There's no denying that liquor prices have gone up since Washington State voters decided to privatize the selling of booze in the 2011 elections. While there's some reason to believe that will eventually change (the law stipulates that distributors pay the state 10% of their sales for the first two years, but only 5% thereafter), I wouldn't hold my breath. On the other hand, while liquor stores don't seem to be competing heavily on price, we have noticed a bit of…
Used to be, when I thought of wassailing, I’d picture Christmas carolers in full Victorian-era costume, going door-to-door to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. But in reality, as I’ve come to learn, wassailing is a centuries-old English tradition, with one form that’s deeply-rooted in apple trees. Apple Wassailing dates back to the 16th century, though some may believe the tradition began as a Pagan ritual. This type of wassailing is to pay homage to apple trees and scare off the…
Thanks to Greenways Guru, Cathy Tuttle, for providing us with an update to the N. 40th traffic signal project: The Lake Union District Council AND the Wallingford Community Council chose the N 40th St signal as their number one first choice for City funding – making the street more compatible for people who walk and bike including transit users, kids walking to school, and dog walkers. Thank you to the eight of you who wrote letters in support of traffic signal on 40th in…
It's that time of the year when Girl Scouts (and their parents) begin their annual cookie push. And this year, local ice cream purveyor and lifetime Girl Scout, Molly Moon, is calling out to all local Girl Scouts for her annual purchase of 84,000 Thin Mint Cookies. This Friday (January 11) after 3:00pm, if you bring your Girl Scout to Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream (1622 1/2 N. 45th St.), she and her staff will be ready to hear each enterprising…
If you're looking into preschool options for your little one, you might be interested in attending an open house at the Fremont Community School (3530 Interlake Ave N). There's one coming up this Sunday (January 13) from 3:00pm-5:00pm: OPEN HOUSE AT FREMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL Meet our teachers and learn about our program curriculum and Waldorf education. 2013-14 Application Deadline is February 8, 2013 January 13th, Sunday, 3 to 5 PM January 27nd, Sunday, 3 to 5 PM February 6th, Wednesday, 7 to 8:30…
Seattle developer Harbor Urban is planning a new mixed use/apartment building for 1321 N. 45th Street (corner of Interlake Avenue and N. 45th). Plans call for 150 apartments with ground level retail space and below grade parking for 100-140 vehicles, totaling 168,000 square feet. You can review the plans here, including design sketches. According to the plans, the site comprises 8 tax parcels "located on the approximate eastern half of the block bounded by North 45th Street on the north, Interlake Ave…
Kara Mattaini writes: Like many of the readers of Wallyhood and citizens around the country, the recent Mass shooting in Newtown particularly struck a nerve. I felt so sad and helpless at what I was learning on the news. I have been a longtime supporter of gun control, however I have never felt compelled until to act on this value.Until now. On Sunday January 13, there will be a march to remember the victims of the mass shootings in Newtown, CT and…