Tuesday, November 7, is an election day. Among the offices up for grabs is the District 4 city council seat being vacated by Alex Pedersen. District 4 encompasses part of Wallingford, the University District and areas north of the U District including Roosevelt and Wedgewood. Surviving the primary and heading now into the general election are two candidates: Ron Davis and Maritza Rivera.

So, get out and vote! But before you vote, inform yourself. The Wallyhood editors got together and came up with a list of questions for the candidates. Accessible below is the full text of their responses with …

The Wallingford Local radio program, produced through a joint effort of Historic Wallingford, the farmers market and SPACE 101 FM, has been airing on the last Wednesday of each month live from our farmers market since May. In June, Julie and I were invited to talk about Wallyhood, and last month, I was back to help host a trivia contest. This coming Wednesday, I’ll be on the air again for the fourth episode of the Wallingford Local. (I’m not sure if that’s a warning or an enticement.)

There are a number of ways to listen:

Come see us live at…

Date: Thursday, August 31 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Place: Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. Ste 140

We received this announcement from the Wallingford Community Senior Center:

WCSC is happy to invite the community to a talent show and makers showcase on the lower level of the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave. Ste 140) Featuring a variety of entertainers, art, jewelry, handmade goods, and more. Come support your community’s talented members, and enjoy the show! And it’s free!

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It’s a typical Seattleite’s conundrum. You’ve replaced an item with something a bit better, but you can’t bear the thought of throwing out the old one because it still works just fine. On the flip side of the coin, you hesitate to spring for a new whatever because you’re sure someone must be giving one away somewhere. In either case, Saturday is your day!

We got this announcement from Kimberly:

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[Editor’s note: Since 1996, Dance Fremont has been a part of our community. Located at 4015 Stone Way N, they have temporarily relocated to 8420 Greenwood Ave N while their Stone Way space is being renovated. In the meantime, their activities continue. We recently received the announcement below concerning their Fall classes from Chad Frerichs representing Dance Fremont.]
Why dance?

Dance Fremont’s mission is to inspire a lifelong love of dance in each student in an inclusive atmosphere full of joy and creativity. The power of dance can free our spirits, lifting us to heights where …

The Wallingford branch of the Seattle Public Library will be hosting a drop off site for electronics. This drop off is made possible by local business InterConnection. The details are: Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023 Time: 12 – 4pm Place: The parking lot south of the library. The library’s address is 1501 N 45th St

Accepted items include:

Desktop and laptop computers Monitors, keyboards, and mice Home entertainment equipment Mobile phones Tablets Office equipment Servers and network equipment Cables, accessories, and peripherals

InterConnection will refurbish devices for reuse when possible, and they will assure that any resident data is expunged. …

The Freeway Estates Community Orchard is a community garden started in 2010. Located east of Green Lake alongside the west edge of I-5 and just south of Ravenna Boulevard, the orchard is known for their annual Cider Fest and Plant Sale. Now, they are sponsoring a guided walk down Ravenna Creek.

The details:

Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023 Time: 1 pm Meeting place: The orchard, located at 6030 6th Ave NE

We have this description from their Facebook page:

Nancy Helm, retired from the Environmental Protection Agency, will lead a walk from FECO, down Ravenna Creek to its junction with …