Wallingford, Seattle

The folks over by Interlake and 41st are getting their paint on next weekend, going do do the turtle dance! Charlie writes: Come help repaint Wallingford's Bubbles the Turtle on Sunday, July 20! Bubbles is the street mural at N 41st St and Interlake Ave N, and we're holding the annual painting party around 9 am through early afternoon. Anyone in the area is welcome to help with the painting, including kids (with parents)! Paint, supplies, and refreshments will be provided, though…

The Wallingford Farmers Market (Wednesdays, 3:30 - 7 pm at Meridian Park) has settled into a bucolic little slice of heaven: swaddled in the old stone walls of the Good Shepherd Center, fresh fruits, vegetables and meat stacked high, families picnicking and kids playing on the field and in the park and the odd musician strumming and singing. It just makes me want to lie on the wall next to the swings, watching the colors of the setting sun on the backs of…

"Did you know that Seattle started the trend in chicken coop tours?" Tilth asks. "Did you know there's a trend in chicken coop tours?" I ask. Apparently, the answer is yes. Here's what Tilth has to say: Seattle's Urban Farmers Invite the Public to Visit for A Day Seattle Tilth Offers 14th Chicken Coop & Urban Farm Tour on July 12 Did you know that Seattle started the trend in chicken coop tours? The first U.S. coop tour was held in…

Wading pool season is upon us! The Wallingford Playfield wading pool officially opened last week, to less than spectacular weather. This week is looking better – so if you find yourself in need of a refreshing wade or if you are hoping your kids will run themselves silly, head to the playfield between noon and seven p.m. on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Here’s an interesting tidbit from the Parks’ Department website – one public wading pool uses the same amount of…