Weekend Roundup

The SeaFair parades have come and gone, somebody probably won the hydro races, and the last zombie has slunk away from the Fremont Outdoor Movies screen.  Bumbershoot is fast approaching. Looks like summer 2010 will soon be an all too brief memory. There are, however, still some things on tap for this upcoming "summer" weekend (Fix it, Cliff Mass! Help!): City Cellars Wine Tasting 5-7pm Friday.  $3-5 per flight.   Website says they'll be uncorking some $15 Washington cabernets. T.G.I.F. Bomb night…

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Thank you, Wallyhood sponsors

Every month or so, we take a moment to thank our sponsors, who help keep us chugging along. If you'd like to join their ranks (and believe us, we'd like you to join their ranks), just drop us a line at [email protected] for more info (or take a look at our sponsorship page). Now, without further ado, check out these fabulous supporters: Green Cleaning Seattle: You’re busy, you want a clean house, you care about the environment. ‘nuf said. Smash Wine…

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Seattle Libraries Closed 8/30 thru 9/6

All Seattle library locations, including the Wallingford branch, will be closed August 30th through Labor Day, returning to regular schedules again on Tuesday 9/7. The closures are in response to 2010 budget cuts.  Closing the libraries for a week will hopefully keep additional operations cuts at bay.  For this year anyway. Here's the overview: All book drops will be closed!  Wait to return books until 9/7. Late fees will not accrue during the closure. You'll be able to search the library's…

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ISB Moving Out of Wallingford

Neighbors in lower Wallingford often refer to the Institute for Systems Biology as "the biology place."  As good a nickname as any for the non-profit institute built on the concept of systems biology. ISB co-founder Leroy Hood has announced that the Institute has outgrown its Wallingford home and is relocating to South Lake Union. A recent X-conomy Seattle article explains that the Institute had to move its administrative staff to another location last year to accommodate the growing number of scientists…

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Grab It, It’s Free!

I saw this working VCR the other day put out on the curb with a free sign: Reminded me of all the things I've put out, and also picked up around the neighborhood.  What was the best thing you've ever put out or picked up? Right after we moved in we realized the coffee table didn't fit the living room and, being exhausted, left it out at the curb with a "Free" sign.  It was gone within 10 minutes.  The best…

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Farmer’s Market Reminder

It's almost humpday!  Which means it's time again for the Wallingford Farmers Market in the Wallingford Center parking lot, Wednesday 3 - 7 p.m. Hardworking local farmers and craftsmen bring a colorful assortment of fresh seasonal fruits, veggies, meats, breads, and all sorts of other delicious edibles.  Last week, one vendor told me that the cherries are just about done for the year, so be sure to snap some up if you spot them.  Afterwards, step inside Wallingford Center where participating…

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Missing Pooch?

Jessica just wrote: There's a black (dark brown) female (we think) pit bull mix (also a guess) with bright green collar and tags around the intersection of Meridian Ave N and N 38th Street. She seems very nice but is very nervous. Neighbors are working to gain her trust and figure out where she belongs, but it's not clear how long she'll stick around. If she's yours, head down or e-mail us at [email protected] for contact info.

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