We got a call this morning from our neighbor Jenny (who, we are told, has neither a computer nor much interest in this whole "Internet" thing) letting us know she spotted a black rabbit hopping across her yard last night. Since they don't tend to make it wild out this way, she wondered whether it had gone missing from someone who hadn't intended it to hop off. She didn't collect it, but if you're missing one, you may want to check…
Catherine from the McDonald School PTA asked us to put up a note on upcoming school tours: McDonald School Tours and Open House McDonald Elementary will host tours Feb 29, March 1 and 5. Tours will be at Lincoln High School, the temporary location. Sign-ups are required for tours. Please visit http://www.mcdonaldpta.org/ for links to sign-up pages. SCHOOL TOURS: McDonald @ Lincoln will hold two daytime school tours from 9:00-11:00am. These tours are for adults. Please do not bring small children or siblings. Tours…
Talk about low: at Baby Z's request, we took a stroll through Wallingford Center last night to play with the train table that has graced the hallway for as long as we remember. Come to find: no trains! The folks at Lil' Klippers told us that all the trains that were on the train table just disappeared one Saturday a few weeks back. They're hoping someone returns them...or donates some new ones. Baby Z's reaction to the train-less train table at left,…
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…
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"…
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…
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…