Eric, Author at Wallyhood

Move Seattle: Wallingford Shows the Council They Care

Eric May 18, 2015 13 Comments

We had a GREAT turnout for the Move Seattle levy “fix-it” tour on Sunday! About 50 participants showed up as we toured paths from Wallingford to the U-District, mostly people from Wallingford. Seattle City Council Transportation Committee representatives Jean Godden, Mike O’Brien, and Tom Rasmussen all attended, and news stations were there as well. For a wonky tour of neighborhood greenways and an I-5 bridge crossing that’s a great turnout!

While we were on the walk all three council members spoke in favor of improving Wallingford’s connection to the U-District, along with several community members. Tom Rasmussen, chair of the …

Wallyhood Calendar: Spring Clean, U-District Street Fair

Eric May 16, 2015 Comments are off

Pick up some junk and get plied with pizza and beer and neighborly gossip. If the weather holds then it’s not so bad for a Saturday out and about:

Wallingford Spring Clean 9 AM to 12 PM: We will meet up at the Wallingford Center at 9 and come back at noon for pizza! Tools provided (but feel free to bring your own favorite implement if you have one) Bring a team, or join a team! A great way to earn those community service hours!! There will be PRIZES!!! Thanks to the following organizations for their support: Wallingford Center, Wallingford …

Seattle City Council Comes to Wallingford on Sunday

Eric May 15, 2015 10 Comments

Seattle City Council Transportation Committee representatives Tom Rasmussen and Jean Godden will be taking part in the Move Seattle levy walking tour happening this Sunday at 11 AM in Wallingford and the U-District. Mike O’Brien is also on the Transportation Committee and is a maybe (it’s his wife’s birthday), plus candidates running against Jean Godden for Seattle City Council District 4 will be attending.

Wallyhood hopes you will come on the walk! Just come to the Mosaic Coffee house on 44th between 1st and 2nd Ave NE by 11 AM Sunday. Here is a printable map of the walk. Our …

Bus Service Changes for 2016 Light Rail Finalized

Eric May 14, 2015 26 Comments

Mike Ruby writes:

Metro has released their final proposal for revisions to Wallingford bus service. If you studied and commented on their proposal in March (214 Wallingford residents did) you will note that they adopted their “make changes” option as originally described. Route specific maps are located here.

The proposal essentially switches the 16 and 26 routings south of N 40th, with the 16 going to Fremont and downtown via Dexter and the 26 using Aurora. This means the 31 and 32 are switched to Wallingford at N 40th to replace the 26 in south Wallingford.

The 26 is switched …

Yet Another Reason to Love Public Restrooms

Eric May 13, 2015 15 Comments

Here is a report from Cory regarding an incident at Wallingford Playground this past weekend:

So my husband, daughter, son and I were at Wallingford playground today. It was really fun (tentative bike-riding, merry-go-rounding, tire swings) until it wasn’t. As we were heading out my 3 year old son said he had to pee. My five year old daughter chimed in with her mutual need. Truth be told I had to go too. So my husband manned the wagon and our gear and the kids and I headed to the mercifully open park potty. My daughter tried the door to …

Join Your PTSA, Meet and Greet at B.F. Day Today

Eric May 12, 2015 1 Comment

Sheryl writes:

I am a parent of a current BF Day kindergartner and wanted to let everyone know that we are having an informal meet and greet at BF Day playground structure after school on Tuesday May 12, 3 pm-ish.

This is a sweet, evolving school with many happy kids and involved parents and we wanted to share some of that energy with the community. Please consider coming by to chat and let your kids play at the new super awesome section of the play ground!

I’m happy to answer any questions by email as well.

Sheryl Marks
[email protected]

Beyond …

Wallyhood Calendar: Carr, Low Tide, and Om

Eric May 9, 2015 Comments are off

Get up! You’re missing your 8:30 AM Saturday monthly meeting with our school board director Sherri Carr! Bethany Community Church – Christian Education Building, 8023 Green Lake Dr.

Saturday also features the warmest weather of the year coupled with one of the first negative low tides during the daytime this year. We walked from Golden Gardens to Carkeek yesterday and saw a beached seal along with other good stuff. Except I think the seal might have been dead. Anyhow, Low Tide!

Saturday night there’s the Music + Love = Education benefit concert at the Om Culture Center, 2210 N. Pacific …

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