If you will be walking around Wallingford on our nation’s holiday, you might want venture over towards Fremont and stop by 1005 N 36th Street where Loren Kinman and fellow quizmasters have been hosting a Constitutional Quiz every July 4th for 20 years (not counting a hiatus the last two years)!

For a mere $0.10, you can enter the contest. If you answer the question correctly, you win an ice-cold American beer. To celebrate the 20th year, the first person to answer the 3 deluxe 20th anniversary Constitutional questions will win a super deluxe prize (a bottle of good American …

After a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus, the Seafair Summer Fourth celebration on Lake Union and at Gas Works park will take place once again this Independence Day! This year’s celebration is sponsored by Amazon. You’ve probably heard of them.

While festivities culminate with the fireworks display after dark, events and entertainment begin mid-afternoon and stretch through day. Two beer gardens will be available to slake your thirst, and of course, there will be food. Live music will be performed throughout the day on a stage immediately north of the gas works. And there is also a “Kids Zone.” Not sure what …

Best patio in Seattle has a new contender — and it’s right here in Wallingford.

Some months ago, I noticed Bowriders Grill pop up on Google maps right on the water, directly next to Westward. Eager for outdoor dining that might be easier to obtain without a reservation, my husband and I went on a scouting mission (aka mid-day beer break). We were delighted with what we found. The views and the vibes at Bowriders were out of this world. Sitting in Adirondacks, drinking cold beer out of recyclable aluminum cups, we watched seaplanes land and slipped into a dreamy …

The final lineup is here! Hope to see you in the ‘hood this coming Saturday…

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This post comes to us from Tara Katz, Director of Fremont Community School and the owner of Tara’s Tots (both in Wallingford).

Had you been walking around Wallingford Saturday June 4, over by the Good Shepherd Center’s Tilth Alliance, or down N 45th St, you may have noticed a small cluster of people and a dog being filmed as they traveled along. If you had known any better, you could have joined and walked along with them because these urbanites were meandering around the ‘hood, marveling at the local talent who have created public art using mosaics as their medium. …

Q: Where do you take the man who has given you so much for Father’s Day? A: To the Octopus Bar to stuff himself with hot dogs all for a good cause!

“Dad, I just wanted to say FRANKS for being there”.

“Your jokes are the WURST, but you’re a real WEINER and I RELISH our time together. So let’s MEAT and KETCHUP June 19th at The Octopus Bar for a Father’s Day Hot Dog Eating Competition”!

That’s right, June 19th we come together on Father’s Day to raise money in honor of Juneteenth by eating as many dogs as …