Wallingford, Seattle

Skanska / 3400 Stone Way Opins Wanted

Some neighbors around the Skanska development project at 3400 Stone Way are asking for those with opinions to weigh in proposed height variance being requested by the developer. For a bit of background on the Skanska project from the Skanska perspective, read Chris' interview with Skanska USA's Lisa Picard a few month's back. Below, a shout-out from a group of neighbors led by Katherine Bragdon, Ted Lockery and Paul Willumson who are asking the city to deny the developer's request to grant a…

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Science Night at Hamilton

Next Tuesday Night, January 17, from 6-8pm, Hamilton International Middle School (1610 N. 41st. Street) will host its third annual Science Night, where "Dozens of exhibitors from the UW and local organizations will share their scientific passion through hands-on activities: herpetology, mycology, nanotechnology, oceanography, sustainability and more!" Having been, I can honestly say it's a fun-filled evening guaranteed to bring out the science geek in big kids, little kids, and grown-ups, too. You'll hear lots of "oooh's" and "ahh's" and maybe some "eww's"…

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John Stanford Capacity Update

We've been covering the recent proposed boundary changes for John Stanford International School these last few weeks, and now Seattle Public Schools has released an official statement regarding the proposal: On Tuesday, Seattle Public Schools announced proposed changes to the boundaries of the John Stanford International School in Wallingford. The changes were presented at a PTA meeting and will be voted on by the full School Board on Jan. 18. These boundary changes also impact McDonald Elementary and B.F. Day Elementary…

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Happy New Year! Your Garbage Rates Just Went Up

NOTE:  Solid waste collections are on regular collection schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 16.  Seattle's recycling & disposal stations will also remain open on that day. Did you know? Solid waste rates increased 15% for residential customers effective January 1, 2012. New monthly garbage rates  - for weekly curbside collection: 12 gallon micro-can:  $17.55 20 gallon mini-can:  $21.55 one 32 gallon can:  $28.05 two 32 gallon or one 64 gallon cart: $56.10 three 32 gallon or one…

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Creative Music Adventures

You might not spot it at first glance, but tucked away on Interlake Avenue, just above N. 45th and next to the Drum Exchange, there's a new performance space and gallery for Creative Music Adventures. Creative Music Adventures (4501 Interlake Ave N #9) is a music school for kids as young as four years-old, and also for adults. On the school's website, founder Michael Stegner writes: I want to help students respect the music of the past and present, while also…

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Mapping the trees

SDOT has just announced the release of a new web based tool for looking up what sort of trees are planted throughout Seattle. After taking inventory of over 122,000 street trees, SDOT has put together this handy, dandy little web based tree map that allows users to find out what types of trees are on their street and who is responsible for maintaining them. The website also lists each tree's common and scientific name, the diameter of the trunk, the street…

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Tangerine Spa Studio

Wallyhood welcomes our newest sponsor, Tangerine Spa Studio, located at 1714 N. 45th St., inside Salon Metro. Owner, Esthetician, and LMP, Katie Breitling has been keeping folks happy and healthy in Wallingford for six years. Here's her philosophy: I love educating my guests on the importance of healthy skin and a healthy, happy body. I think facials and massage should be viewed as necessary maintenance, not pampering. I use two amazing botanical skin care lines that utilize the power of nature combined w/technology…

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