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Tinfoiler Zero Art Opening at Fuel

When we posted our list of Wallingford artists featured on Etsy, we included Greg Francke (aka "dobart"), who specializes in "divers artifacts of s scientifick and obscure character". The Tinfoiler Zero (featured on the right) is one such artifact you'll find on dobart's Etsy page. This handy helmet is guaranteed to "stop mind control dead," but you've got to see it first-hand to believe it. On Wednesday, February 1, you can do just that by stopping into Fuel Coffee (1705 N.…

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Seattle School Board Approves Boundary Changes

Update, February 1, 2012: You can find the most current New Student Assignment Plan Transition Plan by clicking here. As expected (though one week later due to the snowstorm), the Seattle School Board unanimously approved the proposal to shift the school boundaries here in Wallingford to address enrollment growth. The changes are for the 2012-13 school year, so if you have a child entering Kindergarten next fall, please read the information below. Kelly Bradford was kind enough to provide us with this report:…

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Sing With Señor this Saturday

Come sign along and learn some Spanish with musical duo Sing With Señor at Alphabet Soup Books (1406 N. 45th St.) this Saturday (January 28) beginning at 11:00AM. Sing With Señor will be performing songs from their CD, "Uno Dos (Songs for learning Spanish)" which features fun, easy-to-learn lyrics and catchy melodies that are enjoyable for the whole family. This event is free and open to the public. Sing with Señor features Chilean artist Felipe Cañete (who is also a musician for Wo'Pop…

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Seattle Public Library community input meeting this Saturday

Earlier this month, we told you that the Seattle Public Library has been seeking community input to improve its services and discuss its future funding strategies. The last meeting, which was scheduled for January 18 in Ballard, was postponed due to the massive snowstorm. That meeting has been rescheduled for this Saturday, January 28, from 2PM to 4PM, but at the Northeast Branch (6801 35th Ave. N.E.) in Wedgwood. If you can't make it to the meeting on Saturday, you can…

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Update on Bill the Butcher

Back in July, we told you that organic meat shop Bill the Butcher would soon occupy two-thirds of the old 7 Eleven space at 4612 Stone Way. Now, six months later, the signs are up but the store isn't open yet, prompting us to repost the question: Where's the beef? Wallyhood reader Tracy dropped us a to let us know she wrote to Bill the Butcher, asking the same question. Here's the reply: Tracy, Our current estimate is Spring.  I wish I could…

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Public Interest Law Assn Seeks Donations

If you're a local business, you might want to consider donating a service or an item to the University of Washington School of Law's Public Interest Las Association (PILA) for its upcoming annual auction. PILA is a non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to promote pro bono and public interest legal work both here and abroad. Amy Shebeck from PILA sent us a note, giving us a little bit of background on some of the good work PILA does: The Public Interest Law…

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Dick’s Drive In 2 for 1 cheeseburgers today only

Here’s a little bit of trivia: The first Dick’s Drive-in opened on 45th Street right here in Wallingford during a snowstorm on January 25, 1954. A few days later, after the snow melted, they had a re-grand opening on January 28. To celebrate 58 years of flippin’ burgers, Dick’s is offering 2 cheeseburgers for the price of 1 today (Tuesday, 1/24), between 2-6:30 pm. On Friday (1/27), Dick’s will be offering 10 cent Cokes (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer or Lemonade) all…

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