Of all the fast food places in Seattle, Wallingford has a Taco Time housed in a building that looks more like a bank than a restaurant. And, not just any old bank mind you, but a 1980s throwback, complete with pink neon accoutrements. It's amazing how awkward that building looks when you compare it to the row of charming shops to the west; yet I can attest it's a busy place during lunchtime, which is why our neighborhood's Taco Time is…
The new KeyBank is hosting an open house tomorrow, Friday, May 13 from 9am to 5pm. While they won't officially be open for business, the staff will be on hand to meet and greet neighbors and merchants, and they'll provide coffee from Fuel, donuts from Mighty-O in the morning, and Trophy Cupcakes in the afternoon. The branch will begin regular operation, including teller service on Monday, May 16, from 9am to 5pm and will again provide coffee and goodies from Fuel,…
Solid Ground/Lettuce Link is looking for a few volunteers to help repackage seeds for distribution. If you're free Monday night, May 16, between 5:30-7pm and you want to help out, here are the details, from Solid Ground's Molly Woodring: I apologize for how last minute this is, but if you are free next Monday evening for a little low-key volunteering with Lettuce Link, we would love to have your help! Last year, Lettuce Link passed out seeds, starts, and gardening information…
HONK! Fest West returns to Seattle for its fourth year this weekend. The traveling festival will visit Georgetown on Friday; Gas Works Park on Saturday, May 14; and Seattle Center on Sunday. What is Honk! Fest West? Well, it's not a gaggle of geese or a google of gooses. Nor is it a festival designed to celebrate my Roman nose. It's about horns & percussion & dancing. To quote the Honk! Fest organizers themselves: HONK! Fest West is a free, three-day,…
Assistant principal Jesely Alvarez of Hamilton International Middle School has been named principal of John Stanford International School. Alvarez will take over Kelly Aramaki's post, when he departs JSIS at the end of the school year and heads to Beacon Hill International. Hamilton's principal, Chris Carter, expressed his excitement for Alvarez' new role, but also some sadness that "HIMS will be losing such a talented and respected colleague and school leader." As JSIS is one of Hamilton's feeder schools, he added…
Today's Green Lake Moms/Wallyhood deal is for 50% off at the Beehive Salon in Tangletown (2101 N. 55th St., #120). $25 bucks buys you $50 worth of hair services. Buy your deal here. Hurry, offer ends Thursday, May 12 at midnight (and psst, you don't have to be a mom to take advantage of this deal).
Here's a look at what's happening at the Stoneway Village construction site, plus a call to artists interested in making metal sculptures and signage: The last of the excavation and shoring work at the south end of the project is being completed. The major work that is currently happening is the contraction of the concrete slabs. The onsite workers have enjoyed the visitors that routinely walk by the site and peer into fence to see the work that is going on. …