Back in March, we told you that Not a Number's Kids Club enlisted the support of about 15 Wallingford businesses to start a fundraiser for Japan. Since then, the support with prizes from businesses has more than doubled and they've raised over $1,000, which will go to ShelterboxUSA.org to deliver supplies to families in Japan. This is the last week of the raffle at Not A Number Cards & Gifts (1907 N. 45th St.), and the final drawing will be held…
We just heard word from reader Andrew that the Uptown Espresso on 45th was burglarized last night: The manager said it seemed pretty sophisticated - the phone line had been cut so the security system didn't work. The front door was smashed and cash was taken. They are open for business as usual today.
If you have a child entering the Seattle Public Schools district this fall, and you've enrolled your child in a school other than your attendance area school, and have been put on a waiting list, here's a handy tool to look up the enrollment status, called the Student Assignment Status/Waiting List Status. You will need to enter your child's Student ID number and birth date. The SPS Waiting List is updated every Friday afternoon. This link will take you to the…
Dick's Drive-In is giving away free cheeseburgers to grads who stop by in their cap and gown now through June 21. Aww, I love seeing all those colorful little mortarboard-clad heads! Congrats to all the grads! And here's a neighborly heads-up regarding tomorrow's traffic around the I-5/45th St. Corridor: UW is holding their 136th Commencement Ceremony at Husky Stadium. Doors open at 12:30pm.
Reader Vanessa tells us that the "Gas Man" scammer is back on the ramp of I-5 south at 45th, asking motorists for some money to refill his empty gas tank. Here's our story from last year. Block Watch Captain, architect, and coolest home owner Joe Hurley forwarded a bulletin to us from SPD's Terrie Johnston about more door-to-door scammers, and he added this helpful tip: "if you get the shave-and-a-haircut knock, don’t answer the door." Dear Block Watch Captains and Contacts:…
Hawaiian Breeze (1719 North 45th Street), featuring Hawaiian Island cuisine, is expanding their restaurant to add a sushi bar. The additional space is right around the corner at 4429 Wallingford Avenue North, formerly occupied by Cutz Salon. Patrons will have access to both dining areas from a back passageway, in addition to both storefront entrances. I spoke with owner Karen Law today who said she hopes the new space will be open in the next week or so. I snapped a…
The 62nd Annual Wallingford SeaFair Kiddies Parade is coming up in one month, Saturday July 9th, and they're looking for participants (not just kids). Join the tricycle riders, floats, marching bands, dancers, princesses and pirates, fire trucks, and the Seafair Clowns and their families, and much more for this fun family friendly event. All children are welcome to join in the parade with or without costume, or just come and watch for fun. Families, groups and individuals are invited to participate…