Kick It

Just in time for the World Cup semifinals, Tim writes: Parents in those neighborhoods might want to know that registration is open for the Woodland Soccer Club. WSC is a nonprofit recreational soccer club open to kids between the ages of 5 and 18 who live within the club's boundaries (generally the Wallingford and Green Lake neighborhoods, though check our web site for specific boundaries). Registration and other pertinent information can be found at the club's web site. If we're reading…

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Soggy Afternoon

As of this writing, the clouds have cleared, the street parking is filled and it appears the fireworks display is on. A big thanks to Nature for clearing the skies after this afternoon's bit of sogginess. We're home, watching the crowds amble down the street towards Gas Works at the moment, but earlier this afternoon, we paid a visit to the park to see join in the festivities. We spotted the showers coming in from across Lake Union and got confirmation…

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Sumo on the Fourth

Nothing says U.S.A. like sumo wrestling. We know we mentioned this earlier, but now we have a photo to go with the story, so we're saying it again: in addition to the rocking chair races, Trophy Cupcake's Cakewalk, and lots of other carnival games, Fuerte Fitness will be sponsoring sumo wrestling at Gas Works Park on July 4th, noon to 4 pm. See our full Fourth of July rundown for all the details.

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Tidings from Tangletown

June full moon.  Cold, gray sky.  Tangletown north of 50th St. is full of messages: Inside Mighty O Donuts.  Truly words to live by, my friend. Outside Meridian Market.  No, that is not the sun.  It is a figment of your imagination. Holy moley!  Drinks of the Decades at the Pour House. Disclaimer:  I take no responsibility for libel.  I am just a reporter.  Sign at the corner of 55th St. and Keystone Ave. I don't know what the questions are,…

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Family Fourth Road Closures

It can sure be a blast to live in Lower Wallingford on the Fourth of July.  It can also be a serious pain in the ass if you're trying to move through the lower 'hood by car.   We visited the Family Fourth website for traffic info, and here's what we came up with based on this year's website & last year's instructions from the city. Beginning at noon on Sunday, July 4th, areas north of Gas Work Park will be restricted…

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The Chill of “Winter’s Bone”

This isn't actually about current climactic conditions.  But Winter's Bone, new at The Guild, sounds like it has a bite as fierce and hard to withstand as winter's worst.  Here are some quick impressions from your neighbors, caught as they exited this past weekend: "Great.  Very very well done.  Very depressing.  Very raw and gritty."  - Kim "I hope Middle America is not actually like that but I'm afraid it is.  Pretty scary to think of what meth has done to…

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Food, Festivals and Fundraisers in the Other ‘Hoods

Despite distinctively un-summerlike conditions, the good folks of Seattle persisted in celebrating summer festivals last week (denial is a coping mechanism in these situations). Check out great photos of the Greenwood Car Show in the PhinneyWood blog and the Capitol Hill Pride Festival in Capitol Hill Seattle.  And of course, the Solstice Parade in Fremont Universe (try to look beyond the gray skies and shivering participants). My Green Lake announced registration is open for the Annual Green Lake Goggle and Mashed…

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