Every once in a while, we get a press release and think to ourselves: "ourselves, this has got to be a joke." Truthfully, it is not every once in a while. It is once. And the once is right now. And this is the press release. The STONE SOUP THEATRE (4309 Stone Way N. Seattle, WA) welcomes Samantha Martin and The Amazing Acro-Cats, one of only four performing house-cat troupes in the U.S, from August 19th to September 1st. The Amazing…
Recently, my family and I took a vacation to visit my mom in Southern California. After several days of doing nothing but hitting the pool with the kids, my husband and I finally took a walk through the neighborhood. As green and well-manicured as the many lawns were, I found myself missing the variety of plants that grow in the yards here in Wallingford. Additionally, there was a noticeable dearth of front yard vegetable gardening going on down there. I must…
Reminder that tomorrow, Sunday, August 12th is the Plus One Foundation's Family Fun Field Day at Meridian Park from noon to 3:00 pm (yes, that's nap time for lots of kiddos, whatchya gonna do). The Plus One Foundation helps pay for rehabilitive activities for children with neurological diseases to keep them strong, active and engaged. It's $10 for children to participate and $15 for adults The whole family is encouraged to join the fun. Children and parents participate in field games…
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…