Wallingford Farmers Market is Back

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We are pleased to announce the Wallingford Farmers Market is back, every Wednesday 3-7 pm, starting May 28th, in the same great location and featuring wonderful vendors. Located in Meridian Park at the corner of Meridian Avenue N and N 50th Street, the Wallingford Farmers Market has been recognized by the Washington State Farmers Markets Association (WSFMA) as one of the best farmers markets in the state. In addition to the market’s farm-fresh offerings, shoppers at Wallingford can enjoy sweet summer…

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Community Running Event at Brooks Trailhead May 28th

The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is putting on Center of the (Running) Universe,  “a social networking and community event.” Here are the details: Social networking event promoting active lifestyles Wednesday, May 28th Optional run/walk with Green Lake Running Group at 5:30 pm Festivities from 6-7:30 pm Brooks Trailhead, 3400 Stone Way N Cost is $25 for members of Fremont Chamber or Green Lake Running Group, $30 for non-members Register here Perks include: Free Fremont Brewing beer, snacks, and NA beverages Social…

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FamilyWorks Raises $7m to Fight Food Insecurity

FamilyWorks, our neighborhood food bank and family resource center, recently shared exciting news with Wallyhood: a successful $7 million campaign that will more than double the number of families served in the coming years, while also highlighting the deepening crisis facing families in our community. The following update comes from Rehana Lanewala, FamilyWorks’ Director of Development and Communication:   Seattle-based nonprofit FamilyWorks has just raised $7 million through our Nourishing Communities Capital Campaign, ensuring that thousands of local families will continue to have access…

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Throw & Build Spring Pottery Sale May 31

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On Saturday, May 31, Throw & Build Pottery Studio, located at 2510 N 45th Street, will be hosting a Spring Pottery Sale from 10:00 to 4:00pm. The studio will feature wares for sale from several local vendors, some of whom have been and will be featured on Throw & Build’s Instagram page. Local roaster Kuma Coffee will be there with their coffee cart, so you can put that new mug you just purchased to immediate use. There will also be a…

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Retiring in Wallingford: How Did I Collect All This “Stuff”?

If you are new to my Retiring in Wallingford series, let me share that when I retired, I moved across the country on a plane with two kitties to live near my daughter. I shipped a few boxes of my must-haves through UPS and started over. Since I was moving into a 550 square foot studio apartment, I went to thrift stores and consignment shops to round out my decor. In my career, I owned a couple of small businesses, one…

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May Is National Preservation Month

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Did you know that May is National Historic Preservation Month? This commemoration was first established in 1973 as National Historic Preservation Week by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The theme for 2025 is centered on celebrating the “power of place” and the ways in which preservation benefits lives and communities. Wallingford is home to one of Seattle’s largest collections of early twentieth-century residences and several designated historic landmarks, all contributing to the sense of place that we find and enjoy…

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U District Street Fair: Seattle’s Oldest Street Fest Puts Rain or Shine to the Test

Here at Wallyhood, we usually keep our stories nestled within the cozy confines of our beloved Wallingford neighborhood. But when a 15-block-long extravaganza pops up just a stone's throw away, we can't help but make an exception. Enter the 54th Annual U District Street Fair, held on May 17–18, 2025, along University Way NE. Today marked day one of the two-day festival, and I made the dry and comfortable walk along 45th into the U District, only for the skies to…

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