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Picnic in the Park/Candidate Forum

Mayoral and City Council candidates are headed to Gas Works Park next week for a special lunchtime Q&A. Hosted by the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Fremont, Ballard, Queen Anne, and U District Chambers, this 90 minute lunch will be on Wednesday, June 19, from 12:00PM to 1:30PM at the Gas Works Park Pavilion (2101 N. Northlake Way). The cost is $20 which covers a catered picnic lunch. Here's the full scoop: This fun annual event grows every year and…

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Be A Reading Buddy

FamilyWorks is looking for some volunteers, ages 16+, to help out with a reading program for kids, ages 6-12, at the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club. The program will run Tuesdays & Thursdays July 2 – August 20 (no tutoring on July 4). and orientation begins next Tuesday (June 18). Volunteers meet with their buddies from 4 to 5 p.m. and can come at 3:30 to help set up and stay until 5:15 to help clean up.  They encourage volunteers to commit to coming for the entire program,…

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A Benefit Concert to celebrate the life of Felipe Cañete

Last month, we told you about the sudden passing of Felipe Cañete - a Wallingford resident who performed with bands Luc and the Lovingtons and Sing with Señor. A benefit concert will be held at the Neptune Theater (1303 NE 45th St.) this Saturday (June 15, beginning at 6:00pm), to honor Felipe. This is an all-ages show and the suggested donation is $10 at the door (to benefit Felipe's family). Here are more details from the Seattle Theatre Group's webpage: Join us for…

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Densmore Block Garage Sale

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Diane writes: One of our neighbors (in the 4100 block of Densmore) is moving and is having a garage sale this Saturday.  Some of the other neighbors are joining in to make it our 3rd annual block-wide garage sale. The garage sale is this Saturday, June 15, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Densmore/41st block is directly across from the SE corner of Hamilton. Folks are also invited to participate if they have items they'd like to sell. Drop us an email at…

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Wings and Wheels (and Supper, too)

If you're interested in learning more about bees and Urban Beekeeping, then you'll want to head down to OmCulture (2210 N. Pacific Street) this Friday (June 14) at 7:00PM for a potluck supper with Seattle Urban Permaculture. Bob Redmond, creator of the Common Acre's "Flight Path" honey bee project at Sea-Tac. In WINGS AND WHEELS, Bob Redmond will talk about bee and human food systems. The talk will cover a history of bees, kinds of bees, the impact of bees in food…

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Public Meetings Continue on Wallingford Development

Mary wrote to us this morning to let us know about the following meetings that are scheduled to discuss the development in lower Wallingford. First and foremost, there is a meeting tonight at 7pm at Varsity Inn (1801 N. 34th St.): If you're interested in helping frame the inevitable development of South Wallingford/North Lake Union, there are many opportunities to participate! 1) email <[email protected]> for more information 2) Join the next planning meeting this Tuesday, June 11, 7PM at Varsity Cafe to prepare…

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A conversation with the mayor on aging in the community

This Thursday, June 13, from 11:30am to 1:00PM, Mayor Mike McGinn and the City of Seattle's Aging & Disabilities Director, Jesse Eller will be at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, lower level) to discuss aging in the community. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP: [email protected] or 206-461-7825.

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