The Seattle Genealogical Society (SGS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit educational organization that “empowers individuals to discover their family histories through education, collaboration, and preservation.”

You can visit them at the historic Good Shepherd Center, located at 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, and via many virtual events, from anywhere in the world.

The SGS Library is open for research in Suite 302. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, plus evening hours (6:00 to 8:30 pm) on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month. Call ahead: (206) 522-8658.

If you are interested in learning how …

Not a day goes by that there isn’t a new disturbing report about changes implemented or approved by the new presidential administration. One only needs to see the mostly downward trend in the stock market, numerous reports of a recession on the horizon, inflation continuing unabashed, significant layoffs across the federal workforce, and associated negative effects on local communities and businesses. Already approved federal funding across multiple federal agencies is being stopped. Previously eradicated measles is on the rise. USAID has been disbanded, there is a potential interruption in social security benefits, and decreased access and long delays in contacting…

Mark your calendar for May 31^st! Historic Wallingford is partnering with the Wallingford Center to host a home maintenance and improvement fair at the Wallingford Center on May 31^st from 10-3pm that is free to visitors. Wallingford is home to one of the largest collections of early twentieth century residences in the city. The intent of the fair is to offer resources to steward these cherished homes while supporting the historic fabric of this community for all to enjoy. 

Experience history as you take a walk through the landmarked Wallingford Center, which is a fabulous example of …

Madison, Operations Lead from Urban Earth Nursery, located at 1051 N 35th Street near Stone Way, recently approached Wallyhood about writing a post on their local nursery. I have known they’ve been in the neighborhood for many years, but, like I suspect many other of their potential customers, had no idea what this local nursery had to offer. In fact, I learned a nursery has been at this location since 1998, under various names and ownership.

Madison was especially keen to get the word out to “Wallingfordians” that there are gardening resources right in our backyard, especially for apartment/small-space gardeners, …

The following story was submitted by Mary Schilder, Director of Marketing Communications for Neighborcare Health.

Neighborcare Health is expanding dental care at 45^th Street Clinic

Only 18% of Medicaid users over age 21 in King County had a dental check-up in 2022. (Source: Arcora Foundation). Unmet dental health needs can lead to pain, reduced self-esteem, and risk of potentially life-threatening health conditions. Though the need is high, access to dental health remains out of reach for many in our community.

To address this need, Neighborcare Health is adding two more dental chairs at its historic 45^th Street clinic …

Recently, Claire and Kyra, two seniors at Lincoln High School who have been advocating for athlete health and safety concerns, approached Wallyhood to bring attention to this important issue that they have experienced firsthand.

As they noted, “Over the past several years, we’ve been working toward legislative changes by meeting with state legislators, organizing coach workshops and educational events together, and rallying our peers to address gaps in coaching education that directly impact young athletes’ well-being.

“Through our own experience as student-athletes, we’ve seen firsthand the influence coaches have on their athletes. We have both experienced eating disorders at the …

University House Wallingford: Holiday Bazaar 2025 – Save the Date

University House Wallingford provides complete living and care solutions for seniors. This friendly community is right in our neighborhood, close to all the best Seattle has to offer.  Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in an age-restricted setting with plenty of options for entertainment, social events, and activities.

Their full schedule of social and educational activities is a structured program which helps all residents maintain a high quality of life. Many of the activities encourage members to mingle and develop friendships with other residents. They make sure the activities are fun …