Margaret, Author at Wallyhood

Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day

Margaret May 3, 2013 1 Comment

Tomorrow is the first Saturday in May, which means it’s Free Comic Book Day. Comic lovers can head down to Comics Dungeon (319 NE 45th St.) and choose from a variety of free comic books. Get there early for best selection. Comics Dungeon Saturday hours are 10:00am to 8:00pm.

It also happens to be May 4 tomorrow, so when you see any Star Wars characters roaming around Wallingford, be sure and tell them, “May the 4th be with you!” Celebrants of this intergalactic holiday might want to swing by Trophy Cupcakes for their Star Wars Dozen.…

FamilyWorks Benefit Day at Fair Trade Winds

Margaret May 3, 2013 Comments are off

This Saturday, May 4, Fair Trade Winds in Wallingford Center (1815 N. 45th St.) will be donating a portion of their sales to benefit FamilyWorks. Emily from Fair Trade Winds gave us the skinny:

The community is invited to a shopping benefit for FamilyWorks Food Bank and Resource Center at Fair Trade Winds in Wallingford Center this Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. 15% of the day’s store sales will be donated to FamilyWorks. Greet neighbors and staff from FamilyWorks, shop for unique fair trade gifts from around the world, and enjoy fair trade chocolate and sun-brewed …

Edible Plant Sale This Weekend

Margaret May 2, 2013 Comments are off

Grab your wheelbarrow and your garden gloves this weekend, and head over to Meridian Park (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North). Seattle Tilth is holding its May Edible Plant Sale on Saturday and Sunday (May 4 and 5), from 9:00am to 3:00pm. (Psst: You might want to head over early for best selection.)

From the good folks at Seattle Tilth:

At our festive annual gardener gathering, you’ll find an amazing selection of tantalizing veggies to choose from — over 50 varieties of organic tomatoes and 20 types of peppers! Many heirloom varieties will be available, as well as an extensive selection of …

Wallingford Branch Librarian Teaches Tech

Margaret May 1, 2013 Comments are off

The Wallingford branch of the Seattle Public Library is teaming up with the Wallingford Community Senior Center to bring free technology classes to the public, with the first one, “Web 2.0” taking place this Thursday, May 2, from 2:3o pm to 4:30 pm. The classes will be taught by Wallingford Branch Librarian, Heather McNamee, at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Basement Level).

Please register in advance as space is limited: [email protected] Or call 206‐461‐7825.

Here’s a list of some of the upcoming classes (You can also download the flyer: SPL Tech Classes Spring 2013):

Web 2.0…

Mayoral Forum At Hamilton This Thursday

Margaret April 30, 2013 Comments are off

Wallyhood reader, Fruitbat, gave us the “heads up” about the upcoming Mayoral Forum at Hamilton this Thursday evening:

In just two days from now, join us for the North and Central Seattle Mayoral Forum sponsored by the 46th, 43rd, 36th, and 32nd District Democrats, and hosted by Enrique Cerna! Details are below:

Event: North and Central Seattle Mayoral Forum When: Thursday, May 2nd, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Hamilton International Middle School (1610 N 41st St.)

This event is FREE and open to the public, and we’ll be serving light food and refreshments. At 6:30 pm we’ll have a…

Assistance League Calls for Donations

Margaret April 26, 2013 4 Comments

Deborah Spenser from Assistance League of Seattle (1415 N. 45th Street) asked us to pass along:

I’d like to ask my fellow Wallingford residents to think about this while doing your spring cleaning, downsizing, or decluttering:

Please consider donating some of your gently used clothing, household goods, jewelry, collectibles, books, and odds and ends to the Assistance League of Seattle. We are a 100 % volunteer-run 501(c)3 organization that supports children and young adults in our community with financial aid for higher education, a wonderful enrichment scholarship program, and new clothing and basic school items for our neediest kids. How…

Found Cat Finds Foster Care

Margaret April 25, 2013 9 Comments

Three weeks ago, we posted information about a female black cat that was found by Wallingford reader, Jim. Thanks to Marianne at Friends of the Animals Fondation, we’re able to provide you some good news about her:

Jim (the finder) contacted me and the West Seattle based cat rescue group I volunteer with. Jim brought Li’l Missy (now June) to meet me at our vet earlier this week. June was given an exam, vaccines, treatment for parasites, and a combo test. Yesterday she had a dental with an extraction. She is actually a very sweet cat. She loves to be…

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