Nomad Dinners Celebrates It Wet

While the recent elections have given us our own impending end of prohibition, just over the way in Fremont, they're gearing up to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the repeal of the 18th Amendment and alcohol prohibition in the United States: On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the U.S Constitution was ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment which prohibited intoxicating liquors in the US.  nomad.dinners is celebrating on December 5th, 2012 with prohibition-era cocktails created by guest bartenders from around Seattle, live music…

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Ken Jennings Comes to Wide World Books

Jeopardy! game show fans, this one's a cinch for you to answer: Hailing from Edmonds, Washington, this man won an unprecedented 74 Jeopardy! games in 2004 with winnings that totaled $2,520,700 -- an amazing streak which earned him a spot in The Guiness Book of World Records under "most cash won on a gameshow". He is a geocache enthusiast, and an author of a few books including Maphead: Charting the Wild, Weird World of Geography Wonks. If you answered, "Who is Ken Jennings?"…

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Wallyhood Honey Available

As we've done in past years, we're offering up a jar of the finest Wallingford-produced honey you've ever tasted to any and all who donate $50 or more to the Wallingford-based FamilyWorks. FamilyWorks, tucked next to the Wallingford library on 45th Street, is the best kind of charity, in my opinion: they not only provide direct, immediate assistance through their food bank to those in need, but they also provide education, such as parenting classes and playgroups to help people better…

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Clear Your Storm Drains – Get Rid of Leaves for Free

It's rainy season - do you know where your storm drains are? Thrill your neighbors and pedestrians by clearing leaves and debris from the storm drains on your block. Don't try to unclog the drain if the clog is below the grate: call SPU at 206-386-1800, then press 2 to report a clogged storm drain. Did you know? Food and yard waste subscribers can place leaves in their container. During the month of November, you are able to place additional bags…

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Wallingford Safety Forum

As a follow up to the Seattle Police Department's (SPD's) Safe Communities meeting held back in October, the Wallingford and Fremont Chambers of Commerce are working together with SPD to tackle specific issues that affect our neighborhoods. A public safety forum will be held this Monday, November 26 at Eltana Bagels (3920 Stone Way), from 9:00am - 10:30am, and everyone from the neighborhood is invited to attend. Community Police Team Officer, Loren Street, will there to represent SPD.  This is a great way…

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Christmas Ship Visits Gas Works Park

Next Saturday (December 1), Argosy Cruises will sail its Christmas Ship filled with Dickens Carolers, with a stop planned at Gas Works Park between 8:25-8:40pm. If it's not storming outside, you can hear the carolers sing clear up to where we are atop Wallingford Avenue. Of course, what's even more fun is filling a thermos of hot apple cider, and coming down to the park for a front-row view of the Christmas Ship and accompanying parade boat lights twinkling on Lake…

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How To Boil A Frog

I assure you this isn't a recipe for Thanksgiving, but rather an invitation to a free movie tomorrow night (Friday, November 23), hosted by the good folks who run Meaningful Movies: Please join us!   All films are FREE and open to the public …and please feel free to forward to friends and neighbors - Thanks! FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! …In the US, believe it or not, the Friday after Thanksgiving is statistically the highest movie attendance day of the year!  Come…

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