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After being away for about five years, I recently moved back to Wallingford—Tangletown, this time, instead of lower Wallingford. Almost immediately, I noticed something peculiar on my walks with our dog: everywhere I looked, lawns were torn up. I’m sure you’ve seen it, too. Tufts of grass uprooted and tossed aside, exposing the dirt underneath. On one neighbor’s lawn, it was pulled up in long mats, as if someone had rolled up turf. After just a week, I spotted crows at…

Atoma, located at 1411 N 45th Street, was thrilled to celebrate their second anniversary on November 2nd. They kept the tradition alive with a big party, a Halloween-themed house bash on Saturday, November 1st. They cleared out all the tables, filled the space with spooky decor, music, entertainment, and, of course, endless food and drinks. These events have become a real highlight for them and for their guests—tickets sold out in just a few days!  Their second year brought some unforgettable…

THIS JUST IN: See below for an additional holiday market! There are a couple of holiday markets happening in Wallingford this Saturday, December 6th. Hopefully you can make time in your Saturday schedule to check them out! Jingle Pots at Throw & Build Pottery Studio Throw & Build Pottery Studio opened about a year ago at 2510 N 45th Street. (See Wallyhood’s February story introducing Throw & Build to the neighborhood.) This holiday season, they have teamed up with four other nearby…

It is that time of year: parties, open houses, and dancing the night away! Maybe you’re feeling a little blue before the holidays—because you have not treated yourself to something new (or my case, something not-so-new) this year. You are so in luck, since the Assistance League Thrift Store is having its fourth annual Cashmere and Luxury Event starting next week. From Thursday, December 4th, through Saturday, December 13th, the shop will feature cashmere clothing and other luxury items that they…

Every holiday season, I intend to make the trek down to Lake Union to see the Christmas ships, and every year... I miss it. This will not happen in 2025! I vow to see the spectacle with my own eyes. The Christmas Ship Festival is put on every year by Argosy Cruises. You can buy a spot (all ages) on the official Christmas Ship™ (The Spirit of Seattle™) to experience the holiday magic firsthand, with 21+ follow boat cruises available on…