Nancy Treder of the Wallingford Language Lab writes: I'm trying to get the word out about Capra & Curios, a new language enrichment experience for kids. I'm the admissions director and I wanted to let the neighborhood know that we have six spots left in our Japanese language camp for next week. We will be using our language skills while exploring all things Japanese in Seattle; art, food and parks! Grades 1-3. For more info, see their web site.
Neighborhood Appreciation Day is February 8th! Neighbor Appreciation Day began in 1995 when Phinney Ridge activist Judith Wood suggested that the City designate "a special day to celebrate the goodness in those around us and to reach out and strengthen our bonds to each other." Mayor Norm Rice proclaimed the Saturday before Valentine's Day as Neighbor Appreciation Day. The observance has grown every year since. Learn more about the City of Seattle's Neighbor Appreciation Day here. This year, we're inviting Wallingford…
Looking for great opportunity to keep your kids active while the weather outside is chilly? Seattle’s first CrossFit Gym dedicated to kids opens this Saturday, right here in Wallingford. Sonic CrossFit Kids coaches Michelle and Ted, both residents of Wallingford, are opening the doors at 4430 Corliss Ave North. Michelle writes, “Our mission is to get kids moving while having fun together. Check out our website at soniccrossfit.com and Facebook page at facebook.com/soniccrossfitkids. We are excited to be part of the…
(Wallyhood welcomes a new contributor, Kimber Lemon. Kimber came to Wallingford from the great nation to our north after a short detour through Wichita, Kansas. She is an Engineer by day and a distance runner by night (or early morning). She continues to pursue her life-long dream of someday, "running as fast as she can." Kimber can often be found strolling through the streets of Tangletown with her husband and her Basset Hound, Blue. She prefers cake over pie, summer over winter,…
Elizabeth Cauble of the international non-profit iLEAP (located in the historic Good Shepherd Center) writes: We are having an upcoming program for Japanese college students in March and are currently seeking homestays for 25 students for either 2 or 4 weeks. I want to reach out to your Wallingford neighborhood individuals/families who might be interested in hosting students who are invested in social innovation and rebuilding the Tohoku region of Japan after the earthquake and tsunami. I have attached a flier…
The Wallingford Community Council will meet Wednesday, February 5th , 2014, 7:00 PM at the Good Shepherd Center. A number of items will be discussed including: 3500 Interlake Site: Proposals and Plans for use of Public Property near Skanska Project. Community response to Avtech site project, including comment and appeal periods. Pedestrian Zone Mapping: impact on community. Waterway projects. Community grants Updates on land use and other neighborhood issues. ★ Get a free Kitchen Compost Collector ($18.95 value) to take home…
At its January meeting, the Wallingford Community Council heard from both the City and Friends of Gas Works Park. This year will see significant activity in two areas: Kite Hill and the playground. David Graves, the Senior City Planner for Gas Works reported the following. Gas Works Park Play Area renovation – The 2008 Parks and Greenspace levy included money to make improvements to the existing play area at Gas Works Park. The remnants of the play area are located on…