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Wallyhood recently published a public notice for community meetings about sports fields for Lincoln High School. An informational update about track upgrades at Woodland Park Field #7 was held on September 20. The meeting about a proposed full-size athletic field at Woodland Park has now been scheduled. Community Update: Full-Size Athletic Field Site Analysis at Woodland Park Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 (Date Change) Time: 6:30 pm Location: Lincoln High School Gymnasium, entrance on Woodlawn Avenue N near N 44th Street Seattle…

EDITOR'S NOTE: We were informed early this afternoon (Saturday, November 1) that this event has been cancelled due to a medical emergency for the speaker. We will update if/when the workshop is rescheduled. If last weekend’s little windstorm didn’t remind you that storm season is upon us, allow this Saturday’s workshop to jump-start that for you! Gather with Disaster Educator and Coordinator of North Seattle Emergency Hubs, Ann Forrest, to learn how to prepare our households for the hazards we face in…

The following announcement was received from Madalyn Getman, Spirit Coordinator at Lincoln High School: Lincoln High School’s first-ever Trunk or Treat is coming up—today!! Bring your Halloween spirit and have a good time as Lincoln students, club leaders, and even some teachers host a “trunk” full of goodies in the Lincoln parking lot. Trunk or Treat will be held on Thursday, October 30th, from 5–7 pm, and is open to everyone in the community. Make sure to bring your friends and…

This just in: Aditi is sponsoring a Family Halloween Dance Party this Thursday, October 30th from 5–7 pm. This would be a fun chance to come visit the studio.   Located in the iconic Wallingford Center, Aditi Yoga|Wellness offers many opportunities to improve your physical and mental health and well-being. Since I didn’t know much about the services offered there, I stopped in and met with Pauline, the current Manager/Studio Director. Pauline wants the studio to be community-focused, as evidenced by…

What do an Irish pub and Jack-o’-lanterns have in common? Well, I am glad you asked. Halloween actually started in Ireland over 2,000 years ago. The Irish name for Halloween is Oíche Shamhna, pronounced “EE-hyeh-HOW-nuh,” which translates to “Eve of Samhain.” As author Derek Landy wrote in The Telegraph, “If there’s one thing the Irish know to do really, really well, it’s scaring the living bejaysus out of you.” Halloween sounds like a wonderful time to visit Ireland, since they really…

In addition to the many scarily decorated houses in Wallingford that are sure to impress on Halloween night, there are a couple of organized events that we here at Wallyhood are aware of:   Neighborhood Haunted House What: Halloween haunted house and spooky porch (for little ones) Date: Friday, October 24th, Saturday, October 25th, & Friday, October 31st Time: 6–8 pm Where: 311 NE 51st Street North Wallingford neighbor Kathy Bowie held this event last year, and signs are up on…