Wallingford, Seattle

A few weeks back, I took an afternoon off to pedal my way up to Phinney Ridge and pick up my son Zev1 from pre-school. Uusally, that's Mrs. Wallyhood's responsibility, but this time, we were off for a little adventure. As we left school, Zev proudly announced to his classmates that he was going to "test a video game". "It's not a video game," I told him. "It's a card game...that has something to do with how you program a computer." He…

The last Wallingford Art Walk of 2013 is this Wednesday, September 11th from 6 - 9 pm all up and down 45th Street. Even the East end businesses, Wine World, Slave to the Needle, Kate's Pub, Pudge Brothers, Frame Central, a Muddy Cup, Comics Dungeon and (long-time Wallyhood sponsor) Bedrooms and More are throwing down. See the line-up at right. Over at Wallingford Center, the New Orleans-style brass band Tubaluba kicks off at 6:30 pm and Murphy's will have acoustic guitar music…

Scarecrow Video, a Wallyhood sponsor, has a huge line-up of free movie screenings throughout September. All screenings and events are 21 and over (unless otherwise noted), as beer and other refreshments will be available. September’s screenings have a back-to-school bent with a nod towards punks, juvenile delinquents, and other malcontents navigating public education, including Class of 1984 and Class of 1999, episodes from the 1994 Showtime series Rebel Highway, the always enjoyable Heathers, and more. Mondays at 7pm Rebel Highway series September 9  Runaways Daughters…

Tamara writes: We're holding a big yard sale fundraiser this weekend at the corner of 53rd and Green Lake Way North--the big purple house with green trim and orange doors! We have lots of items from lots of donors, so there's something for everyone. Tons of great kids' stuff, furniture, and ye olde yard sale items galore. 100% of the proceeds go to Special Bunny Rabbit Rescue, a local 501c3 rescue and shelter for unwanted house rabbits. We can also help…