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Hamilton’s Day of Silence

Could you imagine a quiet middle school hallway during the day? Me neither, which is why I was intrigued to learn more about Hamilton International Middle School's recent "Day of Silence" organized by the school's Rainbow Justice League.  The Rainbow Justice League is an after school program in place for kids to talk about LGBT issues including name-calling, bullying, and harassment. Hamilton modeled its Day of Silence after the National Day of Silence, organized by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education…

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Beware of ‘Eric’

My apologies to all of the other Erics living in Wallingford, but we've received word that there's a man wandering around the neighborhood who introduces himself as "Eric" and may be responsible for recent burglaries in the neighborhood--particularly around Eastern Avenue. "Eric" is actually Jeffrey McCaslin who happens to be on Washington's Most Wanted list. Here's an email from Alison with all of the details: Hi everyone, I have more information about my burglary, so I thought I’d share it. I…

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Flower thief in the neighborhood

We just got this disturbing email, complete with a photo and video from Craig about a flower thief who was caught red-handed on his security camera: My wife has a pretty great garden, it is just getting started this year since the spring hasn’t been that warm (yet).  We have had a number of odd incidents in our yard with flowers mysteriously being cut over the past few years.  I’ve been perplexed as to who would go and take flowers in…

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Health tips from…Taco Time!?

Of all the fast food places in Seattle, Wallingford has a Taco Time housed in a building that looks more like a bank than a restaurant. And, not just any old bank mind you, but a 1980s throwback, complete with pink neon accoutrements. It's amazing how awkward that building looks when you compare it to the row of charming shops to the west; yet I can attest it's a busy place during lunchtime, which is why our neighborhood's Taco Time is…

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Murphy’s History

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On May 18, 1981, a year after Mt. St. Helen's blew, Seattle's first Irish bar opened: Murphy's Irish Pub. Go ahead, check your calendar: next Wednesday, that'll be thirty years exactly, and they're celebrating. When Chris Barnes and Dan Cowan originally opened Murphy's, it stood where Starbucks stands today, a half a block to the east (a Radio Shack stood on the corner of 45th and Meridian, where Murphy's is today). Dan left shortly after (and went on to open The…

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KeyBank Open House Tomorrow

The new KeyBank is hosting an open house tomorrow, Friday, May 13 from 9am to 5pm. While they won't officially be open for business, the staff will be on hand to meet and greet neighbors and merchants, and they'll provide coffee from Fuel, donuts from Mighty-O in the morning, and Trophy Cupcakes in the afternoon. The branch will begin regular operation, including teller service on Monday, May 16, from 9am to 5pm and will again provide coffee and goodies from Fuel,…

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Lettuce Link needs volunteers for Monday night

Solid Ground/Lettuce Link is looking for a few volunteers to help repackage seeds for distribution.  If you're free Monday night, May 16, between 5:30-7pm and you want to help out, here are the details, from Solid Ground's Molly Woodring: I apologize for how last minute this is, but if you are free next Monday evening for a little low-key volunteering with Lettuce Link, we would love to have your help! Last year, Lettuce Link passed out seeds, starts, and gardening information…

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