Wallingford, Seattle

Amazon Fresh: Busted

It's certainly not the first time we've posted about thieves poaching Amazon Fresh deliveries from people's porches here in Wallingford (and, we receive more reports than we publish), but this is the first break in the case we've heard. Joshua writes: I live on Meridian Ave between 38th and 39th.  Today, upon returning home from lunch, I noticed someone leaving my drive way with an AmazonFresh bag (there was no AmazonFresh truck parked in front of my house). The person appeared…

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St. Benedict School Spaghetti Dinner

Have you made dinner plans yet for Sunday? Forget about cooking and take a stroll over to St. Benedict School for their Annual 6th Grade Spaghetti Dinner, from 11am-7pm. Tickets are just $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children. Dinner include spaghetti, salad, bread, and ice cream. NEW THIS YEAR: Gluten free options! Wine and beer sold separately.   Proceeds benefit St. Benedict graduating class of  2015.   Tickets available at door, contacting St. Benedict School at 206 633 3375 or Chantel at 206 465 5472 St. Ben's…

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Update on Seattle Schools’ Capacity Management

Last week, we told you about Seattle Schools' capacity issue that is affecting middle schools in the north end, including Hamilton International Middle School here in Wallingford. This past Wednesday, the School Board was going to vote on a short term capacity plan to alleviate the overcrowding at Hamilton and Eckstein. That vote, however, has been delayed until next week, when they'll have enrollment projections for next year. Here's the statement from Seattle Schools: The Seattle School Board on Wednesday decided…

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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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