Nah, we're not knocking off horses, we're just suggesting that you, like us, may have some old cans of unwanted paint in your basement somewhere, cluttering things up. You want to throw them away, but know you shouldn't. You want to donate them, but it's kind of a hassle. Maybe you'll use them someday for a project with your kid. Maybe someday you'll have a kid. In honor of Earth Day, the fine folks at Reed Painting Company will come to…
Have a secret (or not-so-secret) love of comic books? Know there's a totally rad comic book shop right here in Wallingford? Annual Free Comic Book Day is Saturday May 1st and Comics Dungeon on 45th and Thackeray is giving away a variety of comic books all day from 11-8. The books are special editions (some first prints) marked with the "Free Comic Book Day" logo and come from many publishers, including DC, Archie and Dark Horse. Check out these samples: There…
Our Wallyhood Fainting Goat Gelato contest has officially come to a close, and we received some great entries from the creative minds of Wallingford. We’ve narrowed down the list of potential candidates and now it’s up to you, the readers, to decide which flavor deserves the Readers Choice award. On Friday, Fainting Goat will pick the winning Wallyhood flavor, and we’ll tally up the votes for Readers Choice and announce both winners later that afternoon. Readers Choice Finalists (with their comments):…
Last week, lower Wallingford's own Varsity Inn debuted a new Mexican dinner menu -- and I find myself wishing I were a real restaurant reviewer so I could do them justice. Best meal I've had in ages. Succulent meat, fresh grilled vegetables, mature seasonings, a superb tortilla soup... wow. Here's a list from the new dinner menu: Steamed Mediterranean Mussels with homemade chorizo, onions, garlic, jalapenos, herbs An amazing Mole (half chicken with rice & beans) Carnitas Estilo San Luis --…
Just a reminder to those participating in the Friends of McDonald playground structure project: another meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 27, to make the final selection for playground equipment. The meeting is free and all are welcome to take part in the decision-making process. The meeting will take place at Green Lake Elementary, from 7-9 p.m. and refreshments will be served. If all goes well, Friends will hold a cleanup and installation gathering on June 26-27, and then a…
This morning's pancake breakfast at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC), aptly named "A New Start", was as busy as an I-Hop on National Pancake Day. By 11:30 a.m., Community Board Member Carol Ballard said the count had peaked to 190 hungry patrons. "We had 166 people before church let out," she beamed. Last week, we reported the center had reached 20 percent of their fundraising goal toward an anonymously donated $25,000 Challenge Grant since ramping up efforts in March. While…
This slipped off my list! Sunday, April 25th - Wallingford Senior Center Pancake Breakfast. 9-12:30, Basement of Good Shepherd Center. Come and eat pancakes and French toast in support of this neighborhood institution trying to get back on its feet. We're all going to need it eventually! Suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children over five-years-old. (Photo by D'Arcy Norman)