The Latin dance community in Seattle is a large and fast growing scene. You are able to dance, usually with a live band, almost every night of the week somewhere. Wallingford now has three of those night right in the center of our neighborhood. Babalu features Latin Mambo Night on Wednesday. Featuring live music by Cambalache a nine piece high energy Salsa band covering several styles from Salsa to Bachata to Mambo. Some of the best dancers in Seattle come out to this night which always makes it entertaining. And no cover means no excuse not to try it out.…
Afternoon Arts and Crafts and Summer Camps
This past week was the beginning of the spring session of Arts and Crafts Classes at Fremont Community School. This is a drop-in program offered Monday through Thursday. Taught by Julia Freeman, a professional artist with training and recognition both home and abroad. Originally from Kansas City, Freeman now lives here in Seattle and recently received her MFA in Fibers from UW. Freeman developed this arts program from the ground up and takes pride in working with each child to bring out their innate talents.
The kids get to use all sorts of art media and design principles. The day …
Puppets for Families
Saturday afternoon Drew Derby, King County librarian, storyteller and puppet master, performed a benefit show in the Community Room at FamilyWorks. A packed house of about 100 attentive audience members, of all ages, were treated to several stories and songs from a wide range of traditions. Raising close to $400 dollars for FamilyWorks (well over the $2 suggested donation price), this event was a resounding success and very entertaining, even for the adults.
Your next opportunity to support a good cause and have a fun family outing is April 24th, from 4-5pm, at the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club. The …
Early Childhood Education Resource
Wallyhood is proudly unveiling its newest neighborhood resource, this one for parents and those wishing they were. We now have an Early Childhood Education round-up of the preschool programs of Wallingford.
Our neighborhood is blessed with some very talented and passionate educators. It was my pleasure to tour these facilities and see first hand the top quality education opportunities that are right in our back yard.
This project, covering seven preschools and two day care centers with preschool programs, highlights the different personalities and strengths of each program. The logistical difference between a ‘preschool’ and a ‘day care center’ is …
SeattleCrime.com Stone Way 7-11 Stabbing Follow-up
Seattle Crime ran this very intriguing post today:
Man Turns Himself In For Wallingford Stabbing, Isn’t Arrested
By Jonah Spangenthal-Lee
Hours after police were called to the scene of a stabbing in Wallingford on February 23rd, a man walked in to the North Precinct, confessed to the crime, and handed over a knife, a police report says.
Just before midnight, the man—accompanied by two other men—walked into the North Precinct and told the officer at the front desk he had been involved in the stabbing earlier that evening at the 7-11 on 40th Ave and Stone Way. According to police, …
GraceFeast, A Community Gathers
The fellowship hall at Gift of Grace Lutheran was filled today as the volunteers prepared and served a free hearty meal to the community. Everyone is welcomed at GraceFeast, the mission is to bring together neighbors and provide a meal to those who need it. Powered totally by volunteers and donations, it is truly neighbors helping neighbors. You can read one volunteer’s story here.
Sitting down with Steve, a regular, highlighted the changes the homeless community has seen over his 30 years in Seattle. He commented on the silver lining of the economic downturn as resources for the poor have …
Wedding Season Approaches
As our less than wintery winter plods along, many people are looking forward to spring for more then just the weather. As couples prep for the big day Wallingford has the icing on the cake, or more correctly, the cupcake. Trophy Cupcakes, in Wallingford Center, is holding tastings for couples interested in cupcake creations for their reception.
The tastings are hosted by Jennifer Shea, the proprietor and head wedding consultant. Participants get to taste 12 flavors of mini-cupcakes and review the over 40 varieties, not counting seasonal options, that Trophy offers. Colors and flavors can be perfectly matched to the …