If you live near one of our three neighborhood public schools, you know what it's like--oh--between 7:45 – 9:30a.m., and again from 1:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: The endless march of school buses picking up, dropping off, picking up, dropping off. This is a reminder that it all begins again next Wednesday (9/7).
Wallyhood is pleased to introduce a new writer and cartoonist, Shalini Miskelly. Shalini is a stay-at-home mom of two boys and a freelance writer. You can find more of her cartoons and writing at http://readingandchickens.blogspot.com or at http://twitter.com/booksnchickens. My husband and I moved to Wallingford in 2005 from a dark, soulless crevasse of humanity (also known as Sammamish). We realized from our time in the suburbs that we were more of a city family, and so bought the cheapest house we…
September's here, which means it's time to celebrate harvest season at Seattle Tilth's Harvest Fair 2011. The fair is next weekend, on Saturday, September 10, from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Meridian Park, and oh boy, have they outdone themselves this year with an impressive lineup of events suitable for all ages: Urban Livestock Meet folks who raise chickens, goats, and bees and find out what it takes to make milk, eggs and honey. They'll also have a cider press onsite so…
Beginning today, the Wallingford liquor store (118 NE 45th St.) will offer tastings of select spirits on Fridays, between 4-6pm. The tastings are a part of the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) "Spirits Tastings Pilot" which runs for one year, from September 1, 2011 to September 1, 2012. The Wallingford liquor store is one of 30 stores participating in the statewide pilot. According to the WSLCB, "The enabling legislation was at the request of the Distillery Representatives Association of Washington …
Here's a chance to enjoy some cozy outdoor dining in the neighborhood while the weather is still warm enough: Scout Mob is offering a coupon for 50% off (maximum $10 off your total bill) at Perche' No Pasta & Vino (1319 N. 49th St.). If you haven't been to Perche' No yet, their mouth-watering menu should tempt you. You can download the coupon here. There's no need to purchase anything in advance, you just sign up on Scout Mob's website. They'll even…
A new salon has moved into the old Alterations and Reweaving space on 45th at Woodlawn (1601 N. 45th St.). Sugar On Top is holding a pre-opening special: $10 off any service. For now, they accept cash and checks only. The salon's Grand Opening will be on Saturday, September 10. Walk-ins are welcome or you can call for an appointment: (206) 427-9377.
¡Señoras y señores, por favor ayúdame felicitar Bandolero en su primer aniversario en Tangletown! (Man, I hope I didn't mess that up. High school Spanish was a lonnnng time ago...) In honor of their first anniversary in Tangletown, Bandolero (2253 N. 56th St.) is celebrating on Thursday night (September 1) from 6pm to close. Here's what they have planned for the evening: Live Music by The Core We're super fired up to have a great local band like The Core performing…