Wallingford, Seattle

This is a drill, this is ONLY a drill…

You are not under attack. I repeat, you are NOT under attack.  Just wanted to make that clear right up front in case you hear some amateur radio traffic tomorrow morning that sounds like all kinds of mayhem is in progress. Relax, it’s just Seattle’s semi-annual all-city preparedness drill running from 9:00 am until around noon. Wallingford’s central communication hub at Meridian Playfield (look for a couple of white pop-up tents near the Bagley Ave entrance to the playfield) and Fremont’s…

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Swarm!

Perhaps you've seen an cloud of bees moving through the neighborhood recently. It's that time of year when honeybees "swarm": a hive splits in two and half leave to find a new home. While it can be an intimidating site, tens of thousands of bees darkening the sky, the bees are at their most docile at this point, and there are many beekeepers that would be more than happy to come collect them if you can find them. Kevin, a beekeeper in…

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Wallingford wading pool scores Saturday hours

Last week, Wallingford neighbor Greg Flood alerted us to Ask.com's promotion "You Asked, We Answered" in which Seattleites were asked which of the three requests would they like to see fulfilled: 1) Getting a free cup of joe during a morning commute; 2) minimizing stadium traffic; or 3) saving our citywide wading pools from the budget chopping block this summer. In a surprising little twist, Ask.com announced this week that all three requests will be fulfilled this summer. So not only…

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Murphy’s 31st Anniversary

Wallyhood sponsor Murphy's Irish Pub (1928 North 45th Street) is celebrating 31-derful years as a neighborhood pub and tomorrow night, everyone is welcome to come and partake in the festivities. All night long, customers get 31% off pitchers of Guinness, Manny's, Mac & Jack. Rolling Rock, and Diamond Knot IPA. So stop in, raise a pint, and enjoy Murphy's outdoor garden in the back, which is in full bloom.  

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Chow Foods to open ‘TNT Taqueria’

The paper covering the windows of the Chow Foods storefront at 2114 N. 45th Street will soon be removed to unveil a new mexican quick-serve restaurant. Peter Levy of Chow Foods tells us that "TNT Taqueria" will open around mid-July, and he assures us that the food will be yummy. Levy also tells us that they'll be serving beer at that location. Chow Foods owns and operates several neighborhood eateries including the 5 Spot on Queen Anne and Endolyne Joe's in West…

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B.F. Day earns top award for Special Ed

Many thanks to Toby Jarman who provided us with this story! Congratulations to B.F. Day Elementary School for receiving the Outstanding School Award from the Seattle Special Education PTSA! The award was presented at the Seattle Special Education PTSA’s general meeting on Tuesday, May 15, along with awards for Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding Teacher. I was very proud to nominate B.F Day for this award. At a time when autism is on the rise and public schools everywhere are struggling to understand and serve these…

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Wallingford Yard Sale

The granddaddy of all yard sales in Wallingford is happening this Saturday (May 19) from 9:00am - 3:00pm, and all proceeds benefit John Stanford and McDonald International schools. Here's the scooparooni: Bargain hunters will find kids’ toys and clothing, housewares, furniture, books, gadgets, and many other treasures at sales around the neighborhood. The tour starts at McDonald School/Lincoln High School parking lot (4400 Interlake Avenue N.), where McDonald parents will hold their consolidated sale – hundreds (maybe thousands) of items will be available, and you…

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