Spotted this sign left on the windshield of an VW bus that had been left parked in one spot too long, apparently, for the taste of some neighbors. If you've just got to leave an anonymous note on someone's windshield, thank you for making it a work of art.
Continuing our theme of "free stuff to do in Wallingford", Wide World Books and Maps (4411 Wallingford Ave N) has posted their November talks: Trek Turkey - Ancient Crossroads of Civilizations with Cheryl Talbert Tuesday, November 11th, 7 pm Many think of visiting Turkey for great Greek ruins and its fascinating cultural blend of east and west, antiquity and modernity - and rightly so! But in recent years it has also become a one-of-a-kind trekking destination, with easily scaled peaks; well-marked…
The Bastyr Center for Natural Health (3670 Stone Way N.) offers free classes to the public. Here's what they have coming up in November: Living Naturally Lecture Series: Do You Have a Food Allergy? Thursday, November 13, 2014, 6:00 – 7:30pm Food allergies can do more than give you mild indigestion or a rash. They also may be to blame for more chronic digestive issues, as well as general aches and pains, sinusitis, mood issues or chronic skin problems. Join advanced nutrition…
Count your treasures and your blessings this month at Wallingford Community Senior Center! Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Friendship Luncheon – open to all! Bring in your family heirlooms to have them assessed by an antiques appraiser. Make a Gratitude Card for yourself or a friend. Learn how to build community locally to support you in times of trouble with Judy Pigott of Personal Safety Nets®. So much to be thankful for! Book Reading with Bharti Kirchner, Friday, November 7th,…
Vivian writes: Gift of Grace (2102 N. 40th St) will be hosting a Church Bazaar this coming weekend. Come share a cup of cocoa and consider purchasing fair trade knitwear, coffee, chocolates, and olive oils for your gift giving this season. There will also be fresh baked goods, preserves, and handcrafted novelties. The proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Fair Trade organizations and Gift of Grace Church through the matching grant “Matthew 25: Neighbors in Need Grant Program” with 50¢ $1…
If you take NE 40th to University Bridge as part of your commute, be aware there is likely to be some slowdowns this week. Seattle Public Utilities will be making repairs to a sewer line near 5th Ave NE, just south of the intersection of 5th Ave NE and 40th NE. They warn that in addition to temporary parking restrictions and increased construction traffic, there may be some temporary lane closures, as well. The work is scheduled to begin this coming…
Carol writes: Carol Magallanes here, BF Day Parent and operator of Quiz Night for Day, a pub-trivia style fundraiser for BF Day Elementary PTSA. Our third installment of this totally-fun event is happening at Pecado Bueno (4307 Fremont Ave) on Tuesday, November 4th. Many of BF Day's families live in Wallingford, and as neighbors I would like to invite your readers to join me at this community engaging evening. A little backstory: I am just a mom who wanted to become involved…