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Puppets for Families

Saturday afternoon Drew Derby, King County librarian, storyteller and puppet master, performed a benefit show in the Community Room at FamilyWorks. A packed house of about 100 attentive audience members, of all ages, were treated to several stories and songs from a wide range of traditions. Raising close to $400 dollars for FamilyWorks (well over the $2 suggested donation price), this event was a resounding success and very entertaining, even for the adults. Your next opportunity to support a good cause…

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Kid Stuff

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There are a couple interesting kid-related things going on this weekend: Drew Derby Puppet Show: King County librarian by weekday, puppeteer extraordinaire by weekend, Drew Derby will be putting on a show this Saturday, March 13th 4- 5 pm at Family Works on 45th St. $2 suggested donation, pay what you can. All proceeds benefit the FamilyWorks food bank and free parent education programs. Kids sale at the Phinney Neighborhood Center: Sez they: "This is the sale you’ve been waiting for!…

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Goldie’s For Sale

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Erin reported that she had it from a reliable source that the reason for Goldie's sudden closure was that they were under new management, and the liquor board had yet to authorize a license for the new owner. Andrew just provided us a new clue to the goings on in the form of this Craigslist posting: Wallingford Bar & Grill - $189500 (Wallingford District) GOLDIES IS FOR SALE! OUR EXCLUSIVE LISTING Seattle's Wallingford Districts longest established Bar & Grill. Nearly 1/2…

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Calling All Friends

If you’re interested in helping to choose some new playground structures for the McDonald School lot on 54th and Latona, then you'll want to make note of a few upcoming dates:  The Friends of McDonald School is hosting a workshop on Tuesday, March 23, from 7-9 p.m., at Green Lake Elementary School.  Everyone is welcome. Funding for the new playground equipment will come from two grants by the Department of Neighborhoods’ Matching Fund and the King County Youth Sports Facilities Grants…

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Pothole Rangers

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DOUG. writes: If you've ever taken the 26 bus from northern Wallingford toward downtown, you've probably been jolted awake by the mammoth pothole on the 4200 block of Thackeray. Now you can rest easily. The Pothole Rangers were notified by a concerned neighbor on Friday afternoon and were out in force early Monday morning filling the gaping wound. It took mere minutes. So if you see a pothole that needs to be filled, call 206.684.ROAD. It really works!

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Fiberati

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There's something about the phrase "nationally renowned basketmaker" that just tickles our fancy. We imagine velvet ropes pulled back, excited murmurs of recognition, and stadium crowds roaring for this expert weaver. Ah, would that we lived in such a world. Perhaps if the artists of Fiberati have their way, some day we may. This Saturday, March 13th from 10 am - 5 pm at the Good Shepherd Center #202, the 12-person collective will be holding a group show and sale. The…

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And the Oscar goes to…Wallingford!

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We've got a little bit of red carpet here in Wallingford, in form of Ed Hartman, owner of Wallingford's Drum Exchange. Since no Oscar star is complete without an official press release, we hand the mic over to Ed's: Olympic Marimba Records is proud to announce that the Academy Award winning film, “The Blind Side” starring Sandra Bullock (best actress) features a piece of music by Ed Hartman, Seattle musician and composer. Ed writes music for film and television, and is…

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