OMG! Oprah is coming to Wallingford! I love her! She's got had show and the book club and was in the Color Purple and... Wait, what? Oh. Opera. Opera is coming to Wallingford. Well, that's cool, too, I guess. Tess writes: We are so excited to invite you to a very intimate production of Puccini's La Boheme right in the heart of Wallingford. We are excited to bring some of the region's most up-and-coming young opera singers, many of whom have…
We heard through the Mamavine that after 32 years of taking care of Seattle's kiddos, Wallingford Pediatrics will close at the end of September. From the Wallingford Pediatrics website: Wallingford Pediatrics Says 'Goodbye' Wallingford Pediatrics 4005 Wallingford Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103 Amye Hadley, A.R.N.P., N.D David Springer, M.D., M.P.H. July 27, 2012 To all of the Patients at Wallingford Pediatrics: After 32 years Wallingford Pediatrics is closing its doors on September 28, 2012. We would love to continue providing compassionate…
Last week, Jose Banda, the new superintendent for Seattle Public Schools, announced a new principal appointment for Hamilton International Middle School, and that Chris Carter, Hamilton's former principal, has moved to Mercer Middle School. Here's Superintendent Banda's message to the Hamilton community: Dear Hamilton International Middle School community, I am excited today to announce the appointment of Lucinda (Cindy) Watters as your new principal. Ms. Watters comes to Hamilton International Middle School from Einstein Middle School in Shoreline where she has been…
Come on out this Saturday (August 11) from 10:00am - 12:00PM, for the last Wallingford Walk of the season, featuring the neighborhood's classic architecture: Al Elliot, a local Wallingford expert on historic architecture, will be leading the walk. We’ll take a look at some of the classic commercial buildings along 45th as well as head down Wallingford Avenue for a look at period homes and architectural details. As Al is known for doing, he’s arranged for a tour of the interior…
The Green Lake Mom's Daily Deal is a Wallingford shop this week, Paron's Closet in Wallingford Center, purveyor of fine new and used children's clothing: Back-to-school shopping is a lot more fun when you are also saving big! With today’s deal, pay only $10 for $20 towards clothing, toys, and much more at Paron's Closet. Paron's Closet is a children's consignment boutique located in the Wallingford Center in Seattle, Washington. They consign & sell brand new & gently used children's clothing…
Next Sunday, August 19th, The World Is Fun, a local non-profit that encourages volunteerism, will be show The Goonies at Gas Works Park: The World is Fun (TWIF) is partnering with The Community Cinema Group and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods to present a free showing of The Goonies at Gasworks Park on Sunday, August 19, 2012 with activities kicking off at 6:30 p.m. and the movie beginning at sunset. Pre-movie events include fun-filled games and activities for all ages along with…
Hosting a Seattle Night Out party this Tuesday? Want to impress your "deep green" neighbors? Here are some suggestions to reduce waste at any event: Provide recycling bins for cans, bottles, cups, and other recyclable items. Do the same for food waste. Have a 5 gallon bucket or similar container lined with a biodegradable bag to give folks a clue that food waste goes in there. Use a very small garbage can for landfill-bound waste so guests aren't tempted to dump…