Wallingford, Seattle

520, Tolling, and “Transportation Choices”

SDOT is planning to finally stick it to 520 commuters this spring, to the proposed tune of $7 per day for peak commutes.  Unfortunately, the Valhalla I fervently wished for was eliminated as an option, as they also plan to nail carpoolers- you know, those little buses that run for free. My interpretation is that carpoolers lack for a lobby that can push their point of view. They also aren’t extreme enough for either political party to pander to (Cars Bad!…

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Walllyhood Weekend Round-Up

As the weekend fast approaches, Wallyhood has been busy constructing a list of local happenings.  Let's hope the weather cooperates and we'll get to see some more of that fiery ball in the sky.  Happy weekend, Wallingford! Friday 6:00-8:00pm Wine World (400 NE 45th Street) is hosting a complimentary wine and cheese tasting highlighting the Spanish Trade Commission Excal from Castilla y Leon, the leading region of gastronomy and wine production in Spain. 7:00-9:30pm Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies at Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ…

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Students climbing to new heights on JSIS playground

Earlier in the week we posted the details about the new playground at John Stanford, and the ribbon cutting ceremony that was scheduled for Tuesday.  Wallingford neighbor and photographer Nancy Treder attended the ceremony for the snazzy new playground, and she was kind enough to send us the following report and set of photos.  Take it away, Nancy, and thank you! Students climbing to new heights on JSIS playground Grey skies nor the threat of rain seemed to dampen the spirits…

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!Aprender Espanol Ahora!

?Quiere aprender Espanol por hablando con sus vecinos en Wallingford?

Venga al centro para personas mayores todos los jueves empezando en 20 de enero 2:00 – 3:30.

!Aunque nosotros estamos muy lejos de Mexico, puede hablar con su estudiante en John Stanford International School o ordenar de un menu a su restaurante favorito!

Ademas de, usted será capaz de comprender un signo como esta sin traducción:

(Pido disculpas por este “software de blog” gringo y mi espanol rudimentario.)

Conversational Spanish.  Six Thursdays, JAN 20—FEB 24, 2:00—3:30 PM

Structured opportunity to practice your Spanish.  Make new connections and friends.  Hannelore Josam, a retired Spanish teacher and Wallingford neighbor, is your instructor.  $12 members/$15 non-members.  Contact Norah: [email protected] or 206-461-7825 to sign up today!

Photo courtesy of Magerleagues.  For English translation, click the link below:

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Tonight is Science Night at Hamilton

Hamilton International Middle School (1610 N. 41st. Street) will host its second annual Science Night tonight, from 6:30-8:30 pm.  It's a wonderful opportunity for students and families (even those outside of the Hamilton community) to look at some pretty cool hands-on exhibits. I mean, where else do you have the opportunity to learn about Strawberry DNA Extraction?  For free? Last year, Wallywriter and photographer Matt Mason went to Hamilton's inaugural Science Night and put together a fun photo presentation.  Have a…

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McDonald Elementary goes international. Take the survey.

Last Thursday, Seattle Public Schools International Education specialist Karen Kodama presented families with next steps to rolling out an international curriculum for McDonald Elementary.  If funds are allocated by the district next month, the immersion component of the program will begin in Fall 2011, with incoming Kindergarten students and children entering first grade learning either Japanese or Spanish.  In 2012, other components of Seattle Public Schools' International Education curriculum will follow suit, providing students with a broad global perspective.  You can…

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Shelob’s Ribbon Cutting

The long wait is over. Back in June, we posed a question in photos. In November, we let you know the answer, and that progress was being made. Now, it's January, and we've arrived at the grand unveiling. Lucie Campbell wrote to let us know that tomorrow morning, Tuesday January 18th at 9:30 am, the John Stanford International School is hosting a brief ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new playground renovations (see before and after below). "The Wallingford Community has been very…

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