Whether you plan to enjoy the Independence Day festivities down at Gas Works or kick back at home, everyone in the ’hood should be aware that about 40,000 people will be descending on the park beginning in the afternoon of the 4th of July, impacting traffic and park use for us all. As in past years, Amazon will be sponsoring the event. Reserved seating is available at a cost, but free spots are still a thing, too. Note that there appears…
All events are at, or meet up at, the Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 140 (lower level of the Good Shepherd Center). WCSC Book Club: The Alchemist Tuesday, July 1 1:00 to 2:00 pm Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Newcomers, please RSVP in advance. Termite Cinema…
City Sweats, an infrared sauna spa located at 4222 Stone Way N, is putting on a community event this Saturday, June 28th, and welcomes neighbors to attend. Here are the details: Summer Sizzle Community Wellness Event Free Entry | Massive Giveaway | Bring a Friend! Kick off summer the right way at our Summer Sizzle Community Wellness Event — a high-energy, fun-filled celebration of health, community, and local connection! Whether you're a wellness enthusiast or just looking for a good…
Last year's proposal from Seattle Public Schools to turn Wallingford Playfield into athletic fields for Lincoln High School sparked considerable discussion in the neighborhood and beyond. The following is an update on the Wallingford Playfield renovation proposals from Paige McGehee, project manager at Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc., the project management consultancy firm working on the effort. Bottom line: it looks like plans for the playfield are on hold for the time being, while additional options are being explored. Dear…
The following was received from Mary Schilder of Neighborcare Health: Neighborcare Health is very excited to announce that the 45th Street Dental clinic expansion, that Wallyhood featured, is nearly complete. We are holding a ribbon-cutting and dental award ceremony on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6 pm. The community is invited to attend. Neighborcare Health Unveils Major Expansion of 45th Street Dental Clinic Neighborcare Health is excited to announce the renovation and expansion of its 45th Street Dental Clinic, located at…
Where I grew up in the rough-edged northern suburbs of Chicago—back in Paleolithic times—the streets were lined with fairly magnificent and tall American elm trees. Those trees added character and, of course, shade, to the streets and helped to cool off what I remember as ungodly hot summers. Dutch elm disease wiped out many of those fine old elms—and I also remember the municipal spray trucks billowing out clouds of DDT in an ultimately vain attempt to stem the spread of…
To celebrate the Summer Solstice (which is today, folks), Pagliacci Pizza is giving away slices. This giveaway is featured in their window and has also been announced on their website: Free pizza slices at most Pagliacci locations, including the Wallingford location (4003 Stone Way N). (UW campus and Valley stores excluded.) Limit 2 per customer Choose from four popular pies: The Original (cheese) Extra Pepperoni Italiano Pepperoni, Mushroom, and Olive Available from 11 am to 3 pm From their newsletter:…