Wallingford, Seattle

DIY Holiday Fair Features Local Art & Music

(Wallyhood welcomes Liz Wagner, the newest addition to our writing team) With holiday shopping season in full swing, you may be searching for something a little different this year. Find something locally 'grown' at the DIY Holiday Fair and Fundraiser, "Swap It. Spin It. Bring It." this Saturday, December 12th at the Seattle Center. Wallingford's volunteer-run independent internet radio station Hollow Earth Radio (HER) teamed up with The Vera Project to host this one-of-a-kind art and music fair at Vera (Republican…

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Wallingford Inn Madness

We got an e-mail from Forrest last night, who spotted something up at the Wallingford Inn: I saw (what looked to be) prep for a pretty hefty undercover bust of the Wallingford Inn on 45th & Aurora as I got off the bus...Drugs? Looked pretty serious. Yep, drugs and more. Here's a snippet from the full story on the Seattle Crime blog: A man wearing a Seahawks' Lofa Tatupu jersey was arrested in Greenlake on Wednesday, December 2nd, following a drug-fueled…

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It’s Essentially Just as Good

Ever walked by Wallingford’s Essential Baking Company only to find someone reaching over the dumpsters in the parking lot, gripping a pair of tangled legs and feet? These urban acrobats are infamously known as dumpster divers. They flock from all over Seattle, most of them working professionals or students. Some arrive by bike, bus, on foot—some drive up in the occasional Jag or Lexus. Certain seasoned divers bring equipment, like headlamps for late-night dives. Most just do the lean-over technique, but…

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“Shop Local” party at Paper Delights

The folks at Paper Delights (2205 N. 45th St.) are getting in the local holiday spirit this Thursday, Dec 10, from 6 - 9 pm with a "Shop Local" party: Join us for an inside peek at the creative works of some of our talented local artists! Find unique hostess gifts and stocking stuffers as you sip champagne! Ja from illee will have a stock of her highly sought-after letterpress/silkscreened calendars, cards and invitations Tiana will share an amazing variety of…

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Notes from the Playground – Monkey Bars & Slippery Slopes

For those who were interested in "the case of the missing monkey bars" at Wallingford Playfield, Mandy sent in this update from Seattle Parks and Recreation. Plus, a bonus update on the "slippery slope" that we featured earlier in the fall. We'll try to keep in touch with the Parks Department and provide additional updates as winter turns to spring. Thanks for this info Mandy! In response to Mandy's email, Seattle Parks and Recreation says... The climbing arch was removed because, during a regular…

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