Wallingford, Seattle

Annual Easter Celebration at Wallingford Center

If you're looking for something to do with the kids this Saturday that involves bubbles, treat-filled plastic eggs, and face painting, then mosey on over to Wallingford Center for its free annual Easter events!  Here's the schedule: The Bubbleman at 9:00 a.m. (this is a photo from last year) Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m.  There will be egg hunts for three different age groups: 3 and under, 4 to 6, and 7 and up.  Kids hunt for candy, toys, treat-filled plastic…

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Wallingford Cleans!

Greg Martin from the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce (and our sponsor, Oom Yung Doe) sent these photos from Saturday's Spring Clean in Wallingford. According to Greg, 17 kids from the Boys and Girls Club, along with an additional 15 other folks from the neighborhood, came to lend a helping hand. Greg said that the group took an impressive 200lbs of garbage off the streets. Thanks to everyone who volunteered on Saturday! The Chamber thanks Wallingford Center for hosting the event in their…

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Bandolero Burglary

Wallyhood's favorite tequila bar, Bandolero,  sent us the following news today: "Bandolero was broken into and robbed early Saturday morning. There was minimal damage, but our safe was stolen. If anyone has any information regarding the people responsible, please let us know. Thank you, Jay" We're so sorry to hear the news, Jay. Wallyreaders, if you know anything that might help identify the thieves, Bandolero can be reached by phone at (206) 633-5828.  Or email: info at bandoleroseattle dot com.  

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Filming at Gas Works Park on Wednesday

Filmmaker Nick Nelson wrote to give us the heads-up that he and a crew of about 20-25 people will be shooting a short film at Gas Works Park this Wednesday, April 20, from 2pm to 2am.  Nick wanted to assure the residents in the area that the noise level will be very low, and the lights they'll use to illuminate the park will not be jarring or interfering with surrounding homes and boats, and will run on a generator designed to…

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It’s garden repair season

I have a small backyard that gets a couple hours of good sun a day. In the rainy season our dog completely destroyed what little grass existed when we moved in last summer. We are interested in planting grass and don't know where to start. The yard is mostly mud now. Please let me know any tips and when we should start. ---Heather Heather, Your observations illustrate several things going on that contributed to the loss of your lawn: grass needs…

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Who got busted on Aurora yesterday?

Yesterday, the Seattle Police Department, along with Washington State Patrol and Washington Liquor Control Board held a day-long Safe Driving Enforcement on Aurora. Jim Curtain from SDOT was kind enough to provide me with the most recent statistics from yesterday's operation, which I find staggering: Total charges -   670 Total citations - 509 Total warnings - 198 Total speeders - 331 Aggressive driving – 19 DUI Arrest - 6 Negligent Driving - 2 High speed - 66/40 Cell phone -…

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Community Kitchen Celebrates Earth

The theme for next Friday's Wallingford Community Kitchen is "Recipes from Around the World", in honor of Earth Day.  Join Rachel Duboff and company for a fun-filled evening of preparing and eating tasty food, and socializing with your neighbors at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (Basement of the Good Shepherd - 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N.)  The fun starts at 5:30pm and generally lasts until 9pm.  Here's what's on the menu for next Friday, April 22: Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce…

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