Construction is underway for a new Irwin's Neighborhood Bakery and Cafe at 301 NE 65th Street in Green Lake. Irwin's is already home to two other locations: Wallingford (2123 N. 40th St.) and Eastlake (1201 B. Eastlake Ave. E.). The new location will be on the corner of 65th and Latona, where PetDaddy was before someone crashed their truck into the store last year. Irwin's owner Linda Fecher gave us the scoop: It's official! Irwin's is excited to be opening another…
Last Thursday at 7:55am, I approached the intersection of Stone Way & 35th on foot. I wanted to cross Stone Way. But there was a guy standing there are the intersection, shaking uncontrollably and unsteady on his feet. I hung back until the light changed, then passed him. After crossing the intersection, I turned left headed toward Solsticio. I wasn't thinking about the man at the stop light anymore. But as I turned to drop something in a trashcan a block…
As open enrollment approaches for Seattle Public Schools for next fall, parents are filling up their calendars with open houses and school tours. While your child will be officially assigned to one of our neighborhood schools, you still have the choice to apply to other schools within the district; so we thought it might be helpful to provide information we've gathered during school tours and turn it into a multi-part series, beginning with our first installment: Salmon Bay K-8, which is…
Is the snow going to arrive or are we going to be fooled yet again? Either way, Wallyhood has covered the weekend neighborhood activities for our readers. Take a look at the neighborhood happenings and attend a wine tasting (or a perhaps a few) and make sure to stay warm. Happy weekend, Wallyhood! Friday: 5:00-7:00pm City Cellars (1710 North 45th Street) Cahors Wine Tasting, $3.00-$5.00. 6:00pm Wine World (400 NE 45th Street), Wine Tasting-Brian Carter Cellars, Di Stefano Winery, Bodegas Frontaura, and Argentina Malbec.…
We reported yesterday that Seattle Public Schools asked parents of incoming Kindergarteners to fill out a survey about raising tuition for full day Kindergarten. The results of the survey were shared today with the School Board during a budget work session to determine next steps for raising Kindergarten tuition. The Board decided to raise the tuition only to $30 more per month in the 2011-12 school year, instead of the $100 they suggested in the online survey. According to Seattle Public…
Wallyhood's Forums are full of insider's information straight from readers. Read on! Panhandling From SUV's - Unbelievably, several readers reported being asked for handouts from drivers of SUV's around the neighborhood, especially along 50th Street. As K2mosaics says, when you go out activate your "scam-dar". Bargain Vet Services - We love Fido and Fifi but why not shop around for lower fees? These readers have found huge price differences for basic services and share their secrets. Raccoons! - Speaking of critters,…
Last year, people all over the Pacific Northwest donated their time and money so Seattle could enjoy the Family 4th at Lake Union one last time. But then, it doesn't have to be the last time. One Reel is committed to making sure the event happens every year. They just need our help to pull it off. But we haven't guaranteed this year's 2011 celebratiaganza. Not yet. Donations are still essential to making the 2011 Family 4th at Lake Union possible.…