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Have you spotted this house?

Post author:Margaret
Post published:December 12, 2011
Post category:Architecture Art PI Wallingford, Seattle

If you've been on Latona at NE 40th in the last week or so, chances are you've probably seen this house and wondered what in the heck was up with the spots. Well, we learned that Green Canopy is the company behind the playful polka-dots. The Fremont-based company buys dilapidated homes throughout Seattle and renovates them using sustainable materials and by making them energy-efficient. This 1924 house, which they've dubbed "Keaton" after Buster Keaton, will lose its spots by Friday so that the construction crew can put…

Neighborhood Greenway Meetup Wednesday

Post author:Margaret
Post published:December 12, 2011
Post category:Bicycling PI Wallingford, Seattle

Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking comments from Wallingford neighbors about our neighborhood greenway project and the Seattle Bicycle Master Plan, in general. If you have a moment, voice your opinion here before December 22. The page also has a link to the PowerPoint from SDOT's open house presentation last week at Hamilton. Another neighborhood greenway gathering is happening this Wednesday night (12/14) at the Mosaic Community Coffeehouse (4401 2nd Avenue NE), from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, and everyone's invited. Here are all…

White Moustache in Wallingford

Post author:Margaret
Post published:December 11, 2011
Post category:PI Restaurant Wallingford, Seattle

White Moustache Urban Adventure Company hosts all-inclusive eating tours for individuals or groups. The company features various themes to choose from including "Streetfood" or "Cupcake Safari" and for $200, a couple can eat and drink their way around the city via tour bus. Recently, White Moustache did a mash-up called "Musical Plates" that combined a foodie tour with indie band Goldfinch. They created a promotional video highlighting the tour which also features Wallingford's Satay and Cantinetta. Have a look-see for yourself,…

Satay Birthday Give-away

Post author:Margaret
Post published:December 9, 2011
Post category:Food PI Restaurant Wallingford, Seattle

A big ol' Wallyhood-style congratulations go out to Patrick McCredie and Peter and Peter Ringold of SATAY Malaysian Street Food (1711 N. 45th Street). SATAY opened for business on December 10 of last year. They've had a pretty decent year, too, being on The Food Network and getting some decent local press from Seattle Met and The Stranger. Pretty impressive when you consider these two guys decided to open a restaurant fresh out of college. Patrick sent over an announcement that read,"This…

Wallingford Artists Online

Post author:Jordan
Post published:December 9, 2011
Post category:Art PI Wallingford, Seattle

Wow, who knew that there were so many practicing artists and craftspeople in Wallingford plying their trade on the Interwebs? On Saturday, we asked for a show of hands from Wallingford artists who are selling their work on Etsy or through other on-line sites, here's a round-up of the fabulousness that your neighbors are up to (just in time for the holidays). Many have indicated that they take custom piece and commission requests. If you see something you like, don't forget…

Wallingford Community Center Open House

Post author:Margaret
Post published:December 9, 2011
Post category:PI Senior citizens Wallingford, Seattle

The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) is hosting a seasonal open house next week and everyone from the neighborhood is invited to this family-friendly event. The open house provides a first-hand look at all of the programs the center offers to the community. While the main focus has always been serving seniors in our community, the WCSC is working on developing programs that extend to all age groups. So, come and enjoy the evening with your fellow neighbors. When: Thursday December…

After the fire

Post author:Margaret
Post published:December 8, 2011
Post category:PI Wallingford, Seattle

Damage to the bungalow behind Kitaro Last night, scores of firefighters from all over Seattle descended on N. 45th Street at Densmore to put out the blaze that ripped through the top floor of the bungalow behind Kitaro shortly after 6:00pm. Thankfully, there were no injuries from the fire. King 5 reports that an elderly woman lived in the house and was evacuated to safety. At this point, the cause of the fire and where it originated is unknown. (update 1:47pm, sources…

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