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The weather looks to be warm and sunny on Tuesday night, perfect for getting out in the streets and hanging with your neighbors. It's time for the annual Night Out Seattle. Promoted by the Seattle Police Department, it is a national event to reduce crime and strengthen communities. There will be street closures and block parties all over the neighborhood, with potlucks, grill outs, live music, and games for kids. The SPD has a database where you can find the block…

                                                                                                     Come Join us for the Historic Wallingford Potluck Picnic  August 11th - 4—7 p.m.  Location—Meridian Playground Pavilion Good Shepherd  Center   Historic Wallingford members, family, and friends are cordially invited to our…

As transportation chair for the Wallingford Community Council I've been closely following the roadway redesigns being done as part of repaving arterials in Wallingford and Green Lake. Most changes break down into familiar cyclist vs parking battles, but one design feature stands out as a terrible idea for both cyclists and residents- the current SDOT plans for adding protected bike lanes around the 5-way intersection of Stone Way N, N 50th, and Green Lake Way N. The intersection is rated “F” for…

I make a plea for this every year, but it's been some time since Wallingford represented: PARK(ing) Day is a cool, city-wide affair in which anyone can take over a slice of street and turn it into a work of art. I offer you here some random samplings of what other people have done around the country: Sweet, right? And you can even apply for up to $5,000 in funding for your idea through the city's Neighborhood Matching Fund program (August…

Looking for a great wine tasting experience but not sure where to go? Look no farther than our neighborhood. Claret, a new wine bar by the Heavy Restaurant Group, is here to make tipple time more exciting. Located at 3400 Stone Way N, the bar is cozy and inviting. Claret has a lot of gorgeous, natural light pouring in during the day. My husband and I went for a leisurely dinner and saw the bright restaurant change into a candlelit, intimate…

“The seeds of a winter garden in the PNW are quite literally sown at the height of summer.” - Lorene Edwards Forkner - author, Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest Last October, a friend mentioned, “I love winter squash, I am going to plant some!” Unfortunately I had to break the news that she was about five months behind in her planting schedule because, regardless of their name, winter squash need to be planted in the springtime. So as we enjoy…

If you're looking to get out and hear some music locally tonight, you might meander over to the Keystone Church (5019 Keystone Pl), where Charlie King and Rebel Voices will be performing a benefit concert to raise money for the church's Justice Leadership Program. Fromt their promo material: Charlie King has been at the heart of American folk music for over 50 years. His songs have been recorded and sung by other performers such as Pete & Peggy Seeger, Holly Near, John…