So, yeah, the Seahawks are in the Super Bowl for the second time ever. The odds-makers are calling a close game, with Denver eking out a 2.5 point victory. So where will you be watching? Obviously, bars up and down 45th Street will be kicking: Murphy's, The Iron Bull, The Octopus Bar, Al's Tavern, Kate's Pub and yes, Changes, will be hosting parties with drink specials and the like. Call for details, but it's a safe bet they'll all be opening…
The tip came in over Twitter: Spotted on Meridian near 45th in Wallingford this morning: School of Bike. #seabikes pic.twitter.com/NAvds17jY8 — M.J. (@mountaingrrrl) January 24, 2014 A new bike shop in Wallingford? Sounds worthy of an investigation! This past Saturday, I rapped on the window of the new building at 46th and Meridian, across from Cutz, and met Cory Gassmann, proprietor of the soon-to-be-opened School of Bike. If you're expecting another Gregg's Cycles, with rows and rows of Treks and Specializeds…
Here's another one kicking off this week at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (in the Good Shepherd Center): Happy Hour (4th Tuesdays, Starts Jan 28, 1 - 2 pm. $3 member / $5 public suggested donation) Join us each month as we help you find happiness. On January 28 learn tools research shows can make us feel hopeful and satisfied with Rebecca Crichton of the NW Center for Creative Aging. "Needing a mood boost? This Tuesday at the Wallingford Community Senior…
One Home Per Lot, the effort to prevent squeezing extra houses onto lots (born out of the Alley Scraper and related incidents) has picked up a new hope. We received this from their newsletter: This is one of the biggest breakthroughs we've had in some time (regarding an issue that's very important to our supporters). As you know, the city of Seattle refuses to provide the neighbors who live around backyard / side yard house projects with any special notice when…
Emma Bishop from the Wallingford Community and Senior Center asked us to let you know they've got dinner and movie tonight: Family Movie and Spaghetti Night (Saturday, Jan 25, 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Donations appreciated) It's dinner and a movie at WCSC! Enjoy a plate of fresh spaghetti while watching E.T. on our large projector screen. An easy night out for all ages. What's for dinner tonight? Why not spaghetti! Tonight at 5:30 pm head over to the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649…
Reeve Baily writes: After years of planning, a successful Kickstarter campaign and a lot of elbow grease, "The Octopus Bar" is ready to open in Wallingford. Tucked between the two Guild 45th Theaters, they promise Wallingford's only 'Gastropub' experience. Their neon sign alone, is a sight to behold. For everyone that wants to welcome them to the neighborhood and see what lurks beyond, they open Saturday, January 25th at noon. That's today, people! Soft opening was last night, Reeve tells us.…
As you may remember, Wallingford's Boulangerie will be baking its last croissant next week (see Seamonster Devours Boulangerie), and with it will end the career of Xun Luoug, the long-time proprietor and sole employee. The aptly named Dee Fit, owner of Fresh Fitness and Dance, wants to give him a Wallingford send-off tomorrow. She writes: Myself and a fellow Wallingford resident are putting together a goodbye flash mob dance party for Xun Luong, proprietor of Boulangerie Bakery. He has know me since…