Julia’s Bakery re-opens this weekend

Good news for Wallingford's lovers of baked goods: Julia's Bakery is planning to re-open its doors this Saturday, October 6, at 8am. The bakery closed in late August, but the writing on the bakery's windows indicate that it will be open on Saturday. Here's the scoop on Julia's Wallingford Bakery Facebook page: We will be offering a range of baked goods, including our house cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, vegan and gluten-free products, espresso drinks and fresh daily specials using seasonal…

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Fall Carnival for Equality

Election Day is right around the corner folks, and this year, there are so many important issues to consider on the local and state level. One such issue, of course, is Referendum 74, the marriage equality law. Fuel Coffee is one of several Wallingford businesses in support of Referendum 74, and to fundraise for the Washington United for Marriage coalition, they're hosting a Fall Carnival this Sunday, October 7, at 3pm. Here's what Fuel's manager, Bam writes: Please join us at…

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Benefit Rummage Sale this Saturday

Gift of Grace Church (2102 N. 40th St.) will be the site for a rummage sale this Saturday, October 6, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The organizers are raising money for the Global Seva Challenge 2012, dedicated to raising awareness of sex trafficking and providing support for women and children. All proceeds go to the rescue, rehabilitation, and healing of those sold into slavery. If you have any gently used household items, small furniture, camping gear, books, clothing, art, or children's items,…

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Reminder: Last Wallingford Art Walk Wednesday

Don't forget, this Wednesday (October 3), Wallingford will host its last Art Walk for 2012. Wednesday should be a fine, Autumnal evening to enjoy "Night of 1,000 Unicorns -- A Night of Art, Music & Magic" which takes place all around the neighborhood between 6-9pm. Here are the deets from the organizers: Come out to the final Wallingford Art Walk of the year and celebrate Art, Music & Magic with us! The October Art Walk is the final Art Walk of…

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‘Yoroshiku’ coming to former ‘Joule’ space

Wallingford neighbor, Reeve Baily, spotted some activity in the former 'Joule' space on N. 45th on Friday evening. Here's what Reeve discovered: Lights on, door open, tools grinding...something was going on at the former 'Joule' space tonight. I popped my head in and met 'K' one of the partners of the new venture. 'It's going to be Japanese...but not Sushi,' he said. 'Think Yakitori...' he added with a grin. (I feel like I heard the exact same thing regarding the new place taking over the…

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Greenhouse for the Greater Good

In 2008, Wallingford resident Cyrus Appell built an 8x10 foot greenhouse in his backyard. Alongside, he built a fish pond complete with a burbling stream, and envisioned himself relaxing and enjoying his delta 8 thc carts amid a conservatory of backyard tropical plants while enjoying the melodious sound of the water. That plan never happened. After the greenhouse was completed (and before Cyrus had a chance to fill it with ornamentals), he attended a meeting of Sustainable Wallingford. One of the…

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Have you seen Nahla?

Mary is visiting during her drive from Alaska to Colorado and she writes this sad news about her traveling companion: I am traveling through Washington from Alaska to Colorado with my dog. Last night (September 27th) between 8:20pm and 9:00pm my dog was taken from outside Kate's Pub on 45th Ave and Latona. She is an Australian Shepherd/Husky mix around 42-50 pounds. She is brown and white and her name is Nahla. She has on a brown leather collar with a…

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