Wallingford, Seattle

Safe Kids Talk Feb 6

The Meridian School Parent Association is pleased to host parent-educator Kim Estes of Savvy Parents Safe Kids as she speaks to parents about how to talk to kids about safety without scaring them. This workshop on tween safety covers topics such as: sleep overs, play dates, babysitting, cell phones, internet/social media, staying home alone, and physical safety. This free, public event for parents of kids 8 - 12 years old is Thursday, February 6 from 6:30-8:00pm in The Meridian School Gym…

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Proposed Permanent (?!) Fix for Metro

Every couple of years we post about proposed cuts to Metro bus service and how those cuts will impact Wallingford. The last round of proposed cuts had the ever popular Route 26 slated for shuttering, which resulted in numerous vocal transit riders (my family included) barraging beleaguered Metro staff people at their "open house" sessions at QFC. Thankfully Route 26 was saved from the chopping block. Lower Wallingford in particular breathed a huge sigh of relief. Knowing that this time of year is…

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February Events at WCSC

Emma Bishop from the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave N, in the Good Shepherd Center) sent along this list of classes they're holding in February: The Artist's Way Series (Every three Wed, so Feb 12, 7 - 8:30 pm. $13 WCSC/GSC members; $15 public - per session) Improve your creativity using the principles of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way.  Join us for one session or many. AARP Tax-Aide Day (Thursday, Feb 13, 10 am - 3 pm. Donations appreciated) One day only! Prepare your…

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Stoneway Subway

Joey Donato writes: Hey this probably isn't a big news story.  But a new Subway and their $5 footlongs opened up at 42nd and Stone Way just yesterday.  I live right next to it, so it's a big deal to me. Never was much of a fan of Subway, myself: too much fluffy air bread, too little food. To the extent that I ate fast food sandwiches, I thought Quizno's did a decent job. But that's just me. (Sign in photo is…

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Stone Way Safety

After a couple from the neighborhood were struck by a car recently at Stone Way and 41st (Young Couple Injured in Stone Way Pedestrian Collision), the Wallingford Community Council contacted SDOT regarding the safety of the intersection. Lee Raaen, president of the council, forwarded this reply they received: Dear Stone Way Community: Thank you for your note about pedestrian safety on Stone Way N at N 41st Street. It is very helpful to receive observations like yours from community members who see how…

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Hawaiian Breeze

Hawaiian Breeze is not closed. They started a remodel about two weeks ago and have another month or so to go. In the meantime, you can still order off their menu for take-out through their sister store, Shima Sushi Bar, just around the corner. While you wait, you can entertain yourself with this Google Maps walk-through of the old restaurant itself. I'm fairly certain the faces aren't as blurry in real life.

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Super Bowl Wallingford

So, yeah, the Seahawks are in the Super Bowl for the second time ever. The odds-makers are calling a close game, with Denver eking out a 2.5 point victory. So where will you be watching? Obviously, bars up and down 45th Street will be kicking: Murphy's, The Iron Bull, The Octopus Bar, Al's Tavern, Kate's Pub and yes, Changes, will be hosting parties with drink specials and the like. Call for details, but it's a safe bet they'll all be opening…

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