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Space available at Wallingford Childcare Center

The folks over at the Wallingford Childcare Center (2115 N. 42nd Street, in the Wallingford United Methodist Church)  wrote to tell us that they have part-time spaces available immediately for the following ages/schedules: Pre-K room (Rocket Room):  (2 full days) Wednesday full day and Friday full days Age: Must be entering kindergarten in Fall of 2012 Toddler Room (Rainbow Room): - (4 full days) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday full days Age: Child must have birthdate between September 2009 and March 2010…

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Crosswalk campaign

Wallingford resident and JSIS parent Meg Chadsey has put together a letter-writing campaign to get a crosswalk installed on NE Pacific Street at either Latona Avenue NE or 2nd Avenue NE. so students and their families who use the Burke Gilman trail can safely cross NE Pacific on their way to & from school. In her email to us, she writes: This project would also benefit all trail users (bike commuters, Wallingford residents, those wishing to access the Wallingford greenway via the recently…

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Recycling EVERYTHING in Wallingford

We've all been there. You're staring at that old computer, light bulb, battery, pile of packing peanuts or what-have-you, knowing a) you do not want to keep it, b) you are not supposed to dump it into the garbage can. Your self-image as a progressive, environmentally-conscious citizen of the Earth is at stake. So what do you do? You thank Barb Burrill, that's what you do. Because she has assembled this handy list of recycling resources in and near Wallingford for…

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King County Metro officer stabbed at 45th/Burke

A King County Metro police officer was stabbed this morning by a person sleeping in the bus shelter on 45th at Burke. The incident happened at approximately 10:45AM this morning. According to Seattle Police, the suspect is in custody and the officer was transported to Harborview Medical Center to treat injuries to his hand and shoulder. KIRO also stated on Twitter: "We know someone has been arrested and we don't have any indication from police that it isn't safe to go…

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Wallingford Weed

 Noxious weeds are non-native plants that, once established, are highly destructive, competitive and difficult to control. They have economic and ecological impacts and are very difficult to manage once they get established. Some are toxic or a public health threat to humans and animals, others destroy native and beneficial plant communities. --King County Noxious Weed Control Program I frequently try to persuade people not to kill things just because they are inconvenient (animals, insects, you may remember my moss post). I…

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Say ‘so long’ to the big crane

Hey, whatdya know? The big Ness crane at the festering pit, Stoneway Village, er -- Prescott Wallingford is finally coming down after its year-long stay! Wow. What a milestone! I'm declaring Saturday, March 3, 2012 "Dismantling the Crane" day in Wallingford. Now for the important message from SDOT about lane closures: On Saturday, March 3, Ness Cranes will dismantle a large tower crane on Stone Way N between Bridge Way N and N 40th Street.  The all-day project will begin at 5 a.m.…

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B.F. Day Swellegant and Playground Meeting #3

There are two upcoming events for B.F. Day Elementary next week: Swellegant The good folks at B.F. Day’s PTSA are throwing the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Swellegant, next Saturday night, March 10, at Fremont Arts Abbey (4272 Fremont Avenue North), from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.  Tickets are $45 in advance, $60 at the door. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. It’s a great evening out, plus all of the proceeds go towards funding next year's enrichment programs…

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