As you summon your holiday shopping derring-do, prepared to face the battle of the crowds, you might want to consider making a stop at J.C. Penney up in Northgate. Way out of the neighborhood, I know--but here's why: Any purchases you make at the store between now and December 14, J.C. Penney will round up to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club. The spare change adds up, too, as WBGC board member Jacqui…
Looking for unique gifts for people on your holiday shopping list? Then you'll definitely want to check out the Bizarre Bazaar at Om Culture (2210 N. Pacific Street) this Saturday, December 4, from 1:00pm-7:00pm. The Bizarre Bizarre will feature one of a kind gifts handcrafted by a wide range of local artists. You'll find anything from jewelry made with vintage clock hands to herbal tinctures; from Burning Man gear to matching top hats for you and your dog. Got some bacon…
Stone Soup Theatre (4029 Stone Way N.) presents A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas and Directed by Jenny McMurry. Productions begin December 3-24, Friday-Sunday, with special matinée performances on Wednesday, December 22, Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Evening performances take place Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm. (No 7:30pm performances on December 24th) Ticket Prices are $18 per person or $16 per person for groups of 4 or more. From…
It seems odd to me to hear seniors being called a "special interest group". Because if you think about it, it's only a matter of time until we all become seniors (if we're lucky). Bearing that in mind, the Wallingford Community Senior Center needs your help. Earlier this year an anonymous donor put up a $25,000 matching grant to help keep the struggling organization going and last I heard they still need $7,000 to get the full amount. The following businesses…
By now I'm sure you have spotted the red radiant sign that illuminates right off of I-5 at 400 NE 45th Street and is visible from 520 spelling out WINE WORLD! December 1st is the day the doors will slide open to the the public. It'll be the largest wine store in the Northwest---23,000 square feet of wine, artisan cheese, charcuterie, flowers, gifts, tasting bars, and a 4,000 square foot private event room. Wine World Warehouse states, “If we don’t have it, we’ll get it!" Now…
We had a good year beekeeping in Wallingford this year: 16 gallons of honey, weighing in at 180 lbs. Perhaps it was our new set-up (which you can read all about on our newly revived beekeeping blog, Hive Mind Honey) or just the bee gods smiling on us. We don't sell our honey, but if you want a jar, there is a way: as we did last year, we're giving a pint jar Wallingford's own Hive Mind Honey to the first…
This Wednesday will be the last Wallingford Art Walk of the year. With temperatures dropping to the low 40's, it may be tough to get a crowd out, but on the other hand, it's a great opportunity to do some local holiday shopping and Tara Shuttleworth, the new director, has been hard at working wrangling in new businesses, reviving participation from old and keeping the old standbys on-line (including Wallyhood sponsor School of Oom Yung Doe). She writes: Please welcome Fainting…