A reminder: this Friday is the first Friday of the month, so it’s time for another Meaningful Movie.

Date: Friday, September 6Time: 7pm. Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments and socializing.Place: Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Place N. Cost: Free, but a $5 donation is appreciated to cover expenses.

From their website:

Earth, Air, Water, Fire: The mythical elements of nature are seen interacting with the Human element in this film. Photographer James Balog focuses his lens on the complex relationship between humans and nature and challenges us to contemplate our place in, and responsibility to, the natural world.

“The Human …

The first debate between the two District 4 city council candidates who made it through to the November 5 general election will take place on Thursday, September 5. Shaun Scott and Alex Pedersen will square off in the University Heights Auditorium at 5031 University Way. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the 90 minute debate will begin at 7:00pm.

The format is unique. The debate is being co-hosted by six of the eight candidates who faced off against Pedersen and Scott in the primary election, so expect to see Beth Mountsier, Cathy Tuttle, Emily Myers, Heidi Stuber, Joshua Newman and Sasha …

Aditi is a special place, and for me personally, a sacred space.

As I walked into Aditi’s new location in the Wallingford Center today I recalled my memories of Aditi when I first moved here years ago. I was always intrigued by the beautiful Aditi Yoga sign on an otherwise drab building on Stone Way, but it wasn’t until I became pregnant with my daughter that I found a reason to go inside and check out a prenatal yoga class. What I discovered was a vibrant community space where I would meet friends and gain the support and education that …

If you shop at our neighborhood QFC, then you’ve probably seen the rack of scanners. On a recent visit, I found them just inside the door on the front of the building (where you might normally exit). Perhaps you’ve looked right past them never noticing that they were there. I’ve seen very few people actually using them; I had only used them once.

So what’s the deal with these hand scanners? I headed to QFC to, ummm, check them out.

The scanners are part of a program that QFC calls “Scan, Bag, Go.”  It was first rolled out at the …

Wallingford has seen something of a bakery renaissance in the last couple of years – though we miss the sweet smell of the old Boulangerie and its kind proprietor Xon Loung, we’ve also been fortunate to have both Sea Wolf and Damsel and Hopper open up, serving both Upper and Lower Wallingford alongside the Essential.

But 45^th has needed a sit-down, bread-soup-sandwich-sweets place for years. And years. So we extend the warmest of slightly belated Wallingford welcomes (polite clapping! subtle nods and maybe even eye contact!) to the Grand Central Bakery, now open at 1607 N. 45^th…

There’s a new(ish) yoga studio in Wallingford, Commune Yoga (313 NE 45th St., conveniently located between Kate’s Pub and the American Mary weed shop). I say “new(ish)” because they opened back in May, and even then, it was strictly new, as much as “new to Seattle”: the original Commune Yoga was opened in Los Angeles, and the owners, Patrick Beach and his wife Carling, have migrated it up to Seattle.

Patrick Beach and Carling Harps, Commune Yoga’s co-owners

Before I let Patrick explain his journey from Wallingford to the wide world to Los Angeles back to Wallingford, let me note …

A few weeks back, Loretta confronted this guy tagging the northwest entrance to Meridian park with spray paint. She called 911, while fending off his implorings about the significance of his art. She says he left on a bike, with black backpack full of paint and an orange bucket.

From Wallingford / Fremont Facebook Community Page

Wallingford has some beautiful murals, as well as some ugly walls that could use a beautiful mural. If turban-man wants to express himself, I’d encourage him to contact an affable property owner and offer his services. Heck, I’ve got some spaces that need some …