Wallingford, Seattle

Scouts scoop scanners

OK, they're collecting more than scanners, but we just get all loopy for alliterations. Christopher writes: Boy Scout Troop 186 is conducting an e-cycling drive this Saturday as a fundraiser for troop activates. We're encouraging folks to contact us this week and schedule a pickup time for Saturday (March 27th) morning. We'll pick up as many boxes as you have at $25 / a box. Old computers, cell phones, chargers, cables, monitors, TVs, printers (small surcharge there), you name it. If…

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Wallingford’s Crime Rate Equal to Pioneer Square’s, Says SPD

Pioneer Square's neighborhood blog, The New Pioneer Square released an intriguing post yesterday, stating that the Seattle Police Department reports Pioneer Square's major crime statistics to be comparable to those of Wallingford and Fremont: According to the Seattle Police Department, the Pioneer Square “west” neighborhood, which includes everything west of 2nd Avenue Extension (not including my side of the street) is on par with North Lake Union (Fremont/Wallingford) in terms of “major crimes” – 630-1718 total incidents per square mile, and…

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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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