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  One of the endearing and enduring features of Wallingford is that it is full of little jewels, unique establishments that are often overshadowed and overlooked because of the oversized influence of other places and events. But nestled right in the heart of the neighborhood, on 45th, is a restaurant called Harvest Beat that is quite wonderful. Those of you who peruse Facebook, the newly ungoverned purveyor of discord and distress, might have occasionally seen offers from Harvest Beat in the…

After 50 years serving the PNW twist on Mexican food, Taco Time on 45th and Corliss closed in July. According to an article published in The Seattle Times, business slowed significantly during the pandemic, and increases in the cost of labor and food caused them to close this location. The funky mirrored glass building, built in 1990, was soon covered with graffiti and its parking lot was littered with trash.  Taco Time had a special place in the hearts of locals,…

On January 8th, the editorial staff at Wallyhood held one of our irregular gatherings with writers, potential writers and editors, and any other curious or interested community members. The Blue Star Café graciously hosted us in their back room and kept us fueled with IPA and appetizers. The purpose of the meeting was, as usual, to recruit and engage. We successfully lured in around ten friends and neighbors to sit with the four of us editors for around an hour and…

Wallyhood received word, late last week, that the Seattle Public Library (SPL) is partnering with Key Bank to provide financial education in our neighborhood.  The first two classes, especially, struck me as timely, after folks see their bills after the holiday season.  Key Bank staff will discuss financial education on these topics on the next three Tuesdays, at the Solid Ground Building (Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room) from 3-4 pm: Managing Your Debt – January 14, 2025 Spending & Saving Wisely –…

Friday, January 17 6:00 to 7:00 pm The Spaghetti Dinner Fundraisers at Wallingford Community Senior Center are back!  Come hungry for spaghetti, salad, fresh veggies, and garlic bread. Learn about your local Senior Center and how you can support healthy aging in your community. All dietary restrictions accommodated. $10 a plate- $5 a plate for children under ten. Call 206.461.7825 with questions or to RSVP. Or go to our website– Our address is 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Suite 140, (lower level of…

It’s been a few years since we did an annual wrap on the Year in Wallyhood. But this year, we’re bringing it back: a list of our top ten stories ranked by page views*. To put these numbers into perspective, wallyhood gets about 15,000 page views every month and about half as many unique visitors. Business-related stories (openings and closings) dominated our top ten in 2024 but we also see festival news and trees falling over. One thing is clear though,…

You’re invited to Fremont Community School's annual open house! Fremont Community School is thrilled to host our annual Open House on Sunday, January 12, from 10 AM to noon! The event will kick off at our charming Preschool location, The Orchard, at 3530 Interlake Ave. N. After a warm welcome and introduction, we’ll take a short stroll across the street to visit our licensed childcare center, Sycamore, for a closer look at our facilities and programs. This is a wonderful opportunity…