Jane writes:
I’m wondering if you can shed any light on the roving “flock” of flamingos in our little corner of Wallingford. They were in the front yard of one house near us last week and I saw them in a different yard this morning. And now they are dressed in serapes and straw hats and are asking for money! I can send you a picture if you haven’t seen them yet. I love them and am so happy they are spending time in our neighborhood! As of this morning (6/4), they were in the front lawn of a house…Bill The Butcher – Will It Finally Open?
Reeve Baily wrote to tell us some good news about Bill The Butcher:
For over a year, there’s been a sign outside the ex 7-11 on Stone Way promising that “Bill the Butcher” was “Coming Soon”. However a few weeks ago, there were folks actually building, buzzing and bustling in the space. Fast forward to today: they are finally ready to (softly) open!
“It’s more like a full dress rehearsal” said CEO J’Amy Owens. “We will have a traditional grand opening in a few more weeks. But Saturday around noon we will indeed be open for business!”
As I …
Nahla Reunites With Her Owner
Back in September, we told you the sad story about Nahla — the dog who had been stolen out in front of Kate’s Pub on September 27. We’re happy to report that Nahla was found, almost nine months later, and has been reunited with her owner, Mary, on June 3. We don’t have all the specifics yet, but here’s what was posted on the Help FIND Nahla Facebook page:
Nahla was FOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!! on June 3rd 2013 in the Seattle area. Details at a later date. Thank you for all the support and prayers, I felt the love throughout the last …
Pancake Breakfast at the WCSC
Who doesn’t love Sunday morning pancakes? Furthermore, who doesn’t love Sunday pancakes that they don’t have to make themselves?
This Sunday, June 9, from 9:00am to noon, Wallingford Community Senior Center’s very own Chef Bob will be flippin’ flapjacks for a family-friendly community meal. It’s all happening in the lower level of the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue N.)
For just $5 for Adults and $2.50 for Kids, you’ll have a choice of pancakes or French toast; ham or veggie sausage.
Mama pancake photo by P.R. Steck…
Volunteers Needed For Family Parade & Festival
Mark your calendars, folks: The 64th Annual Wallingford Family Seafair Parade & Festival will be on Saturday, July 6, beginning at 11am. We’ll post more details about street closures and whatnot in the coming days, but right now, the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce is looking for some volunteers to help. Here’s what Victoria, over at the Chamber, tells us:
Planning is well underway for the 64th Annual Wallingford Family Seafair Parade & Festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 6th! The Parade will begin at 11 AM and proceed West to East along 45th and the Festival will run from 12…
Sponsored Post: Now Is The Time To Sell
[Disclaimer: The following is a sponsored post, written by realtors Kris Murphy and Daniela Dombrowski.]
We’re sure you’ve heard about the hot market, low inventory, and multiple offers in the real estate market, but what does that actually mean? Taking into account all sales in Wallingford and Greenlake (south of N 80th St.) in the last 60 days, 47 single family homes (excluding townhomes) have sold for an average price of $690,000. The average sales price was approximately 4% over list price and in many cases,homes sold between 10 – 20% over list price. What does this mean to you? …
Cooped Up In Seattle: 4H Poultry Show
Ju writes:
I wanted to let you know that our local 4-H Club, Cooped Up in Seattle, is
hosting our third annual club Poultry Show on Saturday, June 1, from 10 AM-noon. It’s co-sponsored by Seattle Tilth, and will be held in the Tilth Children’s Garden at the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue N).
4-H’ers from our club and other clubs in King County will enter in three
contests: