Reader Chris sent us this pic of the new Walgreens sign on the old Beso del Sol space (4468 Stone Way N.). Back in July, we reported that Walgreens had leased part of the space at Wallingford Plaza, including the ground floor. No word yet on the official opening date, but we'll keep you posted.
Whether you just want to spruce up your garden or cultivate your very own urban farm, Seattle Tilth has loads of classes to get you started. Most of the seminars will be on Saturdays, with only a few exceptions, and the majority of these seminars are geared towards adults; however, there are also plenty of different tours and lessons for young kids as well. Some of the highlights include “Start Your Garden Indoors” on February 16 which covers techniques for finding supplies and setting up…
Ah, Valentine's Day. It's that one day of the year when greeting card companies urge us to buy cards for our sweetie with messages like, "I'm sorry I don't always tell you that I love you..." or "I know sometimes I act like a dork, but this card should more than make up for it!" If you don't believe me, try shopping for one. I've found that the husband to wife cards are the ones that tend to have these awkward messages…
To celebrate its first year of business, Wallingford's Fresh Fitness and Dance (4430 Corliss Avenue N., behind Kabul Restaurant) is hosting an all-day community event this Sunday, February 12. The event is free but they are asking for folks to donate clothing or toiletry items to benefit Mary's Place, a weekday support program for homeless women and children. They'll also be collecting donations for the John Stanford International School's library program. From Fresh Fitness and Dance: Our two-part celebration will begin in…
Last month, we told you about an "Occupy Wallingford" meeting organized by a few Wallingford residents to discuss neighborhood-specific issues. Now, organizers are holding what they call a "General Assembly" on Monday, February 13, from 7:00PM-9:00PM at Keystone Church (5019 Keystone Place N. at Sunnyside Avenue N.). Everyone is invited to attend. Here are the details: Those of us living and working in Wallingford need a common space in which to discuss, deliberate, and act as a community of people. Many of our local…
Wallyhood welcomes our newest sponsor, Aditi Yoga|Bodywork, located at (4206 Stone Way North, rear entrance). Here's a little bit about the studio and information about some upcoming classes: Aditi offers yoga for everyone in our bright Wallingford studio. We welcome all ages and body types to our classes as well as offering a selection of classes for pre- and postnatal moms. With three massage therapists on staff, Aditi is a one-stop solution for all of your yoga and bodywork needs. Our therapists…
The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) at the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Basement) is offering two new programs this month that you'll want to check out if you've got a preschooler at home, or you are a family (or friend) caregiver. Both programs are part of the WCSC's new campaign, "Building Community Across Generations," and I'd say with these two new offerings, they're off to a good start! Creative Drama for Preschoolers, Ages 3-4 Free Demo class on…