Every once in a while, we like to thank the many fine businesses that help keep the lights on over here at Wallyhood, our sponsors. We've got one new one to add to the list this month, Smash Wine Bar and Bistro, which, in addition to serving organic produce, natural meats, a happy hour everyday and all day on Sunday, over 30 wines by the glass as well as full bar and beer, distinguishes itself by having one of the few…
Bike to Work Month is a time to park your car and put away your bus pass in favor of a nobler vehicle -- the bicycle! During the month of May, you can compete with Bike to Work Teams around the region, and be counted as one of the many thousands of bike commuters around Seattle. There are a couple of ways you can participate: Join the Group Health Commute Challenge – Commit to riding 5 round trips between May 1 –…
This weekend marks the start of May. April showers bring May flowers, so hope for some sun and get out in the 'hood. Here's what's on tap for the weekend. And don't forget that Seattle Restaurant Week ends tonight. Several Wallingford restaurants including Avila, Joule, and Tilth are participating so check it out. Three course dinners for $25. Three course lunches for $15. Talk about a deal! Friday, April 30th Rachel Matthews at GSC- Jack Straw Productions presents Rachel Matthews, new chamber music performed by…
On Tuesday, King 5 reported the possible closure of two community centers and three swimming pools this summer, along with several of the wading pools citywide. Faced with budget reductions, former superintendent Tim Gallagher told King 5 "24 of the 27 public wading pools may close in June." Wallyhood contacted the Aquatics Office of Seattle Parks and Rec this morning, and spoke with Kerrie Stoops, acting coordinator for Mounger Pool in Magnolia to find out if our beloved Wallingford wading pool…
You can end your speculatin' about what is going to happen to Goldie's (which you may remember closed back in March) Kara C. of the Wallingford Chamber e-mailed us with the udpate: Goldie's has been bought by Bernie, very nice Irishman who owns a pub in the U-Dist and one in Cap Hill. He popped in here a couple hrs ago to say hi & buy a card. He started gutting it today, says it's a real mess inside, but plans…
May is the right time to protect your apples, pears and Asian pears from apple maggot fly and codling moth. Can't have that! City Fruit, a 501(c)(3) non-profit helping residential tree growers grow healthy fruit, harvest & use what they can, and share the rest, offers a comprehensive pest protection class at the Solid Ground Bldg in Wallingford on Saturday, May 1, 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Conveniently scheduled so you can attend the Seattle Tilth Edible Plant sale in the am,…
There are as many answers to “why are there shoes in trees” are there are, well, shoes in trees. I spotted this Shoe Tree of Wallingford just yesterday: (Bagley and 40th) Maybe it’s all of the caffeinated people from Irwin’s. Perhaps it’s the folks on the way back from Durn Good, celebrating snagging that last block of ice, or that 6-pack of Guinness. Or maybe, as Snopes.com suggests, there isn’t a right answer, just a lot of possible answers! Are there…