Wednesday is the first Wednesday of the month, meaning it's time again for Wallingford Art Walk, 6 - 9 pm. Seattle Mosaic Arts will be holding their first "Members Show" at their studio (1325 46th Ave N), featuring work created at the studio during their first year. The show is up for month of June, so if you can't make it to the opening, feel stop in and enjoy the art with a cup of coffee. We're not sure what else…
The Wallingford Senior Center, rescued from the precipice, is seeking volunteers to get it back on its feet. We are looking for energetic motivated volunteers to participate in our growth to an inclusive all-ages Community Center. Opportunities for Involvement Include: Strategic & Business planning for the future Board & Governance Leadership Program Development, Planning & Implementation Computer Lab Technology Development & Support One-on-one support for vulnerable elderly Communication, Marketing & Outreach Back Office Support Interested? Find out more by contacting Kathleen…
Well, we've just gotta blush. The Seattle Weekly's Best of the Web 2010 nominee list was announced yesterday, and who should we find on list for "Best Neighborhood Blogger"? Seattle’s Best Neighborhood Blogger Tracy Record, West Seattle blog Scott Dunham, Central District news blogNancy Brainard, Seattle P-I/Capitol Hill Blog Ronald Holden, Belltown/food blogger Jordan Schwartz, Wallyhood.org Hey, that's we...us...me! (This whole "Wallyhood we" thing makes for some awkward constructions sometimes, forgive us). Given the quality of other nominees, we're not digging…
The Wallingford Kiddie Parade, heading into its 61st year and scheduled for July 10, 2010, hit a bump in the parade route recently, but thanks to an (ahem) authoritatively written e-mail from Wallingford's own Janet Stillman to the SDOT, the show goes on...this year, at least. Apparently, as part of a set of budget cuts, the city announced that they would not be paying for the cost of shutting down the streets for the parade (somewhere around $1,500 - $2,000), and…
Enjoy a delicious Farmers Market dinner with seasonal fruit crumble (does that mean rhubarb) in support of both Community Kitchens Northwest and the Community Senior Center on Friday June 4th. A scrumptious, healthy, local-sustainable feast, good neighbors and helping the slow food movement, seniors and the community, all for $20. Where else can you do more good for so little?: Where do you get great food, wonderful company, words of wisdom from Goldie Caughlin, of PCC, on our local food system…
Without further ado, here is my pros-versus-cons rundown for The 13th of Paris by Mat Smart, at Greenlake's Bathhouse Theater until June 13th: Cons: A love story set in Paris? How cheesy is that? Bah, humbug. Love sucks French people, even American people pretending to be French people, get on my nerves Pros: A love story set in Paris. How romantic! I love stories about love French people are charming and if you don't think so, YOU suck A young man…
It's been just under three months since Goldie's served their last pint, but this Friday, May 28th, The Iron Bull (2121 N. 45th Street) will be opening in its doors. The new owner, Gerald, has been fielding suggestions in the comments section of our original post here on Wallyhood, so take a look there for info from the Bull's mouth, but their press release has the quick and dirty: The bar space has gone through a massive overhaul including reworked floors,…