Wallingford, Seattle

Banditry

Two reports of banditry about the 'hood recently. First, we hear from an anonymous tipster that there's floral filching fomenting: Plant Bandit--  wanted to let  you know that several homes near 46th and Bagley had plant and landscaping material quasi-stolen during the night last night.  Plants were uprooted, potted plants (complete with saucers) and unplanted veggies were taken from my deck (very creepy, as whoever it was was directly outside my cracked-open bedroom window) and moved to the street, a bag…

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Love Hearing From Ya’

I'm not trying to flatter you.  Wallyhood readers literally are the most articulate, interesting people in the world. For proof, check out these Forums and Comments.  And don't hold back on sharing your thoughts! Living in the shadow of the Wallingford Inn?  Finding it shady?  This discussion answers the question:  "How bad is the area around Wallingford Inn?". What about that suspicious visitor showing up at your door claiming to be a Census worker?  "Census visitor or identity theft?":  prudence or…

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Zoo Tunes

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…

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The Community Council, Nick Licata, and the GSC

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…

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Hollow Earth Radio: Movin’ On

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,…

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Thank You, School of Oom Yung Doe

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,…

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2010 Wallingford Garden Tour 6/6

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…

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