Maybe that's the wrong title for this post. Our intent isn't to create an us and them with this post, but rather to give voice to some residents who have been writing in with a common concern: the balance between nightlife and the quiet life. Some sample mails we've received lately include this from KBJB: I've got a question for masses to weight in: What are the merits of having night clubs like Babalu and Monsters Lounge situated in residential neighborhoods…
The Seattle Weekly has a fun slideshow of photos shot in Wallingford by photographer Jenney Jimenez. Click below to check it out:
How is it that Stone Way Hardware was celebrating its 22nd (23rd?) anniversary today with a dunking booth and not only did we not know, but nobody has sent us any pictures (photo at right is from elsewhere)? Who got dunked? And what kind of cool dunking booth could you make if you were a hardware store? What's a blog gotta do? (Thanks Ed P. for the tip!)
KIRO ran a story last night on Thursday's mace attack on Mary Varhley, the Real Change vendor who we often see sitting in a lawn chair outside of QFC. Because the attack came from behind, Mary didn't get a look at the attacker, but believes it was "someone who was begging for money across the street", according to KIRO. The comments section of the previous post has some perspectives on the attack.
We just heard about this, get a move on before it's too late! Free entrance to the Henry Art Gallery (15th Ave NE & 41st St) if you ride your bike there tonight: With the days getting longer and the evenings getting warmer now is the perfect time to hop on your bike, trike, or uni & head to the Henry. We’re happy to announce our new evening hours with this special Bike Friday kick-off event! We’ve got your favorite summer…
Sounds like the McDonald School Project is wrapping up their Phase 1: This is a reminder to please join us Saturday, June 13th for the Friends of McDonald School celebration and fun festival. We will be celebrating and thanking all who've generously donated time and funding -- including the 80 people who turned out May 30th for cleanup and installation. We're excited to celebrate the "Phase 1" improvements to the playground area this coming Saturday. The play fields are sparkling with new…
Sounds like new things are up at the old Gypsy Trader. Our new Lower Wallingford correspondent Chris W. sends in this report: The old Gypsy Trader & Gypsy Java Cafe (now the Gypsy Cafe) at Stone Way and 35th is hosting a sidewalk sale this weekend, 6/13 and 6/14 from 9am - 3pm. They're located in the original Archie McPhee spot, right across Stone Way from the Pacific Inn. According to the Gypsy Cafe's Facebook page, new owners Debbie Galassi and…