The title here is, of course, a play on the famous and apocryphal roadside diner sign that allegedly read: Eat here, get gas. In this case, however, you need to do the gas part first. Then, you get a discount at Tutta Bella. Wallyhood received a notice from our friends over on Stone Way about a clever promotion they are doing to "celebrate" record-high gas prices. But you need to retain a receipt from a recent fillup to show at the…
This post comes to us from neighbor Margaret Jerabek, age 10. Register now for the final guided neighborhood tour for the Visions of Wallingford project. Melissa Irish will walk us through the “eclectic side” of 45th street this Thursday, July 7, 2-4pm. A local group of residents, including several school kids, parents and even a six-month-old baby toured Wallingford on Sunday June 26. This guided neighborhood tour was part of the Visions of Wallingford community filmmaking project. We met up at…
This July 4 brought back the Seafair celebration and fireworks at Gas Works for the first time since 2019. If you couldn't attend, here is what you missed!
If you will be walking around Wallingford on our nation's holiday, you might want venture over towards Fremont and stop by 1005 N 36th Street where Loren Kinman and fellow quizmasters have been hosting a Constitutional Quiz every July 4th for 20 years (not counting a hiatus the last two years)! For a mere $0.10, you can enter the contest. If you answer the question correctly, you win an ice-cold American beer. To celebrate the 20th year, the first person to…
After a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus, the Seafair Summer Fourth celebration on Lake Union and at Gas Works park will take place once again this Independence Day! This year’s celebration is sponsored by Amazon. You’ve probably heard of them. While festivities culminate with the fireworks display after dark, events and entertainment begin mid-afternoon and stretch through day. Two beer gardens will be available to slake your thirst, and of course, there will be food. Live music will be performed throughout the day…
Best patio in Seattle has a new contender — and it’s right here in Wallingford. Some months ago, I noticed Bowriders Grill pop up on Google maps right on the water, directly next to Westward. Eager for outdoor dining that might be easier to obtain without a reservation, my husband and I went on a scouting mission (aka mid-day beer break). We were delighted with what we found. The views and the vibes at Bowriders were out of this world. Sitting…
Wallingford Community Senior Center, located in the Good Shepherd Center, is starting a new program, open to the greater community. Mending is one way to slow down the fashion cycle, lessen landfill overflow and enhance garments and textiles. Creative menders around the world are taking on this challenge in appreciation of resources and sewists. Hosted by deborah barnes, former owner of Zootsuit Custom Apparel and creator of the FashionRIP Project that made recycouture garments for ecosystem themed installations at the Kerf…