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!
Wallyhood reader Anna writes: Hi, my daughter found a gold ring while playing at Meridian park last week. She found the ring last Wednesday while playing on one of the structures at the playground. It's gold with a stone in the middle. If you've recently lost a ring that matches the description, drop Anna an email: [email protected].
Get nekkid, paint your body and grab your bike! This Saturday, the Fremont Arts Council is hosting its 24th annual Solstice Parade and Festival, beginning at noon in downtown Fremont. The parade route leads to the We the People Power Festival at Gas Works Park beginning at 1:00PM. Here's the scoop from The Fremont Arts Council: The We the People Power Festival is designed to inspire. It will be a celebration of sustainable living, people-powered action and grassroots democracy, with hands-on fun for the whole…
If you're looking for last minute gifts for Dad, then you'll want to check out the Father's Day sale this Friday (June 15) at the Snow Leopard Trust, from 10:00AM - 5:00PM. They'll be serving up free coffee to store visitors all day long at their Good Shepherd location (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Suite #225, which is located right where you walk in the front door at the GSC). Here's what you can find at the store: Items perfect for the Fathers…
An apartment resident on Whitman writes about a very creepy burglary that happened last week: ****************************************** Around 5:30pm on Monday I startled a young man in our basement when I went down to do laundry. He was crouched down by one of the water heaters and claimed he was a friend of one of the tenants in another apartment in our building and that he was checking on a malfunctioning water heater. He introduced himself, was very apologetic for having freaked…