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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…

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…

Craving some sushi but don’t feel like leaving the neighborhood with toddler(s) in tow? Fret not! Nestled into an old home on 45th is a sweet little Japanese restaurant called Kozue. They’ve been open for about 2 decades and unlike most restaurants, in my humble opinion, they’ve gotten better!  Kozue is one of my families’ go-to when we’re craving Japanese food and want to stay hyper-local. We’ve been regulars for almost 5 years, sporadic dropper-inners before that. One reason we love…

Are you looking for a good reason to party with some great Irish music? Come to Murphy’s Pub, Seattle’s oldest Irish Pub this coming Saturday, September 21st for twelve hours of Irish music starting at noon!    A minimal $5 cover for the likes of Zach Tupper, Whiskey and Brine, That Irish Guy, and Stark Raving Plaid!! Murphy’s throw a great party—you won’t want to miss it!                 Support Wallingford favorite (and only) Irish…

Just 5 years ago Lincoln High School in Wallingford re-opened and today the school is thriving with over 1700 students, 1200 student athletes, including earning a state baseball championship and a boy’s state soccer title.  Additionally, this growth puts the school into the Class 4A Washington State bracket, providing an even more competitive level of competition. In addition to developing student athletes, members of the various sports teams can be seen off the field out in the community supporting neighborhood activities.  For…

If you're involved with Seattle Public Schools in any capacity, it feels nearly impossible to think about anything other than the looming list of elementary school closures. Here in Wallingford, parents (myself included) are buzzing with questions about the fate of Dual Language Immersion programs at John Stanford International School (JSIS) and McDonald Elementary. But another topic is stirring up a lot of opinions: the proposal to install synthetic turf at Wallingford Playfield. If you’ve spent any time in neighborhood Facebook…

St Benedict’s is one of the oldest North End catholic parishes, dating back to when construction began in 1906.  Starting in 1983, as a way of raising money to support the parish school, the festival has become a community event celebrating kids going back to school.  New this year, the name has been changed to the Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival.  Everyone is welcome to come enjoy this annual “Wallingford" event. The following information was provided by:   Annie Quinn, Chair, The Great…