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Read more about the article Farewell summer harvests; Hello Fall plantings!
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Farewell summer harvests; Hello Fall plantings!

After visiting this weeks final Wallingford Farmers Market (in a torrential downpour), I found myself overjoyed at the amazing bounty our Seattle summers produce and I also find myself thinking ahead to the fall garden plantings.   While autumn in the garden is typically associated with "clean up", it is not too late to get a few more crops in the ground to turn your kitchen garden into a near-year round harvest.     Yes, you can still plant a few more…

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Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer at Gas Works Park

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Colorectal Cancer Alliance Hosts Walk Event in Seattle to Drive Screening Awareness    I would like to alert the Wallingford community, especially those living near Gas Works Park of another upcoming event which could affect traffic and noise levels in the area. Information I have been able to obtain is presented below. The 2024 Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer will take place at 9am on Saturday, October 5th at Gas Works Park, 201 N Northlake Way, Seattle 98103. Marking its…

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University House Holiday Bazaar: Call for Vendors

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University House Wallingford is dedicated to providing complete living and care solutions for seniors. This friendly community is right around the corner from all the best Wallingford has to offer.  The residents have several options for entertainment, and other events and activities.   Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in an age-restricted setting with plenty of social events and activities.  They also enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. The structured program helps all residents maintain a high quality…

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Lincoln Athletic Field: Your Input is Important

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Seattle Public Schools is seeking a site for a Lincoln High Athletic Field in or near Wallingford. With several zoning changes to accommodate population growth, it seems crucial that community voices are heard regarding the use of public open space and parks. Seattle Public Schools is trying to identify a site for a new full sized athletic field for practice by the Lincoln High School football team, soccer, and PE classes for both Lincoln and Hamilton and more. This has become…

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Read more about the article Must be Fall- U District Chow Down Returns

Must be Fall- U District Chow Down Returns

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Hello Wallingford neighborhood, as summer has turned into fall, I would like to let the community know of an upcoming fun event in the University District.  As beautiful as the cherry blossoms are in spring, the return of UW students coincides with the U District Chow Down. The 4th Annual U District Chow Down & Street Party on the Ave below 45th St is once again set to take over Seattle’s University District on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11am to…

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Read more about the article Visions of Wallingford- Get Involved

Visions of Wallingford- Get Involved

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This post comes to Wallyhood from Ari Hock, postdoc SUNY Buffalo Institute for Learning Sciences. Ari produced a film “Visions of Wallingford” in 2023 as part of his studies in the doctoral program in the Department Education at the University of Washington. Wallyhood covered a screening of this film found here from March, 2023. Ari reached out regarding his Visions of Wallingford: “I wanted to give you a heads up that Visions of Wallingford is going to be screened during the Northwest Film…

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Read more about the article Wallingford Community Council is Back

Wallingford Community Council is Back

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After the summer's hiatus, the Wallingford Community Council is back. As a reminder the New Board Members from the May Election meeting are listed below: President – Bonnie Williams Vice president – Kristin Misner-Gutierrez Treasurer – Mark Johahnson Secretary – Ted Hunter At Large – Mary Hodder At Large – Margaret Holt At Large – Matt Hallett The Wallingford Community Council and neighborhood is grateful to former President Miranda Berner who has been a truly exceptional leader. Salute! There were no…

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