There was a great turnout on Saturday afternoon for the Wallingford Greenway ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration. Here are a few photos post by the greenway organizers. You can find the group (and more photos) on Facebook by clicking here. If you can't view the slideshow below, you can also view the photos here.
Picture a small bungalow in Wallingford, shaded by 80+-year old cedars, sheltering a collector’s garden that has evolved over the last 28 years. Add to this a selection of potted nursery stock: native plants from the Fraser River to California. That’s the outside. Inside is a fantastic selection of “hard to find new or out-of-print books dealing with any (!) of the life sciences”. Meet David Hutchinson and Martha Ferguson. David and Martha are partners in life, horticulture, and books. Martha’s…
You'll forgive us a bit of vanity, but the day invited us to post this shot Matt Kowalczyk shot of my son and I yesterday at the Fremont Solstice Parade. As fine a father and son portrait as I could wish for. And big thanks to my Dad and to all the dads out there. Your children love you, and with good reason.
This is the last week before summer vacation for Seattle Public Schools. Here's a look at some of the things happening at our neighborhood's schools: B.F. Day: B.F. Day is hosting a Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, June 19, from 6:30-7:30PM, beginning in the library (3921 Linden Avenue N.). Families with incoming Kindergartners this fall are welcome to come and meet the Kindergarten teachers and get a look inside the classrooms. It's also a great night to meet fellow parents! By the…
Photographer Alex Garland sent us a few photos from an Occupy Wallingford march along N. 45th yesterday, in protest of "Wall Street Banks". He tells us that there were about 12 people in all (not counting the police who were close by). Here's the slideshow: Thanks, Alex, for letting us post your stunning photography!
Next Sunday, June 24th is the Wallingford Garden Tour (from 10:00am - 4:00PM), a self-guided stroll through ten private gardens around the neighborhood organized by (and benefitting) the Wallingford Neighborhood Association. The neighborhood office is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build community by creating and managing events that bring people together, including the Kiddie Parade, Home and Garden tours, and the Spring Clean. Says they: This year’s tour features a variety of gardens throughout the neighborhood. Many of the gardens combine ornamental features…
Cantinetta (3650 Wallingford Ave N) is hosting its 4th annual block party this Monday (June 18) from 6:00 - 10:00PM. While I've heard great things about it, I've never been, and so I'm looking forward to the festivities and the food, which sounds heavenly: Enjoy a slice of the Tuscan Spirit. Our chef has put together some delicious Italian nibbles paired with the perfect wines. Come enjoy the food, the company and the outdoors!