Blog

Join the fun at Murphy’s Pub on September 14th from 4:30-6:30 pm with Historic Wallingford’s Roaring Twenties Speakeasy Cocktails and Canapes. Last year’s event was a blast—check out the photos.

There will be a twist to the entertainment this year, with a nod to the interest in spiritualism that was prevalent in the 1920s, including Ouija boards, Magic 8 Balls, and tarot readings by Evan J. Peterson. An appearance of Spencer Gordon’s Ford Model A Phaeton vintage car and music by Milo Petersen & Elizabeth Perera will add to the fun. And there will be dancing (the Charleston and other period dances), appetizers, cocktails, and the opportunity to dress up in Roaring Twenties attire! Learn more about Historic Wallingford and secure your ticket here.

A silent auction will be the primary fundraising effort at this event to support the community activities led by Historic Wallingford. Support felt through auction donations from neighborhood businesses, organizations, and individuals is heartwarming, and Historic Wallingford wants to sing the praises of these groups. Consider it your opportunity to do a little early holiday shopping?

• Dining: There will be many dining opportunities on offer, with generous gift cards from Atoma, Bizzarro Italian Cafe, Restaurant Christine, Union Saloon, Julia’s of Wallingford, Olympia Pizza & Spaghetti House, Lil Woody’s, My Friend Derek’s Pizza, Djan’s Dining Thai Restaurant, and Aslan Brewing.
• Artist Melinda Hannah is offering a personal watercolor of your home. Check out Melinda’s appearance on King5 Evening.
• Experiences from All Together Skate Camp with Evo, MOHAI, Seattle Symphony, Salish Lodge & Spa, Seattle Healing Acupuncture, Majestic Bay Theater, Throw & Build Pottery Studio, and Taproot Theatre Company.
• Caffeine and snacks: Stone’s Throw Coffee & Market, Fuel Coffee & Books, Irwin’s Bakery & Cafe, Eltana Wood-Fired Bagel Cafe, Grand Central Bakery, and Mighty-O Donuts.
• Stay fit with offerings from Emerald City Athletics and Orangetheory Fitness.
• Unique items from Harold’s Lighting, Pacific Northwest Shop, City Cellars, Bottle Works, Sock Monster, Seattle Mosaic Arts, Tweedy and Popp Hardware, Cascadia Pharmacy, Cedarhouse Flowers, Archie McPhee, Hansen’s Florist, Wally Pets, Zoka Coffee Roasters, and Trader Joe’s.
• Personal services: A private 30-minute tarot reading by Evan J. Peterson, and two offers from researcher and design  consultant Jori Bercier:
  • Complete Marketing Strategy Transformation
  • Social Media Template Collection

Wallingford feels to many like a hometown, with mom-and-pop stores contributing to the sense of community that we cherish. Here are five photos to put faces on some of these places and say a huge “thank you” to all auction donors for their generosity and hard work.

Tiffany from Harold’s Lightning

Sarah and Johnny Courtney, Atoma

Jeff and Renee Lindstrom, Stone’s Throw

Christine and Vicki from Cascadia Pharmacy

Matt at Pacific Northwest Shop

No event would take place without volunteers, and this one was developed by a star group: Patti Gray Whann, Ron Waldman, Cheryl Waldman, Pamela Singer, Rhonda Bush, Tyson Baty, Larry Bush, and Jori Bercier, plus more volunteers will help at the event.

And finally, a thank you to Historic Wallingford sponsors JAS Design Build, Luna Kitchen and Bath, Ivar’s, Kidd Valley, and Verity Credit Union. This event is supported by 4Culture.

Please email Historic Wallingford with any questions.