Margaret, Author at Wallyhood

Neighbor Appreciation Day

Margaret February 6, 2013 1 Comment

Hey, Neighbors! Have I told you lately how much I appreciate you? I do! I do! And not just because I’m making an announcement about Neighbor Appreciation Day (which is this Saturday, February 9)! Honest.

Actually, kidding aside, I want to thank you for helping make Wallyhood the go-to blog for neighborhood events, news and, most importantly, lively, ongoing neighborhood discussion. We’ve had so many readers serve as our eyes and ears, and without you, we wouldn’t be reporting half the stuff that goes on in Wallingford. So, thank you for your tips, and keep ’em coming!

Now, onto our …

Seattle Schools’ Capacity Management Update

Margaret February 2, 2013 Comments are off

Well, it looks like the option to shuffle incoming 6th graders from Hamilton International Middle School off to a “6th Grade Academy” in Green Lake is a thing of the past. On Thursday, the Seattle School Board voted 4-3 for the following plans to address the capacity issue (per Seattle Public Schools’ website):

Designating the Jane Addams building to become an attendance area middle school, with the first students assigned to Jane Addams Middle School beginning with the 2014-15 school year. Relieving over-enrollment at Hamilton International Middle School with minimal disruption by assigning the 6th graders from Laurelhurst Elementary to…

Theater of Possibility Adds New Classes, Camp

Margaret February 2, 2013 Comments are off

Back in September, we wrote about the Theater of Possibility (TOP) — a great way for kids to develop social skills through drama classes. Lauren Goldman Marshall, founder of TOP, wrote to tell us about a few classes she’s added for winter/spring, and a 2-week summer camp:

I am excited to announce that Aspiring Youth will host a 2-week Theater of Possibility summer camp, July 8-18, at the Seattle Ryther Center. The camp is for ages 9-14; high school students are welcome as assistants. See details below.

The Tuesday winter class for teens has a new start date, February 5. …

Wallingford Art Walk Returns Next Week

Margaret February 1, 2013 Comments are off

Wallingford Art Walk 2013 kicks-off next Wednesday, February 6, from 6-9PM. The Art Walk will be held every other month including February, April, June, August, and October.

One of the featured artists this month is Joan Stuart Ross, whose encaustic/collage paintings will be on display at Johnston Architects (100 NE Northlake Way, Suite 200, between Gasworks Park and Ivar’s Salmon House), from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

From the organizers:

The Wallingford Art Walk is back! Join us on Wednesday February 6, from 6-9 PM for our first art walk of the new year, along and beyond N 45th Street in beautiful …

Super Bowl Sunday in Wallingford

Margaret February 1, 2013 Comments are off

Updated 2/2: added Blue Star.

Hey folks, this Sunday marks the biggest broadcast sporting event of the year: Puppy Bowl IX! Where will you be “tail-gating” to tune-in?

Wait. What? There’s another important bowl game this Sunday? Oh. Right. That silly, ol’ Super Bowl thingy.

Well, if you’re hankering to find a place to hunker down with Super Bowl-themed treats, we’ve got a few places in mind for you:

Wine World & Spirits (400 NE 45th St.) is hosting a Super Bowl Sunday Party — Mardi Gras-style. (Sunday, February 3, from 2pm – 7pm). Says they:

Since the Super Bowl …

Single Parenting Class at FamilyWorks

Margaret January 31, 2013 Comments are off

FamilyWorks is hosting a six-week class for single parents. The class starts next Tuesday (February 6). Here are the details:

Are you a single parent looking for information and support to help you raise children in this complex world? Come to this six week parenting class for single parents. Learn and share ways to nurture cooperation, respect and joy in your single parent family. The focus will be on parenting children aged 3-10 years. The class facilitator will be Kim Buehlman, MA, LMHC. Held at FamilyWorks 1501 N. 45th St. on six Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 starting February 6th. Class …

Roses and chocolate by bike

Margaret January 31, 2013 Comments are off

February is the month of love; and to get you in the mood, Spokespeople is hosting a bike ride this Saturday (February 2, from 2-4pm) to the Rose Garden at the Woodland Park Zoo and to Theo Chocolate in Fremont. Here’s a little bit more about the event:

All Spokespeople rides meet at the south end of Wallingford Playfield at N 42nd St & Densmore Ave N and ride on the road to an adjacent urban center. New riders welcome! Please come by 1:45 if you are new to riding in groups or if you need help with adjusting your …

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