Wallingford, Seattle

Kirchoff Fitness

Wallyhood welcomes Kirchoff Fitness to our family of sponsors. Kirchoff Fitness is run by Chris Kirchoff, a fitness coach and lifelong dedicated athlete who left behind her public high school teaching career to help motivate people to become fitter by designing individual programs tailored to their specific goals. She's received some great praise from men and women who have enjoyed training with Chris. Have a look. In addition to one-on-one training, Kirchoff has four-week 5:30am outdoor group bootcamps that not only inspire, but…

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Cat foster families needed

If you're thinking about adopting a cat in the new year, then you simply must read this very sweet note we received from Miss Margie's 2nd grade class at John Stanford International School: Dear Cat Lovers, We are Miss Margie’s 2nd grade class at John Stanford International School in Seattle. There is a cat rescue group that we are working with to help. They go all over the northwest and find cats at shelters that are going to be put to…

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Fuerte Belly Dancing

Fuerte Fitness owner Adriana Medina (and Wallyhood sponsor) wrote to tell us that last Wednesday night was the gym's final Belly Dancing class of the year. A new 4-week session begins January 4, so if you're thinking about adding something new to your fitness routine, this could be your thing:   Classes are 5:30pm on Wednesdays. For more information, visit: http://www.fuertefitness.com/

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Missing Cat, Danny

Danny Shane wrote to tell us that his cat Danny (pictured right) has been missing for over a week. He's a six year-old gray and white tabby and "very skinny." He's wearing a green and white collar. Danny was last seen around Wallingford Avenue and 35th/36th. If you've seen Danny, please give Shane a call at 206.261.2034 or email at [email protected].

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Post-Holiday “Green” Donations

"It's The Most Wa-asteful Time Of The Year" - you know the tune,  now  put those holiday trappings where they belong. Such as: Old computers: The very best place for refurbishing and reusing computers and computer peripherals is InterConnection, at 3415 Stone Way N. InterConnection will also take non-computer electronics and pass them on to local recyclers. 206-633-1517 Wrapping paper: Save the best for next year. Recycle other paper  wrapping, remove tape when possible. Metallic and plastic wrapping goes in the garbage.…

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Bike Lane at Dick’s

You may remember back in October, when Madi alerted us that 45th Street in front of Dick's held the dubious honor of being the most dangerous intersection for cyclists in the city. It looks like the city has taken some steps to address the problem: The Seattle Bike Blog reports that "SDOT has installed a buffered bike lane in front of the popular burger joint. The lane replaces what previously was empty space on the roadway. The extra-wide lane on this segment of…

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Art of Gifts to Close

We just received the following note from Amita, owner of the Art of Gifts, the shop tucked in next to the 45th St entrance to Wallingford Center: Amita “The Art of Gifts” at the heart of Wallingford on the steps of Wallingford Center will be closing mid January 2012. I am sad to announce this news to the many people who have entered my life through the store over the years. It has been a great 9 years here and wish there…

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