This Thursday, June 13, from 11:30am to 1:00PM, Mayor Mike McGinn and the City of Seattle's Aging & Disabilities Director, Jesse Eller will be at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, lower level) to discuss aging in the community. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP: [email protected] or 206-461-7825.
Jane writes: I'm wondering if you can shed any light on the roving "flock" of flamingos in our little corner of Wallingford. They were in the front yard of one house near us last week and I saw them in a different yard this morning. And now they are dressed in serapes and straw hats and are asking for money! I can send you a picture if you haven't seen them yet. I love them and am so happy they are…
Reeve Baily wrote to tell us some good news about Bill The Butcher: For over a year, there's been a sign outside the ex 7-11 on Stone Way promising that "Bill the Butcher" was "Coming Soon". However a few weeks ago, there were folks actually building, buzzing and bustling in the space. Fast forward to today: they are finally ready to (softly) open! "It's more like a full dress rehearsal" said CEO J'Amy Owens. "We will have a traditional grand…
Back in September, we told you the sad story about Nahla -- the dog who had been stolen out in front of Kate's Pub on September 27. We're happy to report that Nahla was found, almost nine months later, and has been reunited with her owner, Mary, on June 3. We don't have all the specifics yet, but here's what was posted on the Help FIND Nahla Facebook page: Nahla was FOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!! on June 3rd 2013 in the Seattle area. Details…
Darcy sent in this tip: Rumor has it that they are shooting scenes from [the New Lynn Shelton film starring "Laggies" Keira Knightley] on the Skansonia [tonight, Thursday] after 10pm, possibly setting up shop in the marina nearby. The Skansonia is a decommissioned ferry docked on the Wallingford shores of Lake Union. From the Seattle Film Guide post: Anonymous Content is in pre-production on the upcoming major indie feature film "Laggies" starring Chloe Moretz, Sam Rockewell, and Keira Knightley. Filming will take place in Seattle,…
Who doesn't love Sunday morning pancakes? Furthermore, who doesn't love Sunday pancakes that they don't have to make themselves? This Sunday, June 9, from 9:00am to noon, Wallingford Community Senior Center's very own Chef Bob will be flippin' flapjacks for a family-friendly community meal. It's all happening in the lower level of the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue N.) For just $5 for Adults and $2.50 for Kids, you'll have a choice of pancakes or French toast; ham or veggie…
Mark your calendars, folks: The 64th Annual Wallingford Family Seafair Parade & Festival will be on Saturday, July 6, beginning at 11am. We'll post more details about street closures and whatnot in the coming days, but right now, the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce is looking for some volunteers to help. Here's what Victoria, over at the Chamber, tells us: Planning is well underway for the 64th Annual Wallingford Family Seafair Parade & Festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 6th! The Parade will…