Summer is approaching and with it, the end of school, and the beginning of the parents' conundrum: what's my kid going to do until September? Some ideas: Dance Fremont (a Wallyhood sponsor) has several classes available: Muballet / Pointe / Character Dance / Modern / Jazz Dance Camp ( 8 - 15 yrs) $600 / one week; Beginner – 5 years dance training June 23–27, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Students will receive instruction in ballet, pointe (or pre-pointe), character…
Our neighbor to the West, Mark (aka Rocket Man, Super Hero sort of) writes: Greetings from Fremont, Center of the Universe, The Fremont Tour, a street theater begins its fourth season this year. Our program promotes public art. During each performance we participate in a Fremont ART ATTACK, fire the 47' Fremont Rocket and meet the Fremont Troll's cousin. Since we involve strangers in the street, even the tour guides don't know exactly what will happen. OUR MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO FIND THEIR PLAYFULNESS…
Just heard from the Seattle Public Utilities Department: Seattle Public Utilities’ crews are working on an emergency repair of an eight-inch water main that broke near North 39th and Interlake Avenue North. While the repair is being made, about 100 customers in the Wallingford neighborhood will be without water. Crews are expected to have the pipe repaired and the water back on around 7 pm tonight. (Photo is an artists conception of what is probably goingn on down there right now.)
Did you know there are 30 apple trees at Meridian Playground? Most of them are from the historic Good Shepherd Center orchard. Ever notice what a mess there is when those apples fall on the ground in the fall? Ever wonder why no one picked the apples? Do you want to help those trees grow apples you would actually want to bite into? Come to the Meridian Playground orchard this Sunday, June 1, starting at noon, and help bring those trees…
Wallingford COMMUNITY Senior Center is offering inclusive programming in June! We hope you’ll join us for these events and more! Here are some highlights: Pancake Breakfast – This Sunday, June 1st 9 AM – Noon. All are invited to join in community while enjoying a hot, freshly prepared breakfast of pancakes, French toast, ham, vegetarian sausage and more! Adults $5, Kids $3. Advanced registration requested. Fresh Bucks & Salad Dressings – Wednesday, June 4th, 3:30 – 5 PM. We’re teaming…
With little fanfare (so little, in fact, that they neglected to let their neighborhood blog know), the Wallingford Farmers Market kicks off its season today at Meridian Park, with many returning vendors plus several new vendors, including Two If By Seafoods (salmon), Farmbox Greens (microgreens), Seattle Pops (popsicles), Around the Table Farm withBainbridge Island Vineyards, Soulever Chocolates, and Ethan Stowell Restaurants sporting prepared foods. There will be a cooking demonstration by Chef Jason Brzozowy from Tilth and Agrodolce at 4 p.m. The market opens to chefs at 3:30 pm and the general public at 4:00 pm…
Eva Gonzalez sent in this news bit about a young Wallingford athlete: Irene Gonzalez, 15, started synchronized swimming 8 years ago in Madrid, Spain, her birthplace, before moving to Wallingford five years ago. She is among 14 members of the Seattle Synchronized Swimming Team, set to compete for a national title at the 2014 Age Group National Championships June 28 - July 5th. The team qualified for the national championships by placing among the top three finishers at the 2014 Northwest Regional…