Registration is open for Night Out, a nationwide event on August 6th 2019, supported by the Seattle police department in an effort to reduce crime and foster community. That sounds kind of dry, but what it really means is that you can sign up to close off your street for a block party and hang out with your neighbors on a warm summer evening.

Head to the Seattle Night Out website to register your block party or check out a map of block parties planned in your area. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on August 5th, 2019.…

Just in time for summertime play dates, Wallingford playground is opening on July 4th. We’ve been following the renovation of the playground since November of 2018 when construction first started. Construction was delayed in winter due to bad weather.

According to the Parks and Recreation website, the latest construction delays were due to the wood fiber surfacing delivery and installation. That will now happen on Saturday, June 29th. Once that is completed, the final construction and installations will be completed, and the playground will be open for business on July 4th.

There will be some fun happening next week though. …

If you’re having trouble figuring out which of the ten candidates you want to support in the city council elections this fall, you have two opportunities this week to meet the candidates, ask questions, and hear them speak about the issues that affect all of us.

Your first option is to head over to the Cascade Bicycle Club auditorium, 7787 62nd Ave NE, on Thursday, May 30th from 5:30-7:30 p.m..

MASS (Move All Seattle Sustainably) Coalition is hosting a forum in which candidates for City Council District 4 will speak about transportation, housing, and sustainability.

Your second opportunity to meet …

Wallyhood resident and future Lincoln HS parent Karen sent this hot tip for a fun event happening on Thursday 5/23:

Reuben’s Brews & Performing Arts for Lincoln present “Thank You Thursday,” a fundraiser for The Lincoln High School Music and Performing Arts Program.

Lincoln student jazz group Sharp 6

Come join us at The BrewTap at Reuben’s Brews in Ballard where $1 from all pint and growler sales goes to Lincoln High School Music and Performing Arts.

Featuring a special performance by student jazz group Sharp 6 at 6:30.

All ages welcome!

Thursday, May 23, 2019, pop by anytime from …

Wallingford’s local consignment shop, Kids on 45th, is celebrating Earth Day all week with a special “Consignment for a Cause” clothing drive. Basically, parents can consign their kids’ clothes and designate the money go to the charity of their choice (or not—they can choose to receive the cash or online credit themselves). Plus there are some in-store activities for kids like a scavenger hunt and a prize wheel.

Check the Kids on 45th Facebook page for the event info and details on how to participate in Consignment for a Cause and/or the Express Consignment program going forward. https://www.facebook.com/events/2293624054222435/

Big changes …

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, our neighborhood has a plethora of Easter and springtime events going on. Wallyhood contributor Anne sent us this note:

What is your favorite part of Easter?

Popping florescent yellow and pink peeps in your belly?  

Ham?  

Mimosas before noon?

Leaving carrots out for the bunnies infiltrating our neighborhood!?!

Saying goodbye to your Lenten promises while eating chocolate cake or chugging an extra large pint?

Random fact: the date of Easter changes every year because it is always the first Sunday, after the first full moon, after the vernal equinox. Wow. Who …