New Growth…Fiber Show

Robert dropped us a line to let us know about a one-day fiber art exhibit at the Good Shepherd Center, Room 202, this Saturday, March 14th 10 am - 5 pm: Titled “New Growth..,” the show illustrates the fascinating evolution of traditional fiber arts and the creative energy and potential of a diverse group of Puget Sound area artists. “We continually challenge and inspire each other as we explore what it means to be a contemporary fiber artist,” says Tenny Mallory-Canning,…

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Sustainable Wallingford Meeting

Cathy Tuttle wrote in with the agenda for this Saturday's Sustainable Wallingford Meeting at Mosaic Coffeehouse. We reproduce here in all its font wonderfulness: AGENDA for SATURDAY’S GATHERING: Sharing Gardens, Climate Dialogs, Wallingford Walks, Earth Day, YOGA, Neighborhood Benchmarks, Energy Plan, what are YOU working on? Sharing Gardens, pruning workshops, planting starts, mapping fruit trees for gleaning, with www.GrowingFoodGrowingCommunity.org and Friends of Fruit Trees www.greenwallingford.ning.com/group/friendsoffruittrees and www.urbanGardenShare.org. Now is the time to plan for a successful growing season this year. Climate…

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The End (of liquor) is Nigh!

It's official. We previously reported that the liquor store at the corner of 45th and Stone Way would be moving to make way for Archie McPhee's, but we didn't have a date for the move. Now we do. According to the WSLCB press release, the closing date will be March 21st. State Liquor Store No. 45, located at 1300 N. 45th St. in Wallingford, will close at the end of business on March 21. The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB)…

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Wallyhood Photo Contest Results…Almost

We're stuck. Back in January we announced a Wallingford Photo Contest. The rules were simple: photo to be taken in Wallingford of something in Wallingford during the time period the contest was open. What isn't simple is picking the winner. There were so many stunning photos submitted we're stumped. We've managed to narrow it down to two photos, but now, dear readers, we turn to you. Here are the finalists. Please use the comments section to help us decide. The Wallingford…

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Hive Mind Honey @ Molly Moon’s

Well, we're just tickled beyond pickled. Have we mentioned that we're beekeepers? Yes, beekeepers, right here in Wallingford. We've got two hives in our back yard, which we've labeled "Hive Mind Apiaries". And funny thing is, we're not alone. We know that Emily down by the Transfer Station has some hives of her own, and we suspect there are some more sprinkled throughout the 'hood. First, we'll answer the questions we're always asked: Yes, it's legal to have up to four…

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