While just about everyone in our neighborhood—and in the city as a whole, for that matter—has experienced some sort of property crime, real acts of violence are thankfully rare in Wallingford. However, one of note in the latter category that did happen here, and hit close to home for many in the community including the editors of Wallyhood at the time, was the tragic murder of Lita Byrnes in 2018. People who knew and loved her have not forgotten, and we heard from some who have been following the trial of the accused murderer. They are asking for support as …
Oceans of Emotion at Sewer Project Site
No, people aren’t getting all worked up over Seattle Public Utility’s Ship Canal Water Quality Project. Oceans of Emotion is, in fact, the newest art installation to decorate the work site. (A previous art work heralded the start of the project.)
The goal of the project, which extends from Ballard on the west end of site to Wallingford on the east end, is to provide temporary storage space for runoff and sewerage during times of heavy rainfall when treatment plants cannot handle the load. Many more details are available here.
The creators of Oceans of Emotion are Lisa Liedgren Alexandersson …
The Good Shepherd P-Patch: Community Asset and Link to a Storied Past
If the Wallingford neighborhood has a heart, a strong case could be made that Meridian Park and the Good Shepherd Center are a big part of it. The Meridian School and the Wallingford Community Senior Center serve two ends of the local age spectrum. The Wallingford Farmers’ Market draws in big crowds during the summer months. Seattle Tilth attracts eager crowds with an interest in plants with classes and plant sales. The venerable old Good Shepherd Center is home to a delightful mixed bag of community-oriented groups. The old building itself maintains the funkiness that, even in the face of …
Wallingford Library – October Updates
Wallingford Branch Library
Many of us were glad to see the Wallingford Branch of the Seattle Public Library reopen in September 2021. It is a small but mighty library that is well-used by the community. (See photos below).
Jason Davis, the Temporary Supervising Librarian, provided some updated information about the branch.
Q: Do you know when the outside drop boxes will re-open? Is there an explanation for why they are closed?
A: The Library lost staff positions due to citywide pandemic-related budget cuts in 2020 and 2021 and we are still not back to pre-pandemic staffing levels. We look forward …
Halloween planning!
This year, Halloween falls on a weekend—Sunday night. For those trick-or-treaters (or their supervisory staff) wondering if there are organized events planned in and around Wallingford: you’re in luck!
Come have fun on Halloween (10/31) from 5-8 pm at the Haunted Alley! There will be Halloween games, decorations, and lots of candy (distributed in creative COVID-safe ways). The Haunted Alley will be one-way to aid social distancing and hand sanitizer will be provided at activity stations. Masks required. Entrance on 52nd St. between Kirkwood Pl. N. and Kensington Pl. N. This event is free and all are welcome, but the …
Party for the Wallingford Senior Center
In the mood for a party? The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) invites you to join us virtually for games and a good time as we celebrate autumn and raise funds to keep our Center going. We hope to see you Saturday, November 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Your $25 registration on the Center website (or call Dani at 206-461-7825) will help to fund Center activities for North Seattle seniors. A trivia game and a live auction will be highlights of the evening. If you would like get into a real party mood while attending, you may purchase wine and treats prepared …
7th Annual Heirloom Apple Event this Thursday
An event hosted by Historic Seattle:
Join us in person on Thursday, October 14th for our 7th Annual Heirloom Apple Event!
Occupants of Wallingford’s Good Shepherd Center have been caring for an urban orchard of apple trees for over 100 years. In celebration of this year’s harvest, we are trying something new – a sitdown tasting experience of the unique heirloom apple varieties from this year’s harvest facilitated by Tara Macdonald, our incredible Good Shepherd Center Lead Gardener!
Interested in trying some pretty darn delicious ciders this fall? Same! We partnered with our friends at Press Then Press again and …