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Wallingford House Car Wash

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 18, 2013
Post category:PI Wallingford, Seattle

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…

Is Chabela’s Closed?

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 17, 2013
Post category:PI Restaurant Wallingford, Seattle

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…

Picnic in the Park/Candidate Forum

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 16, 2013
Post category:PI Wallingford, Seattle

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…

Be A Reading Buddy

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 15, 2013
Post category:PI Volunteer Wallingford, Seattle

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,…

A Benefit Concert to celebrate the life of Felipe Cañete

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 14, 2013
Post category:Music PI Wallingford, Seattle

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…

Saltwater Salmon Fishing

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 13, 2013
Post category:Wallingford, Seattle

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…

Densmore Block Garage Sale

Post author:Margaret
Post published:June 13, 2013
Post category:PI

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…

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