With the earthquake in Japan in the news these last days, I thought it might be a good time for an update on community preparedness planning in our own back yard. Nothing like a big disaster to get people's attention about making some basic preparations. You might be wondering what the headline has to do with this subject. One thing that emergency preparedness folks have realized over the past couple of years is that texting is often more successful than a…
Wallyhood appreciates the sponsors who keep us going. Here's a chance to get to know them (slightly) better. Gea Bassett for Green Cleaning Seattle - Eco-Maid Services: Where were you born? - Ohio, and have lived in Seattle since 2004 What's the secret of your success? - Our outstanding staff and great community What do you like best about Wallingford? - The unique, creative home architecture and decor and the eco-progressive residents Finally, what's your favorite flavor of ice cream? - Can I…
Continuing our series of schools within the Wallingford attendance area, here's a look at Roosevelt High School. Roosevelt High School (1410 NE 66th St.) is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood, just a block north of 65th and Roosevelt. We include it in our school series because it is our attendance area high school; however, for those 8th graders in the Advanced Placement Program (APP) at Hamilton International Middle School, a new APP program will begin at Ingraham High School in September…
What a week! Finally, it's time to start planning the weekend. Woot, eff tee dub, and all that. Here's what's going on: Friday 5:00-7:00pm Wine tasting City Cellars (1710 North 45th Street) Continuing with Washington Wines, this week, they'll feature Tertulia Cellars from Walla Walla. $3.00-$5.00. Christopher DeLaurenti, a composer and sound artist living right here in the 'hood, invites us all to his gig at the Chapel Performance Space in the Good Shepherd Center. It's called "Thrill: A Jazz Madrigal." …
Eagle-eye Shannon sent over some pictures she just took of a house fire on Corliss, between 44th and 45th, behind Kabul. Seems like everything is under control and there was tremendous response from the fire department. We'll let you know when we have more information to share. Hope everyone's ok. Update, 3/10: We just received an incident report from the Seattle Fire Department. Thankfully, this wasn't a fire, but excessive smoke caused by a previous fire lit in the home's…
Sustainable Wallingford is looking to recruit a new organizer for Wallingford Walks--a monthly guided stroll around the neighborhood that occurs from May through September. Each month, the walks take on a new theme that highlights our unique little hamlet. Here's the scoop: For the past three years Sustainable Wallingford has sponsored a walk around the neighborhood each month from May through September. We need someone to come forward to be the organizer for Wallingford Walks this year. The walks have generally…
Brian tipped us off that there's a power outage in Lower Wallingford this morning due to a downed pole. From his photo, it looks to be at 34th and Meridian. He sends his condolences to Burks and the other Wallingford pole polishers. Alixito adds that it was caused by a car accident and that approximately 630 homes are impacted. Estimated fix by 2:07 pm.