Yesterday morning I set off in search of last-minute Valentines. What I encountered instead was a bit of heartbreak (and no elementary school valentines).

My first stop was Bartell’s where I thought I might find a box of Valentine’s for my 4 & 6 year olds. Seeing the shelves of Bartell Drugs adorned with sale signs was a stark reminder of the store’s closure that our neighborhood has been lamenting for a couple weeks now, but that was pale compared to what I learned when chatting with the owners of PETI and Cedarhouse Flowers, a women’s boutique and flower shop …

As a gesture to bring in more business while giving back to a community that has embraced them for over two decades, Night Light Nails is running a special:

When customers buy a gift card, they will receive value greater than they pay:

Pay $30 get $45 Pay $40 get $55 Pay $50 get $80 Pay $100 get $140

Night Light Nails sits on the corner of NE 45^th Street and Thackery.

With its seafoam paint, you would never know that this unassuming nail salon has weathered nearly two decades of challenges and success, embodying the resilience and unwavering …

Sound and Fury Morris Dancers invite the neighborhood to a traditional English orchard wassail at Meridian Playfield on Saturday. They have been holding this event combining singing, dancing, poetry recitation, and a toast to the trees for 15 years! There event is free and family friendly with opportunities for neighbors to participate in wishing good health to the trees and to scare away any evil spirits that might spoil the crops.

When: 1:00pm-2:00pm Saturday, January 6^th Location: Northwest corner of Meridian Park, near the apple trees that grow along Meridian Avenue What to bring: Warm clothes…

HELP SAY GOODBYE TO 2023 AND TO THIS WALLINGFORD GEM

For over 40 years Julia’s has been serving brunch in the Wallingford neighborhood, and tomorrow, the last service will run, leaving an egg-shaped void in our collective hearts and stomachs. Some of you may have bid farewell by attending the yacht rock brunch hosted in mid-December, but for others, tomorrow is the last chance to stop by the corner of Wallingford Ave and 44th Street, and enjoy the charm of this neighborhood favorite.

Since the days of sending a shot back to the kitchen are behind us, as a final …

Saturday morning, the do-gooders of Wallingford were out with their reflective vests, yellow bags and big hearts. Thanks to the crew of volunteers for keeping our neighborhood clean! Sponsored by the City of Seattle Adopt a Street Program, Wallingford Community Council and Street Keepers, this semi-annual event shows community at it’s finest!…

Seattle walks loud to end colon cancer

Colorectal Cancer Alliance and local allies host second annual Seattle walk October 7

Marking its second year walking loud in Seattle, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting the annual Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Gas Works Park. In its inaugural year in 2022, more than 620 people walked to reject the stigma, stop the silence and cancel colon cancer.

This year’s walk is expected to be even bigger, with 35 teams and 550 walkers already registered. Funds raised through the Walk to End Colon Cancer will support …

This post comes from Eleanor and Josephine, Girl Scout Troop 42013 — Thank you, Elanor and Josephine, for your contribution to the Wallyhood blog and the Wallingford community!  Two New Signs at Meridian Playground Have you seen the two newly installed signs at Meridian Playground? They are two mosaics created by a couple of local Girl Scouts, (us!), Eleanor and Josephine, earning our Silver Award. The Silver Award is the second highest award a Girl Scout can earn. We worked with Seattle Mosaic Arts to design and create the signs. One of our signs shows the entrance to the Tilth…