Margaret, Author at Wallyhood

Be A Reading Buddy

Margaret June 15, 2013 1 Comment

FamilyWorks is looking for some volunteers, ages 16+, to help out with a reading program for kids, ages 6-12, at the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club.

The program will run Tuesdays & Thursdays July 2 – August 20 (no tutoring on July 4). and orientation begins next Tuesday (June 18). Volunteers meet with their buddies from 4 to 5 p.m. and can come at 3:30 to help set up and stay until 5:15 to help clean up. They encourage volunteers to commit to coming for the entire program, but they are flexible. Here’s more from FamilyWorks:

Looking for awesome Reading …

A Benefit Concert to celebrate the life of Felipe Cañete

Margaret June 14, 2013 1 Comment

Last month, we told you about the sudden passing of Felipe Cañete – a Wallingford resident who performed with bands Luc and the Lovingtons and Sing with Señor.

A benefit concert will be held at the Neptune Theater (1303 NE 45th St.) this Saturday (June 15, beginning at 6:00pm), to honor Felipe. This is an all-ages show and the suggested donation is $10 at the door (to benefit Felipe’s family). Here are more details from the Seattle Theatre Group’s webpage:

Join us for a celebration with musicians playing in tribute to Felipe, who tragically died on May 17th of heart …

Saltwater Salmon Fishing

Margaret June 13, 2013 Comments are off

The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) is offering a five week course on saltwater salmon fishing. Check it out:

Saltwater Salmon Fishing Course

Fridays, June 14 – July 19 (not 7/5); 7 – 9:30pm

Hosted at Wallingford Community Senior Center

Learn all about saltwater salmon fishing in this fun, affordable, five week course. Great for beginners and experienced anglers alike! Hands-on practice with knots and bait, helpful information about local hot spots, and gear and technique recommendations included! Proceeds help fund camp scholarships for youth. Offered by the Seattle Poggie Club. $60 per person and $30 per add’l family member. …

Densmore Block Garage Sale

Margaret June 13, 2013 Comments are off

Diane writes:

One of our neighbors (in the 4100 block of Densmore) is moving and is having a garage sale this Saturday. Some of the other neighbors are joining in to make it our 3rd annual block-wide garage sale.

The garage sale is this Saturday, June 15, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Densmore/41st block is directly across from the SE corner of Hamilton.

Folks are also invited to participate if they have items they’d like to sell. Drop us an email at [email protected] and we’ll connect you to the organizers.…

A Prowler in Hospital Scrubs

Margaret June 12, 2013 2 Comments

KING 5 News reports that a man wearing hospital scrubs broke into a Wallingford home, early in the morning, on Thursday, June 6. The incident occurred at the 4000 block of Densmore Avenue N. The suspect is a 26 year-old male who came in through a first-floor window that was “unlocked and slightly ajar” according to the report. The owner of the home and his family were asleep when they heard their dog barking loudly and found the suspect on the stairs leading up to their children’s bedroom. The homeowner grabbed the suspect and called the police, who then arrested …

Wings and Wheels (and Supper, too)

Margaret June 12, 2013 Comments are off

If you’re interested in learning more about bees and Urban Beekeeping, then you’ll want to head down to OmCulture (2210 N. Pacific Street) this Friday (June 14) at 7:00PM for a potluck supper with Seattle Urban Permaculture. Bob Redmond, creator of the Common Acre’s “Flight Path” honey bee project at Sea-Tac.

In WINGS AND WHEELS, Bob Redmond will talk about bee and human food systems. The talk will cover a history of bees, kinds of bees, the impact of bees in food production, and ways that bees create their own food network. We’ll also look at the phenomenon of Urban …

Public Meetings Continue on Wallingford Development

Margaret June 11, 2013 6 Comments

Mary wrote to us this morning to let us know about the following meetings that are scheduled to discuss the development in lower Wallingford. First and foremost, there is a meeting tonight at 7pm at Varsity Inn (1801 N. 34th St.):

If you’re interested in helping frame the inevitable development of South Wallingford/North Lake Union, there are many opportunities to participate!

1) email <[email protected]> for more information

2) Join the next planning meeting this Tuesday, June 11, 7PM at Varsity Cafe to prepare for the June 19 meeting with AMLI (developers)

3) Share your thoughts with the City BY JUNE …

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