Wallingford, Seattle

Changes Bar Asks for Help

Yesterday we received a reader tip from someone whose name I cannot discern from the email address.  The reader asked if we'd seen something on Facebook about Changes Bar on 45th Street here in Wallingford, and included the following link:  http://changesinwallingford.com/wp/blog/changes-in-wallingford-needs-your-help/ . It's a tab on Changes' official website for "Changes Petition" which states the following: "For the last 22 years Changes has been a much loved fixture in Wallingford and in the Seattle gay community.  Recently, new elements in the…

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Muddy Cup Closure

If you've tried to get your usual morning coffee at A Muddy Cup these last few days, you've no doubt seen the sign on the front door indicating that they're closed until further notice. We contacted owner Sarah Dolezal who explained that she's going through some "serious health issues" right now. Her partner, Mathew, is taking care of her while she's down for the count. She did say, though, that they'll reopen after New Year's. Sarah also told us that they've…

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John Stanford Capacity Update

(Ed. note: Seattle Schools is on break until January 3, not January 2, as previously reported). While Seattle Public Schools is on break until January 3, parents in the neighborhood are still reeling from the current challenges at John Stanford International School. We have a recap of some of the reader comments from our posts on this topic, including some suggestions for taking action, contact information and additional resources: The school district proposed to find 2 additional homerooms to support 4…

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Rollover on 45th

On Monday night around 8pm, fire trucks closed off a section of N. 45th St. at Burke, and some of you asked what was up. We discovered that it was a rollover accident. This picture was taken by Amy:   Amy wrote, "All that I know about the accident is that the driver hit the curb, probably making a turn, and one of the wheels exploded and the car flipped over. There were several police cars and a fire truck or two…

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Holiday Lights Recycling

Update: The Girl Scout office accepts light strings for recycling only during their office hours Dec. 27-30, so call 800-767-6845  before you try to drop them off.  Barb's offer to pick up your lights before the 30th still stands (see her email below). Do you feel guilty about sending those burned out strings of holiday lights to the landfill? Plus that extra weight in your garbage can will hurt Wallingford's numbers in the "Think Green Recycling Challenge." Now is your chance…

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Studio Evolve

Wallyhood welcomes Studio Evolve as a new sponsor. Studio Evolve is a fitness studio that offers Pilates, Gyrotronic Expansion System,® and SPRE Bodywork. The studio is located in lower Wallingford (3333 Wallingford Avenue North, Suite B), about halfway between Wallingford Avenue N. and N. Densmore. If you're interested in squeezing in a fitness session before the New Year, why not give them a try? This month you can purchase a single private session for only $40. Click here for details. Owner…

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Christmas Ship Finale Friday

The Argosy Christmas Ship™ festival returns to Gas Works Park for the Parade Finale on Friday, December 23rd. Not familiar with the Christmas Ships? Check it out here. The Seattle Girls’ Choir’s most accomplished performers, the group known as Prima Voci,  will sing from 9:45 – 10:05 pm.  See Argosy’s website for more information. So come on down to Gas Works Friday night, listen to the choir, enjoy the decorated boats, and warm your hands near the bonfire.  I'll be there…

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