Margaret, Author at Wallyhood

‘Genetic Roulette’ and an I-522 discussion

Margaret March 14, 2013 Comments are off

Tomorrow, Meaningful Movies (5019 Keystone Pl. N.) will screen “Genetic Roulette” — a film that discusses health risks of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) used for growing food. The film starts at 7:00pm and will be followed by a discussion.

Wallingford’s very own “Greenhouse Guy”, Cyrus, dropped us a note to let us know a bit more about the film and its timeliness, given that I-522 (the WA initiative that calls to label genetically engineered food) will be on the state’s ballot in November:

I-522 – the WA state initiative to label (not ban) genetically engineered (GE) food was recently approved …

Lights out for Babalu

Margaret March 13, 2013 16 Comments

Babalu patrons came out for one last hurrah on Saturday, February 23, and to wish owner Michael Prineas well wishes for “healing and recovery”. We’re not sure what’s wrong but we did spot him recently, using a walker.

The nightclub is now closed with a “For Lease” sign hanging in the window. The Sotheby’s “For Sale” banner also remains on top of the building.…

Tutta Bella adds a ‘Jewel Box’ lounge

Margaret March 13, 2013 15 Comments

If you’re a lover of Tutta Bella’s Neapolitan-style pizza, but not so much a fan of the family-friendly atmosphere, you might want to stop by and check out their new glassed-in bar area, dubbed “The Jewel Box”, which officially opened this week.

The Jewel Box is located on the NW side of the building, with easy access from the N. Allen Place entrance. The area has seating and standing room for up to 24 people, and the new bar adds cocktails and spirits to the menu.

Until now, the Stone Way location was the only one of the four Tutta …

Female suspect at large after shooting in Green Lake

Margaret March 8, 2013 4 Comments

Update 4:49pm: Seattle Police has announced that the suspect is in custody. Halleluja. Carry on.

Seattle Police are searching for a female suspect after a shooting incident at a Seattle Parks and Recreation Department facility in north Green Lake. KIRO News has identified the suspect as “Carolyn ‘Zoom’ Piksa and she is an Assistant Coordinator with the Seattle Parks and Recreation.”

The shooting occurred at approximately 1:57 pm, according to the SPD Blotter:

At approximately 1:57 p.m. officers responded to a Seattle Parks and Recreation Department office in the 8000 block of Densmore Avenue North for a 911 report of …

Dinner and a movie: ‘Trans’

Margaret March 7, 2013 Comments are off

Wallingford United Methodist Church (2115 N 42nd St. at Bagley) will be hosting a “Transgender 101” panel discussion and a showing of the film “Trans”: “It takes a special kind of courage to be who you really are”

Wallingford United Methodist Church is a place where all are welcome. WUMC is an organization of faith that believes in every single individual’s sacred worth. This Saturday, March 9th, we invite one and all to join us in a special movie event dedicated to a group of wonderful people traditionally unfairly unserved by faith communities – the transgender community. Dinner provided.…

Cometa Playschool Open House

Margaret March 7, 2013 Comments are off

Wallyhood sponsor, Cometa Playschool (4106 Stone Way North), is hosting an open house at the school on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and invites parents and children to explore their preschool and Pre K programs.

Cometa Playschool is a neighborhood preschool offering Spanish language immersion. It’s ideal for tots who will be enrolled in the language immersion programs at John Stanford International School or McDonald Elementary.

Students at Cometa are also exposed to world cultures through play and music, and they learn about their role as a global citizen. Once a year, the school participates in …

Spaghetti and Penguins

Margaret March 6, 2013 Comments are off

It’s Family Movie Night this Saturday (March 9) at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Basement Level):

Kids of all ages – come with family, friends, neighbors, or on your own for an easy evening of entertainment! Spaghetti & salad for dinner at 5:30. Then stay to watch the classic ‘March of the Penguins’ showing at about 6:15. (Rated G)

Advance registration is appreciated (by Friday if possible). E-mail us at [email protected] or call 206-461-7825.…

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