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You heard it here first – plus herbs for beginners

Moss update: after the post on Wallyhood about moss, there were two more mossy articles – one in the Seattle Times, and one in the NY Times. However, we can proudly say that Wallingford residents had their fingers on the pulse (also Ciscoe, who mentioned moss in his column on the same day) because our moss articles came out first! Marina writes: Could you write a beginner's guide to growing herbs (ideally on a porch) here? Are some herbs better than…

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Dining Out For Life

A few neighborhood restaurants will be participating in next Thursday's "Dining Out For Life" to fight AIDS--when a percentage of all proceeds benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance and the fight against illness and hunger in our community. Dine out on Thursday, April 28 at one of these participating Wallingford restaurants: Blue Star Cafe & Pub (Dinner) Djan's Thai Restaurant (Dinner) Kabul Afghan Cuisine (Dinner) Rusty Pelican Cafe (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Tutta Bella (Lunch and Dinner) Click here for a list of…

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Registration begins 5/1 for fall soccer

If you've ever been to the Wallingford Playfield on a Saturday in Autumn, then you've no doubt seen the frenetic sea of orange jerseys belonging to the Woodland Soccer Club. Autumn may seem far off, but on May 1, it'll be time to register your kiddos for the Club's 2011 Fall Recreational Soccer.  There are approximately 1100 kids who play for the Woodland Soccer Club, which is open to all boys and girls ages 5 and up, with the majority of…

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Vote No!

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Sounds like Spring time has brought the usual spate of door-to-door scammers. Two visited our door over on 4th Ave NE across from the school. On Monday, a young man, probably in his mid to late teens, short, black and wearing rumpled clothes showed up at our door with a notebook he flipped open, explaining how we ought to "vote" for him to help him build his business of...getting people to donate to him or somesuch. We sent him on his…

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Wallyhood Forums Buzz

Here's a glimpse of what people are saying in our Wallyhood Forums this week.  Want to interact with your neighbors? Head over to the Forums to ask a question, share a tip, or just join the conversation! Several folks are fired up over volunteers vs. unions in the thread "Saying 'NO' to Volunteers" Karla asks that neighbors have an "Awareness of wheelchairs in our neighborhood" There are two reports of car break-ins: here and here. And finally, what the heck is…

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Hiroki features work from local artist

While Tangletown's Hiroki (2224 N. 56th St.) is known for their delectable specialty desserts, here's one more reason to tempt you to visit their bakery: Wallyhood reader Abigail let us know about a unique sculpture exhibit by artist Kat Taylor, currently featured at the shop through the end of May. Three sculptures of women, including the piece in the photo on the right, are prominently featured in the shop alongside the eastern-facing windows, that Abigail described as "peaceful and powerful", and…

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