It’s with great sadness that I share a note from Shiloh Blue, letting us know that Chris Witwer passed away this past year. Chris was one of the very first people to contribute to Wallyhood: my first post was in 2008, and in 2009, she began sending me photos she had taken around the neighborhood (of things like guerrilla art in Gas Works). Shortly after, she started writing articles for the young blog. Chris was drawn to write for Wallyhood for…
Our friend Melody sent Wallyhood a reminder about the annual Cider Fest at the Freeway Estates Community Orchard (FECO). FECO is a community garden that makes excellent use of public land bordering I-5 just north of the Free Republic of Wallingford. Details about the event are below. Join us for the Freeway Estates Community Orchard’s 15th annual Cider Fest! Free hot, fresh-pressed cider, pies for sale, native plants, and friendly neighbors are waiting for you this Saturday afternoon! Freeway Estates Community…
After a district-wide student walkout, a sudden delay, and many meetings with superintendents, the two-lunch schedule was implemented at all high schools in the Seattle Public School district last week, on Monday, October 6th. With the goal of reducing long lunch lines, the following compromise schedule has been created: On all days except Wednesdays, half of students (lunch A) go to eat while the other half (lunch B) go to fourth period; then lunch A students have fourth period while…
Several of Wallingford’s non-profit organizations are raising funds this fall to support their good work. In fact, there are three opportunities this weekend to have some fun and give to the communities that need our help! Fourth Annual Balo Bash Who: Balo USA What: Dinner, silent auction, and live entertainment When: Saturday, October 18, 7–10 pm Where: OmCulture Wallingford, 2210 N Pacific Street The Balo School was founded in 2005 and currently serves over 450 students living in the slums…
One of the perks of writing my series “Retiring in Wallingford” is meeting the wonderful people who have reached out to me to discuss the subject of aging. Long-term Wallingford resident and author Priscilla Long even met me in person and offered me a copy of the book that she wrote and published in 2022: Dancing with the Muse in Old Age. After reading it, I was so impressed that I asked if I could publish a review in Wallyhood. She…
This just in from WSDOT regarding the Revive I-5 project. Closures of I-5 for construction and repairs affecting the Ship Canal Bridge will start this weekend. Sooo remember when we said we’ll be back later for more work on the southbound I-5 lanes across the Ship Canal Bridge? Well, later is here. (The crowd goes mild 🥳) Friday night, October 10, through Monday morning, October 13, will mark the first of six weekends of southbound lane reductions to finish drainage improvements.…
After featuring the Urban Earth Nursery in a March Wallyhood article, it was especially sad to hear that, after nearly 30 years in the Fremont neighborhood, the nursery will close on November 1st, with the last day of operation October 31st. This closure directly affects nine nursery associates, including the two current owners, Tan, and Lexi. They have been proud to serve the community as a “women/LGBT community-owned business” and have lived by their vision: “Urban Earth cultivates our staff, clients,…