Wallingford, Seattle

Woodland Park Cooperative Preschool Moves to Fremont

Toby at Woodland Park Cooperative Preschool sent us the following announcement about their recent move from Phinney Ridge to Fremont: We’re happy to announce that our preschool has found a new home at the Fremont Baptist Church. For now, we’re still going by the name Woodland Park Cooperative Preschool. We are part of a network of independent cooperative preschools run through North Seattle Community College, serving children ages 2-5. (Wallingford Cooperative Preschool on Keystone is also a part of the NSCC co-op system.) Although our…

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You Don’t See One of These Every Day

I haven’t received any urgent garden questions from Wallyhood readers lately, so I decided to take a tour around to see if there were any notable horticultural wonders. Sure enough, I spotted something. More on that below, but first, a reminder to send your garden questions anytime to me, Jeanie, at [email protected]. So, the horticultural wonder: when they're not in bloom Chilean fire trees (Embothrium coccineum) blend in to the green background we Seattleites are used to. They tend to be…

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Wallybits: Storefront Edition

We've seen some new stores crop up in Wallingford lately, with a few more appearing on the horizon. Here's what we know so far: Chroma Salon (1905 N. 45th St.) is now open for business. Look for the announcement for their official grand opening, slated for the weekend of July 9. There's some movement inside the old Alterations and Reweaving place (1601 N. 45th St.). Reader Dave Yao writes:Walking by the corner store where an elderly woman had for many years…

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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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