Wallingford's Salon Metro (1714 N. 45th St.) is hosting "Pink Party: Curls For The Cure" on Tuesday, October 18, from 6-8 pm. Part fundraising for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and part curly hair 101, the salon will provide snacks and sips as well as two curly hair styling demos and product consultation from Ouidad, which will match donations dollar for dollar. There will also be a silent auction and a raffle drawing for hair products and services, and the first…
Just in time for Cold and Flu Season, Fuerte Fitness (1225 North 45th Street) is holding a free wellness event on Tuesday, October 18 from 5pm - 8pm. Volunteers from the Foundation for Wellness Professionals will be providing free wellness screenings that include stress and adrenal testing, chemical toxicity testing, and blood pressure. Fuerte Fitness will also be giving free chair massages, a yoga and hula hoop workshop, spinal examinations and complimentary refreshments. Download the flier here and let your friends and…
Last night as I was walking the dogs through Wallingford Playfield, I noticed a chain link fence around the perimeter of the play area. It was too dark to snap any pictures, so I emailed Dewey Potter, the Communications Manager at Seattle Parks and Rec and asked her what was up. She replied: Hi Margaret— Our crew is repairing the pathways inside the play area, and they are posting signs today that explain that. Reader Kimberly went to the Playfield this…
As Amazon and Apple battle it out for world movie domination in the wake of Blockbuster and Hollywood Video's collapse, and Netflix / Qwikster stumbles it's way into the next era, it's nice to remember that there are still independently-owned video stores run by human beings that really, really like movies. Our sponsor, Scarecrow Video (5030 Roosevelt Way NE), is one such shop and this Saturday, October 15th, along with independent video stores across the country, they'll be celebrating Independent Video Store…
Update 4:28pm: Of the three finalists, Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream took top prize today as Small Business of the Year. Congratulations to Molly Neitzel for earning this top honor. Trophy Cupcakes and Party and Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream were two of the three finalists named in the King County Executive's Small Business of the Year Award, and will be honored during an awards ceremony today (October 12) in Bellevue. This is the first annual Executive's Small Business Award Program,…
It looks like the "what's up with that lame 45th Express Mart?" question has finally been resolved. Reader Paul B. noted that the tattoo parlor, Slave to the Needle has expanded into the the space. The new layout is pretty classy, too, with warm wood floors, a classy chandelier and a wall just about covered in awards. We stopped in the other night to chat with the manager, Dave Potter about the expansion: Wallyhood: Looks like you just about doubled your space. How'd…
You may remember that there was a sort of artistic flea market or craft sale down at Om Culture, the Bizarre Bazaar, last December (timed for the holiday gift season, of course). Isaac Cotec writes that he's spinning up another one for this coming December, and is seeking artists to participate: Hey Everyone I am really excited to announce the next Bizarre Bazaar happening this year on December 3rd! We will be having it at the same venue, Om Culture. We will…