Man, oh man, is there a lot to talk about at the monthly Wallingford Community Council board meeting: Wednesday February 3rd -- YES, that’s tomorrow . . . 7:00-9:00 PM Room 202 at the Good Shepherd Center The agenda is packed with opportunities for Wallyfolks to step up and be part of something really big. I am guessing that you have heard about the Wallingford Community Senior Center’s struggle to move forward? They are only the canary in the coal mine.…
(In a rare turn, we're treated this week to a local cookbook review from the wonderful Mrs. Wallyhood.) I’m not a writer, I usually leave that up to Mr. Wallyhood. I’m not a professional chef, either, though I have had a few stints in kitchens. And I’m certainly not a book reviewer. But a health issue a few years ago did force me onto a gluten-free (and soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, you-name-it-free) diet. I tasted its challenges, its limitations, feeling left out,…
Here's the latest news from the folks managing the Hamilton International Middle School remodel. The aerial shot to the left was taken on December 24. As of the end of December 2009, the skylight has been installed in the east historic gym and finish work is underway on the 3rd and 2nd floor of the historic building, including final drywall, paint, ceiling tiles, wood trim and ceramic tile. Steel frame installation for the grand stairs at the commons has begun, and…
Go Time is assembling a list of the best happy hours in each neighborhood and in Seattle as voted by its users. As of this writing, Ivar's has the top spot in Wallingford (and #7 in Seattle) followed by Kate's (#26 in Seattle) and Changes (not in the Seattle top 100). Check out the list of the Best Happy Hours in Wallingford, and vote for your own. Business owners can add a badge to their web site encouraging their customers to…
QFC let us know that tomorrow, Tuesday Feb 2nd at 5:00 pm, they will be ceremonially relighting the iconic Wallingford sign that has returned to the top of their store with the near completion of their remodel. They'll also be hosting a BBQ on Tuesday as well, from 2 pm - 6 pm, with proceeds going to the American Red Cross's relief efforts in Haiti.
Been to the library lately? There's an ominous new sign on the door: Yep, 15 branches of the Seattle Public Library, including our humble yet beloved Wallingford branch, have been forced to reduce hours starting Wednesday Feb. 3rd due to $1.7 million in budget cuts. So books can now only be had on: Monday, Tuesday 1-8 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11-6 CLOSED Friday and Sunday Sigh. You need to trek on over to Greenwood, Northeast or Ballard the rest of the…
Run, Green Lake, run! Faster, faster, faster! Lordy, we're getting winded just reading about all the running that's going on around Green Lake over the coming month: The 2010 Green Lake Relay for Life kicked off with an informational session this past Tuesday, January 26th at Tutta Bella. (More info) The Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day Dash will fill the streets of Green Lake and Wallingford with up to 3,000 costumed, sweating participants on February 13th. See their web…