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Read more about the article Assisteens Garage Sale Saturday, March 7th, Hosted by Assistance League of Seattle

Assisteens Garage Sale Saturday, March 7th, Hosted by Assistance League of Seattle

I began volunteering this past fall at the Assistance League of Seattle Thrift Store, a place I already knew well. Since moving to Wallingford three years ago, to begin my “urban retirement adventure” near my daughter, the store had become one of my favorite neighborhood stops. I still remember the first time I walked through the front door and felt instantly hooked. Instead of the dim church-basement thrift stores I was used to on the East Coast, I found a bright,…

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Read more about the article New Child Psychology Center Opens Its Doors at the Good Shepherd Center

New Child Psychology Center Opens Its Doors at the Good Shepherd Center

Wallyhood received the following announcement from Dr. Patty Bardina, founder of PEACH: the Psychological and Educational Alliance for Children: The Psychological and Educational Alliance for Children, or PEACH, officially launched its clinic in December 2025, in a corner of Wallingford’s own Good Shepherd building. Choosing this historic home for wayward girls as a center of support for children and adolescents seemed fitting. Offering a wide range of psychological services designed to help children, adolescents, and young adults receive the support they…

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Read more about the article Teddy Bears Everywhere

Teddy Bears Everywhere

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A little story for you... when I had laser eye surgery a few years back the doctor gave me a valium to calm my nerves. And in case that was not enough, as I lay down on the table he handed me a teddy bear. Now for a moment I thought that was pretty silly for him to hand me, a grown woman, a teddy bear. But you bet your life I held onto that teddy bear while the laser was…

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Read more about the article Free Puppet Workshop Saturday

Free Puppet Workshop Saturday

Looking for a fun family activity this weekend? Maybe someplace with AC? Join us Saturday, August 4th, from 1-2pm for a free puppet making workshop with SilverKite Community Arts!  Using recyclables, participants will create their very own puppets and develop stories about them in this fun, hands-on workshop. We will be meeting in the Solid Ground meeting room on the main floor of the building. Enter through the front entrance of the library. Registration is not required, but space is limited.…

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“Make a Splash” to fight the Summer Slump

School's out for summer, and kids everywhere are rejoicing. But it won't be long until parents hear the dreaded "I'm bored." Happily, the Seattle Public Library has plenty of enriching opportunities planned... and they are all FREE. Summer of Learning has something for everyone. This year's theme is Make a Splash, and features wonderful art by local Native American artists! Little ones can earn stickers for completing activities in our Early Learner Activity Guide. The Reading Activity Card for school-aged kids challenges…

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Read more about the article B.F. Day Elementary Marches for Peace

B.F. Day Elementary Marches for Peace

B.F. Day Elementary made a visible statement about peace on March 14th. Kiro 7 helicopters captured the above image. After 25,000 people viewed the video on Kiro's website they decided to write a special piece on what made the elementary school want to participate in what was called a "school walkout" elsewhere. I highly recommend reading the article in full for a detailed explanation which includes an interview with the principal, how the students and PTA came up with the idea,…

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Read more about the article Wallingford-based Pogo Rides looking for parent ambassadors

Wallingford-based Pogo Rides looking for parent ambassadors

In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share news of a Wallingford-based startup that helps neighbors coordinate carpooling for their kid's activities. Pogo Rides is looking for some help to spread the word on their free carpooling app. Director of Partnerships Julia Selfridge shares: We would love it if you could share the following information with your Wallingford community. We are spreading the word about our free carpool app, Pogo Rides, founded here in Seattle (more specifically, Wallingford! Our office is on…

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