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As any parent in Seattle knows, finding quality childcare can feel like an Olympic sport: competitive, stressful, and often overwhelming. Before my now 8-year-old was even born, we were on a dozen waitlists (each of which charged a fee just for the honor of being waitlisted). Needing to return to work, we took the first spot available. Our infant was lovingly cared for, but the commute to get her there was taxing. Over the next few years, we made a series…

All events are at, or meet up at, the Wallingford Community Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 140 (lower level of the Good Shepherd Center).   Listed below are groups that meet for fun, to share their skills, and to support the human-centric ability to create, make, repair, and appreciate resources and community. All are welcome at WCSC! Creative Mending Group 1st and 3rd Mondays 1:00 to 3:00 pm Free Creative mending is a program that focuses on mending, altering, repairing,…

This is your monthly reminder that the third Thursday of the month is August 21st. You can support our neighborhood small businesses by joining them at a “Sip and Shop” event from 4 to 7 pm. Enjoy beverages and other treats while you browse their wares. Participating businesses are listed below in approximate geographical order, and most are profiled in our May 2025 announcement. Bedrooms & More Cascadia Pharmacy Pacific Northwest Shop Wally Pets Maison Blanc Salon Bottleworks City Cellars Fine…

If you walk around Middle Wallingford (which I am loosely defining as the chunk between 40th and 45th and Stone Way to the Freeway), you may have encountered the rather wonderful front yard art kiosk at 4229 Corliss Avenue N. If you haven’t seen it, you may ask, “What the heck is a front yard art kiosk?” Wallyhood is here to answer this question and fill you in on the story behind it. And…to let you know that there is an upcoming…

I was invited to meet with Martine Dedek, Studio Evolve Founder and Owner, who asked Wallyhood to do a spotlight on the studio. They have recently celebrated their 19th anniversary at their current location, 3333 Wallingford Avenue N, between Pablo y Pablo and the Varsity Inn.   Martine has more than 25 years of experience in the bodywork field. Her studio caters to women over 40 (men are also invited to join) and promotes small class sizes, typically up to five…

Coffeeholic House, self-proclaimed as Seattle’s first Vietnamese coffee shop, opened its newest location in the Wallingford neighborhood on July 17th. Located at 4417 Wallingford Ave N in the retail space of the Chronicle Apartments, the establishment promises an experience blending traditional Vietnamese coffee culture with innovative, modern twists. (See our preview story from earlier this year.) The Wallingford location features an exclusive lineup of signature matcha and Vietnamese coffee beverages, alongside other fan-favorite coffee drinks. The food menu, available only at…

If you missed the fun and action last fall at Historic Wallingford’s Roaring Twenties Speakeasy event, your chance to join in this year is on Sunday, September 14th, from 4:30-6:30 pm at the iconic Murphy’s Pub, 1928 N 45th Street. Even their address fits the theme of the 1920s!   Historic Wallingford hosts this immersive 1920s prohibition-era experience and invites the community to don their finest vintage attire while supporting local historic preservation efforts. The event features live period entertainment by…