August Events at WCSC

All events are at, or meet up at the Wallingford Community Center- 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Ste 140, Seattle WA  98103 Music and Mindfulness Mondays, August 5, 12, 19 and 26 3:15 to 4:15 pm Practice mindfulness, relaxation and self-awareness and learn how to implement these practices in your life. Sessions of this four-week workshop will incorporate breathwork, gentle movement and instrumental improvisations all while focusing on relaxation and restoration. Instructor Kate Schnieder has a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Therapy…

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Exploring Wallingford 2024 Is Now Available

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Historic Wallingford is pleased to announce its third annual self-guided exploration of the neighborhood called Exploring Wallingford. The activity features more than 25 natural, historical, and artistic points of interest in Lower Wallingford, south of 40th Street and extending to the Lake Union shoreline.  It spotlights the area’s Indigenous tradition, industrial landscape, popularly styled early 20th-century buildings, as well as artistic and natural sensory delights. You are invited to pick up a free brochure at the Wallingford Branch Library or one…

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If a Tree Falls …

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A popular koan asks, “If a tree falls in the forest and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make any sound?” And what if it falls at the Wallingford Playfield? That’s exactly what happened on July 26. Mary wrote us to say: A seemingly healthy and very large tree in Wallingford Playfield apparently just toppled over, probably yesterday. This a much loved conifer near the children’s playfield. Parks and a City arborist have been notified. Children need to…

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Reflections From the 2024 Wallingford Parade

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The 71st Annual Wallingford Parade, the longest running Seafair sponsored parade was held on Saturday, July 13th under warm, pleasant sunny skies.  The mood was festive as judged by the crowds who lined 45th Street to watch the parade. This year’s parade featured over 800 participants and 35 marching groups or decorated vehicles/floats including many local businesses or organizations including Bedrooms and More, Cedarhouse Flowers, Sock Monster, Hawaii General Store, Historic Wallingford, and Family Works among others.  Our thanks go to…

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More good news for the Wallingford community – Fremont Community School’s Childcare Center

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More good news for the Wallingford community - Fremont Community Schools Childcare center recently celebrated their one-year anniversary!  Located in lower Wallingford, under the leafy branches of an American Sycamore tree, we are happy to announce that our program has spots available for babies and toddlers between the ages of 4 - 30 months. Our center is inspired by Waldorf Education and focuses on compassion, imagination and helping children grow positive social connections.  We are play-based and provide children with time…

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Pollinators are Welcomed in Wallingford

I have noticed a lot of activity along the Burke Gillman trail on the north shore of Lake Union. Many mornings I have seen a group wearing orange safety vests digging, sawing or shoveling mulch. Then I found a few new signs highlighting a pollinator garden and that this project is supported by the Green Seattle Partnership. I was able to speak with Eric Sterner, a Plant Ecologist who works for Seattle Parks and Recreation, who described the project as a…

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Wallingford Neighborhood Business Spotlight – Cedarhouse Flowers and Peti Boutique

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A Lifelong Love of Flowers One of the most enjoyable aspects of life in Wallingford is exploring the charm and beauty of the neighborhood businesses. One of my favorites is Cedarhouse Flowers, located at 1621 N 45th Street which is owned and operated by Parnel Lettunich, and is supported in the shop by Mandi, Willow, Carmella and Lucy. This shop was established in 2014 and named for the cedar-sided garage where it all started. Since the shop was opened, the culture…

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