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…
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…
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…
Every spring, our dining room table is cluttered with Easter baskets, boxes of stale Peeps, plastic eggs, and chocolate rabbits. Oddly enough, though, I never really questioned the correlation between Easter and rabbits. I just took for granted they always lived hand in hand, until I came across some information about the ritual's origins. Turns out, we have the Germans to thank for importing the Easter Bunny into American folklore. He first appeared on the scene during the 16th century, when…
Earth Day was launched on April 22nd, 1970 and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. This year, Earth Day's theme is A Billion Acts of Green: our people-powered campaign to generate a billion acts of environmental service and advocacy. Wow, that's a tall order! But no worries, you can start doing your part by joining the Earth Day celebration at Gas Works. Sierra Club, CoolMom, Earth Ministry, Washington Environmental Council and Climate Solutions host a free community Earth…
Last month, we told you the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce was soliciting vendors for the first annual "Cheers to Wallingford" Business Expo. Now we get to tell you that the vendors are all in place, and the Expo is here! What: First ever Wallingford Business Expo When: Thursday, April 21 4pm - 7pm Where: Wine World Warehouse, just off I-5 at 400 NE 45th St Cost: Nada, zilch, free! The Wallingford Neighborhood Office says, "Everyone is welcome! Come enjoy the best…
Greg Martin from the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce (and our sponsor, Oom Yung Doe) sent these photos from Saturday's Spring Clean in Wallingford. According to Greg, 17 kids from the Boys and Girls Club, along with an additional 15 other folks from the neighborhood, came to lend a helping hand. Greg said that the group took an impressive 200lbs of garbage off the streets. Thanks to everyone who volunteered on Saturday! The Chamber thanks Wallingford Center for hosting the event in their…