Wallingford Tagging Continues…

Last week, we reported that many businesses along 45th Street had been tagged with graffiti, and the comments that we received from our neighbors about coming together to clean up the mess inspired us to want to help out, too. So, we did a little digging and located Daniel Sims, the Seattle Public Utilities contact in charge of Graffiti Education and Outreach.  Here's what we learned from Daniel: If you are interested in removing graffiti from private property, we offer paint, supplies, and…

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Coming in Spring 2012: Stoneway Village

After living with an old, decrepit Safeway on Stone Way at N. 40th, followed by its demolition in 2006 and the festering pit left in its wake, it’s official:  According to a spokesperson for Stoneway Village II, LLC, excavation will start next week for a new residential/retail building.  We have a statement from one of the owners who provided us with some background behind the long wait and the details of the new building: The “pit” and the old store were…

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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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