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Read more about the article Shakespeare in the Park at Wallingford Playfield TONIGHT

Shakespeare in the Park at Wallingford Playfield TONIGHT

Breaking news! Well, only because we overlooked it until now... GreenStage's Shakespeare in the Park series returns this summer, including tonight’s performance of The Two Noble Kinsmen at Wallingford Playfield at 7 pm. This is part of the company’s Backyard Bard series, which aims to make Shakespeare more accessible by stripping down a play to one hour in length and performing it with a small, flexible ensemble. About the Play Nothing turns best friends into bitter rivals like a love triangle.…

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Read more about the article A New Statue of Sadako Coming to the Peace Park
Original statue of Sadako in the Peace Park. (Photo credit NY Times)

A New Statue of Sadako Coming to the Peace Park

There’s been a gaping hole in the area bordering Wallingford to the east, along the Ship Canal, and in many hearts around the neighborhood and beyond. Two years ago, someone stole the small bronze statue of Sadako that stood in the Seattle Peace Park. It was a wonderfully calming sight to see, as you momentarily were transported away from the frenzied chaos of trying to pull onto the University Bridge. Usually, Sadako was decorated with brightly-colored strings of origami cranes. The…

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Read more about the article Local Veggies (and more!) Return at Wallingford Farmers Market May 27th for the 2026 Season

Local Veggies (and more!) Return at Wallingford Farmers Market May 27th for the 2026 Season

Wallingford Farmers Market has been recognized as one of the best farmers markets in the state. One of the many great reasons to live in Wallingford (and perhaps my favorite) is this seasonal farmers market. I look forward to Wednesdays for a little walk to Meridian Playground, 4920 Meridian Avenue N, never knowing what I might find: running into friends and neighbors, buying produce for the week, or finding a delicious meal for dinner at one of the many food stalls.…

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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 May Day “Sunrise” Celebration at Gas Works Park

May Day “Sunrise” Celebration at Gas Works Park

The following was received from Kimberly Christensen of the Sound and Fury Morris Dancers: The Sound and Fury Morris Dancers would like to invite the neighborhood to join us for our traditional May Day sunrise greeting at dawn this Friday, May 1, at Gas Works Park. This celebration has been going on at least 40 years and is a gathering of all of the local Morris dancing teams in Seattle. We dance, sing, and ensure that the sun rises to usher…

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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 Visualizing Option C for Lincoln Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park

Visualizing Option C for Lincoln Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park

The upcoming community meeting on April 25th (10–11:30 am) at Hamilton International Middle School, 1610 N 41st Street, represents a pivotal moment for the future of Lower Woodland Park. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to present refined versions of both the district’s Option A plan and the community-driven Option C plan for a sports field for Lincoln High School. Friends of Lower Woodland Park have rendered Option C to clarify the design of the proposed field at N 50th Street and…

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