Wallingford, Seattle

Pledge

The Seattle Times ran a story earlier this week about a good old fashioned hullaballoo at the John Stanford School: incoming principal Jesely Alvarez announced that students would be asked to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each school day. While it is technically state law (and has been for decades) that the pledge be recited, the school district has historically left it up to individual principals whether to enforce it. JSIS's previous principle, Kelly Aramaki, declined to…

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Serging, Feldenkrais and Shaozi Cudgels

Sometimes you run a story just because of the delightful juxtaposition of unlikely ideas. Then you search Flickr for a picture to illustrate the story, and your day is complete. Case in point, Wallingford resident and ASUW Experimental College Director Rachel Stoermer wrote the following: I was hoping you could post an announcement about the classes we're offering in Wallingford this quarter. The quarter officially starts on Monday, but new classes will start throughout the quarter. The following classes are being held…

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Free Trees: Last Call

Norah Kates of the Cascade Land Conservancy reminded us that the City of Seattle is giving away free trees to any Seattle resident who would like to plant them in their home. Wallingford could always use a few more trees, so here's the deets. Deadline to apply is Monday, so get on the stick! Free Single Trees Seeking Tree-Loving Homes Free trees are waiting for you! Do you have an empty space in your yard where a beautiful tree could thrive?…

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Wallybits: Seattle Public Schools edition

Here's some news we've accumulated regarding our neighborhood's public schools: Hamilton earns "Schools of Distinction" honor Hamilton International Middle School was one of five schools named "2011 Schools of Distinction." The schools are chosen for outstanding academic improvements in math and reading and have been ranked in the top 5% of highest-improving schools in the state. This is the second year in a row that Hamilton earned this distinction. Early Kindergarten enrollment for fall 2012, in-person Monday, Oct. 24 If you've…

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Holiday Cheers to Wallingford

I know what you're thinking: "Holidays? Already? Really?" Well, honestly, it's not too far off and now's the time to start filling up the calendar with parties to celebrate the season. Be sure to include "Holiday Cheers to Wallingford" which is coming to Wine World on Tuesday, November 15, from 6-9pm. Wallingford businesses will fill the event room, showing off their wares, giving away some goodies and generally having some festive get-to-know-you times. Tickets are $25 per person, and you can register…

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