Wallingford, Seattle

Hamilton Construction Update

Here’s a summary of the Hamilton work completed through mid-March.  This week, I’ve noticed a crew working on the outside front steps, and it appears the new steps in the back are complete.  Sorry, no aerial photo this month—something about a toddler chasing after the dirigible on the playfield last week… As of February, 2010, the electrical power was turned on in all the buildings and the contractor completed the rolled metal roofing at the new gymnasium and new gym lobby.…

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The Sick Bed Tour of Wallingford

...or, "what you can get here when you can't get out of your house." Some backstory to explain the title & theme of this post:  in late January I suddenly became immobile due to a lower back problem.  I spent a month in bed, and then a few weeks recovering from surgery.  As this event affected our lives, we quickly realized how lucky we are to live here in Wallingford, particularly since we don't drive or own a car.  When delivery…

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Ciné Club March: Monsieur Ibrahim

Vendredi 26 mars à 7:00pm au Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave N.), le Ciné-Club mensuel de l'Alliance Française de Seattle vous propose le film "Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran ". Le Ciné-Club est sponsorisé par Scarecrow Vidéo. L'entrée est gratuite pour les membres de l'Alliance mais une donation de $5 est appréciée pour les non-membres. Venez nombreux assister à ce film tout en profitant d'un moment de convivialité. Lonnie Tristan Renteria, directeur et réalisateur, abordera l’histoire sociale et l’importance du cinéma québécois…

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Dirigible

Ever wonder how they shoot those aerial photos of the Hamilton School updates we've been posting? Michelle spotted the answer floating in Wallingford park this past Friday. Forget Wallingford Walks, we want Wallingford Blimp Rides!

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Bowling on Solid Ground

It's not too late to register for this Saturday's Strike Out Hunger Bowl-a-thon in support of Wallingford-based social services organization and food bank Solid Ground: The economic downturn over the past two years has forced an increasing number of local families to rely on food banks to make ends meet. Last year, food bank visits in Seattle increased dramatically, with some locations experiencing as much as 50% increases in visits. In fact, there has been an 82% increase in the number…

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Thank you

We wanted to take a brief moment to thank the many fine sponsors that keep the lights on here at Wallyhood. In particular, we'd like to welcome to new sponsors: Full Slate: This cool Seattle-based company offers an on-line scheduling tool for small businesses: clients can book their appointments on-line based on your availability. Our friend Bevin Keely, the most amazing masseuse that's ever laid hands to our aching body, has been a client for some time now and raves. We've…

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Graffiti Busted

The folks over at Not a Number dropped the dime on a graffiti vandal last night. From their blog: While sitting in Wallingford Pizza House about 10:30PM last night, we noticed a stealthy figure climbing on the roof across the street. The figure had a can of spray paint and proceeded to graffitti the wall on the roof above Starbucks. We called 911 as we watched to report graffitti in progress. The figure climbed back off the roof walked away. About…

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