Mosaic Coffee  A Place to Be

I moved to Seattle from across the country, pregnant, working from home and with very few connections. I recall the distinct longing for having somewhere to just be. Wandering Wallingford, I discovered what felt like a hidden gem in Mosaic Coffee House. Of course you all had known Mosaic for years, but it was so warm and welcoming that I felt self-congratulatory in my discovery, sipping black tea and watching the neighborhood sink into seats one by one.

Mosaic has now served it’s last cup. Following two years of shuttered doors, due to both …

The Wallingford Community Senior Center will be offering a Covid vaccine clinic on Thursday, October 6. They will be administering both the new, bivalent booster and the original series. All three brands of vaccines will be available. The whole process will take you less than 30 minutes.

Other clinics that have been announced are not so close by and some have proven difficult to get an appointment any time soon. This clinic is now accepting reservations online or by phone to the Center. For adults and children 5 years and older, register here. (All adult appointment times are taken as …

Wallingford Cleanup – October 1

Saturday, October 1st, join local residents, community leaders and business owners to clean the streets of Wallingford! This is the second year Wallingford resident, Colleen, has organized these efforts to keep our neighborhood tidy. She is working with the Wallingford Community Council and the city of Seattle on an adopt-a-street program, but for now, she is gathering volunteers who want to make a difference in our neighborhood.

October 1st, 10:00am – 1:00pm Meet at Animal Storm (the cat totem pole at the Wallingford Center) Colleen will have trash bags, pickers, gloves and vests, but feel…

As things stand, my nearest brewery is Fremont Brewing followed closely by Ladd and Lass. Note that neither one is in our neighborhood. Why don’t I just go to a neighborhood brewery? Because there isn’t one. Well, all that will change come next year.

Last Saturday, I attended an event that was part fundraiser and part open house at what will someday be Gasworks Brewing’s new space. Located at 2401 North Northlake Way not far from Westward and Bowriders, the space offers great views across Lake Union and the opportunity to arrive by boat at the nearby dock.

On tap …

An invitation from the Wallingford Community Senior Center. 

We all have stories unique to ourselves, our families, our upbringings, our lives. Join us for an opportunity to share your stories and hear about the journeys of other Seattle area seniors. Tell Us Your Story is starting this month and will run on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 11:30am – 1:00pm. The first session is Thursday, September 22nd.

This is not a series, like a class with a parameter and steps. As of now, people can drop in for a day and see if they want to continue. We anticipate …

As we posted last week, The Great Wallingford Wurst Festival returns today. Wrap up your day early, come hear some tunes and enjoy a bratwurst (or a variety of other great options – Filipino booth anyone?!).

Oh, and don’t forget beer by Maritime Brewing, wine by Wallingford’s own Sound Goods and cider by Offset Ciderworks. Cheers to sponsors Rose Foods, Alexander Gow Fire Equipment, and Fil-Am.

Friday, September 16, 2022: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, September 17, 2022: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Music Lineup: 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022  4 p.m. – Off the Hook…

This week is your last chance to pick up an Exploring Wallingford brochure at one of the four businesses in Wallingford where they are being distributed: City Cellars Fine Wines – 1710 N 45th St.; The Sock Monster – 1909 N 45th St.; Yazdi – Wallingford Center, 1815 N 45th St.; and Young Tea – 2110 N 45th St.

This illustrated, self-guided tour guide to exploring Wallingford was published by Historic Wallingford. The brochure that highlights 20 natural, historical, and artistic points of interest along and north of the 45th Street business district.

The brochure focuses on north …