May is the right time to protect your apples, pears and Asian pears from apple maggot fly and codling moth. Can't have that! City Fruit, a 501(c)(3) non-profit helping residential tree growers grow healthy fruit, harvest & use what they can, and share the rest, offers a comprehensive pest protection class at the Solid Ground Bldg in Wallingford on Saturday, May 1, 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Conveniently scheduled so you can attend the Seattle Tilth Edible Plant sale in the am,…
The saga of the crime trap motels along Aurora continues, but perhaps we're in the final act. You may remember that several Wallingford and Green Lake motels along Aurora have distinguished themselves as wretched hives of scum and villainy (see Motel Crackdown, More Trouble at the Italia Motel, Wallingford Inn Madness, Wrong Police Raid, Police Looking for Bank Robber at Marco Polo, but also BBQ at the Marco Polo for the background). When we left our heroes, the city had taken…
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)