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Read more about the article Wallingford Welcomes New Fitness Studios
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Wallingford Welcomes New Fitness Studios

There are a couple of new fitness studios in the neighborhood! Wallingford already has a lot of fitness options, including well-loved studios like Aditi, Studio Evolve, Orangetheory, and Commune Yoga, as well as the big gyms Emerald City Athletics and the Bouldering Project. Now we also have Jazzercise, which recently opened in our neighborhood, and Coeur Pilates, which is opening soon. Jazzercise I was treated to a blast from the past while driving down 45th Street back in August. There, at…

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Read more about the article Yoga in the Park Returns to Gas Works Park on May 21st

Yoga in the Park Returns to Gas Works Park on May 21st

Seattle’s popular Yoga in the Park series is returning for its sixth season, bringing free weekly wellness events to Gas Works Park and Woodland Park. This annual event, organized by Yerbana in partnership with the Center for Suicide Awareness, is a community-focused program that has grown into one of the largest weekly wellness gatherings in the Pacific Northwest, attracting over 1000 people each class. These 18 weeks of community gathering will take place every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm,…

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Read more about the article Wallingford is a Buzzin’ on April 25th

Wallingford is a Buzzin’ on April 25th

As a sure sign of spring, here is an overview of the many activities taking place in the neighborhood this Saturday, April 25th. Whether you want to advocate, protest, run, learn, or get creative, you can do it all on Saturday in and around Wallingford! What: Book Club Run of We Loved to Run by local author Stephanie Reents When: 9:30 am–12 pm Where: Woodland Park & Red Arrow Coffee, 425 NW Market Street, Other: Get your tickets in advance; the cost…

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Read more about the article Fitness Resolutions? The Library Can Help!

Fitness Resolutions? The Library Can Help!

Happy New Year! If you are like me, you've eaten more cookies, fudge, and other goodies in the last month than the rest of the previous year. Now 2018 has arrived, and it is time for a fresh start. And the library can help you reach your fitness goals right from your home! We have not one, but two awesome video streaming services you can access using your library card. Both work on PCs and Macs, and have apps for iPhones…

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Read more about the article Women’s self defense class and fundraiser this Friday at Hamilton

Women’s self defense class and fundraiser this Friday at Hamilton

Support the YMCA and learn essential self-defense skills this Friday evening at a fundraiser presented by the YMCA HOST program at Hamilton International Middle School and Oom Young Doe Martial Arts School. All proceeds go to support the YMCA branch at Hamilton International Middle School. Participants will learn simple and powerful techniques to shock an attacker by striking vital points, as well as will gain awareness, confidence and the skills necessary to protect themselves. They will learn to use their natural…

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Adopt-A-Tree to Decorate on 45th

As mentioned in an earlier post, the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce will be donating food to FamilyWorks this holiday season in lieu of spending money on decorating the trees along 45th Street in Wallingford. So - families, friends, clubs,  schools - here's your chance to decorate a tree or two or more for the holidays! There are 25 trees on N. 45th between Sunnyside and Stone Way that need festive, weather-resistant decorations. As an adopter, you will be responsible for collecting…

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Belly Dancing at Fuerte Fitness

Wallyhood sponsor Fuerte Fitness (1225 N. 45th St.) is starting two new 8-week Belly Dance classes for advanced and beginning students: Advanced Belly Dance Class starting Tuesday, April 3rd at 7:30pm-8:30pm: Bella Jovan is holding a continuing 8 class series every Thursday. This ultimate core and cardio workout will have you breaking a sweat, shaking your hips and spinning the night away! Purchase your class series today. 8 week series $100.00 non members, $80.00 members Drop in $ 15.00 non members, $10.00…

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