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Fremont Shibboleth

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An e-mail we recently received from a friend began "There's a new restaurant in Freemont, want to try it out?" "Freemont"? Really? You left California almost a decade ago, lived in the neighborhood adjacent to Fremont for half that time, and still you're stuck with that extra 'e'? It brought to mind one of our favorite words-we-rarely-get-to-use, shibboleth: a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people The word comes from a Bible story, in which the men…

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When It Rains, It Pours Americano

Bear with me for a moment here. Imagine you’re playing Super Mario World. You’ve just conquered the Forest of Illusion, but have yet to reach the Valley of Bowser. You find yourself in a wondrous place called Chocolate Island, where, true to its name, there’s chocolate at every turn. What’s more, the land is inhabited by wonderful creatures, such as the bounding, fire-breathing triceratops. I mean, a triceratops is awesome enough, but ONE THAT SHOOTS FIRE? That’s almost too awesome to…

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Neighborhood Matching Fund Deadline

Where did they get the money to paint that mural on 46th St? Or for that beautiful fence outside of the Boys and Girls Club? The public art at the Wallingford Steps by 34th? In part, from Neighborhood Matching Fund Small and Simple Fund grants, a City of Seattle program that "provides awards up to $20,000 to support community members as they work together to build a stronger and healthier neighborhood through civic participation.  Activities may be physical projects, as well…

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School tours for Wallingford

Our neighborhood public schools are hosting their open houses and school tours beginning this month.  School tours are an excellent way to meet the principal and school staff, and catch a glimpse of a classroom or two while school is in session.  It's also a great time to ask questions and meet any parent volunteers who are on-hand to help lead the tours through the school.  No time to take a tour?  No worries, we'll go on a few and give…

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Good News From Family 4th at Lake Union

Did you catch the announcement this morning on KONG 6/16 about the fate of this year's Family 4th show on Lake Union?  Jon Stone, One Reel's Executive Director announced that Microsoft and Starbucks have already donated $125K each for the 2011 show.  One Reel needs about $200k more to make the event happen again this year, and is once again turning to the public for donations.  They hope to meet their goal by March 1. After Chase Bank dropped its sponsorship…

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Wallingford Weekend

As I begin to write this post on Tuesday night, it is snowing.  Now, do I risk my credibility by assuming it'll melt with the predicted rain & 47 degree temps on Wednesday, or do I cover my ass and mention a lot of indoor activities just in case?  Hmmm. Friday 5:30 - 9pm.  Wallingford Community Kitchen is cooking up some Southern delectables at the Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Room 140 Seattle, WA.  $9.99 pre-registration fee, $15…

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Seattle Schools start two hours late today

All Seattle Schools will open two hours late this morning due to hazardous road conditions.  Regular school bus routes are still in effect, but there is no door-to-door service. There is no SPS morning breakfast service, no Headstart or preschool, and no half day kindergarten.  There is full day kindergarten but it will start two hours late. Listen to the message here: SPS Two Hour Late Start Other schools in Wallingford: The Meridian School will have a 10 am start, and…

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