John writes: The old Tweedy & Popp store has decloaked. There are now big color posters in the windows with pictures of oriental rugs. One of them reads, "Heirloom Rugs." I dunno if that's the actual name of the new business. I wonder if it'll be one of those oriental rug shops that have perpetual "Going Out Of Business Liquidation Sale!" signs but never actually close down? Sweet. I can see it now: "Grand Opening Sale! Going Out of Business!"
If you’re interested in helping to choose some new playground structures for the McDonald School lot on 54th and Latona, then you'll want to make note of a few upcoming dates: The Friends of McDonald School is hosting a workshop on Tuesday, March 23, from 7-9 p.m., at Green Lake Elementary School. Everyone is welcome. Funding for the new playground equipment will come from two grants by the Department of Neighborhoods’ Matching Fund and the King County Youth Sports Facilities Grants…
As long as we're talking about fabric, we thought we'd let you know that Fabric Crush, "a fresh, modern fabric boutique specializing in cotton fabrics, patterns and books from a variety of designers", is opening in Wallingford Center. It sounds like they've burst the seams of their old home in Magnolia and have decided to weave themselves into Wallingford, instead. Opening day is Monday, March 15th: This move will allow us to have more classes and much more room for inventory…
Irwin’s was a life saver when my wife and I first moved to Wallingford last summer. It’s not too far from our house –and anyone that’s moved knows that a good cup of coffee and something (like a delicious baked good) to get the muscles moving are important ingredients in getting settled in a new house and neighborhood. On top of that – I work from home – and I NEEDED internet access right away. I was the shabbily dressed guy…
Wallyhood is proudly unveiling its newest neighborhood resource, this one for parents and those wishing they were. We now have an Early Childhood Education round-up of the preschool programs of Wallingford. Our neighborhood is blessed with some very talented and passionate educators. It was my pleasure to tour these facilities and see first hand the top quality education opportunities that are right in our back yard. This project, covering seven preschools and two day care centers with preschool programs, highlights the…
Originally uploaded by MTM Photography After much deliberation, it looks like Wallingford's much-loved Senior Center is here to stay! The Board and executive director have worked to develop a sustainable business model over the past month that they’ll put to use in 2010. The community's significant financial support and an anonymous resident's matching challenge grant of $25,000 majorly contributed to keeping their doors open, says the Board. At this time, the center plans to restart select programs in April and to tentatively restore all services…
Michael Suzerris had a vision: he wanted to create a space in Wallingford where people could come together and advance the kind of projects that he thought would nurture the community: it would be not just a yoga studio, but also a dance space, a coffee house, a kids play area, a barter fair, a community center. As the owner of the Yoga Life studios in Green Lake and Queen Anne, he had experience driving projects like this to completion, and he was…