Everyone's getting in on the crowdfunding game, including Wallingford's own independent theater, Stone Soup: Stone Soup Theatre specializes in providing interesting and unusual work in a short play, at an affordable price, but we struggle to afford our space with a 40% rent increase and a $5,000 triple net charge in 2013 (taxes that a landlord can legally pass onto tenants)! Help us keep our space and raise $5,000 to pay for our triple net taxes so that we can stay in…
Those goats we told you about earlier this week are still down by I-5 and 40th, munching blackberry. Britt Dietrich writes: Just wanted to let you know that when we brought our pumpkin "guts" to feed the goats today, the goat lady was there and said they LOVE pumpkins! She requested that we contact you to put the word out. But please NOT anything else. For example: Laurel is toxic to goats!
Business along 45th in Wallingford, from Stone Way to I-5 are teaming up to provide a fun & spooky Halloween for Wallingford neighbors & families! This Thursday, 10/31, from 4 PM on, visit your neighborhood stores and businesses for Trick or Treat! Participating businesses will post an orange sign to let you know how late they will be handing out treats. At Wallingford Center, bring non-perishable food items to donate for their annual Fall Food Drive – your contribution is appreciated!
David Moskowitz, a naturalist, author and photographer, will be showing a slideshow and signing books at evo (3500 Stone Way) tomorrow night, October 30th from 7 to 9 pm, at an event hosted by the Methow Conservancy. The event is part of the "Methow Mixer", a "fun time to meet and mingle with others who share your affection for the Methow Valley": Slideshow Seattle Washington: Wolves in the Land of Salmon Speaker David Moskowitz, a naturalist, educator, wildlife tracker, author and photographer…
The goats are back. If you were wondering what all that fencing was on 40th St just below the John Stanford school between Latona and I-5, wonder no longer: Yep, those are goats, on duty, working for the city clearing out the blackberries. They've been there since Saturday, at least. I'm not sure how long they'll be around, but there's no shortage of blackberries for them to snack on. (Thanks Ian Taylor and Madi for the tip. Second photo by Ian.)
You should have received your ballot in the mail, and you have until November 5th to get it back into the mail or a handy ballot drop box. This year we don’t get to vote for Obama, gay marriage or pot. But that doesn’t mean it’s a slow news cycle! Washington has the opportunity to be the first state in the nation to label genetically modified foods (take that, Monsanto!) if we pass Initiative 522 (and accomplish what California couldn’t last…
The Bizarre Bazaar, a local craft fair just in time for the gift-giving season, has an open call for vendors for their December show. The event features "amazing local craft fair full of spectacular finds" and is "place for unique and unforgettable gifts. We have brought together a wide range of local artist for this show. Everything from dapper fashion, Victorian designed jewelry, and other stunning fine art," explained organizer Isaac Cotec. That includes work by Alison Park Douglas (at right),…