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Join the fun at Murphy’s Pub on September 14th from 4:30-6:30 pm with Historic Wallingford’s Roaring Twenties Speakeasy Cocktails and Canapes. Last year’s event was a blast—check out the photos.   There will be a twist to the entertainment this year, with a nod to the interest in spiritualism that was prevalent in the 1920s, including Ouija boards, Magic 8 Balls, and tarot readings by Evan J. Peterson. An appearance of Spencer Gordon’s Ford Model A Phaeton vintage car and music…

When I made my decision to retire to Seattle to live near my daughter, I had a lot to think about, due to the high cost of living in Seattle versus the more affordable town of Glens Falls in upstate New York. A single person can live in Glens Falls on $36,000 a year, less than the national average, but the one thing you must have is a car. There is no light rail, and the bus system is a joke,…

Although the Lincoln High School football program has received quite a bit of Wallyhood coverage previously, I became aware of another high school athletic program that I knew very little about. As one of the organizers of the annual Wallingford Parade, I discovered that the Lincoln High School Cheer Squad, which was invited to participate, had won several awards under the guidance of Head Coach Olivia and Assistant Coach Rebecca. After the parade, I approached head coach Olivia to set up…

As families begin to send their children back to school (their summer labor on the family farm is no longer needed 😉), the list of to-do’s grows about as long as my 5-year old’s record number of questions asked in an hour. I’ve lost count.   Among the preparations might be the desire to recognize the hard work the teachers (or anyone else who could use some extra love right now!) will inevitably put into the coming school year. Now THEY…

The Wallingford Community Council (WCC) asked Wallyhood to share the following information to help raise awareness about an urgent zoning proposal. Summary: A last-minute proposal, Amendment 34, has emerged as a late-breaking addition to the ongoing Comprehensive Plan process. This could drastically rezone 79 acres in lower Wallingford, an area known as Gasworks, transforming single-family zones into higher-density housing and taller buildings without the usual public review. The WCC is urging residents to take action immediately by contacting the City Council…

Tired of the constant stream of charity runs, bike events, and musical performances starting, ending, or taking place at Gas Works Park this summer? Well, how about a concert/rally by a right-wing Christian group known for its anti-LGBTQ stance? The group Let Us Worship will be holding just such an event this Saturday, beginning in the late afternoon. Their permit expires at 9 pm, and the park closes at 10 pm. Let Us Worship, a California-based group led by a man…