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Help get a neighborhood bike rack for Fuerte Fitness

Update 7/25: we made a correction to this story, since we were told that the Mayor is only taking personal training sessions at Fuerte Fitness, and is not contributing toward the purchase of a bike rack in any way. When Fuerte Fitness owner Adriana Medina asked the City to install a bike rack in front of the gym, she was surprised that SDOT turned her down. Under SDOT's "Bicycle Spot Improvement Program" business owners can apply for a free bike rack…

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J.S. Bach Music Concert this Sunday

This Sunday, the Gift of Grace Lutheran Church (2102 N. 40th St.) is hosting "Music for Voice and Instruments" an All J.S. Bach Music Concert, dedicated to Seattle flutist Isabel Gallagher, who died in a car accident this past May. When: Sunday, July 24 @ 2:30-4:00PM How Much: Accepting Donations~ Most proceeds will be donated to GraceFeast, a free meal served at 11:30AM every Sunday at Gift of Grace where all are welcome for a family style served, nutritious home cooked…

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Yard sale to benefit B.F. Day

This Sunday, cross over to Fremont for a very special multi-family yard sale, hosted by the parents of incoming Kindergartners at B.F. Day Elementary. 100% of the proceeds will go to B.F. Day, and what public school couldn't use a little extra help? Though the event takes place in Fremont, we know you wouldn't mind us mentioning it, especially considering that 48% of B.F. Day's entire student population lives in Wallingford.  Hope to see you there as I'm a proud parent…

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Call for Artists for ‘Species on the Verge’

Deborah Barnes, creative director for the fashionRIP Project, is seeking local artists to participate in a unique installation that opens September 1 and runs through October 9. "Species on the Verge, and other Arts with POV" will be a part of the Wallingford Art Walk during September and October at the Kerf International Gallery in the Wallingford Center (1815 N. 45th St.). Barnes provided an explanation of the project: "Species on the Verge and Other Works w/POV", an arts installation of…

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Shuksan Descent

Have you noticed the posters for Shuksan Descent around the neighborhood?  Do you know why someone is advertising an e-book to Wallingford?  We got the scoop from Shuksan Descent's author, Barrett Schmanska.  And it has something to do with Wallingford Center! The e-book Shuksan Descent tells the story of Gary Patrick, a backhoe operator who discovers human bones at a construction site on the Shuksan Indian Reservation, near Mount Shuksan.  Bureaucracy, politics, religion, history, intrigue, suspense, murder, and a treasure hunt…

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SDOT Walk Bike Ride Neighborhood Competition

All summer long, SDOT has been encouraging Seattleites to join in the Walk Bike Ride Challenge, by switching at least two car trips per week to walking, biking, or using transit. And in addition to some sweet prizes, they've upped the ante by turning this contest into a neighborhood challenge, asking us: Will Wallingford Win the Walk Bike Ride Challenge Neighborhood Competition? Enter the Walk Bike Ride (WBR) Challenge, switch at least two car trips per week to walking, biking or transit,…

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Comedy Benefit for Goddess Festival

Attached is a flier that you will be seeing in a couple of stores around Wallingford in the next couple days. This Thursday (7/21) at 8pm, Babette's Events and RAIN Sushi will present "LAUGH YOUR GODDASS OFF!" This is a comedy show benefiting The Goddess Festival. The Goddess Festival will take place August 13th at Meridian Playground in Wallingford. The Goddess Festival will be raising money for 13 local organizations in The Arts, Music and Strengthening Community, seven of the organizations…

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