Man, those folks at Wine World know how to have a good time. What are you doing this gray and drizzly Saturday? Cleaning out your closets? Brushing your dog? Well, here's what the Wine World folks have got going on today: Chef Tom Black Serving Tasty Morsels That's right. The world famous Tom Black is Back & opening his new Restaurant Bea in Madrona soon! Come by for a sample of culinary surprise from 2 - 5 pm. After trying some Italian wines and something delish…
The Boys and Girls Club recently named Sabrene Odeh as King County "Youth of the Year", a program that recognizes Club teens who demonstrate hard work and dedication through academics, character, leadership, and overcoming obstacles. Sabrene, a 17 year-old junior from Ingraham High School, has been a member of the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club for 9 years, and she was chosen out of 11 candidates in King County by a panel of 5 local leaders. According to Wallingford Boys and…
Bust out those bikes and gear up for spring, people. Recycled Cycles has opened up a new shop in lower Fremont/Wallingford (Frollingmont?). The ever-reliable Seattle Bike Blog alerted us to the happy news that one of Seattle's most talked-about bike shops is now in the 'hood. Since 1994, Recycled Cycles has provided bike-happy locals with reliable repair services, solid used and new cycles and super cool duds and accessories. This new, smaller shop is located next to their warehouse on North 35th…
The folks behind the 3400 Stone Way N. development (now called "Stone34") are hosting an open house tonight (Thursday, February 16) at the Fremont Abbey Cafe (4272 Fremont Ave N.), from 5:30PM-7:30PM, offering appetizers from Pecado Bueno, and a no-host bar. The open house will give the public a chance to "view building models and drawings, meet the project team, and get an update on plans for this deep green building from Skanska and Brooks Sports." For more information, visit: www.stonethirtyfour.com or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/3400stone.
Seattle Schools has announced its "proposed" fee of $2,720 for full-day Kindergarten during the 2012-13 school year. These fees cover the costs for the non-funded portion of a full day of Kindergarten, half of which is covered by the state. Payment can be made in 10 monthly installments of $272 per month, beginning September 1. Checks must be received by the first of each month, or parents have the option to enroll in automatic bank withdrawal, which occurs on the fifth…
You know what Wallingford needs? A cargo and electric bike shop, that's what Wallingford needs. Oh hey, hi! Look what Caroline forwarded to us from Henry: As you know, I'm starting up a bike business dedicated to cargo bikes and electric bikes (and electric cargo bikes). I have all the tools I need, a bunch of cargo bike attachments, electric bike kits, a website... but no space to work! I have at least one other lead, but I'm curious -- do you…
Looking for a spot for your tot? Amy over at Interlake Childcare Center (4927 Green Lake Way N.) wrote to tell us that they have two part time immediate openings in their Toddler Room. Openings are Mon, Wed, Fri and Mon, Tue and they are available immediately. Click on the flyer: Interlake Childcare Opening for more information and contact info.