Margaret, Author at Wallyhood

Open Enrollment ends Friday

Margaret March 8, 2012 2 Comments

UPDATE FRIDAY, MAR. 9, 2:30PM: Seattle Schools reports a power outage affecting up to 14 schools and the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence this afternoon. Therefore, they’ve extended the Open Enrollment deadline to Monday, March 12 at 12:30PM.

EARLIER:

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Friday, March 9) is the last day to apply for Seattle Schools Choice Assignment for the 2012-13 school year. That means that if you want to apply to a school other than your attendance area school, including those with Montessori, APP, or Spectrum programs, you will need to fax (to (206) 252-0761), email …

Caffe Appassionato to add beer, wine, and dessert

Margaret March 8, 2012 6 Comments

Wallyhood reader David writes:

I get my coffee at Caffe Appassionato at N 45th and Stone Way each day. I saw some taps there today and the owner James says that they will be serving beer and wine starting March 20th. Will be interesting to see how this works out.

So, we spoke to James who confirmed that Caffe Appassionato (1218 N. 45th St.) will indeed be serving beer, wine, and dessert beginning Wednesday, March 20. There will be four taps with a constant rotation of different beers.

The store will also be extending its hours to 10pm every night …

Space available at Wallingford Childcare Center

Margaret March 7, 2012 Comments are off

The folks over at the Wallingford Childcare Center (2115 N. 42nd Street, in the Wallingford United Methodist Church) wrote to tell us that they have part-time spaces available immediately for the following ages/schedules:

Pre-K room (Rocket Room): (2 full days) Wednesday full day and Friday full days
Age: Must be entering kindergarten in Fall of 2012

Toddler Room (Rainbow Room): – (4 full days) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday full days
Age: Child must have birthdate between September 2009 and March 2010

Toddler Room (Rainbow Room): (2 full days) Monday and Thursday full days
Age: Child must have birthdate between …

Crosswalk campaign

Margaret March 7, 2012 9 Comments

Wallingford resident and JSIS parent Meg Chadsey has put together a letter-writing campaign to get a crosswalk installed on NE Pacific Street at either Latona Avenue NE or 2nd Avenue NE. so students and their families who use the Burke Gilman trail can safely cross NE Pacific on their way to & from school. In her email to us, she writes:

This project would also benefit all trail users (bike commuters, Wallingford residents, those wishing to access the Wallingford greenway via the recently designated ‘bike corridors’ along 2nd and Latona…). Many people cross these dangerous intersections every day, and there’s …

Burglaries in Wallingford

Margaret March 6, 2012 46 Comments

Update: 4:43pm: The P-I reports a third burglary occurred last night, on the 4000 block of Sunnyside Avenue North. According to the P-I, “Police believe the burglar entered through an unlocked front door and stole a purse near there. The theft was not discovered until after 6 a.m. Tuesday morning.”

Update 3:15pm: We’ve just learned that only one of the two houses previously reported had an unlocked door.

Earlier: The Seattle P-I reports that two burglaries occurred last night in Wallingford within a few blocks of one another. In one case, the burglars entered the home through an unlocked door. …

King County Metro officer stabbed at 45th/Burke

Margaret March 2, 2012 36 Comments

A King County Metro police officer was stabbed this morning by a person sleeping in the bus shelter on 45th at Burke. The incident happened at approximately 10:45AM this morning. According to Seattle Police, the suspect is in custody and the officer was transported to Harborview Medical Center to treat injuries to his hand and shoulder.

KIRO also stated on Twitter: “We know someone has been arrested and we don’t have any indication from police that it isn’t safe to go out.”

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Say ‘so long’ to the big crane

Margaret March 1, 2012 5 Comments

Hey, whatdya know? The big Ness crane at the festering pit, Stoneway Village, er — Prescott Wallingford is finally coming down after its year-long stay! Wow. What a milestone! I’m declaring Saturday, March 3, 2012 “Dismantling the Crane” day in Wallingford.

Now for the important message from SDOT about lane closures:

On Saturday, March 3, Ness Cranes will dismantle a large tower crane on Stone Way N between Bridge Way N and N 40th Street. The all-day project will begin at 5 a.m. and be completed by 6 p.m. The work will take place on the northbound or eastern lanes …

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