In 2010, Wallyhood posted a story about a Craigslist ad asking for information about a car club at Lincoln High School (read the original story here).
A decade later, that ad paid off:
Hello! My name is Ray Guardiano, Class of 1974, Lincoln High. Ten years ago, you allowed me to post a request to your readers that I looking for any information on a Lincoln High car club from the late 50’s to the late 60’s known as the “Drag Lynx.” I have received no …
In honor of Mardi Gras happening next Tuesday, the Fremont Arts Council is hosting a Mardi Gras-themed parade on Sunday 2/23 at the Fremont Sunday Market. From their website:
We’re bringing our Petit Trolls to life! This tiny parade is done in the spirit of Mardi Gras! At Noon on Sunday, February 23rd (just before Fat Tuesday), we will do a flash-mob-style procession, pulling our mini-glittering themed floats through the Fremont Sunday Market. Come find out how you can play with us!
If you’re interested in participating, the Fremont Arts Council is also hosting a workshop from 1 to 4:30 …
Do you want to grow elephantine endives? Gargantuan green beans? Colossal cauliflower?
The secret, as any good gardener knows, is in the fertilizer, and if you want rhinoceros-sized rhubarb, maybe you should add a little rhinoceros-sourced manure.
Every year, the Woodland Park Zoo collects the manure from their “non-primate herbivores”, compost it and sell it to local gardeners who are interested in adding a little zoological zip to their harvest. However, there are more people interested in the Fecal Fest than there is feces to go around, apparently, so if you want some of the dark matter, you have until …
A month or two ago, a spambot got a hold of the forum and began posting literally thousands of messages an hour advertising colleges, presumably for SEO reasons. I added a captcha (a simple math problem) to prevent automated posting, but the task of clearing out the spam that had been posted in the meantime proved daunting.
Well, I finally decided to just purge all the old content and start fresh, …
The original map appears on David Rumsey’s Map Collection which notes a publication date of 1901. This has me a little puzzled, because from the best that I can tell, street names were changed from their original names (above) to those we know today as part of Seattle’s Ordinance 4044, passed in 1895 following the Great Seattle Fire of 1889.
Still, so much to wonder about! First off, note that this is before the Fremont Canal and the …
Lincoln High School is looking for girls to join the LYNX ULTIMATE FRISBEE TEAM!
If your high school doesn’t yet offer this awesome sport, join us! Anyone living in the Wallingford, GreenLake, Phinney & Fremont area is eligible to play.
Calling all GIRLS who want to play ultimate frisbee this spring! Join the new Lincoln HS Girls Ultimate team. No previous experience needed – learn the sport while making new friends.
Practices start February 24, and league play begins in March.
What: Lincoln Lynx GIRLS Ultimate Frisbee Club Team — NO CUTS When: First practice Monday, February 24,…
Haven’t filled out your Valentine’s Day plans just yet? Consider stopping by Niles Peacock Restaurant and Bar, 4025 Stone Way N. Not only can you enjoy a tasty bite to eat, but you’ll be spreading your love because Niles will be having a benefit for Family Works food bank here in our neighborhood. (Family Works is also a Wallyhood charity.)
On February 14, Niles Peacock will have a “featured menu,” and 50% of any selection made from that menu will go to the food bank. One dollar from every Violet Heart drink (featuring Tito’s Vodka) that Niles mixes will go …
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