week that all three requests will be fulfilled this summer. So not only…
Wallyhood sponsor Murphy's Irish Pub (1928 North 45th Street) is celebrating 31-derful years as a neighborhood pub and tomorrow night, everyone is welcome to come and partake in the festivities. All night long, customers get 31% off pitchers of Guinness, Manny's, Mac & Jack. Rolling Rock, and Diamond Knot IPA. So stop in, raise a pint, and enjoy Murphy's outdoor garden in the back, which is in full bloom.
The paper covering the windows of the Chow Foods storefront at 2114 N. 45th Street will soon be removed to unveil a new mexican quick-serve restaurant. Peter Levy of Chow Foods tells us that "TNT Taqueria" will open around mid-July, and he assures us that the food will be yummy. Levy also tells us that they'll be serving beer at that location. Chow Foods owns and operates several neighborhood eateries including the 5 Spot on Queen Anne and Endolyne Joe's in West…
Many thanks to Toby Jarman who provided us with this story! Congratulations to B.F. Day Elementary School for receiving the Outstanding School Award from the Seattle Special Education PTSA! The award was presented at the Seattle Special Education PTSA’s general meeting on Tuesday, May 15, along with awards for Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding Teacher. I was very proud to nominate B.F Day for this award. At a time when autism is on the rise and public schools everywhere are struggling to understand and serve these…
The granddaddy of all yard sales in Wallingford is happening this Saturday (May 19) from 9:00am - 3:00pm, and all proceeds benefit John Stanford and McDonald International schools. Here's the scooparooni: Bargain hunters will find kids’ toys and clothing, housewares, furniture, books, gadgets, and many other treasures at sales around the neighborhood. The tour starts at McDonald School/Lincoln High School parking lot (4400 Interlake Avenue N.), where McDonald parents will hold their consolidated sale – hundreds (maybe thousands) of items will be available, and you…