Wallingford, Seattle

Solarize Wallingford through group purchasing program

Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development (Northwest SEED) and Seattle City Light have announced their 2013 campaign, "Solarize Seattle: Northwest", enabling homeowners in Wallingford, Ballard, Phinney Ridge, and Green Lake to take advantage of group discounts and pricing toward solarizing their homes. The program is open for registration now through April 22 (Earth Day). You can register by clicking here. Free workshops are also available to those interested in the program, with the first workshop coming up this Saturday, January 26…

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City Grown Land Search 2013

Mowing the lawn is so 2012. Weeding is a drag. Planting massive beds of peonies just to have flocks of feral chickens peck them to a purple pulp is beyond depressing. So what do you do? Think outside the garden box and ponder a partnership with City Grown, our urban farming wonder friends. City Grown is looking for new places to grow food, and their Land Partners pretty much have it made: a share of the fresh produce grown each season,…

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KapKa Cooperative School Open House

Have a child who's ready to enter Kindergarten in the fall? Shelli Strate, a parent of KapKa Cooperative School (510 N. 49th St.) wrote to tell us about the school's open house this Saturday, January 26, from 2-4pm: This is the time of year when many families are exploring elementary schools, hoping to find just the right fit for their children. If are a local family interested in inquiry-based, progressive education, KapKa Cooperative School is a program you might consider.  They have been…

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Meet New Wallingford Chamber President, Debbi Larson

The Wallingford branch of Seattle Bank recently received the 2012 Wallingford Chamber of Commerce's "Outstanding Service to the Community by a Business" award, thanks, largely, to the tireless efforts of Community Banker, Debbi Larson. Since 2009, Larson has been active in the Wallingford Chamber to help promote businesses within the neighborhood. She founded and chairs the ever-popular "Cheers to Wallingford" business expo, which is now headed into its third year. The business expo gives a boost to businesses with additional exposure…

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Clothing Swap at Om Culture

With the inauguration wrapped up, you're no doubt exhausted from the intense focus the media has paid the most pressing issue facing our nation: Michelle Obama's outfits. "Now," you're probably thinking to yourself, "what have I got that's going to match that, and show that I am ready to follow our leader into the future?" Wonder no more: this Sunday, January 27th from 1 pm - 6 pm, Om Culture is hosting the Seattle Clothing and Costume Exchange: This clothing exchange…

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Happy MLK Day

Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day! I've always had a special affection for the day, as I'm one of Dr. King's many namesakes. Yep, this white Jewish dude was named after Martin Luther King. Here's the story: What's in a name - an MLK Day Reflection.

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GMO Meeting

Mandy forwarded on this note from Jenny: There could not be a more exciting time to be working on the issue of labeling genetically engineered food here in Washington. GE labeling will be up for a vote on the ballot in November and the fight has already begun. To learn more and get involved, join us for our: “Let Me Decide” Campaign Action Meeting Tuesday, January 22nd 7:00 - 8:00 PM   Good Shepherd Center, Room 202 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Seattle,…

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