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This just in from WSDOT regarding the Revive I-5 project. Closures of I-5 for construction and repairs affecting the Ship Canal Bridge will start this weekend. Sooo remember when we said we’ll be back later for more work on the southbound I-5 lanes across the Ship Canal Bridge? Well, later is here. (The crowd goes mild 🥳) Friday night, October 10, through Monday morning, October 13, will mark the first of six weekends of southbound lane reductions to finish drainage improvements.…

After featuring the Urban Earth Nursery in a March Wallyhood article, it was especially sad to hear that, after nearly 30 years in the Fremont neighborhood, the nursery will close on November 1st, with the last day of operation October 31st. This closure directly affects nine nursery associates, including the two current owners, Tan, and Lexi. They have been proud to serve the community as a “women/LGBT community-owned business” and have lived by their vision: “Urban Earth cultivates our staff, clients,…

The following information was submitted to Wallyhood by Melissa Lucas, PhD, Director of the Scandinavian Language Institute. If you have ever had any interest in learning a Scandinavian language, the following two courses would be a great opportunity to learn or improve your Norwegian skills. Anyone who wants to join should go to the Scandinavian Language Institute website and click on the Norwegian flag 🇳🇴 or the words “Norsk/Norwegian” to get to the class listings. We have two levels of Norwegian…

Second Act Kids: Grand Opening: Saturday, October 11th Soft Opening: Tuesday, October 7th Wallingford is welcoming a new addition to its family-friendly retail scene: Second Act Kids, a secondhand boutique for children’s clothing, gear, toys, and books, opening in the heart of the neighborhood. The store is the brainchild of longtime Wallingford residents and parents of a 7-year-old, Molly Reagan and Amilcar Alfavo, who are combining their professional backgrounds and personal values to create something joyful and sustainable for the community.…

It’s that time of year again: time for the bi-annual Wallingford Neighborhood Cleanup! Details are listed below. I brought my two little kids (ages four and one at the time) to the neighborhood cleanup this past spring, and we loved it! My four-year-old got really into it, finding garbage everywhere. I vowed next time to bring along one or two of her friends—I bet they’d have a blast. My personal highlight? Observing how delighted adult passersby were to see children caring…

The following public service announcement was submitted to Wallyhood by Brianna Mercker, Stage IV CRC Survivor and Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer Founder and Co-Chair.   Join the Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer to Help Stop the Deadly Disease Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and women combined, and cases are rising in people under age 50. It’s estimated to become the deadliest cancer among 20–49-year-olds by 2030. Despite being more fatal than…

The U District Chow Down returns this year on Saturday, October 4th. The Chow Down is a daylong (11 am to 8 pm) neighborhood street party and food walk, featuring over 60 restaurants offering $5 bites and a street party on the Ave with live music, comedy performances, audience contests, and a spectacular K-Pop dance party finale next to the light rail station. This year’s highlights: $5 bites and sips across the neighborhood at 60+ participating businesses Audience competitions: a hot dog-eating…