If there is a better way to spend a Spring Saturday morning than on a bike bopping between garage sales, I don't know what it is. What makes it so wonderful? Is it finding bizarre and beautiful oddments, like the 1950's-era cellulite reducing "Home Pony" we bought years ago for just $10? Is it chatting with the hosts about the bits of their life they've decided to pass on? Or is it coasting down cherry-blossomed streets between the sales, eager with…
Tomorrow is Murphy's 30th anniversary (see Friday's History of Murphy's for more details, including a remembrance of Sandy Bradley's potluck in the comments), and if you needed any more reason to stop in and celebrate with them, here are two: Pliny the Elder on tap. If you're a beer geek, you know what this means. Live Irish music by Carragiline Just add that to the list we already provided, such as 30% off all regular prices. And if you haven't already,…
The Meridian School is hosting a Bicycle Recycle event Thursday-Saturday, May 19-21. Volunteers will be on hand to collect used bikes and bike parts which will be donated to BikeWorks, a local non-profit organization building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting cycling. And who can't get behind that? Bike drop off times are: 8am-9am and 2:30pm-3:30pm Thursday 8am-9am and 2:30pm-3:30pm Friday 9am-11am Saturday For your convenience, there's even a drive-through option at the Good Shepherd Center. This community service project…
Perche No, better known for their Italian fare, are hosting their second "Malaysian Food Night", drawing on their own family background to offer a one night Malaysian menu. They were booked solid with reservations last time they offered this, so they're offering a reprise tonight. Lily tells us that they've just had a few cancellations, so reservations are now available, but book fast. Take a look at their Malaysian menu to see what you've got in store. Call 206 547-0222 for…
The Wallingford Community Kitchen, where neighbors get together to prepare and share a meal, is hosting its monthly dinner this Friday, May 20 from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Room 140). Buy your tickets . Tickets are $9.99 if you buy them before Wednesday, May 18, at 5pm and are available online. This month's dinner theme is "Spring Has Sprung" and will feature some of the best produce spring has to offer…
Could you imagine a quiet middle school hallway during the day? Me neither, which is why I was intrigued to learn more about Hamilton International Middle School's recent "Day of Silence" organized by the school's Rainbow Justice League. The Rainbow Justice League is an after school program in place for kids to talk about LGBT issues including name-calling, bullying, and harassment. Hamilton modeled its Day of Silence after the National Day of Silence, organized by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education…
My apologies to all of the other Erics living in Wallingford, but we've received word that there's a man wandering around the neighborhood who introduces himself as "Eric" and may be responsible for recent burglaries in the neighborhood--particularly around Eastern Avenue. "Eric" is actually Jeffrey McCaslin who happens to be on Washington's Most Wanted list. Here's an email from Alison with all of the details: Hi everyone, I have more information about my burglary, so I thought I’d share it. I…