Holiday

Wallingford Weekend

Busy weekend in Wallingford! Here's a roundup of some of the fine events going on in the neighborhood: 5th Annual Open House Holiday Art & Crafts Studio Sale Saturday and Sunday, December 3, 4 10 am – 5 pm, 4331 Burke Ave N. Artist Diana Aurigemma and Friends present original Art, calendars, cards, prints, jewelry, and velvet scarves. All art work is original and unique. Join us for some Holiday Cheer, and a chance to purchase some wonderful Holiday gifts. We have a door prize drawing each…

Continue ReadingWallingford Weekend

Hannah’s Olives

Locavores take note!  Wallingford neighbor Rina Nicholson announces this year's homemade Middle-Eastern-style olive sale just in time for your holiday shopping.  While the olives themselves are shipped up (fresh) from California, the curing happens right here in Wallingford.  Some ingredients, such as garlic and chile peppers used to cure the olives, are grown in Rina's Wallingford yard.  Grape leaves are come from a neighbor's garden as well. Details of the sale: Who:  Hannah's Olives by Rina Nicholson What: Home Cured Olives…

Continue ReadingHannah’s Olives

Christmas Ships at Gas Works

The Christmas Ships and the Parade of Boats will serenade Wallingford from Gas Works Park this Thursday, December 1st from 8:20 - 8:40 pm. It always seems to last longer than that, though.  In a good way. From Argosy’s web site: "The Argosy Christmas Ship™ festival is a holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition for 62 years... From our flotilla of ships to the crowds of people who gather onshore, this celebration is one of the gems of the…

Continue ReadingChristmas Ships at Gas Works

November Wallingford Community Kitchen

It's time for the November Wallingford Community Kitchen!  There's nothing better than the warmth of both kitchens and neighbors this time of year.  What a combo. Which is why you want to go to there. The Wallingford Community Kitchen Holiday Celebration is Friday, November 18th from 5:30pm to 9pm at the Wallingford COMMUNITY Senior Center (WCSC) at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Room 140.  Cooking starts at 5:30pm;  dinner served around 8pm. This is a no-fee event, however,…

Continue ReadingNovember Wallingford Community Kitchen

Holiday Cheers to Wallingford is Next Week

If you haven't yet bought your tickets to Holiday Cheers to Wallingford, you better hurry because it's happening next week! Yep, the neighborhood holiday party of the year happens on Tuesday, November 15, from 6-9pm at Wine World (400 NE 45th St.) Wallingford businesses will fill the event room, showing off their wares, giving away some goodies and generally having some festive get-to-know-you times. Tickets are $25 per person, and you can register online here.

Continue ReadingHoliday Cheers to Wallingford is Next Week

Thanksgiving Help

Wallingford neighbor and food blogger Judy Ramey is planning to cook an entire Thanksgiving meal for residents of the Plymouth Housing Group and she's seeking a few volunteers in the neighborhood who are willing to donate just a couple of hours the night before to help. She's got two people coming so far, and is looking for three more folks to help peel, chop, and prep. In her blog, Eat! The best food in the world, Judy writes: Come on over…

Continue ReadingThanksgiving Help

Wine World Party Planning

Planning a holiday party and need an easy way to sample local caterers and wines? Perhaps you'd simply like to help yourself to samples from local caterers while sipping wine, listening to live music and pretending to plan for a holiday party? Either way, head up to Wine World (400 NE 45th) today from 1 pm - 5 pm for their Open House for Holiday Party Planning. The holiday party season is fast approaching. If you are a planning a party for business or pleasure,…

Continue ReadingWine World Party Planning