It's been quite a while since the whole hullaballoo over the the CVS going in to old Tully's at the corner of Meridian and 45th Street. So, how did that ever turn out? Short story: CVS won, the project is continuing with a dreary design, scheduled completion date in mid-2015. Slightly longer story: CVS started by presenting the Design Review Board with what was widely perceived as an ugly design, more befitting a suburban strip mall than our slightly crunchy, craftsman…
Apparently, QFC and PCC are alerting customers that there is a salmonella related recall of MaraNatha, Arrowhead and Kroger nut butters. See the list of affected products from QFC and PCC for more details. Interesting that it's three different brands, all affected at the same time. Tells ya something about the "global supply chain". (Thanks for the tip, Penny!)
Have an idea for a wallingford community project that needs funding? Our neighborhood was awarded $13,600 in grants from Waste Management by coming in first in recycling outreach activities for the 2013-14 Think Green Recycling Challenge. The Wallingford Community Council is accepting applications for community projects for part or all of those funds. The deadline for submission of your ideas is September 19th. Grant requirements and instructions are on the WM Think Green Recycling Challenge grant guidelines.
My son and I were treated to a screaming, drunken argument between star-crossed lovers tonight at Wallingford Playfield. I'm not particularly worried about revealing secrets here, since they were shouted across the park, but the woman repeatedly shouted that she loved her husband, who obviously was not the potty mouthed gentleman she has been carrying on with. I called the police, but after about 45 minutes, they hadn't shown up, and it was time to go home. It's the second time…
Mark Kastner of the Calvary Wallingford church let us know that they're putting on a Pixar in the Park movie event this coming Saturday, August 23rd at Wallingford Playfield: We will be showing Finding Nemo. It should be lots of fun for the whole family. We suggest that attendees bring a blanket to sit on and snacks if they wish. The movie will promptly start at 8pm and will be over by 9:40pm.
I asked if someone who attended the Living Room Conversation with the SPD earlier this week could take notes. Dave Wilkinson obliged: Officer J. Manning of the Seattle Police Community Outreach Team met with a small group of Wallingford citizens last night in a Living Room Chat at a local business office. It was an open meeting where we traded honest questions and answers. Topics covered Gas Works Park, graffiti, parking, homeless, traffic, etc. The topic of calling 911 for any suspicious…
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 16, 2014, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., is the Windermere Summer Splash at Green Lake: In addition to featuring a Junior Rowing Competition and Corporate Cup regatta, the event will celebrate summer fun and healthy activities for families. There will be food vendors, children’s activities, entertainment and opportunities to experience rowing, canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. The event is free and open to the public. The Windermere Summer Splash is sponsored by Windermere Real Estate in partnership with George Pocock…