Outside our borders, but well within walking distance, the Zoo Tunes schedule is posted and ready for you to make your plans. Grab a blanket and a picnic basekt and head up to see Jewel, Steve Earl, Jimmy Cliff, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Levon Helm, John Hiatt, Herbie Hancock and other musical greats, all in our own backyard. Check out the full schedule on the Zoo Tunes web site. And remember, if you don't feel like turning your rug rats…
Are related only in as much as I will cover all three so that I have enough material for a post. As the WCC just had the annual meeting, we are scrubbing the June 2nd Community Council meeting. On July 7th, we will likely meet to participate in 520 rebuild feedback round 4253, more on that as the time approaches. I suspect nothing will be built until flying trains can be built for free. If you want a political fix this…
In January '09, Wallyhood introduced us to Hollow Earth Radio -- an Internet radio station broadcasting an eclectic mix of music and interviews 24 /7 from right here in Wallingford. Sadly, we've recently learned that Hollow Earth is moving out of the 'hood and into the Central district. But it's good news for them, for local musicians, and for indie music fans throughout the city. From their recent press release: By moving to a publicly accessible station in Seattle's Central District,…
Every month or so, we take a moment to thank our sponsors, who's financial support helps keep the bits flipping over here at Wallyhood. This month, we welcome a new sponsor to our ranks, the School of Oom Yung Doe (4319 Stone Way N), teaching the Oom Yung Doe school of martial arts: "Different from typical martial arts, sports or exercise, Oom Yung Doe does not just develop one aspect of a persons condition, but all areas of strength, flexibility, coordination,…
Back in April, we wrote about the Wallingford Neighborhood Office's search for additional gardens to feature during this year's garden tour. Now, it's tour time! The 2010 Wallingford Garden Tour will be held on Sunday June 6th, 10am-4pm. The self-guided tour allows you to enjoy some of the beautiful and inspiring private gardens in the Wallingford neighborhood. Read about some of the wonderful gardens featured on last year's tour in this Wallingford Journal Article. Tickets ($15 general admission, kids under 12 free) are…
There are some fast girls in our neighborhood. Fast, fast girls. On roller skates, that is. Did you know Wallingford is home to the first brick-and-mortar womens roller derby equipment store in the world? Roller derby? Yes, since 2001 in Austin, TX roller derby has made a big resurgence, according to Fast Girl Skates employee Fighty Almighty (that's her "derby name"). She and the store's owners, Le Petite Mort (or Jenny as she's known outside the rink) and Wile E. Peyote…
(Wallyhood welcomes Eric Fisk, the incoming Wallingford Community Council President, to our pages.) Hello! After a fierce campaign for the Wallingford Community Council presidency where many able and compelling candidates declined to serve, it turns out I will be filling the role. I got involved when renovating Meridian Playground- the council was the fiscal sponsor and helped connect me with the right people and processes in city government. The many volunteer groups at the annual meeting this past Thursday were great…