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Summer means the somewhat annual Wallyhood summer meet up.  Come meet the editors, writers, sponsors, and commenters of Wallyhood.  I am hoping Densmore Dave returns from exile.  It has been awhile since he commented. The meet-up is being graciously hosted by Murphy's Pub (1928 N. 45th St) on Wednesday August 9th from 7-9 pm.   There will be a few rounds of beer and appetizers for everyone, and lots of neighborhood talk. Past years have been a relatively low-key, celebratory affair…

Seattle's GreenStage will be performing their interpretation of two classic Shakespeare plays this Friday and Saturday evenings at the Wallingford Playfield.  The performances are free and a fun way to spend a summer evening outside with family and neighbors. Bring a picnic, enjoy our local park and celebrate local talent! Wallingford Playfield Schedule Friday, July 21 - 7pm  Backyard Bard Hamlet Saturday, July 22 - 7pm Backyard Bard A Midsummer Night's Dream   From the GreenStage Website: Founded in 1989, GreenStage is performing…

Head down to Gas Works Park this Sunday, July 16th for some free music from noon to six pm.  The Seattle Peace Concerts  features local musicians at city parks throughout the summer.   They do take food bank donations if you would like to contribute. Looks like the sun will be out this weekend, and a perfect temperature for some dancing! All ages are welcome. Music Lineup 12:00-12:40 Fremont Philharmonic facebook.com/thefremontphilharmonic/ 12:45-1:15 Graceland Manila facebook.com/gracelandmanila/ 01:20-02:00 Unite-One facebook.com/UniteOneBand/ 02:05-02:35 Coby Jackson soundcloud.com/coby-jackson 02:40-03:20…

After 25 years in Wallingford, the independently owned and operated percussion shop, the Drum Exchange, will be closing at the end of August. Owners Ed and Candace Hartman, reached out to Wallyhood to express their appreciation to the Wallingford Community and the loyal customers who have made the commitment to shop local with them over the past 25 years.   The shop has been known as a place to explore the world of percussion and feel at home.  Ed and Candace…

Back in February, I wrote about the Community Involvement Commission (CIC), the city’s replacement for the old neighborhood councils. At the time, the commission was still being established, and the application deadline was still open. Now, the commission is nearly filled out with Equity Champions (as the city is terming the Commission members). The purpose of the CIC (similar to the neighborhood councils) is to act as a liaison between citizens and city departments. To ensure that the CIC is representative…

Tomorrow is the big day! Get ready, Wallyhooders, for the 68th annual Wallingford Family Parade. You read that correctly: sixty-eighth! I can’t imagine anything going on for that many consecutive years, but for some reason, our small, neighborhood event has endured almost seven decades. Our humble parade may not boast a critical mass of nude cyclists or feature rainbow-themed everything, but what we do offer is lots of cuteness. The parade was formerly called the Wallingford Kiddie Parade and welcomed any…

**UPDATE FROM FAMILYWORKS** THE VAN WAS FOUND! Everyone was so kind to get out the word, and a community member (Thank you, Blount Family) spotted it in the parking lot of Horizon Church on Aloha and 99. Big dent in back, with a wheelbarrow inside (what??) and keys in the ignition. So, we are thrilled to have the van back. Thanks, everyone for your support and for keeping your eyes open. Love wins. Always. _____________________________________________________________ Earlier today, Wallyhood was informed that…