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Wallingford House Car Wash

Margaret — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:18 +0000

By Margaret

The folks at Wallingford House want to wash your car tomorrow! Bring it to the old 7-11 parking lot (4612 Stone Way N, where Zaw and Bill the Butcher are located), and help raise money for an upcoming camping trip for Wallingford House program participants. Wallingford House is a program that empowers adults recovering from a mental illness to achieve their vocational and personal goals.

When? Wednesday, June 19th from 2-5:30pm

Where? 7-11 parking lot, 4612 Stone Way N

Why? To raise money for an upcoming camping trip for Wallingford House program participants

What’s the cost? Donation of your choice!

Email Liz Kearny at ekearny@cpcwa.org if you have any questions!

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Is Chabela’s Closed?

Margaret — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:07 +0000

By Margaret

Update 4:23PM: We received a note from Groupon telling us that they have, in fact, confirmed with Chabela’s that they are closed. Nick from Groupon writes:

We confirmed that the merchant has in fact closed. Anyone who has an outstanding Groupon voucher can contact us at www.groupon.com/support for a return.

And further, with regard to Groupon, Nick adds:

Also, I would take issue with the first commenter. More than 500,000 merchants have featured deals on Groupon, including Seattle-based Starbucks. Plus, our re-feature rate with merchants is more than 50 percent.

Finally, not relevant to Chabela’s but pertinent to the neighborhood: RIP, Golden Olive. Thanks to Donn and BenJ for pointing out that they’ve shuttered.

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We saw this question in the Forums the other day, from “Schellsburg”:

So, is Chabela’s closed? Their door has been locked for at least a week, and their phone number goes ring…ring…ring. The menus are still taped to their windows, and there’s no visible indication on the storefront what might be going on. Would be a pity, as we enjoyed the food the few times we’d been there…

And Frankie’s response:

Kind of looks like it. Right after I got a Groupon. So I’m out ten bucks. Discovered this on Thursday last week.

I’ve been phoning the restaurant every day for the past few days and haven’t been able to reach anyone. Plus, it’s been dark inside for over a week now.

Personally, my family and I ate there in early May and were pretty underwhelmed with the food and the service, though I know there were several readers (including Schellsburg above) who posted far better experiences there. Either way, I hate to see another business in the neighborhood that’s gone dark.

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Picnic in the Park/Candidate Forum

Margaret — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:03:03 +0000

By Margaret

Mayoral and City Council candidates are headed to Gas Works Park next week for a special lunchtime Q&A.

Hosted by the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Fremont, Ballard, Queen Anne, and U District Chambers, this 90 minute lunch will be on Wednesday, June 19, from 12:00PM to 1:30PM at the Gas Works Park Pavilion (2101 N. Northlake Way). The cost is $20 which covers a catered picnic lunch. Here’s the full scoop:

This fun annual event grows every year and with the picnic shelter – rain or shine, this is always a great place to talk with all the candidates before the primary to determine who you will support, vote for and maybe even work to help elect.

We welcome:

Mayoral Candidates: Mike McGinn, Tim Burgess, Bruce Harrell, Kate Martin, Ed Murray, Peter Steinbrueck

We will also be joined by Candidates for City Council as well as representatives from various initiatives.

$20 includes a picnic lunch by Cafe Turko with dessert by Cameron Catering!

Click here to RSVP. This is your chance to meet face-to-face with candidates for office and get your questions answered over a picnic lunch!

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Be A Reading Buddy

Margaret — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:56:56 +0000

By Margaret

FamilyWorks is looking for some volunteers, ages 16+, to help out with a reading program for kids, ages 6-12, at the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club.

The program will run Tuesdays & Thursdays July 2 – August 20 (no tutoring on July 4). and orientation begins next Tuesday (June 18). Volunteers meet with their buddies from 4 to 5 p.m. and can come at 3:30 to help set up and stay until 5:15 to help clean up. They encourage volunteers to commit to coming for the entire program, but they are flexible. Here’s more from FamilyWorks:

Looking for awesome Reading Buddies to read with kids this summer

FamilyWorks and the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club are teaming up to provide a summer reading program called “Reading Buddies”. This program connects volunteers with 6-12 year olds twice a week to read and do literacy activities together. Our goal is to support and encourage the love of reading and to help students retain reading comprehension skills over the summer vacation.

Requirements:

-Are at least 16 years old

-Enjoy spending time with children ages 6-12

-Able to come regularly throughout the program and can call/e-mail if unable to attend at the last minute

-Enjoy reading

For more information or to apply, contact Sarah Turner at saraht@familyworksseattle.org or 206-694-6849.

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A Benefit Concert to celebrate the life of Felipe Cañete

Margaret — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:45 +0000

By Margaret

Last month, we told you about the sudden passing of Felipe Cañete – a Wallingford resident who performed with bands Luc and the Lovingtons and Sing with Señor.

A benefit concert will be held at the Neptune Theater (1303 NE 45th St.) this Saturday (June 15, beginning at 6:00pm), to honor Felipe. This is an all-ages show and the suggested donation is $10 at the door (to benefit Felipe’s family). Here are more details from the Seattle Theatre Group’s webpage:

Join us for a celebration with musicians playing in tribute to Felipe, who tragically died on May 17th of heart complications from a life-long heart condition. The funds donated at the door or online will support Felipe’s beloved wife Katy Lauzen Cañete and their baby son Rio Malai Cañete. If you are unable to attend, please consider a donation to the Cañete family fund, accessible online here.Felipe Cañete, 1976 – 2013, a native of Chile, lived in Seattle for the past 8 years with his wife Katy. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Talca in Chile and studied theater. As a child growing up in Chile, he performed as a singer and dancer in local festivals. Felipe was a musician and actor who brought those creative skills into teaching children Spanish in independent schools including Sacred Heart School in Bellevue, University Cooperative and Billings Middle School in Seattle, and through Sing with Señor with Soleil Kelley.

Performances by:

Sing with Señor: Soleil Kelley and Billings Middle School students: www.singwithsenor.com

“Adios Felipe”: composed by Sabrina Brazier and performed by her Billings Middle School music students accompanied by Soleil Kelley

Olivia de la Cruz, lyrical soul singer/songwriter and guitarist

Whitney Monge, Seattle alternative soul, www.whitneymonge.com

Rob Granfelt Band, Sacred Heart School Graduate

Eduardo Mendonca, from Show Brazil Productions

Jake Shaw & Lydia Ramsey

Luc & the Lovingtons: www.lucandthelovingtons.com

Massive Monkees, break dancing 28-member Seattle Bboy crew, winners of 2004World Bboy Championship

Adrian Xavier, blends singing with sax and fiddle, www.adrianxavier.com

The Cumbieros, a Seattle-based Chilean style Cumbia band

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Saltwater Salmon Fishing

Margaret — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:37:51 +0000

By Margaret

The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) is offering a five week course on saltwater salmon fishing. Check it out:

Saltwater Salmon Fishing Course

Fridays, June 14 – July 19 (not 7/5); 7 – 9:30pm

Hosted at Wallingford Community Senior Center

Learn all about saltwater salmon fishing in this fun, affordable, five week course. Great for beginners and experienced anglers alike! Hands-on practice with knots and bait, helpful information about local hot spots, and gear and technique recommendations included! Proceeds help fund camp scholarships for youth. Offered by the Seattle Poggie Club. $60 per person and $30 per add’l family member. Call 206-525-3593 for more info.

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Densmore Block Garage Sale

Margaret — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:09:27 +0000

By Margaret

Diane writes:

One of our neighbors (in the 4100 block of Densmore) is moving and is having a garage sale this Saturday. Some of the other neighbors are joining in to make it our 3rd annual block-wide garage sale.

The garage sale is this Saturday, June 15, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Densmore/41st block is directly across from the SE corner of Hamilton.

Folks are also invited to participate if they have items they’d like to sell. Drop us an email at blog@wallyhood.org and we’ll connect you to the organizers.

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A Prowler in Hospital Scrubs

Margaret — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:51:53 +0000

By Margaret

KING 5 News reports that a man wearing hospital scrubs broke into a Wallingford home, early in the morning, on Thursday, June 6. The incident occurred at the 4000 block of Densmore Avenue N. The suspect is a 26 year-old male who came in through a first-floor window that was “unlocked and slightly ajar” according to the report. The owner of the home and his family were asleep when they heard their dog barking loudly and found the suspect on the stairs leading up to their children’s bedroom. The homeowner grabbed the suspect and called the police, who then arrested the suspect (or, at least, tried to because the suspect was rambling incoherently while the police read him his Miranda rights). According to the report, however, “The King County prosecutor’s office says he was released Monday because they had not received a complete case file yet from detectives.”

At this point, it’s unclear why the suspect was wearing hospital scrubs.

You can read more about the incident here.

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Wings and Wheels (and Supper, too)

Margaret — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:29 +0000

By Margaret

If you’re interested in learning more about bees and Urban Beekeeping, then you’ll want to head down to OmCulture (2210 N. Pacific Street) this Friday (June 14) at 7:00PM for a potluck supper with Seattle Urban Permaculture. Bob Redmond, creator of the Common Acre’s “Flight Path” honey bee project at Sea-Tac.

In WINGS AND WHEELS, Bob Redmond will talk about bee and human food systems. The talk will cover a history of bees, kinds of bees, the impact of bees in food production, and ways that bees create their own food network. We’ll also look at the phenomenon of Urban Beekeeping, its pros and cons, and best-case models for implementing bees and bee habitat in an urban setting.

A journeyman-level certified beekeeper, Bob runs Urban Bee Company and the non-profit The Common Acre, whose focus is on “culture and agriculture.” A Seattle resident since 1988, Bob helped start Seattle’s first Tent City, was the first editorial staff at Real Change Newspaper, and is a past Program Director at Town Hall Seattle. Bob’s work in urban agriculture includes Steering Committee membership in the Beacon Food Forest (Jan 2011 – April 2012), and leadership positions with the Puget Sound Beekeepers Association and the national organization Certified Naturally Grown. New work includes a collaboration between the Port of Seattle and The Common Acre, which will develop pollinator habitat at the airport.

Suggested donation is $10. RSVP on their Facebook page here.

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Public Meetings Continue on Wallingford Development

Margaret — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:26:07 +0000

By Margaret

Mary wrote to us this morning to let us know about the following meetings that are scheduled to discuss the development in lower Wallingford. First and foremost, there is a meeting tonight at 7pm at Varsity Inn (1801 N. 34th St.):

If you’re interested in helping frame the inevitable development of South Wallingford/North Lake Union, there are many opportunities to participate!

1) email <burkeaveneighborhoodwatch@gmail.com> for more information

2) Join the next planning meeting this Tuesday, June 11, 7PM at Varsity Cafe to prepare for the June 19 meeting with AMLI (developers)

3) Share your thoughts with the City BY JUNE 26 - and copy <Brucerips@seattle.gov>; reference #3014232 and #3014233

4) Come to the Wednesday, June 19, 7PM meeting at Good Shepherd Center (room will be posted). The purpose of this meeting is to negotiate and dialogue with AMLI developers on aspects important to our community that aren’t being addressed.

Please jump in and let your voices be heard!

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Art Walk

Wallyhood — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

By Wallyhood

Wallingford Art Walk returns for its second “second Wednesday of the month” showing this Wednesday, 6/12. The UW Senior Art class will have an exhibition on the Wallingford Center Plaza from 6 to 8:30, where maps of the other participating stores will also be available.

We haven’t made it to Art Walk in some time. Have you? How was it?

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A conversation with the mayor on aging in the community

Margaret — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:47:15 +0000

By Margaret

This Thursday, June 13, from 11:30am to 1:00PM, Mayor Mike McGinn and the City of Seattle’s Aging & Disabilities Director, Jesse Eller will be at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, lower level) to discuss aging in the community.

A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP: register@wallingfordseniors.org or 206-461-7825.

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A Flock of Flamingos

Margaret — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:00:44 +0000

By Margaret

Jane writes:

I’m wondering if you can shed any light on the roving “flock” of flamingos in our little corner of Wallingford. They were in the front yard of one house near us last week and I saw them in a different yard this morning. And now they are dressed in serapes and straw hats and are asking for money! I can send you a picture if you haven’t seen them yet. I love them and am so happy they are spending time in our neighborhood!

As of this morning (6/4), they were in the front lawn of a house on the south side of the street on N. 49th St. between Whitman Ave. N. and Woodland Park Ave. N. Last week I saw them in the front yard of a house on N. 48th between those same cross streets, but that time they did not have “clothes” on.

Anyone have any guesses (or facts) on our neighborhood flock of flamingos?

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Bill The Butcher – Will It Finally Open?

Margaret — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

By Margaret

J’Amy Owens on the left and Terri Ann Johnson on the right.

Reeve Baily wrote to tell us some good news about Bill The Butcher:

For over a year, there’s been a sign outside the ex 7-11 on Stone Way promising that “Bill the Butcher” was “Coming Soon”. However a few weeks ago, there were folks actually building, buzzing and bustling in the space. Fast forward to today: they are finally ready to (softly) open!

“It’s more like a full dress rehearsal” said CEO J’Amy Owens. “We will have a traditional grand opening in a few more weeks. But Saturday around noon we will indeed be open for business!”

As I waited to ask her a few more questions, deliveries were flying through the front door: fresh chicken and duck eggs, prime steaks, esoteric flavors of craft sodas, not to mention entire counter-tops.

“I’ve been onsite for three weeks and I can feel an honest sense of anticipation, we feel so welcome in Wallingford already,” J’Amy said.

Just then, on perfect cue, a few members of Archie McPhee’s funky crew popped their heads in to welcome the jubilant J’Amy. While she was with them, I spoke with a few Bill the Butcher employees.

Barry Mang, one of the head butchers, said we can expect a lot of selection at Bill’s. They will be grinding their own sausage and hamburger; pre-marinating chicken, beef and pork that’s ready to grill; taking orders for locally-sourced organic turkeys around the holidays. Even offering game meats such as Boar, Venison and Elk, depending on what customers are in the mood for.

“Every neighborhood is different,” said Terri Johnson. “In Woodinville, for example, we offer thirteen different kinds of bacon. Each store’s selections tend to grow and adapt to fit the tastes of the respective neighborhood.”

Now J’Amy was back and I figured I’d better ask my questions quickly before she got pulled away again:

Q: How did you choose Wallingford for your newest location?

A: “We looked at Wallingford and we liked its soul. I think Wallingford cares about sustainability; Wallingford cares about locally produced food; Wallingford cares about doing something that is the opposite of corporate pasteurized bullshit ‘food-opoly’. We’re food activists, and meat activists, and the brand is based on that cause. Everything [in the store's infrastructure] is reclaimed, reused or recycled and I think those values reflect Wallingford’s values as well…and in a pure tactical sense, there’s lots of parking.”

Q: Design-wise, this space feel less like a butcher’s shop and more like a 4-H Fair in the Midwest. Was that on purpose?

A: “Ranch & Roll, I call it. I love farmers, I love what farmers represent, and I love the things that have sentiment and remind me of farmers and so that’s how this came about…it’s a little funky, it’s a little strange, but it’s always fun.”

Q: Right now, Copper River Salmon is available all around Seattle, and for anyone who has enjoyed it, they know after the first bite why it fetches a premium at the market. Give me a parallel, what single product could someone purchase here that might spoil them for life?

A: Grass fed,-grass-finished steak. No question. We have been in business for four years and we have purchased 2.5 million dollars of meat from around ninety different farmers and ranchers – that means we’ve tried a whole lot of different methods…and being grass fed means feeding and finishing with the right grass with the right amount of protein, in the right climate, just at the right time. Our meat now, is the highest level of grass-fed, grass-finished in the world. We have meat you can’t get anywhere else.

Q: I’m no Mike Wallace but I have to ask you…a few years ago, there was a pretty widely-read article in “The Stranger” that questioned the transparency of your sourcing. How is that addressed today?

A: Well first, you have to understand that it took me three years of research to even figure out how to open a store that features meat from sustainable sources, and that article was written before I even had contracts, and volume with any of those people. So at the time, of course, I wasn’t willing to reveal those sources. But “The Stranger” lied. They wrote a nasty article. It was intended to be sensational. We have published, and have available in all our stores a book we call “Our Food Chain” and page by page, we have clearly listed all our sources for anyone to see – you want to know – here it is. We have made a lot of these businesses, these small sources very successful, we’ve helped make a marketplace for farmers too small to sell to big grocery stores, we literally made a new marketplace. It’s something we are very proud of.

Q: So besides the store front, what other plans do you have?

A: Grilling demos, cutting demos, a lecture series on sustainability, lots of community involvement with local restaurants. However we can elevate the conversation and get people to be aware what really goes into their meat.

You can learn more at their website: http://www.billthebutcher.com

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Nahla Reunites With Her Owner

Margaret — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:00:19 +0000

By Margaret

Back in September, we told you the sad story about Nahla — the dog who had been stolen out in front of Kate’s Pub on September 27. We’re happy to report that Nahla was found, almost nine months later, and has been reunited with her owner, Mary, on June 3. We don’t have all the specifics yet, but here’s what was posted on the Help FIND Nahla Facebook page:

Nahla was FOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!! on June 3rd 2013 in the Seattle area. Details at a later date. Thank you for all the support and prayers, I felt the love throughout the last 8 months and it kept me going. Never give up on your loved ones no matter how slim the chances are. All things are possible if you truely believe you can do it! Please help by notifying your local shelters, vets, and anyone you may have told. Please list where you are going to notify first below so that we don’t have multiple phone calls. Thank you so much again for all the support.

Much love,
Mary and Nahla

H/T to Christina for sending us this link!

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