The long running film series continues in December with a showing of "Strangers in Town" at 7pm at Keystone Church (5019 Keystone Place North). Show up at 6:30 for refreshments and socializing. We help spread the word on the monthly showing, and we also like to add something new each month to the announcement. If you missed any past showings, they also have a lending library of DVDs of past movies. See a meaningful movie on Friday and take home…
The Wallingford Community Council will be holding its monthly meeting tonight, Wednesday Dec 4th, at 7 pm in Room 202 of the Good Shepherd Center, 4659 Sunnyside Ave N. I don't know if it's always so action-packed, but the docket for this one seems rich: Dunn Lumber HQ Expansion. Presentation and Q&A on the proposed project. Public use of Waterway 20 on Lake Union. City of Seattle presentation and Q&A with Nancy Stachey, Manager of Property Management, and Mike Ashbrook, Division Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services.…
Wallingford-based author Laureen Nussbaum will be reading from her new book, Shedding Our Stars: The Story of Hans Calmeyer and How He Saved Thousands of Families Like Mine, at the Wallingford Library on Sunday, December 8th. During World War II, Nussbaum’s family was saved from deportation by Hans Calmeyer, along with over 3700 Jews. In Shedding Our Stars, Nussbaum tells Calmeyer’s story and what drove him to save so many. In case you haven't read the book but want a little…
The Italian restaurant Perché No (1319 N 49th St) will end a twenty-two year run, thirteen of them in Wallingford / Green Lake, on December 18th. They recently posted the story to their Facebook page: On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, Lily and Chef David Kong will officially retire, closing their Italian restaurant Perché No (Why not?) after 27 years. Perché No opened on October 30, 1992, in Uptown (lower Queen Anne) where they stayed for 14 years. Their customers ranged from…
The holiday festivities include your pets. You can get your pet photographed with Santa Claus at WallyPets ( 4411 Wallingford Ave N ) this Sunday from 10 am - 3pm. The event continues to support Old Dog Haven , a Washington state non-profit that provides medical care and permanent foster homes for homeless older dogs. You can get a lot of good done by having your pet's photo taken with Santa. You can swing by the Bizarre Bizzarro Bazaar and then…
Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you're safe, warm, well-fed and spending time with friends or family. FamilyWorks is running another Family Holiday Program this year, collecting gifts for families in need. Kirby Lochner from FamilyWorks writes that they're doing it a little bit differently this year. Instead of focusing on stuff, they're asking people to donate experiences, which sounds just about right to me. The program will run slightly different than last year, as we are no longer matching donors with participant wishlists.…
It may not yet be Thanksgiving, but holiday markets are happening in our neighborhood this weekend. If you like shopping locally, Wallingford has two events next weekend that will meet your needs. On Saturday, November 30th, head to Mosaic Community Coffeehouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Wallingford Arts and Crafts Holiday Market. This event is free and all ages, and it features 25 local artists and crafters selling unique, hand-made items. Where: Mosaic Community Coffeehouse When: Saturday, 11/30/2019,…