Wallingford, Seattle

Artist Reception This Saturday

If you're enjoying the long weekend in the neighborhood, you might want to swing by CMA Gallery (4501 Interlake Ave. N #2) on Saturday (May 25) from 2:00pm to 4:00PM. CMA will be hosting a reception for resident artist and oil painter Kathi J. Erikson, whose works of art include landscapes and still life. From CMA: Kathi is a Seattle native and spent many childhood hours coloring in coloring books and playing music. She took herfirst drawing class over ten years ago and developed a passion…

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Hamilton Sr. Jazz Band sweeps awards at jazz festival

Last weekend, Hamilton International Middle School's Senior Jazz Band grabbed First Place in the Middle School Division at the 2013 Bellevue High School Jazz Festival. The school's 25-member Senior Jazz Band, under the direction of Dan Rowe, beat out 16 other middle school jazz bands and trombonist Michael D. received an outstanding soloist award. Festival adjudicators also named Hamilton the "Best of the Best" among the 50 bands that competed (32 of which were actually high school bands). This is the…

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Outdoor Dining

Silver Tray (2101 N 45th St) has delivered on their promise of outdoor dining in Wallingford. Lucky writes: The patio have done and open for a week since Mother's day. Now, Silver Tray has outdoor seating. Hooray, just in time for the summertime. Lucky adorably adds "Special thank you for all customers who help me to correct spelling on dinner menu.  Thank you for all of you who say, 'Do not be discouraged with misspellings on the menu. You guy so awesome.' I…

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Firefly Summer Math Review

Has your child ever experienced the summer slide - wherein all previously learned subject matter slides right out of their head once summer begins? Firefly Tutoring has designed a summer math review course to help students entering 4th through 7th grades avoid that slippery slope of forgetfulness. Summer math reviewers  will meet twice a week from June 24-August 22, covering a year of math curriculum in one summer course. According to their website: At each class, we will cover one topic from the…

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Felipe Caneta

Soleil writes: Wallingford resident and my dear friend Felipe Canete passed away tragically yesterday from an apparent heart attack/failure. You may have seen him around the neighborhood with his son Rio Malai and wife Katy Canete.  He was far too young, at 35 years of age. He performed with bands Luc and the Lovingtons and Sing with Señor. Soleil, Felipe's business partner and band-mate, notes that they had a performance scheduled at Alphabet Soup for June 8th, which has obviously been…

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Incoming Families’ Playdate at McDonald

Just in on the mama-vine: We know that starting a new school marks a new chapter for the entire family. Getting to know other new and incoming families can make the transition so much easier. We hope you will join us at our Spring Play Date for incoming McDonald families. What: Spring Play Date for Incoming Families When: Sunday, May 19, 3 - 5PM Where: McDonald International Playground Sounds muy divertido to me!

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Farmstand Resumes

The folks running CityGrownSeattle, the farmstand stocked with produce grown here in Wallingford and in Ballard, wanted to let you know they're opening up for their "preview day" tomorrow, May 18th. They'll take Memorial Day weekend off, then, be back with regular Saturday farmstands in June and on through the summer. Their farmstand is located at 4108 Eastern Ave N, hours are Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm. If you'd like to receive their "fresh sheet" email,  a list of the…

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