Charity

Middle school students Cyan and Darius are hosting a lemonade stand called "Hopelink Lemonade" this Sunday, June 19, from 1-4pm at Gas Works Park. The money they raise from the lemonade stand will go to Hopelink -- a foundation for low income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. While they won't be selling the lemonade directly, they'll have a donation box at the stand, and will dispense lemonade to those who donate. No promises, but they may even have mini…

Back in March, we told you that Not a Number's Kids Club enlisted the support of about 15 Wallingford businesses to start a fundraiser for Japan. Since then, the support with prizes from businesses has more than doubled and they've raised over $1,000, which will go to ShelterboxUSA.org to deliver supplies to families in Japan. This is the last week of the raffle at Not A Number Cards & Gifts (1907 N. 45th St.), and the final drawing will be held…

It's spring, so we've all finished our spring cleaning, right?  What, you haven't?  That's ok.  The Northwest Center Donation truck can help. They won't clean your house, but they will take some of those gently used, no longer needed, items off your hands. The Northwest Center is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the disabled since the sixties.  And they have a drop off truck right here in Wallingford at 1550 N 34th Street, next to Essential Baking.  Conveniently also next to…

A few neighborhood restaurants will be participating in next Thursday's "Dining Out For Life" to fight AIDS--when a percentage of all proceeds benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance and the fight against illness and hunger in our community. Dine out on Thursday, April 28 at one of these participating Wallingford restaurants: Blue Star Cafe & Pub (Dinner) Djan's Thai Restaurant (Dinner) Kabul Afghan Cuisine (Dinner) Rusty Pelican Cafe (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Tutta Bella (Lunch and Dinner) Click here for a list of…

Since the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last week, a few Wallingford businesses have come forward to donate a portion of their profits toward relief efforts in Japan. We reported that Issian was contributing a portion of their sales, and tonight, Wine World is holding a sake class, and donating 100% of the entry fees. (sorry, folks, that was on Wednesday night!)  On Friday, Wine World store will also hold its regularly-scheduled tasting, but suggests a $10 donation to help raise…