Have a secret (or not-so-secret) love of comic books? Know there's a totally rad comic book shop right here in Wallingford? Annual Free Comic Book Day is Saturday May 1st and Comics Dungeon on 45th and Thackeray is giving away a variety of comic books all day from 11-8. The books are special editions (some first prints) marked with the "Free Comic Book Day" logo and come from many publishers, including DC, Archie and Dark Horse. Check out these samples: There…
Back in January, we let you know about the 46th Street Mural Project, a call out to artists to submit designs for a new mural to be painted on the 46th St underpass beneath Aurora Ave. Well, the steering committee has narrowed down their submissions to three finalists, and they've asked you, the residents of Wallingford (and environs) to help them decide between these three designs: Read about the artists, see pictures of the full submissions and VOTE at the 46th…
Last week, lower Wallingford's own Varsity Inn debuted a new Mexican dinner menu -- and I find myself wishing I were a real restaurant reviewer so I could do them justice. Best meal I've had in ages. Succulent meat, fresh grilled vegetables, mature seasonings, a superb tortilla soup... wow. Here's a list from the new dinner menu: Steamed Mediterranean Mussels with homemade chorizo, onions, garlic, jalapenos, herbs An amazing Mole (half chicken with rice & beans) Carnitas Estilo San Luis --…
Just a reminder to those participating in the Friends of McDonald playground structure project: another meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 27, to make the final selection for playground equipment. The meeting is free and all are welcome to take part in the decision-making process. The meeting will take place at Green Lake Elementary, from 7-9 p.m. and refreshments will be served. If all goes well, Friends will hold a cleanup and installation gathering on June 26-27, and then a…
This slipped off my list! Sunday, April 25th - Wallingford Senior Center Pancake Breakfast. 9-12:30, Basement of Good Shepherd Center. Come and eat pancakes and French toast in support of this neighborhood institution trying to get back on its feet. We're all going to need it eventually! Suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children over five-years-old. (Photo by D'Arcy Norman)
Shhh, listen…do you hear that? That’s the sound of birdsong. And for the first time in a year and a half, that lovely sound isn’t being drowned out by heavy machinery for 8 hours at a stretch. To quote one of my most memorable eighth grade reading assignments, it’s “All Quiet on the Western Front.” That’s because the majority of the construction crew at Hamilton has moved inside the building to complete the finishing work, while only a few workers remain…
The city announced the recipients of the latest round of the Small and Simple Projects Fund, and several Wallingford projects were on the list: 46th Street Mural Project: This project will build community and improve the cityscape by constructing a lasting mural to brighten this underpass, used by thousands of cars and many pedestrians every day. It will create a neighborhood identification linking upper Fremont and Wallingford and deter crime and graffiti by partnering with community members and organizations to sponsor…