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evo Coming to Fremont Collective

Action sports gear and fashion apparel retailer, evo, will move from its current location in Fremont to the new Fremont Collective building on the corner of N. 35th Ave. at Stone Way N. this fall. The move will give the retailer 50% more space, including enough room for an art gallery integrated directly into the store, an area to host large events, and a 3,500 sq. ft mezzanine that will house evo's selection of ski and snowboarding equipment. The Fremont Collective…

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Sample a free Belly Dance class for a cause

This Friday (August 31), the good folks over at Fresh Fitness & Dance Studio (4430 Corliss Ave. N. behind Kabul Restaurant on 45th) are offering a free sampling for an upcoming Beginning Belly Dance Class that starts in October. Here are the deets: Get Your Shimmy Going and help out Mary’s Place. A non-profit that benefits homeless Women & Children. Join the FUN, come and bring a can of food, or used clothing and learn some basic Belly Dance moves and a short routine.…

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Stolen Car Alert

Sara writes: Greetings!  I'm a Green Lake/Wallingford resident living a block west of McDonald Elementary on 1st Ave. NE.  I'm writing to let folks know that my car went missing sometime between Thursday, Aug. 23 - Sunday, Aug. 26.  I was backpacking so I don't know when it was stolen. I wanted to let Wallyhood know because a) the thief may target other cars in the area and, b) if someone sees a white 1992 Honda Accord wagon (plates: ACR3459), please…

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No Rain (Sushi) in the Forecast

You've got exactly four days to get your fill of the Rain Modern Japanese Cuisine's brand of Japanese fusion and modern sushi stylings: after eight years, the owners are selling with August 31st as the final date. The sale hasn't been finalized yet, and there are two parties they're negotiating with, so they've asked us not to say more until the ink is on the paper. We'll keep you updated, though: Jenny tells us they'll know who's taking over by the…

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Seattle Public Library is closed next week

This is your friendly neighborhood reminder that all of the branches of the Seattle Public Library will be closed from Monday, August 27 through Monday, September 3. The book drop at the Wallingford branch closes at 5:00pm on Saturday (8/25) and reopens at 9:30am on Tuesday (9/4). During the weeklong closure, patrons will be able to access the Library's online catalog, but won't be able to place holds on items. For more information about the closure, visit the Seattle Public Library's…

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Easy Street Band at Meridian Park

You won't want to miss the Wallingford Farmers Market next Wednesday, August 29 at Meridian Park when the Easy Street Band plays, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Enjoy the swinging sounds of this family friendly, 9-piece jazz band while you picnic at the park with all the goodies you bought at the Farmers Market. Donations will be taken at the event for the cost of the band, and Wallingford's Chamber of Commerce president, Colleen Kurke, is asking if anyone has a small generator…

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B.F. Day School events

This year, B.F. Day's boundaries reach further into Wallingford, adding many new families from the neighborhood. Here are some events happening next week to introduce new families to the school. From B.F. Day's new principal, Katie Pearl: New Family Welcome Potluck (Aug. 30th 5:30-7:00 p.m.) – You should receive a flyer in the mail with the details of this event if your child is new to our school. Come and meet B.F. Day families, teachers and the principal for an informal…

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