Wallingford, Seattle

Essentially, you’re stuck here tomorrow

This is just a reminder that the Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Marathon takes place tomorrow morning at 7am.  It starts in Tukwila, (which means I-5 southbound will be a mess), and ends at Qwest CenturyLink Field. Runners will have fine views along Lake Washington, and then they'll choke up the I-90 Express Lanes leading downtown. But most importantly, both directions of SR 99/Aurora Avenue up to N 39th St./Bridge Way closes at 5:30 am and stays shut down until 2:00 pm…

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Satay featured on The Food Network

Add one more food establishment to the growing list Wallingford "celebrestaurants" -- now it's Satay's turn to be in the spotlight on The Food Network. On Monday night, June 27, "Meat and Potatoes" will feature an episode called "Meat on a Stick." Tune in and find out what Chef Rahm Fama thinks about Satay's spicy, sweet beef sataya. He must've been pretty impressed if they shot 9 hours worth of footage for a 7 minute segment! To celebrate, the Satay guys are…

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5th of July Gas Works Cleanup

 Last year, all the good trash was gone by the time I got to the Starbucks 5th of July Cleanup at Gas Works Park. In response to the huge 2010 turnout, this year boasts three check in points: Gas Works Park, the Center for Wooden Boats at South Lake Union, and Rogers Playfield in Eastlake) so hopefully trash enough for everyone. I'd still recommend checking in at 9am to ensure you don't get stuck with a choice of extra-venti or…

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Lowell Elementary eyes Lincoln for 4th/5th grade APP

The Stranger reported today that Lowell Elementary is contemplating moving its 4th and 5th grade APP students to the Lincoln High School site here in Wallingford for the 2011-12 school year. The Capitol Hill-based school is home to three specialized programs within the district: Accelerated Progress Program (APP), General Education/Advanced Learning Opportunity (ALO) and Specialized Education, and as such, its projected enrollment numbers for this fall could be close to 700, according to the Stranger's article. Lowell's School Report from the…

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Block Party 101 – Let’s Get This Party Started

As part of our ongoing series around community building and preparedness skill training, we are hosting our quarterly preparedness potluck breakfast: Block Party 101 This Saturday, June 25th Wallingford Community Senior Center 9:00-Noon. Forget the gloom and doom associated with the whole subject of emergency preparedness. The first and most important aspect of a prepared and resilient community is that we get to know our neighbors. What better way to do that than with the annual Night Out Against Crime block…

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Ladybug gets a touch up this weekend

Folks who live around Burke Avenue North and N. 49th Street are holding their annual painting party this Sunday to freshen up their beloved ladybug mural, and everyone is welcome to come. If you're interested in joining in the fun, bring a dish or snack to share. The painting party is from 2-5 pm followed by a potluck. The ladybug was created seven years ago under the helm of Eric Higbee and funded by the Seattle Neighborhood Matching Fund.

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Wallingford Wading Pool Hours

Now that summer's upon us (in theory, at least) the Wallingford Wee Set can look forward to a little splash time at the Wallingford Wading Pool. Opening day is Wednesday, June 29, and the season runs through Friday, August 19. The wading pool will run on a limited schedule again this year, only on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from noon until 7pm. If you're disappointed in these limited hours and hoping for a little more water time, Wallingford Community Council member…

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