Wallingford, Seattle

Guild Exit Poll – ‘The Joneses’

Forget professional reviewers.  Find out what the people think!  Here are the impressions of actual, real-life Wallingford moviegoers as they were exiting The Guild's new film, The Joneses, with David Duchovny and Demi Moore (talk about a eugenics experiment): "For what it was, it was entertaining.  It was not deep in any way, an interesting romantic comedy.  It came out at the wrong time.  In our failed economy, this is more about economic affluence." "Great movie!  Well put together, very professional,…

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Meridian Market’s Leather Anniversary

This Saturday, April 24th Meridian Market (2201 N 56th St) celebrates their third year in business (which the Internets tell us is traditionally celebrated with leather). They'll be kicking it off with a breakfast buffet from 9 am - noon, and they'll be serving free coffee, lemonade and birthday cake all day. From 1 - 3 pm you can expect samples from their vendors, including 2 Chefs Hummus, Yukon Jackson - Herd of Turtles, and Uli's Famous Sausages (Uli himself is…

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Farmers Market Returns for 5th Year, Makeover

The Wallingford Farmers Market will open for its fifth season next month on Wednesday, May 19. Due to expansion and an increased need for customer parking, the Wallingford Center (45th and Wallingford) is now only able to offer market vendors the south section of their parking lot, totaling 24 spaces. This is also the final year that the market will be held at the Center. In order to accommodate additional vendors, the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce and the Seattle Farmers Market…

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Street Scramble

Last July, we noticed an odd phenomenon one weekend in Wallingford. Clusters of people pacing the neighborhood with their noses tucked into maps. Since there's no greater pleasure than answering questions about something you know, we offered to help these lost souls find whatever it is they were looking for. Turns out, it was enormous game, a sort of scavenger hunt, where locations were the object, part of the Seattle Street Scramble. 30 Locations around the University District and Wallingford are…

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Wallingford Flex Cat Is MIA

Those of you that live in lower Wallingford within five blocks of 37th and Sunnyside, are likely acquainted with a dear feline friend that goes by the name of Bodhi. Now, the name Bodhi means enlightenment, but is more commonly linked to the term awakening. This cat fits the bill. He is the most zen creature that I have ever encountered. I have had the pleasure of spending some lazy afternoons with him as he parades up and down the sidewalks…

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Mutt Mitts!

For those who read my previous "Notes From the Playground" posts, you might remember the story of a toddler's poop-smeared ride down the slide that got a discussion going about needing a Mutt Mitt dispenser at Wallingford Park. Well, the mitts are in, or at least the dispenser is. You can find it at Northwest corner of the park, at 43rd and Woodlawn. But perhaps more frequent refills are in need? I've checked the dispenser a few times over the past couple of weeks…

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Tilth Edible Plant Sale – Grow Your Veggies!

Get your garden on!  Seattle Tilth's Annual Edible Plant Sale is coming up on Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd at the Good Shepherd Center.  Those rows and rows of tiny seedlings are so hopeful and enticing, aren't they?  Or, if you don't garden, come for the festive atmosphere, food booths and kids' activities. Take part in this annual spring garden ritual and choose from the largest selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown vegetable starts in Seattle. Beginning and…

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