Outside our borders, but if you're a local history buff, you may want to stroll over to the Fremont Library in May to check out their exhibit of historic homes: The Fremont Branch of The Seattle Public Library will feature a display of historic homes in Fremont in May. The exhibit, presented by the Fremont Historical Society in honor of National Preservation Month, will launch with a public reception from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at the branch, 731…
Have you ever noticed that "Forums" button near the top of the Wallyhood page? Click it! See what your neighbors are saying, start your own conversation, ask for recommendations -- heck, you can even find someone on the Forum who might be willing to lend you a gardening tool. Here are some highlights from current Forums discussions: A Wallyhood reader suffered the loss of a Burley kids bike trailer last weekend. Check out the description, and let 'em know if you…
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…